Athletics: Routledge prove's he's king of Castle

The Lancaster Castle Half Marathon saw a good turnout of runners, who enjoyed a mostly flat course before ascending the tough climb up through the castle gates.
Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.
Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

First back for Lancaster and Morecambe AC was Calvin Routledge, with a great effort of 1h.25.47, placing him in fourth overall.

Next was Ben Ransume, running well in 1h.44.24 to finish 40th. Just two places back was Emily Stapleton, who earned a personal best time of 1h.45.55 and finished first veteran 40.

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There was also a large turnout at the Lancaster 5km race series.

First back for the club was Joseph Twigg, with a fine effort of 17m.28 placing him seventh overall. Chasing Joseph down was youngster Scarlet Dale, who stormed round the course in a fantastic personal best of 17m.41 to finish first woman and ninth overall.

In next was James Edwards, also running a personal best with a super run of 18m.04 in 13th position.

Lancaster’s women also claimed second, third and fourth spots; Lauren Gora ran a personal best time of 19m.00, Helen Booth ran well in 19m.30 and Katherine Cousins also achieved a personal best (19m.40). Another personal best was also ran by Vicky Holgate, running a good time of 25m.37.

Michael Roy finished 39th overall in the Run Preston 10k, in a time of 42m.08.

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