On Sunday 10 athletes from Rugby and Northampton Athletics Club started the Coventry Half marathon alongside over 3500 other competitors. Despite windy conditions the runners produced a whole succession of personal bests and outstanding performance reflecting the hard work put in by all.
At the front of the race Hywel Davies had a simply stunning run to finish in 6th position in a new best time of 72 mins 58 secs – over a minute faster than he had previously run !
Not far behind in 19th position was Peter Belfield in an excellent 77 mins 19 secs. Two places behind in 77 mins 42 secs was Stephen Marks – taking over 2 minutes from his previous best. Mike Andrews continued his phenomenal run of form in finishing in 81 mins 50 secs – again over two minutes better than his previous best. Next in was Alistair McDonnell in 82 mins 46 secs – over 3 minutes better than he had ever run ! Dean Oldfield continued the theme, this time taking a staggering 4 mins from his best time, as he finished closely behind in 83 mins 14 secs. Iain Botheroyd was next R and N athlete over the line in 83 mins 50 secs.
Jonathan Sarkies, carrying an injury, finished in 87 mins 38 secs whilst Richard Hardy ran 88 mins 29 secs. Tim Coffey completed the runners with 99 mins 9 secs.
A huge congratulations to all athletes.
If anyone is interested in training with club for 10km or Half marathon races, please mail John Gercs at johngercs@yahoo.co.uk
