Leicestershire 10k

Marj 55:04

Phil 47:18

On a chilly November morning, 3 members of Grantham running club trundled over to Prestwold Hall in Loughborough for the Leicestershire 10k race.  For Phillip Crowcroft it was likely to be his last race of the year before the Christmas party season starts. It was rather chilly as he lined up at the start, though he quickly realised he had lined up in the wrong pace group and was soon the one getting in the way as everyone charged past him on the first hill. Ignoring this he plodded on and at halfway, a quick look at the watch told him he was on for a good time.  What didn't help was another runner gliding past, not even breaking sweat whilst juggling (yes juggling). With 2km to go a competitor with a loud watch ran past, letting everyone know how quick they were going. This stirred him on as he couldn't let this watch beat him. So he put the little legs into to overdrive and went for it, beating the watch on the line in a time of 47.18 for the 10km. This knocked 49 secs off his PB that stood for 2 years.

Also running fresh off the back of their performances at the rain-soaked Lincoln 10k were GRC newcomers Joni Goodband and Marj Spendlow.  Both runners bettered their 10k times and set PBs of 54:54 for Joni and 55:04 for Marj.