Stevenage Phoenix Running Club
Great Yarmouth Road Runners, 5 mile series – Race 1
On Wednesday 16th April, as the sun was setting on the Norfolk Coast, Melissa Tanti took part in race 1 of the GYRR 5 mile series. This fast and flat, two lap course is incredibly popular with the locals and so Melissa couldn’t resist entering at the last minute, as she was in the area visiting family. “The interlocking medals are a brilliant idea, so I’m a little gutted I can’t make the next two, to complete the set”. Entering proved to be a good decision, as Melissa managed a PB time of 42:16.
Club Handicap 5k – Race 1
Thursday 17th April saw the start of the 6-part club handicap 5k series and 12 members took part, five of whom achieved a 5k PB. The team ended the night with a drink at Rump and Wade to celebrate the wins and kick off the four-day Easter weekend.
1. Martin Wasley 28:12 1st
2. Emma Wick 32:21 2nd
3. Martin Harris 21:32 3rd
4. Amy Whitby 31:59 Fastest Female
5. Conor O’Neill 21:05
6. Neal Crawley 22:56
7. Graham Eden 20:56
8. John Harris 26:04
9. Alex Wasley 18:24 Fastest Male
10. Andy Chapman 22:44
11. Aaron Reynolds 19:58
12. Shaun Pinner 21:04
ATW St Albans Easter 10k
Neil Homewood had an eggcellent run on Friday 18th April and was pleased to get under the hour at ATW’s Easter 10k in St Albans. The single lap course started and finished in Highfield Park, taking runners out along the flat and tree-lined, disused railway line called the Alban Way. Neil crossed the finish line in 59:15.
Zig Zag Running – Easter Challenge
How to make, ‘Good Friday’ great? Run a race of course. On Friday 18th April, Suzy Taylor, Scott Crawford and Mark Legate travelled to Brandon Country Park to take part in Zig Zag’s Easter challenge. Suzy Taylor ran the 10k distance and was “absolutely chuffed” with her PB time of 01:34:58. Scott Crawford and Mark Legate both fancied the half marathon distance, getting round in 02:39:34 and 02:31:56 respectively.
Maidenhead Easter 10
It was a family affair this weekend, as three members of the Leigh family travelled down to take part in the 70th edition of the Maidenhead Easter 10. This 10 mile event is organised by Maidenhead AC and money raised went towards two chosen charities, TVAP and DASH. Chris Leigh (who ran for Bedford Harriers) ran a brilliant race crossing the line in 01:19:06. Sue Leigh ran with their daughter, Charlotte. This is the longest distance Charlotte has run since breaking her femur, and the duo ran a time of 02:02:32 – a ten minute PB for Charlotte.
ATW Stevenage Spring Half Marathon & 10k
On Monday 21st April four Phoenixes rounded off the Easter weekend with a new local race, starting and finishing in Ridlins stadium, all taking on the 10k distance. Alex Wasley and Aaron Reynolds ran together, claiming 10th and 11th place. First home was Alex with 42:34 and Aaron (who ran for SNHAC) was two seconds behind in 42:36. Ian Young ran a personal best time of 44:27 and Martin Wasley crossed the line in 01:00:52.
