Westbury's Men and Women claim prizes at Man v. Horse

Another gloriously hot day in Llanwrtyd Wells and a great day for the Westbury Harriers, as our men won the team competition for the second year in a row at the Man v. Horse marathon. Not to be outdone our late entry ladies got in on the act, finishing 3rd womens relay team (just 2 minutes shy of second place). The main race was won by Haggai Chepkwony of Bristol & West AC in a time of just over 2.17. Sadly for Haggai, the first horse was some 10 minutes faster, meaning the score record goes to 29-2 in favour of the horses! For the Harriers, Rich Collinson was our first runner home, finishing 11th overall in a time of 2.45.59, John Terry was 16th in a time of 2.50.28 and Anthony Glover was 18th in 2.51.58, completing a comfortable victory in the mens team prize competition for the first 3 completing the full 22 mile course! Also running were Colin Johnson who ran 3.06.57, Gareth Howard running 3.19.39 and Martin Thompson 3.36.37. In the relay race our ladies team of Laura Tanna, Jane Thornton and Jane Goodwin were delighted, but somewhat surprised, to win third prize in a time of 3.38.26.

A splendid day out, made all the more memorable thanks to the prize giving featuring the Monster Raving Loony Party's Lord Offa!

Full results are available here.