Veteran Phill Taylor leads the way for Bridlington Road Runners at Scarborough 10k

​A weekend of rain and wind did not deter 42 senior members from Bridlington Road Runners as they tackled the Scarborough 10k.

​This is a traditional race for the neighbouring club making the short trip up the coast, however 24 hours previous the race looked under threat to be cancelled due to the weather forecasted, writes Thomas Fynn.

Some of the BRR members at the Scarborough 10k on Sunday.placeholder image
Some of the BRR members at the Scarborough 10k on Sunday.

The race began in the dry with a strong wind, however the rains came to make the conditions difficult for the athletes, veteran Brid speedster Phill Taylor was first to cross for the visiting club and claim first MV45 with a time of 36:12.

Clubmate James Briggs was only six seconds behind for second BRR finisher while Dominic Bond took third in 38:01 for the Brid men.

Some of the BRR members at the Scarborough 10k on Sunday.placeholder image
Some of the BRR members at the Scarborough 10k on Sunday.

For the ladies it was a chance for Erin Gummerson to shine, claiming first female finisher for Brid, Christie Trower was second lady while Emma Richardson snatched third spot from clubmate Emma Choat.

Patricia Bielby took 1st Lady V70 in 56:28.

A strong junior contingent took to the seafront to battle the 5k race, Tyler Choat handled the conditions well to finish in 19:23.

Evie Lakes took second place in the Brid rankings with sisters Oceane and Maelys Price finishing a few seconds between each other, Lily Choat impressing to complete the junior field in 25:47.

Over in York at the Yorkshire Marathon, James Wilson was one of only three representing Brid, completing the 26.2-mile event in 3:15:59.

Father and daughter of Simon and Kirsten Porter ran together to both finish in 4:52:46.7.

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