Sport Masterman the master of testing course
Beverley 10k
Unfortunately for the Viking Striders, the Beverley 10k wasn't run last Sunday, when it was nice and cool, but the previous weekend on probably the hottest day of the year so far.
This is why, possibly for the first time ever, this report contains no mention of any personal bests, because there weren't any.
Richard Bramham, a modest man who has much to be modest about, as Winston Churchill might have said, went the closest, one agonising second outside his best, which given the conditions was excellent.
Fastest Strider of the day was the rampant Andy Masterman, who treated the undulating course with disdain as he left even Simon Griffin in his wake.
Tania Davies did well to go under the hour in her first race in Striders' colours, and another promising performance, but for different reasons, came from Julie Masterman in her first race after a long injury lay-off.
Striders' times: Andy Masterman 36.41, Simon Griffin 38.17, Neil Bentley 44.00, Richard Bramham 44.20, Julie Masterman 49.34, Patsy Fenelon 51.00, Richard Anness 51.12, Keith Wilson 51.16, Jo Mouncey 52.59, Rob Oldridge 53.01, Sandra Brooks 53.29, Debbie Andrew 57.02, Tania Davies 59.45, Michaela Shepherd 61.00.
The 2k Fun Run had taken place earlier, with over 300 competitors, including ten Junior Striders.
Unlike the adults, all the juniors ignored the heat and came back with a series of blistering times, including John Boardman in a very impressive 11th place.
Fun Run times: 11th John Boardman 9.38, 21st Charlie Stead 10.08, 25th George Ounsley 10.09, 30th Jodie Lund 10.17, 34th Alexander Peckover 10.27, 53rd Jacob Oldridge 11.04, 57th Phillippa Oldridge 11.13, 76th Hannah Atkinson 12.04, Jennifer Paxton 12.13, 114th Faye Masterman 13.01.
Last Sunday's Mucky Duck eight and a half miler, on mixed terrain around Driffield, was a much cooler affair, and a small band of Striders revelled in the better conditions.
Out of over 200 runners, Andy Masterman (4th), Giles Harris (7th) and Mike Baggott (21st) romped to victory in the team competition, with both Mike and Patsy Fenelon having the added bonus of second place in their age categories.
The surprise of the day was Colette Leetham's much-awaited comeback after a long time out.
This was a brave decision on a far from easy course, but one which should boost her confidence for future events.
Times: Andy Masterman 51.48, Giles Harris 52.45, Mike Baggott 55.55, Kev Sipling 67.18, Patsy Fenelon 69.38, Colette Leetham and Ray Smith both 79.30.
Published on 22nd May 2008 in Sport.
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