Striders ‘gallop’ to success at weekend

Most runners’ kits comprise of little more than a pair of trainers, shorts, and a vest – but competitors in Epworth running outfit Metres to Miles’ Rossington Gallop III could be forgiven for packing a bathing suit and snorkel, too!
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2012, 10:10 BST

A multi-terrain event hosted by the Northern Racing College near Bawtry, ‘The Gallop’ features approximately 10k of off-road racing and last weekend 200 intrepid athletes tackled a challenging course which incorporated a 10-yard section which passed through a dammed and muddy beck in which many floundered.

Fifteen Gainsborough and Morton Striders took part and all finished. Steven Gaffney performed exceptionally, finishing sixth in 39-45, less than three minutes behind the victor and leading the Striders to the Male Team title alongside Paul Dagg (20th) and Simon Hall (28th).

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Angela Overson also ran strongly as the first female Strider and fourth lady overall to cross the finish line in 51-00, with Norman Hindley taking the Vet 60 title just behind in 51-08.

For more informatgiopn on the Striders visit www.gainsboroughrunningclub.co.uk