SADRC's Eastern promise

Amongst the thousands taking part in the half marathon were club members Mark Sands (1:15.42 - 35th), Darren Weston (1:30.20), John Secker (1:48.59), Nathan Saw (1:54.12), Mark Care (2:04.03) and Gemma Wills (2:22.51).

“It was a good course, nice and flat apart from one bit,” said Gemma.

“The crowds were amazing, people were out everywhere.”

Also on Sunday was the running of the Tennyson 8 race, eight miles of multi-terrain, beautiful views around Tennyson country.

The hilly course begins and ends at the George and Dragon public house, Hagworthingham, and is organised (along with a team of others) by SADRC member Paul Jackson.

He was the third-place finisher in a time of 49.57.

Chris Reader was ninth in 53.42 whilst Jason Stainton was 19th of the 105 runners in 57.28.

First home for the SADRC ladies was Emma Marshall-Telfer (1:00.31), the seventh-placed female and 32nd overall.

Tony Tomlin (1:14.14) returned from injury and Jane Martin crossed the finish line with fellow club member Rachel Parker in 1:20.38.

Seconds behind them in 1:20.56 was Kerry Bird.

Skegness and District Running Club has training nights in Skegness, Spilsby, Boston and Horncastle.

For more information visit www.sadrc.co.uk