14 August 2023
Mount Ephraim 10k race report
The sun was shining for the Mount Ephraim 10km today! Caveated as a “hilly course” more than once in the pre-race information, there were a range of feelings floating around: nerves, quiet confidence (this is Spencer Hoult’s favourite race!?!), and the classic “Why am I here on a Sunday morning?!”.
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The course was very undulating, meandering along country lanes, past oast houses, orchards and the odd field of cows. Kilometres 5 – 7 were a seemingly never-ending steady incline, plateauing before another uphill, to then bring us out at a generous decline before one last climb to cross the finish line. It was not an easy course!
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In spite of this, Thanet Roadrunners collectively ran a solid race. There were lots of blue vests out there which is always great to see – especially when they’re coming across the finish line so quickly!
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Lee Hardie was the first of the men from Thanet to cross the line, followed by Matt McCarthy who was closely tailed by Chris Brenchley.
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Brittany Crombie was the first of the Thanet ladies to finish, followed by Charlotte Barton and Claire Greenway of which there were only seconds between.
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As a result, a glut of trophies were taken home today! For the men: Lee Hardie for 2nd man overall; Matt Finch for 1st V40; Matt McCarthy for 1st V45; and, Chris Brenchley for 1st V50.
For the ladies: Nikki Boyes for 1st V55; Claire Greenway for 1st V35; and, Brittany Crombie for 1st Senior lady and 3rd lady overall.
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Huge congratulations to all who raced today and thanks to Chris for the photos!
Well done to everyone who raced and a big thanks to Brittany for the race report and to Charlotte for the additional photos. Club champs points will be updated over the next few days.