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20/07/2008  St Ives 10k
Over 1000 people were at the outdoor centre this Sunday for this year’s annual 10k organised by the club members. With a record 642 10k entrants, 148 for the fun run, and many spectators the pressure was on to host a quality event. The weather was ideal for running, as proved by the amount of cups and water left over compared to previous years. 142 runners finished the 3k fun run, which started and finished on the track.
Congratulations to Junior members James Downing for winning U13 boys prize in 10:39 and finishing 3rd overall. Also, to Bethany Bainbridge for winning the U15 girls prize in 12:57.
In the 10k race Andrew Hennessy from Wells City Harriers won in 33:04 and first Lady was Tamara Jordan from Stowmarket Striders in 37:32.
This year the club entered both a Male and Female team with the aim of winning the team prizes.
The ladies team represented by Davina Lowe, Claire Brown, Jackie Wren and Julia Mcintosh won the Ladies team prize. Also Davina Lowe won the F25-29 prize finishing in 40:59.
A number of club juniors completed there first ever 10k race, including young Christopher Smith finishing in 20th in 37:51, Liam Witten in 41st in 39:58, and finally Sammie Skinner who won the F15-19 prize finishing in 48:20.
Speciall thanks to all members and friends that helped on the day to make event a huge success.
Many thanks
Ian Marshall
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