There was a great turnout for the Purple Predictor run in aid of Young Epilepsy on Wednesday 1st May, organised by Jodie McMaster of Aycliffe Running Club.
35 participants ran without a watch and predicted their time over a 3 mile course, winning prizes for best predicted time and spot prizes for “best smile at the finish” and “best fancy dress”.
The overall amount raised on the night including donations from other members of the public was £110.00. If you wish to donate money to the Young Epilepsy Foundation for which Jodie is running the Redcar Half Marathon in September, you can donate at https://www.justgiving.com/Jodie-Mcmaster1/.
The father and son team of John and Robert Young took part in the Pier to Pier race last weekend. This race starts on the beach at South Shields and follows coastal paths to finish about 7 miles later on the beach at Sunderland.
In a field of nearly a 1000 athletes, Robert came home 150th in 50:53 and John wasn’t far behind 374th in 57:15.
On the same day three ladies from the club bravely tackled the longer distance of the Ripon 10 Mile.
Judith Porter was first home in the excellent time of 1:36:50 in 270th position, followed by Vivianne Pow, 353rd in 2:08:02 and Amanda Garvey Kovac, 355th in 2:18:26.
