Abergele Harriers record impressive times at 5k events
Last Tuesday (June 3), Steven and Sean McCormack travelled to Liverpool to take part in the Mystery Park 5k.
Steven ran it in 18:06, his fastest time for a number of years.
Sean also had a great run, finishing second V60 in 19:38.
The following evening, Rachel Shipley and Darren Blazier travelled to Gwynedd to take on the hilly Llanrug 5k, a race which also incorporated the North Wales Championships.
Darren finished in 19:07 for 34th in the race, also taking a bronze in his age group in the championships.
Rachel ran 20:01 for 53rd and sixth lady, giving her silver in her age group in the championships.
Saturday (June 7) saw Anthony Howe travel to Lincolnshire to take part in the Cleethorpes Parkrun, finishing 240th of the 336 runners in 32:29.
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All were running a 5k distance. Last Tuesday (June 3), Steven and Sean McCormack travelled to Liverpool to take part in the Mystery Park 5k. Steven ran it in 18:06, his fastest time for a number of years. Sean also had a great run, finishing second V60 in 19:38. The following evening, Rachel Shipley and Darren Blazier travelled to Gwynedd to take on the hilly Llanrug 5k, a race which also incorporated the North Wales Championships. Darren finished in 19:07 for 34th in the race, also taking a bronze in his age group in the championships. Rachel ran 20:01 for 53rd and sixth lady, giving her silver in her age group in the championships. Saturday (June 7) saw Anthony Howe travel to Lincolnshire to take part in the Cleethorpes Parkrun, finishing 240th of the 336 runners in 32:29.
