Everyones a winner at Newby Hall 10km run

The Story of the race

The first 2km of the race was run at a similar pace with only Garry making a move to the front. Over the next 2-3 km the pack started to spread out and by the half way point Driver, Hallas, Savage, me and Mason were all within 20 metres of one another at the front.

Just before the drinks station at 6km, Driver made his move and no one could stay with him. Without any challenge from the rest of the lads he cruised home in 48 minutes to take the glory and bragging rights (which there were a lot of).

Between the 6k and 8k mark the race followed a similar pattern. Jamie Mason just ran in my shadow. I knew he was biding his time and when he hit the 8km mark he kicked for home and I couldn’t stay with him. Jamie crossed the line in a very respectable 50 mins approx. That left a three way battle between me Garry Savage and Oliver Hallas for 3rd place.

Whilst Oliver and Garry had taken to running then walking then running etc, I continued to plod on at a steady pace. With 1km to go we all kicked for home. With the finish line in sight Oliver and Garry kicked again and I decided to let the lads have their glory and allow them to cross the line just ahead of me in 52 mins approx. Having already won Stars in their Eyes this weekend I thought I should allow the lads their bit of glory! Also Oliver’s mum had come to watch him and I didn’t want her to go home disappointed! In addition I was still a little worse for wear after Friday night and my knees have had 18 years extra wear and tear! (I will add more excuses as they come to me over the next couple of days).

I’m not quite sure what happened with the other lads (as they were behind me) except to say that Sessions, Maney, Beckwith and Addy all finished the race with a sprint to ensure that all the MFG contingent completed the challenge.

Well done to all the lads who completed the race – it was a great effort by each and everyone of you and i was really proud of the effort. Thanks also to all the parents who came along including John Hall and family who kindly cheered the lad’s home.

The running is the easy part – now you have 4 weeks to get all your money in. Your target was £50 but as long as you do your very best it doesn’t matter if you fall short of that. Just give it your best shot!

Mr Sprott