Another month, another end-of-month run in Hyde Park of course.
Glorious Spring sunshine welcomed a modest field of 167 to the capital’s favourite lunchtime 5k.
8 Tunbridge Wells Harriers made it a day trip to the big smoke from home or took advantage of a London based work lunch break.
Sam Joad led the way for the Harriers in 20th place, not bad considering he took a wrong turn. Andy & Elliot continued their dual, and a couple of us had Sunday’s marathon in mind.
Pre-race lakeside coffee and post-race lunch in the west end hit the spot.
Thanks to Richard Craig McFeely on camera duty and Captain Corke cheer leader in chief.
Race winners:-
Raif Serif (SM) Belgrave Harriers 15:06
Claire Elms (FV60) Kent AC 18:32 (101.3%)
Harrier results:-
Sam Joad 18:03 72.8% amazing debut
Andy Joad 20:19 78.6% course pb
Elliot Hughes 20:52 68.6% course pb
Ali Farrall 23:22 72.3% marathon prep
Geoff Turner 23:23 69.4% marathon prep
Geoff Hurrell 23:24 68.8%
Paul Kromm 29:26 58.7%
Peter Nutall 31:09 48.1% first Serpentine run since 2008
The next race will be on Friday, 30th May at 12:30pm and entries are open through RunEvents at https://englandathletics.
Why not sign up ?
Its low key, low fuss and only £7 and you might find yourself cruising around Hyde Park with the best in the country/world.
Regards
Geoff Turner
