The line-up before the start of the race. |
Sixty four people, aged from 16 to 76, entered the Save Radley Lakes ten kilometre multi-terrain run on Sunday, to help raise money for the campaign to save Thrupp Lake. The race took place in perfect weather conditions, and runners had to negotiate a course which took them along roads and cross-country footpaths around Radley and Sunningwell. Sixty runners completed the course, with the winner finishing in just over 36 minutes. |
The race is on, with Chris Bedford (No.131) a veteran runner, in the lead |
The run started at the athletic track at Tilsley Park, went over Lodge Hill, through the grounds of Radley College , and returned along Sugworth Lane and through Sunningwell, finishing back at Tilsley Park . Added interest for the runners was provided by a clay pigeon shoot taking place adjacent to the public footpath through Radley College ! |
Runners in Radley College |
Mark Shepherd winning the Save Radley Lakes 10 kilometre Run. |
The winner was Mark Shepherd, who finished in a time of 36:22. His girlfriend, Rachael Elliott, the first woman to finish, came in just over 3 minutes later at 39:37. Both run with Team Kennett. Mark, a project manager from Vodaphone, who more usually runs 100 kilometre ultra-marathons, said,
Rachael, a research manager from Trinsum, added that
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Other quotes from the day: |
Des King (75) the second-oldest competitor, a member of of Abingdon Amblers |
Nick Lang (16) the youngest male competitor |
Alice Brewer (16) the youngest female competitor |
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