On Remembrance Sunday, 10th December 2024, 11 GRC members headed to Westwood Lakes in Wyberton to Trident Sports Mallard Cake Dash.
A minute’s silence was held before the racing commenced at 10am. Conditions were good and both the 5k and 10k routes this year started outside the race HQ, giving a much better experience for both runners and spectators alike. Runners had to weave around the lodges and lakes before completing a loop of both Jenny’s and Westgate Woods, and for the 10k runners, an out and back before heading to the finish line. Once finished, runners received an impressive medal, a slice of cake and a hot drink.
9 club members took part in the 10k, with Gavin Potter being first back for the club. He finished in an impressive time of 39:42, ranking him in the top 10 finishers, crossing the line in 9th place. Gav was pleased with his own performance and thought everyone from the club did really well. He was also pleasantly surprised by the medal quality and thought the overall atmosphere was brilliant.
Next was James Mcmullen who completed the course in 44:03. James was thankful that it was nice and flat and despite feeling tempted to switch to the 5k race halfway thorough, he dragged himself to the 10k finish eagerly anticipating the cake waiting for him.
Despite recent injury, Russell Maksymiw was pleased to finish in 47:05. He really enjoyed the route and felt the event was well organised.
Next over the line was Daniel Wallace who was delighted to achieve a new personal best, coming in at 49:27.
Melissa Winter was the first GRC lady back in the 10k, finishing in 54:42. She was shortly followed by Kate Thompson, who had a busy weekend of racing having also completed the Rutland 10k on the Friday night. Kate was therefore happy to comfortably finish in 54:59, with the delicious cake at the end being a bonus.
Catherine Wallace was our next lady back, finishing in a time of 01:01:03, followed by Briarny Hayes in 1:02:05 and Clare Mitchell in 1:04:43. Emma Hopkinson completed the 6.2 miles in 01:08:15.
In the 5k race, there were just 2 competitors from GRC but both Sam Dodwell and Zoe Wragg both managed to bag podium spots, placing 2nd in their male and female categories. Sam crossed the line in 21:10 and Zoe followed in 24:38 which she was pleased with comparative to her recent performances.
All runners commented on the organisation from Trident Sports and the fantastic cake after and will be back next year.
𝟱𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
Male – Perry Spratt (19:48)
Female – Isabelle Thorpe (23:52)
𝟭𝟬𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
Male – Mark Popple (36:30)
Female – Hannah Oswin (42:41)
Report by Zoe Wragg
Pics c/o Sublime Timing
