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Beverley 10k run This year there was a record number of 1,500 starters for the Beverley 10k race. Scorching temperatures made conditions for running uncomfortable, and this, combined with a technical route, really made for a challenging race for all, from novices to elite runners. However, all of the mighty St Peter’s runners dug deep, did themselves proud, and completed the distance. Mr Morris has been to every one of the Beverley 10k events over the years, always in a couple of good positions to take great photos which appear in school publications. It is a real boost to see him just before the first climb when runners are looking fresh and energetic, and then again in the market square near the finish (where the condition of the runners can be variable). All our thanks go to Mr Morris for his support of the race over the years, particularly in this, his retirement year. We secretly hope that he will be in the usual spot next year. In terms of results, of the 40 runners from St Peter’s there was a high number of notable individual performances. Charles Barry was the first to finish for St Peter’s, in a superb time of 37:40, winning the under-18 category on the day. Well done also to Stephen Johnson, Tom Tam, Ethan McKinney, Kieran Whyte and Ben Hobbs, who filled the places from second to sixth, and all finished in under 41 minutes – a great team effort from St Peter’s. Quickest of the girls, finishing third in her age-group, was Lucy Lawrence in 48:52, closely followed by Lily Naylor in fourth. There were many other satisfying personal achievements on the day amongst the pupils, staff and friends of the school who took part. For some pupils, this was their first competitive 10k and a huge milestone in their running careers. Some of the
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St Peter’s team had not run for years, but the Beverley event had represented a goal in returning to running. Several runners have really caught the running bug and have signed up for further distance events, which is great to hear. In all a terrific effort was made by all who took part at Beverley in May. We returned to school for the traditional barbecue and icecreams on the Clifton lawn, as compensation for the morning’s exertion. The runners concluded the day with a real sense of pride in taking part, despite the tiredness and sore legs. Thank you to all the pupils, staff and friends of the school that supported the event, again to Mr Morris for his support and photography, to Paddy and Chris Hall for their support and driving skills. This year we were collecting sponsorship money for the Martin House Children’s Hospice and at the time of writing the total raised stands at £600 with hopefully more to come. Mr Andy Parr
