 North Herts Road Runners put on their flagship race, the Standalone 10k on Sunday, which also happened to be the Herts County Champs 10km. Standalone Farm was buzzing before and after the race with runners, supporters and sponsor stalls from local businesses enjoying the blue skies and friendly atmosphere. There were around 135 volunteers, something that didn’t go unnoticed by the runners who sang the praises of NHRR saying how encouraging and plentiful the marshals were, which not only helps keep them safe, but also helps to distract them from the ‘pain’. The Letchworth Army Cadets were also out in force to support the event. Over 1500 runners entered the popular race, with nearly 1300 completing the course on the day. Mike Phillips, making his debut as Race Director said "This race couldn't happen without the amazing Race Committee Team who put in so much work and effort in the run up to the race, and all the fantastic members of the club for marshalling and making the course safe for every runner." Phillips thanked the sponsors and the local community for all their support and is already planning ahead for next year. This year also saw the return of a childrens 800m fun run which took part during the main race. This was enjoyed by many. The club charity, Headway Herts had a stall selling cakes to raise awareness of the important work they do for those with head injuries. The club is also excited to take feedback from the first wheelchair athlete to participate in the race, which will allow them to understand options for the future. Each year NHRR select a small team of runners to represent the club. The racing teams did the club proud by winning the Open and Herts County Veteran team prizes. Ladies winning team was made up of R Rhia Botha (40:32), Hannah Ridley (41:48), Helen Nutall (43:55) and Tracey Pitcairn (44:27). The men’s winning team was Andrew Leach (34:34), Shahab Ahmad (35:32), Matt Sayers (35:51) and Stewart Overton (37:23). Mike Roberts (33:25) and Rhia Botha were 5th male and female in the open race, Botha securing first place in her age category for the Ladies Herts County Champs, with Nutall and Pitcairn taking second and third. Leach, Ahmad and Sayers also secured first, second and third in their respective age categories. Hannah Ridley, Helen Nutall, Tracey Pitcairn, Natalie Phillips and Rhia Botha ran in the ladies team and Andrew Leach, Matt Sayers, Vince Wright, Stewart Overton, Shahab Ahmad and Mike Roberts ran for the men. There were also two ‘golden ticket’ winners who were given the opportunity to run, Georgia Barker and Saab Bharaj.
Cambridge Bidwells 10k Further afield Georgina (49:29) and Carina (1:07:55) Quayle, along with David Weston (44:39) ran the Bidwells Cambridge 10k. Chester Marathon Vanessa Rolfe took on the Chester Marathon after suffering a very bad back spasm resulting in no running at all 2 weeks prior to this event. Her stubbornness got her through the course from start to finish in a time of 6:11:02. She achieved what she had set out to do, which was to complete a marathon before she turns 70yrs old this coming December. An amazing achievement. FSOM North Herts Road Runners hosted their monthly First Saturday of the Month on the beautiful Norton Common, giving many of their member who would be on marshalling duties, the opportunity to race over the weekend.
Parkrun Results Some club members chose to celebrate Parkrun's 20th Birthday by heading to their local or favourite course. Finishers include;
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