With the continuation of near perfect running weather many Joggers have had a spring in their step completing numerous events over this race report week.
Phil Blundell was the first Newmarket Jogger to have a competitive run this week at the PANVAC middle distance track evening. The event being held at the ‘Embankment’ Track in Peterborough, organised by Peterborough & Nene Valley AC. Phil had a great run in the 800m and secured a SB 2:35.10 time. This achieved a 3rd place position.
On Saturday, in amazing sunshine, Lily-Ann Cooper, Sophie Blundell & Suzanne Bailey all completed the Cambridge Race Walks. This event is organised by the Enfield Race Walking league.
Above: Sophie, Lily-Ann and Suzanne warm up for Cambridge Walks.
Results are not yet fully published yet, but Sophie Blundell completed the 2k in 12:30 for 1st place, Lily-Ann Cooper completed the 5k in 37:23 and Suzanne Bailey the 10k in 1:17:11.
Also on Saturday, rising track junior athlete Harvey Thomas competed in the Lee Valley April Open T5 800m men’s event. Harvey won his 800m heat by a huge margin securing an impressive 8 second PB of 2:13:69. A great improvement on his last PB which shows how both dedication to train hard with natural ability produces great times. Harvey followed this result with a 2nd place position in the Run Newmarket event on Sunday morning at Warren Hill. Harvey‘s 5k finishing time being 21:30:04.
Above: Harvey leaving the competition behind at the Lee Valley Open 800m.
The AoC Sport National Championships 2025 took place over the weekend of 4 to 6 April, at the University of Nottingham with another Junior Newmarket Jogger, Cerys Bithell, representing the club in the 5k Endurance race. Now entering its 45th year, the AoC Sport National Championships are a celebration of competitive sport in colleges, providing recognition, enjoyment and a unique opportunity for students to compete. Cerys performed again to her normal high standard with a 3rd place podium finish. Official times are yet to be published.
On Sunday, the excellent London Landmarks Half Marathon event took place once again in super sunshine and perfect running conditions. Newmarket Joggers had five participants, these being Sarah Last, Gillie Green, Miranda McWade, Caroline McIntosh and Jason Singh.
Results as follows: Jason Singh 2:19:50 (Overall 12,878 out of 19,964) (M50-54 469th), Caroline Mcintosh 2:28:21 (Overall 14,884 out of 19,964) (F70-74 8th), Miranda McWade 2:32:35 (Overall 15,647 out of 19,964) (F60-64 118th), Sarah Last 2:44:31 (Overall 17,420 out of 19,964) (F50-54 639th). Gillian Green 2:47:04 (Overall 17,701 out of 19,964) (F60-64 164th).
As marathon season has started, this week’s race report is completed with Newmarket Jogger Craig Ladley competing in the Brighton Marathon. Craig finished the 26.2mile distance in 5:44:44. Finishing position 11,233 out of 12,589). Well done Craig.
A big thanks to this week’s guest race reporter Richard Defries!