| Only a week after the National Championships, this race could have been better supported but a pleasant afternoon with only a light but cold wind greeted the competitors and the many officials and supporters. Surrey Walking Club’s home course is not too easy and all but 12 laps enforces a moderate start and so few seriously slowed towards the end. There were also few big gaps so most could see their rivals ahead apart from Surrey’s own Mark Easton at the head of the field who comfortably left his nearest chaser and double lapped more than half the field to reclaim the trophy. He has won it about 10 times before, starting way back in 1985, but not always winning the handicap Cup as well as he managed this time. The second Club member home was second claim member Paul King whose time earned him third place in the Handicap as he overtook Peter Hannell and created a good gap despite an improvement of over 3 minutes compared with last week in the latter’s time. Not far behind were the next 3 finishers including club members Harran and Flint while there was then a whole lap’s gap to Shaun Lightman protecting a slight injury. Surrey Walking Club also managed a team win in both the Southern Area and the Surrey County Championships to complete an enjoyable day of friendly competition. |
| Men: 1. M.Easton (Sy WC M45) 1 hr 21 min 2 sec; 2. T.Jones.(Steyn Gst M50) 1 hr 25 min 35 sec; 3. F.Reis (Ilf M55) 1 hr 26 min 48 sec; 4. S.Uttley (Ilf M50) 1 hr 32 min 41 sec; 5. R.Emsley (Steyn M55) 1 hr 34 min 34 sec; 6. R.Penfold (Steyn M65) 1 hr 39 min 48 sec; 7. P.King (Bels/Sy WC Gst M55) 1 hr 40 min 40 sec; 8. P.Hannell (Sy WC M65)1 hr 41 min 31 sec; 9. S.Pender (Enf M55) 1 hr 42 min 11 sec; 10. M.Harran (Sy WC Gst M70) 1 hr 43 min 0 sec; 11. C.Flint (L Vids/Sy WC M65) 1 hr 43 min 11 sec; 12. S.Lightman (Sy WC M65) 1 hr 51 min 11 sec; 13. D.Hoben (Sy WC M55) 1 hr 57 min 52 sec; 14. B.Hercock (Enf M70) 1 hr 58 min 4 sec. Southern Championship: 1. M.Easton; 2. F.Reis; 3. S.Uttley. Teams: 1. Surrey Walking Club 45; 2. Ilford AC 35; 3. Steyning AC 31; 4.Enfield 21. Surrey County Championship: 1. M.Easton; 2. P.King ; 3. P.Hannell; 4. M.Harran; 5. C.Flint; 6. D.Hoben. Surrey Walking Club Championship: 1. M.Easton; 2. P.Hannell; 3. M.Harran. Surrey Walking Club Handicap: 1. M.Easton; 2. P.Hannell; 3. P.King; 4. M.Harran; 5. C.Flint; 6. D.Hoben; 7. S.Lightman. Women: 1. H.Middleton (Enf W45) 1 hr 33 min 27 sec; 2. J.Lennon (Steyn W50) 1 hr 36 min 23 sec; 3. F.Bishop (AFD W50) 1 hr 51 min 45 sec; 4. A.Belchambers (Steyn Gst W55) 1 hr 52 min 27 sec. |