EIGHT RSE runners travelled to London last weekend to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon.
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Virgin Money London Marathon
Well done to Russell Young who despite the heat of the day finished the race in 2:54.47 and to marathon first timer Dave Witnall who crossed the line in 3:28.09.
Also running the distance for the first time was Sharon Baldwin (3:55.35) and Elaine Chapman in (4:20.17).
Mother and daughter Deb and Eve Barry also competed with Deb finishing in 3:58.02 to secure a 'good for your age' place after missing out by 20 seconds the last time.
Eve, running the distance for the first time, clocked 4:50.20.
Paul and Caroline Coates having competed in Rome three weeks earlier did well to finish in 4:31.28 and 5:33.52 respectively.
Marathon Des Sables
LAURA MADDISON did incredibly well to complete the punishing Marathon Des Sables in 54hrs 12min 08sec.
Full report on her effort in the Standard next week.
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