Boston Marathon

PB for Richard

Three members of Grantham Running Club ventured east to Boston for the Boston Marathon and Half Marathon. After a couple of weeks of damp drizzly weather the runners taking part were graced with near perfect running conditions.

Taking part in the half marathon were Joe Clarke and Richard Payne. Both were hoping for personal bests on what is a flat but slightly exposed route. Joe came in less than a minute outside his PB after tiring in the latter stages but still ran a very impressive 1:27:40 and finished in 21st place. Not far behind was Richard running a PB by over a minute and delighted with his result of 1:30:57 and 36th place. 

Position	Time	Name		Category		Grading	Ranking
21	1:27:40	Joe Clarke		MS		67.55%	3172
36	1:30:57	Richard Payne		MV35	PB	65.60%	N/A

GRC’s only participant in the marathon was Chris Limmer who is focused on the Thames Path 100 race which is now only weeks away. After running a conservative first half he pushed on in the second half to run a faster second 13.1 miles to eventually complete the course in 3:00:46 and finishing in 22nd place.

A really good friendly local event on a super fast course (wind permitting). Definitely one to recommend for those wanting a cheaper local race instead of the more costly big races that take place around the country at this time of year.

Position	Time	Name		Category		Grading	Ranking
22	3:00:46	Chris Limmer		MS		69.10%	1290