King’s Lynn race attracts a large contingent of Three Counties members

Three Counties Running Club members were well represented at the annual GEAR 10k event at King's Lynn.

The wonderfully scenic route took in the pretty town centre, the River Ouse pathway and The Walks.

It was a chilly start as the runners lined up ready to race, but when the sun came out, it was very warm.

Several Three Counties members were supporting the 8:56 Foundation.

First home for the club was Craig Freestone 40:29 (PB), Dan High 49:07 (PB), Sarah Johnson 49:07, Viaceslav Goncarenko 49:45, Jonathan Quail 51:02, Claire Smithee 53:14, Tracey Else 53:43, Daisy Green 55:17, Debbie Agger 55:43, Frances Salter 56:33 (PB), Anna Holland 57:39, Les Phillips 58:28, Laura Vincent 58:41, Steve Whitelam 59:56, Anneli Killen 1:00:26 (PB), Melvin Green 1:01:11, Ewa Szczygielska 1:04:08 (PB), Sarah Lamb 1:05:01, Martin Jackson 1:06:22 (PB), Sally Fawkes 1:07:06 (PB), Sophie Kirtley 1:08:32 (PB), Sarah-Jane Macdonald 1:17:52 and AJ Harris 1:27:03.

Meanwhile, the Burghley multi-sport weekend saw club members Moira Macdonald and Lesley Phillips attend.

The weekend consisted of 18 different event options to race or participate in, welcoming thousands of athletes across the weekend.

It consisted of Friday Aquathlon, Saturday different distances for running and swim races and Sunday was for the triathletes.

Both ladies took part in the swim event and also the 5k run.

Phillips finished the run in 38:50 and Macdonald clocked 38:51.

Massive well done and especially for Phillips for taking part in her first two races and picking up well-deserved medals.

Club member David Hammond also took part in the swim event.

Parkrun results

Bury St Edmunds: Jonny Clark 23:42, Jodie Clark 30:01.

Sandringham: Alfie Grant 25:10, Hayley Cook 30:16.

Wisbech: Sam Smithee 20:30 seventh/163, Colin Apps 26:49, Joely Apps 32:38.

North Walsham: Sally Fawkes 32:43.

Ben’s Yard Ely: Craig Freestone 21:14 13th/178, Tracey Else 29:48.