Hi Nick Outram and Tom Pilley took on the mighty challenge of Old County Tops in the Lake District. As the name suggests the 35.5 mile route takes in all the high points including Helvellyn, Scafell and the Old Man of Coniston totalling a tremendous 11,273 feet of quad busting climb and hair-raising descents. Towards the end of a race like this it is difficult to tell which is more painful! The weather was warm and sunny so conditions were dry underfoot, the views gorgeous, but runners had to ensure they were well hydrated. Nick and Tom did brilliantly to finish the challenge in 10 hours 28 minutes.

Sally Brown took part in the Cleveland Sprint Triathlon, a 400m pool swim, 18.5 mile bike ride and a 5k run. Sally completed all three in a total of 1 hour 41 minutes, an excellent result.

Serena Partridge took part in the Goole Riverbank Challenge 10k, a multi terrain race along the River Ouse. Serena’s strong time of 56 minutes 21 seconds placed her 2nd F50.

On Tuesday the 3rd race in the York and District Road Race League took place, The Easingwold 10k. Nerves ran high as the start time was delayed due to the timers being stuck in traffic! But the forecast rain didn’t materialise and the cool, sunny evening provided perfect conditions when the race finally started. First back for PRC was Ben Myers in a stonking 38 minutes 55 seconds, placing him 32nd out of 387 club runners. Ben was followed by Richard Robinson in 39 minutes 40 seconds, a 10k personal best. Then came Simon Jones in 40 minutes 14 seconds, Peter Kelham in 44 minutes 2 seconds, Paul Hickman in 46 minutes 27 seconds and Ben Paviour in 47 minutes 56 seconds. Dave Owuor stormed across the line in 48 minutes 19 seconds, followed by Colin Garnett in 48 minutes 47 seconds, Andy Harvey in 49 minutes 18 seconds and Mike Wilson in 49 minutes 45 seconds. Lucy Saggers had an amazing run finishing in 50 minutes 15 seconds. Then came Kirsty Brown in 50 minutes 40 seconds, Suzy Hodgson in 52 minutes 50 seconds and Julie Ventress in 53 minutes 5 seconds. Emily Marner’s time of 53 minutes 12 seconds was a 10k personal best. Serena Partridge and Chris Adams battled for the finish line with Serena just winning out in 54 minutes 50 seconds while Chris clocked 54 minutes 51 seconds. Nick Cousins was next in 57 minutes 31 seconds, followed by Carol Wilson in 59 minutes 39 seconds, Alison Hyde in 60 minutes 3 seconds and Karen Harper in 60 minutes 25 seconds. A exciting battle followed between Sally Brown, Nicola Wise, Pam Garnett and Shirley Tyrrell. Sally hung on to her early lead finishing strongly in 65 minutes 2 seconds, closely followed by Nicola in 65 minutes 16 seconds, Pam in 65 minutes 29 seconds and Shirley in 66 minutes 7 seconds.