Jolly Jaguars 10K
Our very own autumn 10K proved a huge hit with all concerned: state-of-the-art chip timing, seamless and real-time results, a beautiful spread of post race, mouth-watering goodies on show for the 10k’ers. A full-house of “Grovesie’s” (Race Director) helpers even meant that some members had the privilege of running the race – 9 members in fact! GO JAGS!
First in was Mel “Back to his Roots” Porter, who has found a new lease of life running the “fast stuff” finishing in a chip time of 42:01 (Gold).
In her first ever 10K for herself and the Club, on a most healthy diet of speedy Catton Parkruns and pacing assistance from Sze-Ming Cheung, Alexandra Bland managed to etch herself in the record books with a chip time of 46:01 (Silver). Although one second off gold standard, at the first time of asking, she broke the women’s 35-39 age category record by 23 seconds. May this streak long continue, Alexandra!
Other First timers at the distance for the Club were Tom Johnson, Ben Gaskins and Scott Shrubsall.
| Name | Time | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Mel Porter | 42:01 | Gold |
| Tom Johnson | 42:45 (1st) | Silver |
| Ben Gaskins | 44:22 (1st) | Bronze |
| Ellie Bye | 44:30 | Silver |
| Scott Shrubsall | 45:51 (1st) | Silver |
| Alexandra Bland | 46:01 (1st) (AR) | Silver |
| Sze-Ming Cheung | 46:01 | Silver |
| Jackie Bye | 50:40 | Diamond (Bang On!) |
| Paul Gerber | 53:39 |