At least four local athletes took part in the annual Brass Monkey Half Marathon based at York Racecourse on Sunday (January 21).
It is a mostly flat and very exposed course that largely follows narrow country lanes, and the strong wind would certainly have had an effect on times. Nevertheless there were some excellent times set:
Sam’s time was a personal best by nearly two minutes and he only just missed a sub-70, while Dawn also set a new personal best and Mark was close to his.
Manx athletes
This latest report from Dave, follows on from several Manx athletes taking the English athletics scene by storm.
Earlier in the month, Orran Smith and Nikki Arthur pulled off phenomenal performances the Montane Winter Spine races.
An outstanding performance and 10 hour personal best for Orran Smith in The Montane Winter Spine race, finishing 5th in his category and 6th overall.
Orran finished the non-stop, 268 mile challenge in 94 hours, 10 hours quicker than his 104 hours last year.
Nikki Arthur won the women’s section and finished 3rd overall in the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North.
The 160 mile race through the English countryside is a non-stop race along the Pennine Way from Hardraw to Kirk Yetholm.
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