Maidenhead 10m Results

Author: erradmin 25th March 2016

A pretty small ERR turnout at Maidenhead, which again meant it was a good day to play your joker if you hadn’t done before. Good to see Ben back in club colours for the first time in a few years, even if he didn’t claim to enjoy it (not the last few miles, anyway).

Due to a strange system of prize-giving, Kate was 2nd LV60 but didn’t actually win an award for this. However, there was the slight compensation of setting a new UK Ladies Vet 70 record for 10 miles – well done Queenie. Ben won the wine, and his report follows the results.

Position	Forename	Surname	Chip Time	Also	CC Pts
123	Graham	Bridges	01:05:52		50
221	Ben	Breaker	01:12:07	Joker	2×49
347	Kate	Williamson	01:17:07	Joker, 2nd LV60	2×50
363	Jacky	Pinnock	01:17:53		49
464	Colin	Hancox	01:23:32	Joker, Debut	2×48
580	Tony	Whitlock	01:29:44	Joker	2×47
631	Jane	Whitlock	01:33:10

I’m going to try my best to make this run sound exciting, but for those who have run it previously – you will understand the challenge I face. Anyway here goes. A beautiful sunny morning welcomed over 800 elite runners to the idyllic location of Maidenhead Business Park. There was a sense of excitement in the air as the group of seven Eynsham Roadrunners discussed race strategies and target times before making the short walk to the start line. The race started with two laps of the stunning business park, taking in landmarks such as a large car park, numerous speed bumps (of varying sizes) and a tree. The organisers were really looking after the runners with 3 water stops before the 4 mile marker and as we left the business park there was a feeling of anticipation as to what the rest of the route would bring. The terrain was challenging as we ran not only on roads and paths, but also at one stage – on a cycle way. As the mile markers got higher – the day was getting hotter, the water stops less frequent and the pace slowed (at least for me) as runners struggled to deal with the elements. As we returned towards the business park, both supporters were still offering encouragement to the runners, who were given one final treat….another lap of the business park. That just left the glorious final sprint to the line. In all seriousness, that was a bit harsh – it was a well organised event run over a fast flat course with encouraging marshals, decent facilities and excellent post-race bacon rolls. Well done to everyone who ran, particularly to Kate for her national record.