Babcary Road Race 2nd Race in the 2009 Somerset Series

Babcary Road Race 2^nd Race in the 2009 Somerset Series

With the 2009 Somerset Series well underway it was Babcary who hosted the 2^nd Race, organised by Gary Tubridy, sponsored by Avalon Sciences and supported by Wells City Harriers. This years race proved more popular than ever with over 200 runners entered from across the south west region amongst the large field were twenty club members and several Junior runners.

The enthusiastic juniors saw Danny Kennedy lead the way around the playing fields and win the U11’s closely challenged by 2^ndplaced Solomon Chadwick, whilst the U15’s winner Reiben Whitcombe lead 2^nd placed and first girl Kayley Kennedy across the line.

The 7 mile main race routed through the quiet lanes had a leading group take shape to pace each other with overall winner Mitch Piddock from Bath Triathlon pulling clear by 5 seconds over Paul Rose in 2^nd place who won the vet 40 Category the winning time just a sec under 43mins.

Wells finishers included 9 who featured in the top fifty; heading the list was super vet Les Lock who has maintained a strong presence in the Somerset Series over recent years taking 11^th position was 3^rd within the age graded results.

Jenny Moore convincingly won the ladies and vet category with an excellent time of 48:21 which placed her in the top twenty.

Other strong performances saw James Hardy in 15^th place, Steven Smyth 17^th, Ed Willingham 18^th, Alan Hunter 23^rd ,Paul Chadwick 38^th and Graham Goldsmid 45^th.

Other Wells finishers included Rex Whitcombe 49^th ,Rod Appleby 53^rd , Julia Maunder 112^th ,Catherine Goldsmid 115^th ,Chris Dodwell 117^th ,Mark and Lulie Lewis 126^th& 127^th ,Phil Rainbow 163^rd , Sue Hamblin 184^th ,Sheila Patterson 190^th , Lorraine Royle 194^th ,Colin Turner 206^th .

Proceeds from the race helping towards the Babcary playing fields, huge thanks go to all involved with a special mention to the magnificent cakes and tea’s provided by the ladies.

The next race in the Series will be The Butleigh Multi-Terrain on Sunday 15^th March which will include junior races starts 11.30am from the Butleigh Playing Fields.

All race information and results are available from Wells City Harriers web site.

Pete Wright.