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Seventeen from Lewes AC Take on the Trails in Weald Challenge Half Marathon
Seventeen Lewes Athletic Club members took to the Sussex countryside’s scenic trails to compete in the Weald Challenge Half Marathon, a popular event that follows parts of the Wealdway and Vanguard Way through rolling hills, irregularly shaped fields and ancient woodlands.
The event, known for its inclusive and relaxed atmosphere, offers a generous five-hour time limit, making it ideal for runners of all levels. Despite the testing terrain, the Lewes AC team delivered impressive performances.
Gina Wilkinson led the club’s results and claimed the impressive title of first woman overall, finishing in an outstanding 1:41:02 and securing 15th place overall. Just ahead of her was Richard Docwra, finishing 14th overall at 1:40:58, placing 4th in his age category.
Another notable performance came from Sarah Robinson, who finished in 2:16:22, claiming first place in the V60 category, underlining Lewes AC’s strong representation across the age spectrum.
Philip Westbury, Chair of Lewes AC, praised the club’s turnout and performances: “We’re incredibly proud of all our runners who participated in the Weald Challenge. Trail events like this test strength and ability to adapt to changing terrain, and our members showed both in abundance. It’s fantastic to see such strong individual performances across the age categories and even better to see so many club members enjoying the day together.”
Want to Improve Your Running Performance with Lewes AC?
Lewes AC offers various training sessions to help boost your performance at road and trail
running events:
- Strength and Conditioning: Join Toby on Monday nights to improve core strength and stability. Sign up here.
- Track Sessions: Fine-tune your technique, pacing, and endurance on Thursday evenings, or try beginner track sessions on Saturday mornings. Sign up here.