Here is all your weekends non-WRRL related red-hot action:

Boston Marathon:

With an injury hit build up and late fitness tests leaving his participation in doubt right up until the pre-race period Chris Sharp turned difficulties into longer-term positives with a brave, brave run in Boston. Chris attacked the first half of the race in 1:20:31 and despite a difficult second half still managed a sub-3 run. Finishing in 2:58:44. While he’ll no doubt feel mixed emotions in the immediate aftermath to run sub-3 in such trying circumstances show’s his qualities as a runner.  Hopefully the Sharp’s enjoy the rest of their time in Boston and congrats on racing one of the most storied races in running.  

Take some time to rest the legs and recover and the show pony legs will be back up to full speed soon enough! Success in a marathon isn’t always measured in finish time alone. Success can be found in the journey and overcoming obstacles and Chris showed that in bucket loads.

Lydney parkrun

You have to feel a bit for the poor woman who previously held the Lydney parkrun female course record. Jane Evans turned up on Saturday and was in the mood for breaking records. Bettering the previous course best by a woman by one minute and seventeen seconds Jane Evans took the course record down in fine fashion. Jane ran 18:01. and finished 2nd overall at Lydney. The only runner in front of her had to run a massive PB just to nudge ahead.  Read more