European running Challenge

Sunday 19th November 2017 All smiles    The 13 Arches Trail Half Marathon , organized by Radcliffe AC was Jackie's choice of UK Half Marathon , and what a good choice it was . Run on scenic trails this sold out race didn't disappoint.Only in its second year it has already gained a strong reputation so you must get in early if you want to have a go. With a limit of 300 for the 2016 race it was increased to 400 for 2017 . “Many runners commented on the friendliness and thoroughness of Radcliffe AC and have said they will be back with their club-mates and friends next year. We sold out many weeks ago and will be raising the entry limit to keep up with demand" As you can see from the pictures it was a beautiful Autumn day . WOW!! 3 Harriers                        Jackie's time was 02:20:37 8th in her age category            ...

Sunday 8th October  2017 Round the Lake   I completed the Rochdale Half Marathon today  . My hometown half marathon so I could walk to the start , what a luxury that was . It is now in it's 3rd year , I ran it in 2015 , missed 2016 and back again this year . The route follows the canal to Hollingworth Lake round the lake and back . Just one hill up to the Lake otherwise fairly flat .       318 runners finished  the half marathon , 435 the 10k  and 109 for the fun run. In 2016 437 finished the half marathon 308 the 10k and 83 the fun run . In 2015 507 finished the half marathon  368 the 10k and 103 the fun run .   So 2015 978 runners        2016 828 runners        2017 862 runners With it being my home town I was interested to see how it is going , these figures are finishers not entries . A big increase in the 10k and a few less in the half . So it's a  success for the Town...