Jocelyn Granger finished a superb ninth in her category at the beautiful but tough Kiedler Marathon.
The undulating course barely features a flat bit of track but the accolade of ‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ is correct.
Northampton Road Runner Granger proudly finished in 4.31.15.
Drummond leads way
Six Northampton Road Runners took part in the latest Park Run. Stuart Drummond led the team home in 19.28 in 11th. Mark Kennedy was next from the club to cross the line in 21st (21.21) ahead of Steve Prior (23.13), Jo Lee (23.23), Paul Braddock (24.14) and Mick Clarke (25.12).
Heighway impresses in Magic Mile
Following the Park Run, the second running of the Racecourse Magic Mile took place.
NRR’s Drummond took eighth in 5.52.64, Kennedy crossing the line in 6.35.62 for 13th.
Wootton Road Runners members were also involved in the race, Steve Heighway producing a brilliant performance to take sixth in 5.42.58.
Fellow Wootton RR man John Jeffreys followed him in 6.10, while Stephen Young was just behind him in 6.14.57.
Paul Armson (7.39.92) was 15th, one ahead of Rob Simpson (7.56.37).
Runners wanted for Daventry road race
Daventry Road Runners are inviting runners to take part in this year’s 10-mile road race.
The race offers individual and team prizes, while all competitors receive a t-shirt and a commemorative medal.
For more details, go to the club’s website at www.daventryroadrunners.co.uk or telephone Bill Goadsby on 07702 625525.
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