Burgess Hill Runners turn out in force to tackle the unforgiving Beachy Head Marathon

The blue crew at Beachy Head (courtesy: Helen Pratt) rQMwGI6xFhddLbObsCFP

Neil Grigg was the first intrepid club member to finish with an impressive 3:58:35 on the clock. He was followed by Emma Goodhead (4:40:35), Andy Sayers (4:42:20), Martin Skeats (4:41:54), Emma Buckland (4:48:57), Liz Carter (4:48:58), Debbie Saint (4:59:39), Lee Crow (5:03:17), John Palmer (5:19:36), Claire Tucknott (5:24:53), Diane Delderfield (5:36:12), Paul Russell (5:49:13), Philippe Ecaille (5:55:38), Tony Radmall (6:48:48), Jon Lavis (6:49:20) and Janet Clapton (7:20:46). Helen Pratt completed the 10k in 1:13:30.

Emma Leeson was lucky enough to meet athletics legend Jo Pavey at the Great South Run in Portsmouth. Emma finished in a superb time of 1:24:29. Meanwhile Mark Nicholls ran a mind blowing 3:18:02 at the Bath Marathon.

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