As it seems to be the way now, lots of last-minute entries for the spring phase of the virtual club championships… and changes to our leaderboards…
In the women’s competition, we’ve had as many entries in the last week as were already on the table.
Lynsey Hay has continued from her winter phase win with dominant performances in both the 3km and 10km. She ran 12:17 and 42:43, respectively, for the fastest female times for both distances, taking top spot in the process - well done, Lynsey.
Charlotte Moran, like Lynsey, ran a fast 3km/10km double with 12:39 and 46:47, respectively, for the overall 2nd fastest times for each. This means that despite Clair Howison’s 10km of 50:12 and also having the fastest half she’s pushed down the table into joint 2nd with Charlotte - well done to both. It would have been a great 3km race between the top 3 here.
Gayle Hamilton is running well too with her 3km/10km double (seems to be the popular choice!) of 12:56 and 48:31, respectively. Roisin Murray has also been busy with all 3 distances - with a 13:57 3km, 56:21 for 10km and 1:58:50 half. Lastly, Tracy Curle added her 3km with a great run of 14:07. So, all this means…
Our Spring female results are: 1st – Lynsey Hay, 2nd – Charlotte Moran and Clair Howison
For the men, no one has been able to shift the 2 Martins at the top, however, there have been last-minute changes…
Martin Hawksey ran a few seconds faster in the 3km with 10:58, however, this does not change the table. Geoff Pendrill’s persistence has paid off with his final attempt at the 3km, dipping under 12 minutes for 11:53 which, along with his 44:24 10km has dragged him up to 3rd place overall - well done, Geoff.
Paul Emery is another 3km/10km double with 12:05 and 44:55, respectively. David Reade has taken time out from his 100-mile weeks (!) to run all 3 events: 13:03 (3km), 44:50 (10km) and 1:52:54 (Half). Malcolm Hughes added to his 3km with the 3rd fastest 10km time of 44:04 to be the first of 7 athletes in the 44-minute range.
Scott Cumming smashed his 10km PB with 44:43, and just 1 second ahead of Paul Dudchenko, with Graham Chambers only 4 seconds down in 44:48. It would have been a great race. In the half, Graham Chambers ran 1:52:21 to continue his great recent form. So, for the men…
Our spring male results are: 1st - Martin Maginnis, 2nd – Martin Hawksey, 3rd - Geoff Pendrill
In the Handicap, lots of changes to the top of the female handicap table.
Gayle Hamilton’s 3km/10km double (8:35/32:13) has rocketed her to the top of the table - well done, Gayle.
Tracy Curle with her 9:49 3km handicap manages to hold onto 2nd but has to share it with Roisin Murray who’s triple entry of 9:30 (3km)/38:24 (10km)/1:20:56 (Half) means she’s on the podium too.
Charlotte Moran is obviously running well with her 9:49 (3km) / 36:17 (10km) but unfortunately not enough for a podium. Lynsey Hay’s handicap times are 10:19 (3km) and 35:52 (10km) and Clair Howison 10km is 38:48.
Our Spring Handicap female results are: 1st – Gayle Hamilton, Joint 2nd- Tracy Curle and Roisin Murray
No change to the top of the male handicap with Scott Cumming taking the win, largely down to his 10km handicap of 32:45.
Other results, namely Geoff Pendrill’s 2nd fastest 3km handicap (9:29) and Scott Cummings times, knock Martin Maginnis down to joint 2nd with Martin Hawksey.
Remaining handicap times: Martin Hawksey 9:55 (3km), David Reade 10:20 (3km) / 35:30 (10km) / 1:29:25 (Half), Graham Chambers 34:59 (10km) / 1:27:45 (Half), Malcolm Hughes 37:23 (10km), Paul Emery 10:30 (3km) / 39:00 (10km).
Our Spring Handicap Male results are: 1st – Scott Cumming, Joint 2nd – Martin Maginnis and Martin Hawksey
We’re now onto the 3rd and final phase of the club’s Virtual Championships. The summer phase will be mostly about speed over 1 mile, 3km but how fast can you go over 10 miles? Can you improve on your recent efforts? The final phase will also decide our first-ever and hopefully last LAC Virtual Champions.
