Stone Master Marathoners tackle Uttoxeter Half

After the London Marathon, it was back to local North Staffs Road Running Association (NSRRA) action on May 1st with the Uttoxeter Half Marathon.

11 Bats lined up in the cold windy conditions to tackle the very undulating course that goes out of Uttoxeter via the scenic country lanes to Marchington before circling back with what feels like only one  downhill at mile 12.

1^st in for the club was Paul Swan in a fantastic 1:21:21 who also claimed a prize for second Vet Male 50 (M50), closely followed by Tim Hulse in 1:29:43. 1^st Lady home was Amy Gamble in 1:36:06 (1^st F40) with Paul Phillips knocking over 2 and ½ minutes off his PB close behind in 1:36:34 and then Kirsty Stephenson 1:36:46 (2^nd F35). Kevin Uzzell was next in 1:38:57 (1^st M65), Richard Shaw 1:50:51, Anne Marie Mountford 1:54:07, Bonnie Seabridge 2:04:44 (PB), Tim Clegg 2:08:59 (PB) amd MArgarate Shaw 2:17:11 (1^st F60).

Slightly further afield Anne and David Griffiths tackled the Keswick Half Marathon which was labelled as ‘Probably the toughest 13.1 miles you’ll ever do!’

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Anne came home in 2:26 and David in 2:24.

The ladies were also 3^rd team overall. Excellent performances all round.