Hereford Half Marathon 17th May 2009

Report by Brenda

Despite the weather forecast, believe it or not, we found a window of lovely weather for all of us. Not so the remainder of the field. It tipped down after about the 1 hour 50 mins finishers time. Marianne was our star again with a third place female overall in a time of 1.29.47. Well done! However, Matt did keep ahead of her and finished in front. Leo Cohen was over the moon with his time. A massive PB in 1.38.10. That is fantastic Leo, really great, well done. Lorna Shaw came in just behind in 1.38.52 and picked up the LV45 prize. Then Royston Toon who went past me very early on at a great lick, and last of all myself, a very moderate 1.47.45, but very pleased to pick up the LV 55 prize. This was a very good event, well organised and a nice undulating course taking in the best of the Herefordshire, Welsh borders countryside.

Additional by Marianne

It was a great race and seems to get better in terms of organisation each year we do it.
Matt was very pleased to get a 3 minute PB (1:26:22) (he was still beaten by a girl but she did run 1:19:something!) I thought I’d add that after the hassle I had last week for being beaten by a 16 year old.

Full results at  http://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/latest-news/record-numbers-turn-out-for-half-marathon?page=1

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