Members of Beverley Athletic Club enjoyed a weekend in the Lake District for the 52nd Derwentwater 10 road race.
It was a cool and sunny autumn day with no wind so conditions were perfect for running. The weather enhanced the experience as runners tackled the scenic course round Derwentwater starting and finishing in Keswick.
The first Beverley runner to cross the finishing line was Steve Peacock who is currently on great form. It was his first time at Derwentwater and he completed the challenging ten-mile course in 1:00:41 and in 31st place overall. He was also second in the V45 age group.
The next Beverley runner to finish was Darren Rodmell. He loves running in the Lake District and Derwentwater is one of his favourite races. He warmed up for the race the day before by completing the Cat Bells fell walk with Lucy Stamford. He finished in 1:03:03, only a few seconds slower than his personal best for this distance which he set at this race last year.
Lucy Stamford was the first Beverley lady to finish. It was her third time at Derwentwater and she really enjoyed the event. Although she has not raced regularly recently she finished in 1:14:57 and in fifth place in her age category.
Andy Grainger continued his excellent form by recording yet another personal best despite the hilly course. It was his first time at Derwentwater and he finished in 1:21:28. He really enjoyed the race and commented “you are so distracted by the beautiful scenery that the race flies by.”
This was the third time that Lucas Meagor and Andy Johnson had run this race and they achieved course best times. Johnson beat his previous record here by more than a minute and Meagor was an amazing six minutes faster than his previous best.
Other notable achievements saw Brian Richardson, Jayne Dale, Amanda Ritchie, Frank Harrison, Helen Storr, Jacqui Dickinson and Pete McNally all finishing in the top ten in their respective age group.
There were 455 finishers and the race was won by Yared Hagos of Bradford & Airedale in 49:03. The first lady to finish was Pippa Maddams of host club Keswick AC in 1:01:52.
Beverley Athletic Club finishing times:
Steve Peacock 1:00:41; Darren Rodmell 1:03.03; Andy Johnson 1:04:23; Lucas Meagor 1:10:55; Lucy Stamford 1:14:57; Francesca Giuntini 1:19:43; Andy Grainger 1:21:28; Brian Richardson 1:22:27; Jayne Dale 1:22:58; Amanda Ritchie 1:24:15; Tony Beck 1:38:15; Frank Harrison 1:39:48; Helen Storr 1:40:12; Pete McNally 1:46:22; Jacqui Dickinson 1:46:37; Sarah Tock 1:55:27.
Report by Kay Farrow
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