BRT RIDE THE STORM AT BEACHY HEAD MARATHON

BY JACKIE KNIGHT

TORRENTIAL rain and strong winds did not stop hardy Bexhill Runners & Triathletes members recording some impressive times at the Beachy Head Marathon and 10K Challenge.

One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK, the stunning route features the ups and downs of the Seven Sisters.

But the challenging conditions did not stop incredible performances from James Allen (05:04:59), Grant Docksey (04:36:35), Paul Zipperlen (05:26:40), Zak Overfield (05:32:03) and Catherine Crombie (05:55:43). Outstanding results everyone!

Conquering the accompanying 10K were Dagmara Ginter (01:04:10); Dan Marshman (48:19); Gary Miles (54:59) and Martyn Angus (57:43). All were tremendous performances on a superb day out to explore the wonderful South Coast and countryside. Barry Ingram took off to Brighton and was thrilled to set a superb 10k time of 58mins 49secs.

Bedgebury Pinetum Park Run had a takeover by BRT club members who supported all the volunteering roles.

Amanda Tondeur and Geoff Tondeur dedicated their time to organising the takeover. Their enthusiasm and passion united the club to work together for a community activity enjoyed by many on a Saturday morning. Despite turning up on one of the wettest days in November, there was lots of social support and laughter.

Huge congratulations to Oliver Carey running his 100th Park Run and finishing first place in a time of 18mins 39secs.

The first Junior Park Run at Battle Recreation Ground saw Eva Harwood smash a personal best of 09:20. She took token number one proudly running in her BRT hoodie.

BRT featured as one of the clubs in the first East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League event at Whitbread Hollow. Amongst the competitors clocking impressive times were Eva Harwood (0:18:19); Rafael Serrano (0:21:31) and Demelza McCrae (0:22:53).

The seniors produced commanding performances too, with significant times for Nigel Jewell (0:37:34), Paul Currie (0:38:54), James Allen (0:41:30) and Dan Marsham (0:41:32), Jeremy Sankey (0:43:13), Grant Docksey (0:45:03) and Paul Zipperlen (0:47:58). www.bexhillrunnerstriathletes.co.uk