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ABRaS Boxing Day 2008 Race Results

Meadows Boxing Day 10

Well done to everyone who took part in this fun, 'low key' race. The race went really well, we were very pleased to get 50 finishers � a great turn out for Boxing Day. We actually had an amazing 80+ entries but predictably not everyone turned up, including a few ABRaS (you know who you are!) There was still a good turn out of runners and some excellent performances.

Chris McCann from Mirdiff Milers won the race in a brilliant 59:25. New ABRaS runner, Jason Palmer-Myers, who joins us with some very good pb times, was leading for the first lap but had to pull out on the second lap due to illness. Phil Clarke continues to impress us all by running an incredible 61:58 for second place, yes, this is the same man who ran 72:31 at the Mirdiff 10 miler last March! Amazing what a bit of serious training can do for one. Darryl was also very impressive, clocking 62:37, only just missing out on third place. Triathlete Matthew Winter managed to stay ahead in 62:33. For much of the race Darryl had been battling with Antonio who is in the shape of his life and comfortably won the MV50+ category, he finished fifth overall in 62:53. Our own Jeremy was in next in a �comfortable� 65:01, this race was simply preparation for the Dubai Marathon where he looks to be on course for a very good time. We all know Jeremy has terrific speed (ABRaS 2008 800m Club Champ) and now his endurance is looking good too.

Giles Crist, another new ABRaS member, is also at the top of his running game, finishing in eighth place in a pb of 67:04. Anna won the ladies race with 67:34 only just holding off ABRaS team mate & MV40+ winner Julien Louw by one second following a game of cat and mouse on the final lap. Amanda, who admitted she is still getting used to finishing near runners who used to be well ahead of her, had better get used to it. Her excellent form continues as she finished in 69:16, 2nd lady, 12th overall and breaking her previous pb by over 5 mins.
Despite taking a detour, (seems 10 miles wasn�t far enough so he added a bit extra) DCS treasurer, (maybe he went to the bank) Ian Gordon, 2nd MV50+ (unofficially MV55+ winner, sorry no prize) finished in a respectable 71:04. Ian was just ahead of the third senior lady Margaret Campbell (71:31). Dave Jackson from the Milers had a very good run with 71:31, 3rd MV50+, just ahead of Dubai running stalwart Steve Grigg, 4th MV50+ (71:56).

ABRaS assistant club coach Julie was satisfied with her 74:08 having pulled out of the club session 2 days earlier due to illness. New ABRaS runner, Hasan Itani�s endurance looks to be improving as he finished in an impressive 77:08.
Janet had a good solid run with 80:36 to win her first running trophy, finishing as first lady over 40+ (and 1st LV45+) with Mandy Summers taking second LV45+ in 87:26. Fabrice continues to improve clocking 82:16 and looks to be on for a huge pb in the marathon.
Special mention to Tash and Dhaka project founder Maria Conceicao finishing in 49th and 50th position and running to raise funds for the Dhaka project.

Special thanks to our helpers on race day - Mike, Catherine, Julie & Satya.

For the race photos go to: Boxing Day Photos

ABRaS Boxing Day 2008 10 miles Race Results Friday October 26th 2008