LYMM Runners had a record turnout of runners at the recent Manchester Marathon.
This is the second largest marathon in the UK and with the highest ever number of runners taking part, some 28,000, it is becoming a serious rival to London.
Naturally, Lymm Runners stepped up to the plate to join in with a record turnout of thirty individuals taking part, including fifteen women club members, plus four runners who took part as a relay team.
They all trained very hard and the outstanding results spoke for themselves, with new club records being set by four members, while twelve runners achieved Personal Bests. Finally, to top it all, the relay team won 4th place.
Special mention must go to Phil Rowen and Georgina Walker who were the first male and female Lymm Runners home, both setting new club records with times of 2 hours 58 minutes and 3 hours 22 minutes respectively. Lymm Runners Katy O’Connor and Jennifer Todd-Power also set new club records for their categories.
And many of the club who didn’t run got involved by volunteering to man the water station at Mile 4, an activity rumoured to be almost as much fun as actually competing.
Next year’s marathon will be on April 14 2024 and it’s likely that the enthusiasm generated by this one will ensure an even bigger turnout.
Lymm Runner volunteers man the water station at Mile 4
