South Africa trail challenge for Kenyan
Dave completed the 9k trail in 1:27.30.
“It was a fantastic trail run. There was a ridiculously steep mountain to begin with but a lovely finish through the olive plantation,” he said.
The Gainsborough and Morton 10k was held on Sunday, which saw six club members take part.
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Hide AdFirst back for the club was Oliver South Africa trail (41.31), followed by Jeff Shelton (50.54), who also bagged himself a personal best time.
Other finishers for the club were Becky Lee (51.30), Sam Fox (53.40), Sarah Smith (53.49) and Miranda Hill (54.00).
There were also three 20-mile races club members took part in on Sunday, all great warm-up races for the London Marathon next month.
Ian Russell travelled took part in the Wymondham AC 20-mile, a sell-out race on an undulating course through quiet country lanes.
Ian had a great race finishing in 2:42.45.
Five club members took on the Ashby 20.
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Hide AdWill Kelly (2:02.26) claimed 11th place overall as he took another 12 seconds off the PB time he set last weekend.
First lady back for the club was Angela Thompson (2:37.15), who was 14th in her age category and 36th lady overall.
Pacing Angela round the course was Mark Sands (2:37.21), followed by Leanne Rickett (2:47.31) and Ian Kocko (2:47.35).
Crossing the Humber to take on the East Hull Harriers 20-mile, a fast flat course, were seven club members.
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Hide AdFirst back for the club was Matt West (2:21.21), followed by Andrew Geldhill (2:45.15), Bob Green (3:09.16) and Robin Harrison (3:17.55).
The first lady back for the club was Jane Martin (3:22.22) who ran with Michael Bruce (3:22.22), then Kerry Bird-Green (3.27.31).
At the London Landmarks Half Marathon, Katie Thomas (2:02.48) and Steph Scott (2:02.49) were raising money for Cancer Research and the EHE Rare Cancer Charity respectively.
Next back for the club was Hannah Chapman (2:54.26), ahead of Ruth Maydell (3:11.52), who was running to raise money for the Institute of Cancer Research, and Sudan Royal (3:14.42).