Running Club September 24
Over the summer months, members of the Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club have made the most of fine weather and taken part in many races and events.
Prestwold 10k league race
Continuing in the summer league with a strong team, first to finish was Steve King (42:51), followed by Lorna Muskett (47:12), Adam Niblett (49:48), John Clampin (51:53), Jim Hawley (52:25), Bernie Owen (54:17), Steve West (1:04:29), Emma Moore (1:10:33), Fawzia Kauser (1:13:19), Andy Kemp (1:15:40), Ruth Hughes (1:29:27).
Steve Morris 5 league race
Coming in first for the club was Steve King (35:08), followed by Adam Niblett (38:19), Jim Hawley (40:05), Dan Pedley (43:23), Emma Boyd (43:50), Steve West (49:54), Andy Kemp (50:42), Emma Moore (52:08), Tor Hawley (57:10).
Joy Cann 5
Keeping numbers high for the club and showing ultimate teamwork; first in was Steve King (34:34), followed by Jim Hawley (39:23), Jamie Owen (39:32), John Clampin (40:06), Bernie Owen (41:52), James Bull (41:46), Jo Wood (44:21), Kirit Patel (45:39), John Redfearn (46:44), Steve West (47:26), Emma Moore (49:50), Andy Kemp (54:58), Tor Hawley (55:57), Ellie Holland (01:00:29), Rebecca Taylor (01:01:28), Fran Gould (01:10:50). Bernie Owen received first place for her age group – well done!
Rotherby 8
Undertaking this hilly course and the penultimate race in the summer league were Steve King (56:27) followed by Lorna Muskett (01:02:10), Emma Boyd (01:16:09), Jim Hawley (01:16:09), Pete Bennett (01:16:11), Emma Moore (01:30:15), Fawzia Kauser (01:30:15), Andy Kemp (01:32:40)
Kibworth Round
In July, many members of the club revisited the popular Kibworth Round; a cross-country course covered surrounding villages of Gumley, Arnesby, East Langton and Saddington to name a few, covering 48 miles in total. This was celebrated with a BBQ and get together, much enjoyed by all.
Lorna Muskett completed the Stour Valley Ultra 50km in 5:53:26. Flying solo at the Wellingborough 5 was Steve King, coming in at 33:43. Jenny McNair and Ruth Hughes teamed up to complete the Race for Life at Victoria Park. Emma Boyd took on some league tourism at the Cornish Grand Prix series 4 miler, finishing in 36:31. Tracey Coates enjoyed completing the Tolkien Trail. Completing the Saddleworth Chip chase and her first fell race was and Tracey Coates coming in at 1:59:17, joined by Sam Pole (running with Dark Peak Fell Runners) finishing in a speedy 0:48:30.
IIam Three Peaks Fell Race Inov-8 Limetone Series
Taking on the challenging fells of Thorpe Cloud and surrounding peaks, Sam Pole – in a strong field – took ninth place out of 148 in a time of 43:09. Emma Boyd also completed the race – her first fell race – in a time of 1:24:59.
Great North Run
Flying solo this year at this well-loved half marathon was Ruth Hughes, who finished in 3:15:47. Ruth ran for the charity ‘Hearing dogs for deaf people’.
If you’re interested in joining us at our regular club nights, please contact one of us below or find us on Facebook (Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club):
Andy Kemp: 07525 465643
Alan Gibson: 07960 969810
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