666 (yikes, the Devil's number!) enthusiastically brave souls donned their running shoes for the Lancaster Half Marathon on Sunday 8th November. Or, rather, 666 runners finished the race. Most were pretty weary by then, but I cannot vouch for the state of their souls. A flatish course and bright, sunny conditions made for fast running, with only a single hill of significance to slow anyone down; and a longish stretch of ankle deep water. Not to mention a fair bit of mud on the road; and a detour along a trail where the proper route was completely waterlogged. Anyway, the race is an out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Salt Ayre leisure centre, mostly following a cycle path along the south bank of the delightful Lune estuary, with a loop on roads around the lovely Stork Inn at Conder Green at the far end. (No, I didn’t stop for a quick one!)
The race was won by Nick Leigh of Altrincham & District AC in a time of 01:12:19, with Sarah Louise Cumber of Halifax Harriers first woman home in 01:23:22 (43rd overall). Five Keswick runners took part: James Walker (46th place in 1:23:45), James Luxmore (52nd; 01:24:36), Martin Scott (97th; 1:30:30), Quentin Merritt (lollygagging back in 143rd place in 1:34:01) and Mike Garside (546th; 2:06:47). Full results can be found at: http://www.ukroadraces.info/Csv_Files/2009/lancasterhalf.htm
PS I would definitely recommend this race if anyone is chasing a PB or a fast time for the club’s Road Running Standards.
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