Bedford Half Marathon

On a day when the conditions were pretty much perfect for running, with the exception of a brisk wind nine people took on the undulating Bedford Half Marathon.

Jim McGowan led the NRR runners home completing his first half marathon in an impressive time of 1:33:26. Jim was chased home by a slightly hung-over Mark Garrett having danced the night away at the club’s Christmas bash in a time of 1:34:50. Martin Andrews who attempted to chase Mark down for 3 miles shaved a few seconds of his PB finishing in a time of 1:35:23. Adrian Tuck who has hit a patch of running form crossed the line in a time of 1:39:43 knocking almost 6 minutes of his half PB since March.

Roger Taylor completed the course in a personal record time of 1:41:33. Mick Clarke tamed the hills of Bedford finishing in a time of 1:56:17. Jim Anderson who has struggled with injury all year and organised a successful Christmas party (sneaking away early) finished in a time of 1:57:11. Jo Lee started the race with an injured knee and finished the race with a significant limp valiantly battled on to complete the course in a time of 2:02:03.  Jackie Dalton made her NRR racing debut with a pleasing 2.03.12 and Inge Flowers completed the line up in a time of 2:04:34.

Jim McGowan 1:33: 26 – First Half
Mark Garrett 1:34:50
Martin Andrews 1:35:23 – PB
Adrian Tuck 1:39:43 – 6 minute PB
Roger Taylor 1:41:33 – PB
Mick Clarke 1:56:17
Jim Anderson 1:57:11
Jo Lee 2:02:03

Jackie Dalton 2.03.12

Inge Flowers 2:04:34

 

 

Thanks to Martin A for a great report.