Scarborough Athletic Club stars shine at York Sprint Triathlon
Seven Scarborough Athletic Club members competed in a Sprint Triathlon at the York Sports Village.
The event consisted of; 400-metres swim, 20-kilometre cycle and five-kilometre run.
Martin Pepworth was the first finisher for the club in 1.23.53. Carey Bilton and Mandy Pepworth both made an event and Triathlon debut.
All other results; Julie Wiles 1.38.35, Karen Rawllinson 1.46.14, Julie Kelly 1.46.44. Sue Sayers 1.47.13, Carey Bilton 1.57.12, Mandy Pepworth 2.10.56.
Three SAC members competed in the inaugural Beverley Half Marathon which attracted 1,594 runners.
The event was staged on a road closed route starting and finishing in the Saturday Marketplace, passing the Beverley Minster, then heading out onto quiet country lanes before return to the town centre.
All three club members achieved top placing in their age group.
Paul Butler was first for the club and 1st Over-60 in 1.24.34, Rhona Marshall 3rd Female overall and 1st Over-45 in 1.27.42, and Sue Haslam 15th Female overall and 1st Over-70 in 1.37.57.
Fifty-six club members competed in the sixth and penultimate round of the club’s Summer Handicap Series.
Runners competed over a 3.2 mile out and back course on the North Bay Promenade, and they had to cope with a strong headwind in the return leg.
The first finisher on Handicap was Sarah Peaker who was followed by Paul Grahamslaw and Carey Bilton.
The Fastest Males were led by Daniel Bateson with Paul Lawton and Jason Draper 2nd and 3rd Fastest.
The Fastest Females were led by Anna Gidding, with Tracey Brenton and Josie Colpitts 2nd and 3rd fastest.
Paul Lawton was the only club member to compete in the Roseberry Topping Fell Race, which was the 10th counter of the Esk Valley Club’s Summer Fell League.
The race consists of a total distance of 2.6 kilometres to the summit of the famous Roseberry Topping at 320 metres and back.
Paul finished 13th overall of 85 and 2nd Over-40 Male.