Thursday, April 23, 2015

Records Tumble at Keswick's 'Round the Houses' Race

All three records were broken at Keswick AC's annual 'Round the Houses' 10k road race on Wednesday night. The event also saw a near record turnout with nearly 200 runners turning out for a midweek classic.

The route starts and finishes in Fitz Park and includes a circuit of the town via the Hospital, Main St and the dreaded Manor Brow. On a balmy evening the entire route was lined with spectators enjoying the sunshine, making for a fantastic atmosphere.

The mens race was won by some distance by James Douglas in 31.32, who also completed a hat-trick of victories and course records since the course was extended in 2013.

                                          James Douglas cruising to victory
Winning the ladies race was Keswick's very own Hannah Horsburgh in another record time of 38.39, and completing the trio of records was Sam Stead who set a new Keswick AC record of 33.32.

                                                       Hannah Horsburgh - new ladies record
Despite being weakened by providing a tremendous 37 volunteers to organise the event, Keswick also bagged the mens and ladies team prizes, providing the icing on the cake for what was already a hugely successful evening for the club.

Men:
1. J. Douglas (Border) - 31.32
2. S. Stead (Keswick) - 33.32
3. Mark Lamb (Keswick) - 34:07

Ladies:
19. Hannah Horsburgh (Keswick) - 38.39
48.  Karen Bridge (Eden) - 41.45
55. Viv Winter (Derwent) - 42.17

Keswick:
14. Jonny Hume 37.36
17. Adam Campion 38.18 (PB)
26. Steve Freeman 39.31 (1st V50)
27. Simon Jackson 39.40 (PB)
36. John Beetham 40.32
40. Rob Jones - 41.14
68. Stuart Edginton - 43.31
83. Louise Winter - 45.37
86. Craig Dring - 46.04
87. Keith Loan - 46.10
90. David Rice - 46.31
98. Lindsey Welch - 47.27
108. Louise Brown - 48.25
118. Joanne Kierney - 49.08
123. John Shaw - 49.40
139. Adrian Holme - 51.57
160. Suzanne Gilmore - 54.58
165. Linda Jubb - 55.44
169. Ella Scott - 56.20
179. Rachael Collins - 60.13


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