Audlem Running Group

Audlem running group is pleased to report some recent race successes of its members.

Colin: On 24th March Colin Liles took part in his second half marathon (13.1 miles) raising over £850 for Prostate Cancer UK, competing in the London Landmarks run whose route takes in some of London's iconic sites. Prior to this Colin's first 1/2 marathon was over 11 years ago. Colin confidently completed the race in 3hrs 3 mins 18secs, faster than anticipated, and he generously credits this to his sessions with Audlem running group (Colin Liles).

Stuart: Stuart Furber is a seasoned runner but after a few years off he started back to running a couple of years ago and has been entering some half marathons since. In February Stuart completed the Wrexham 1/2 marathon where he achieved his personal best time finishing in 1 hour 38 minutes.

Stuart says; 'If I wasn't at running group on a Saturday morning I'd probably be having a slow morning and not doing any exercise, so it's a great way to start the weekend'.

Helen: Helen Myers is on course to complete her 100th marathon later this year. Helen started running marathons in 2014. Since January this year she has successfully completed the following 10 marathon races with times shown.

Date Race Name/Venue ActualTime

• Saturday, January 05, 2019 Winter Enigma 4:23:48
• Sunday, January 06, 2019 Winter Enigma 4:45:55
• Saturday, January 19, 2019 Ranscombe Winter Challenge 5:37:14
• Sunday, January 20, 2019Rachel's Ranscombe Ramble 5:41:50
• Saturday, February 23, 2019 The 100 Marathon Club AGM Marathon 4:57:06
• Sunday, March 10, 2019 Larmer Tree 5:48:14
• Sunday, March 17, 2019 Wrexham Marathon 5:02:05
• Sunday, March 31, 2019 Conwy Marathon 4:50:06
• Saturday, April 06, 2019Shropshire Mammothon (LDWA) 7:41:00
• Sunday, April 07, 2019 Manchester Marathon 5:46:41

Helen says 'The group helps with my race preparation, but I really like the social side of it, especially the post run tea and scones!'

Not all our group members take part in race events and the variation in experience and the pace of members is wide ranging.

The quote by runner John Bingham is fitting; 'if you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running 20 years. There is no test to pass, no licence to earn, no membership card to get. You just run'.

On April 13th all Audlem running group members will get chance to participate in a 5k (3.1 miles) Park Run race. If you'd like to join us for the park run or any Saturday run we meet at the car park next to the playing field on Saturday morning 8.30am start. (April 13th we will meet at 8.10am as we have to drive a short distance to the race).

Photos courtesy of Colin and Stuart and Helen.

(Colin top photo, medals are Helens. Stuart photo at bottom)

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