Several of The Newmarket Joggers joined the nearly 400 runners at The Abbey 10k in Ramsey Cambridgeshire. Jogger Neil Pollard was first male home in 35.44 Nicky Chapman won the V35 category, 4th female overall with her time of just 42.45. Other joggers running well for the club were, Hannah Pollard – 43.37, Grianne Brennan – 44.24, Clive Purbrook -47.13 and Andrew Taylor – 49.31.
More joggers took to the grounds of Nowton Park in Bury st Edmunds for another in the Friday 5 series. Joining the 431 taking part, Club runner Denys Olefir, back from illness managed an impressive 3rd place with his time of 27.25. Several of the joggers completed the 5mile course with superb times. Paul Dockerill – 33.26, Stephen Edwards – 34.58, Brian Munns – 42.59, Hannah Pollard – 35.46, Neville Clarke – 35.21, Jeremy Reader – 37.34, Chris Aylmer – 46.25 and Mark Hayward – 29.11. Caroline McIntosh finished with a pb in 56.09.
Giles Macrow ran the Great Connard 5k blindfolded. His guide was his 11 year old son Thomas who led him home in 39.41.