| The first of this popular league’s races this season saw an excellent turnout of 50, including the women’s race and they enjoyed a calm, sunny autumn afternoon with a competitive field over the 3 miles. On a course with several 180 degree turns it was possible to see the progress of those behind as well as in front. Surrey walking Club was just into double figures with Stephen Crane first home in second place in a very satisfactory time. Next was Shaun Lightman in an elevated
7th place and first in the M65 group after a considerable effort Mick Harran and Peter Hannell were in adjacent positions again after the usual battle over the last lap. David Hoben continues to improve and it was good to see 85 year-old Jack Fitzgerald out again with a respectable time inside 54 minutes. The event included two other competitions - both veteran championships for the Southern Area Veterans Club and Veterans AC. In both cases SWC came away with several individual medals. |