Cross-Country Season

 

Darren Williams of Beverley Athletic Club had the run of his life at Drewton Woods. The East Yorkshire Cross-Country League started with a bang with Beverley AC picking up valuable points from the off.

Drewton Woods near South Cave provided the perfect cross-country course for East Yorkshire runners with hills a-plenty, muddy tracks and steep tactical descents. Richard Gay and Jim McGivern enjoyed the race and crossed the line within seconds of each other to make up the second and third counters for the Beverley men’s team.

 

The ladies team, led by Carrie Millson, were strong on Sunday with Helen Briggs and Moira Armstrong both putting in brave performances for their club.

 

Rob Snaith and John Basker were welcome additions to Beverley’s cross-country squad. Julie Russell and Linda Barnett put in fine performances for the Beverley ladies and, despite being covered in mud at the end of the race, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

 

Susie Byass returned to the cross-country scene after maternity absence and did the team proud with her sterling race performance. Phil Powditch and Steve Hadley looked great out on the course and especially enjoyed the challenge of the tough ascents.

 

The cross-country season continues until March with all to play for. The team competition is hot this year as new talent has entered the scene. Beverley’s teams look like strong contenders for the coveted top spots in the league tables.

 

Carrie Millson

 

Beverley AC Results at Drewton:

Men: D Williams 38.26, R Gay 42.10, J McGivern 42.47, A Collinson 43.18, R Snaith 44.08, I Boardley 45.15, A Briggs 45.27, I Husband 45.29, J Leskiewicz 46.06, S Williets 46.31, N Bant 47.24, J Basker 47.25, P Watkinson 48.27, T Simpson 49.07, T Redman 49.33, A Tate 50.26, T Turnbull 50.50, J Parish 51.25, H Davis 52.32, P Powditch 53.30, T Beck 53.37, E Moore 56.00, A Holland 57.03, S Hadley 58.10, C Sleight 59.14, A Gymer 59.53, A Glover 61.54, P Rolinson 62.07, P Myers 62.12, J Boardley 66.38

Ladies: C Millson 48.13, H Briggs 51.04, M Armstrong 54.16, H Storr 54.44, A Collins 58.35, J Dale 60.35, P Atkins 64.12, S Byass 67.41, N Glover 68.24, M Campbell 69.31, K Farrow 70.09, J Russell 71.37, M Carrick 73.59, L Barnett 76.09,