SEVERAL Harlow Running Club members ran the Flora London Marathon on a very warm day which was ideal for supporters but very energy sapping for those running 26 miles.
As a result no Harlow runner achieved a personal best time. However, there were club veteran records for two of the clubs more experienced female runners.
Linda Selby smashed the ladies Vet 60 record by more than 35 minutes with a time of 4hrs 24 mins 37sec. Wendy Stevens absolutely annihilated the ladies Vet 65 record by over 70 minutes with a time of 5hrs 17mins 49sec.
Harlow's first runner home was Justin Revell in his debut marathon with a supurb time of 3hrs 00mins 51sec.
Justin Revell 3.00.51
Colin Moody 3.07.10
Alan Wise 3.08.35
Andy Terrell 3.38.19
Dave Burne 3.42.38
John Bull 3.50.54
Sean Flynn 4.09.13
Tony Robinson 4.14.41
Linda Selby 4.24.37 Club V60 Rec
Ron Newton 4.31.44
Sarah Webber 4.49.15
Graham Saville 4.51.57
Andy Presland 4.52.37
Wendy Stevens 5.17.49 Club V65 Rec
Meanwhile, David Ayling ran the Sheffield Half Marathon in a time of 1hr 33mins 43sec.
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