Lewis Saunders leads Fenland RC runners for Sublime 10K at Long Sutton

From a field of 500 runners, Fenland RC produced a formidable team of eleven runners for the Sublime 10K at Long Sutton.

Two men were placed in the top thirty, with Lewis Saunders leading them home in 37-10 (18th).

Sean Connolly was hot on his heels in 38-36 (26th).

The ladies performed well, too, with Jac Richards recording a personal best by the fine margin of 4 seconds with 52-15 and leading the ladies home.

Veteran Phil England returned to racing and Sarah Rippon nearly dipped under the hour mark as part of her preparation for duathlons.

Full results: Lewis Saunders 37-10 (18th), Sean Connolly 38-36 (26th), Trevor Sutherill 49-57 (164th), Philip England 51-34 (188th), Jac Richards 52-15 (204th), Stacie Youngs 54-46 (251st), Andy West 57-06 (286th), Claire Bickerstaff 58-06 (304th), Tracy Adams 1:00-11 (340th), Sarah Rippon 1:00-32 (348th) and Paula Connolly 1:07-06 (428th).

Meanwhile, with near-perfect weather conditions, Fenland members took part in the St Neots half marathon.

The course is an undulating course with a final downhill stretch.

First home was Gilly Anderson in a time of 2:28:58 closely followed by Lucy Hicks in a time of 2:29:24.

Report – Tim Chapman/Lucy Hicks

Photos – Tim Chapman