It was ‘Run the Blades’ (RtB) this weekend, the events 10th anniversary. There were the usual 3 races:
RtB 10k, Friday – a warm sunny evening with great performances by Jordan Davidson (36:18, 2nd), Simon Wells (38:59, 1st MV40), Andy Hallam-Whitehill (44:16), Jamie Wieland (44:38), Gerry McDonnell (45:30), Ruth McKelvie (45:46, 3rd FSnr), Rebecca Croney (47:05), Claire Wharton (47:47, 2nd FV50), Gianluigi Re (49:51), Kenny Mcdonald (51:16), Laura Loddo (52:49), Claire Galloway (57:43).
RtB Ultra, Saturday – another warm, humid day and a remarkable turn around for Jordan Davidson, 3:41:15, 4th, 3rd MSnr. Brilliant running too from Tom Thorne, 6:01:40.
RtB Half Marathon, Sunday – the final race of the weekend and still very warm. Cue Jordan Davidson (1:22:58) WINNER of the HM. 3 races, 3 days, 3 medals! Brilliant performances too from, Simon Wells (1:31:35, 3rd MV40), Colin Hughes (1:34:23, 1st MV60), Michael Daniel Rice (1:44:38), Jamie Wieland (1:48:08), Lynn Stuart (2:19:51), Della Lansley (2:23:36, 3rd FV60).
So what a weekend of running by Jordan, but no surprise given his committed training regime. But hopefully a few days off now!!
