Thoresby event marks long-awaited return for Skegness and District RC runners

Skegness and District RC members are back in action, competing in their first race back since March's lockdown.

An actual running race, with actual people, an actual start and finish line and an actual medal felt like a treat for competitors who had been pounding the paths alone to keep fit.

SBR events hosted the Thorsby 10k, and it did not disappoint.

"Thoresby 10 is a 5k, 10k, 10-mile and half marathon autumnal trail run in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Park, north Nottinghamshire," said Mark Lyon, who completed the half marathon in a fantastic time of 1hr 32 mins.

"It is multi-terrain and can be a challenging run with the undulating course and mixed underfoot surfaces."

Janine Baker and Ian Kocko competed the 10-miler in a great time of 1hr 37 mins, putting all those long Sunday runs to good use.

Leanne Rickett (51 mins) Rebecca Grice (56 mins) Treena Atkin (1hr 14 mins) and Helena Shelton (1hr 20 mins) all finished the 10k with impressive times.

"It was fantastic to have a race and to push yourself in that environment again," said Rebecca.

"It was great to support other runs and see everyone excited about racing again."

Treena and Janine both ran their first-ever race wearing Skegness and District RC colours.