Pudding joy for Lily as Striders take on multiple races
THE heat and the hills were front and centre stage as Kimberworth Striders hit the roads and trails.
Tom Hardman was the quickest Strider at the Summer Round Sheffield Run. Tom posted an excellent 1:15.27 for the 11 stage 20K route on the paths and parkland around the city.
Paul Casson followed with 1:26.49. Amy Roper-Bryce was the leading lady Strider clocking 1:47.27.
David Tracey was next to return posting 1:51.38.
Jayne Grayson timed 2:03.22 just ahead of Michael Jackson (2:04.28)
Wendy Richardson crossed in 2:15.15 with John Wetherall following in 2:15.26. Caroline Saunders timed 2:17.26 ahead of Craige Spencer (2:18.35) Helen Doyle (2:20.02) Lisa Hamstead and Tracey Dixon both 2:40.30.
It was a tough time for the field at the undulating Barnsley 10K.
Mark Gladwin, though, timed an excellent 43.57 despite the hot conditions.
Joanne Rooney had a magnificent run as she bagged the top spot In her FV60 category as she returned in 44.48.
Carl Jenkinson timed 1:00.35 ahead of Rachael Kay (1:02.34)
Graham Platts didn't let the tough return effect him as he posted 1:07.30.
Megan Rooney clocked 1:19.28 with Pat Rooney timing 1:20.42.
In the Midsummer Dash David Tracey led a quarter of Striders home in 49.07 John Wetherall followed with 49.29.
Rachael Kay timed 1:02.54 on the notoriously tough hilly 8K route with Katy Lotka next in 1:03.42.
They were glad of the water crossing at The Trunce with Wendy Richardson (45.30) and John Wetherall (45.57) enjoying the soaking.
Lily Doyle had a brilliant time at the Junior Bakewell Pudding Race as she came first in her F10 age group and Grace Doyle completed her first solo race on the 1.8K off road route.