WEEKEND SNIPPETS : 2nd – 4th April 2010

Salford 10k – Good Friday : 2nd April 2010.

James Kevan and Russell Maddams once again showed they are in excellent form by both running sub-33 on this 2 lap flat course, which can produce some fast times, wind permitting.

1st Mark Buckingham (Holmfirth) 29:59
11th James Kevan 32:41
15th Russell Maddams 32:53

Full Results at http://www.ukresults.net/2010/salf10k.html

Caldervale Country 10, Gartstang, Lancs – Good Friday : 2nd April 2010.

Paul Muller achieved his usual high standards when finishing first V50 and 9th overall in a competitive race over 10 miles.

1st Ian Grime (NEB) 54:09
9th Paul Muller 59:11

Full Results at http://www.ukresults.net/2010/caldervale10.html

South Port Good Friday Races – 2nd April 2010.

Two Horwich men made their way to Southport for these traditional races around Victoria Park. Brendan Bolland finished 18th in a time of 22:28, and Ian Hepburn finished 35th in a time of 24:21.

Full Results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2010/sport.htm

Askham Fell Race – Saturday 3rd April 2010.

One Horwich lady made her way up to Cumbria for this race run from the village of Askham in the Lowther Valley, taking in the summit of Arthurs Pike. On a day when conditions appeared to be right for setting records, Suzanne Budgett finished second Lady, and first LV40, setting a new LV40 record in the process.

Full Results at http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/results/race10/10_askham.htm