Abingdon & Amsterdam Marathon Results
It was a successful ‘Marathon Sunday’ yesterday, with 11 Eynsham runners tackling the testing 26.2 mile distance: nine at Abingdon and two at Amsterdam. Well done to all who took part, notably Colin Hancox and Adam Clilverd on debut, the six runners who achieved excellent PBs: Dave Ferrier, Chris Williams, Becky Evins, Charmian Maskell, with Lee Hillsdon wiping a massive 20 mins off his previous best, whilst I have been instructed by others to ensure I make mention of my own PB, and sub-3-hour finish!
As ever, the grateful runners were well-cheered at Abingdon by several supporting club members. Special mention also to Marisa and Ian Keeley, Mark Schofield, Simon Taylor and ‘any others’ (please let me know who you are) for cheerfully marshalling the event.
The Men’s team still wait to hear whether we finished winners or runner’s up in the Oxon County Marathon Championships … another fine performance, either way.
| Abingdon Marathon (713 finishers) | |||
| Position | Name | Chip time | Notable |
| 75 | Benedict Pollard | 2:59:21 | PB |
| 91 | Dave Ferrier | 3:01:29 | PB |
| 113 | Chris Williams | 3:05:53 | PB |
| 214 | Arthur McEwan-James | 3:19:13 | |
| 382 | Lee Hillsdon | 3:40:19 | PB |
| 429 | Nigel Clark | 3:43:36 | |
| 482 | Graham Bridges | 3:51:04 | |
| 588 | Becky Evins | 4:10:27 | PB |
| 651 | Colin Hancox | 4:32:34 | Debut |
| Amsterdam Marathon (12,349 finishers) | |||
| Position | Name | Chip time | Notable |
| 5,871 | Adam Clilverd | 4:01:07 | Debut |
| 9,809 | Charmian Maskell | 4:26:27 | PB |
The Club Championship Long League Marathon Points for the year is now as follows: Robert Storey 50+1; Arthur McEwan-James 49+1; Lee Hillsdon 48+1; Graham Bridges 47+1; Steve Butler 46+1. The tables will be updated in due course, as the season draws towards a close finish …
All eyes now on the new cross-country season, starting on Sunday November 1st. Let’s have a really good turnout for the opener … come and join the rewarding team-bonding experience (with free cake and mud usually provided too). If you’re not quite sure about actually running but are available to marshal and cheer us all on, it would be a tremendous help. We need to provide just two marshals, so book your ticket with Jacky Pinnock or myself pronto, before they’re snapped up!
Benedict Pollard
