Battle of Sedgemoor 10k - Sun 29th Aug - By Matt

01/09/2009 by Ivan.

Marianne and I travelled to deepest, darkest Somerset on Sunday to run the Battle of Sedgemoor 10k. This was one of the only races which both of us have run recently, and household bragging rights were up for grabs.

The basically flat course attracted runners from all over the South West and Wales, and a cool day with only a slight breeze led to some quick times. The high quality field was led home in 31 mins 15, with the leading lady finishing in an excellent 36:50.

I had a good run: the course had one or two slight rises in the first mile which after I’d negotiated I pushed on in the flatter second half to come home just behind the leading lady and nipped under 37 mins. Marianne ran an excellently judged race to achieve her aim of getting under 40 mins for the first time.

And the best bit: the race memento of matching his and hers purple towels now stocked in our airing cupboard.

So for anyone looking for something to do next August bank holiday, a well organised and supported race with plenty of potential for PB’s.

Full results can be found here http://www.langportrunners.co.uk/html/battle_of_sedgemoor.html 

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