British Masters National Indoor Champs - 3k Racewalk
9th March 2013

 

Official Result

David Sutcliffe 22.23 2nd M80

Second place in a 'senior' age group is normally quite a routine experience with walkers or indeed runners well strung out around the course. In going for a 'national' event a race rather than a procession can be hoped for.
 
However, when the margin is just 0.58 of a second after slogging round fifteen laps the whole thing is INFURIATING!
 
The opposition was Eric Horwell, a walker from Stourbridge in the Midlands with long experience, especially at distances of up to 100 miles. The last thing expected was a neck-and-neck tussle for the whole of the race. This was just how it happened, with the Midlander having enough steam left to get in front with a few meters to go.
 
Overall an annual meeting well worth attending. The running events up to 3000m also involve veterans from 35+ of all ability levels. The club's track programmes with eg 400m splits would provide ideal preparation.  If Harriers are interested, try bvaf.org.uk for more info and full meeting results, or drop me an email via the Harriers website.
 
Keep running!
David

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