Clevedon AC Race Report
To 20th May 2017

The arrival of lighter nights brings with it plenty of mid-week racing.

Firstly, Clevedon AC headed to the beautiful Tyntesfield estate for a hilly, off-road 10K event. First home for Clevedon was Martin Hewlett in 44:27, followed by Laura Meech in 46:26. Next home was Helen Wood 55:30 followed by Helen Ball 57:02, Dawn Barcham 57:41 and Sally Richards 58:10.

The following night was the final race in the 5 mile Weston Prom 16/17 Series. There was a great turn-out as always with strong performances all round including a Personal Best time for Sophie Bridges. Jen Bishop was the first lady home and Steve Wood was 1st in the MV40 category. Full club results: Ryan Kestle 28:36, Ben Burns 29:07, Steve Wood 29:08, Matthew Crocker 29:44, Jen Bishop 30:33, Nick Hides 30:35, Peter Wheddon 31:11, Alex Murray 31:48, Nathan Walpole 33:02, Laura Meech 33:20, Nigel Charman 33:36, Simon Smith 33:53, Chris Davies 35:11, Tim Wookey 35:12, Kate Millard 35:33, Sophie Bridges 35:38, Simon Hawkes 36:16, Dawn Barcham 36:29, Andy King 36:52, Helen Ball 37:15, Sally Richards 38:26, Kerry Coombes 39:46, Stephanie James 40:22, Marie Lochrie 40:23, Malcolm Roberts 41:01, Lucy Burston 44:02 and Katie Watts 44:19.

After the race, the series prizes were awarded and as in previous years, the club scooped numerous prizes. Individual prizes are based on the best 6 performances over the first 8 races. Congratulations to Laura Meech who was 2nd lady overall, Laura Croker who won the FV40 category, Helen Ball who was 2nd FV50, Steve Wood who was 2nd MV40 and Mike Andrews who was 3rd MV60. Team prizes are awarded based on performances over all 9 races in the series. Congratulations to Ladies Team Winners: Lindsey Kestle, Dawn Barcham, Laura Meech, Laura Croker, Helen Ball and Kate Millard and Mens Vet Team Winners: Nick Hides, Alex Murray, Nathan Walpole, Steve Wood, Pete Wheddon and Paul Bird.

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Online entries are now open for the Midsummer 10K which will be held on Tuesday 13th June at 7:30pm. Full details of the event are available on our website: http://www.clevedonac.co.uk/races/4-midsummer-10k