22 club runners were in action at the Gate Gallop 10k on a hot and sunny Sunday.

This BDSL race is organised by Peel Road Runners and raises money for St Giles Hospice.

Our first runner home was Andy Evans (37:13) in 5th place overall and 1st in his age group. Close behind him was James Kay (37:21) in 6th place, with Will Packham (38:37), and Matt Allan (39:06) also finishing in under 40 minutes. They were followed by Ed Coppinger (40:41), James Coombes (41:55), Adam King (45:31), Stephen Howard (54:52), David Gould (01:00:51, 2nd in age category), Viktor Karaiosifidis (01:08:31) and Ryan Robinson (01:09:10)

First LRC lady home was Carly O’Neill (46:58), 6th lady and 2nd in her age group with Gail Fortes-Mayer (54:04) the 2nd LRC lady to finish. Following were Joy Edge (57:19), Janna Heathershaw (59:31), Rachel Dobson (01:00:12), Carina Allan (01:04:10), Clare Tanter (01:05:06), Sophie Thompson (01:07:21), Maria Andritsou (01:12:30), Marcelle Hollins (01:17:25) and Charlotte Wesley (01:22:49).

A fantastic effort from all our runners in challenging conditions!