After the glitz and glamour of the big city marathon, it was back to the nitty-gritty of local 10ks amid the more prosaic surroundings of
Rothwell and Bradford for Pudsey Pacers.
The Rothwell race brought another collection of personal bests for the Pacers.
* Click here for more Pudsey Pacers news.James Clark led the way with a tremendous 35:06 to secure 22nd place overall among the 700 strong field, while Ann Francis was no less impressive with her 41:30 for 19th position in the women's race when leading a strong challenge from the Pacers ladies.
Other personal bests came from Dave Woodhead (37:52) Mick Hern (40:55) Dave Byrom (43:12) and Jenny Cooper with 46:56.
Among the 500 competitors at the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k, was Pacers men's captain Dave Burdon who took 43rd position
overall in 40:26, to be well placed in the Vet 50 category.
Pam Goldthorpe came 2nd in the women's vet 40s with 46:04, Sue Ransome's 50:16 earned 3rd place at FV50, with this feat emulated by Joy Good, 3rd in the FV55s.
The club staged its annual presentation night at the Royal in Pudsey last Friday, with Paul Gaile and Ann Francis deservedly being crowned as 'runners of the year.'
Kev Meakin was recognised for his outstanding contribution in co-ordinating the training evenings by being voted 'clubman of the year'.
Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm from Pudsey Leisure Centre.
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