Sunday 4th May was nice and sunny but just overcast enough to create some good running conditions for our participants in the Lichfield Half Marathon. We had a great effort from club members, with 28 members taking part and many more supporting.

James Coombes was our first man home with a great time of 1.18.42 hot off the back of his London Marathon success,  followed by Richard O’Sullivan, Jon Corpe and Jon Wolfe.

First lady home was Rachel Tole in 1.45.28, closely followed by Cass Jackson.

Many congratulations to all of the team,  there were many who recorded personal best times and especially to our first time half marathoners who did us all proud, including Ann Schwarzenbach, Pippa Pinches, Georgina Dann & Lisa Parry.

Special thanks to Nick Dann for running with the group of runners new to the distance and providing continual encouragement. (And some amusement as the “token man” in the group!  Many times supporters were heard to shout “Come on Lichfield ladies..oh and man!”) 
Great support from members around the course also including Alan Pritchard, Catherine Thompson, Rob Bagley, Dave Grosvenor, Andy Walsh, David Kemp & many more.

Full results can be found at http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/FQ/club/7581_lichfield+running+club