Wroxham 5k Series – Race 3
This years Wroxham 5k finale narrowly missed the recent heatwave and gave runners the perfect running conditions. Introduction of chiptiming for this event meant that the start was slightly delayed as yet another big crowd (371) turned out to run this popular event. On the plus side the finish was much smoother as there was none of the usual bunching up in the funnel. 25 Jaguars made the trip to Broadland High School and there were some real standout performances and plenty of smiles afterwards.
Lets start with Jaguars coach Mel Porter who finally, after 7 years of trying, beat his PB by an impressive 15 seconds… seems that Mel is finally starting to prove his potential! 😉
Not to be outdone, another of our regular coaches, Andy Mulligan posted his own PB and was first Jag in at 17:21. Separating Andy and Mel was second Jag home Ben Dennington.
No PB for Ben but still a good time finishing under 19 mins. Fourth Jag across the line was Scott Shrubsall who also broke the 20 minute barrier for the first time! Scott was followed home by Ellie Bye and Rod Bye and then shortly after Tom Johnson, Ben Gaskins and Peter Nelson.
Jeremy Lawrence was next to finish, leading a quartet of PB setters which also included Graham Johnson, Emma Wilcock and Owie Barber. Both Jeremy and Graham knocking around 30 seconds of their previous times!
Next up was Nicola Holden, ahead of “retired from running” Roy Owen and in close contention Paul Gerber, then Jag debutant Jenny Barrett. Just behind Jenny it was the ever improving Jackie Gooch with another PB and Rosemary Jackson completing the haul of PBs moments later with Clare Hicks and Jill Cole keeping her company. Carolyn Gerber, Dawn Chapman, Annette Yeomanson and Mary Owen completed the long list of Jaguars who all ran superbly.
Now to wait and see what the outcome of the handicap is!
Name | Time | PB | Standard |
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Andy Mulligan | 17.21 | Yes | Gold |
Ben Dennington | 18.48 | Gold | |
Mel Porter | 19.11 | Yes | Gold |
Scott Shrubsall | 19.43 | Yes | Silver |
Ellie Bye | 19.50 | Gold | |
Rod Bye | 19.56 | Gold | |
Tom Johnson | 20.14 | Silver | |
Ben Gaskins | 20.16 | Silver | |
Peter Nelson | 20.28 | Silver | |
Jeremy Lawrence | 20.33 | Yes | Diamond |
Graham Johnson | 21.02 | Yes | Silver |
Emma Wilcock | 21.32 | Yes | Silver |
Owie Barber | 22.53 | Yes | Silver |
Nicola Holden | 23.39 | Silver | |
Roy Owen | 24.58 | Gold | |
Paul Gerber | 24.59 | ||
Jenny Barrett | 25.24 | First time | Bronze |
Jackie Gooch | 25.54 | Yes | Silver |
Rosemary Jackson | 26.21 | Yes | Gold |
Clare Hicks | 26.31 | First time | Bronze |
Jill Cole | 26.35 | Gold | |
Carolyn Gerber | 27.37 | Bronze | |
Dawn Chapman | 27.41 | ||
Annette Yeomanson | 30.28 | ||
Mary Owen | 32.07 | Silver |