There were excellent conditions for the 14 Harriers taking part in the London Marathon last Sunday. Among the 14 there were 4 PB’s and 2 debuts. Mike Mawby was first Harrier over the finish line in a time of 2 hrs 41 mins and 54 secs. One of those making a debut over the distance was Lea Burnett who was also raising money for the Kent Kidney Patient Association. She finished in an excellent time of 5.04.18 for her first marathon. Among the PB’s were Wim Van Vuuren who ran this year after having to defer his place from last year due to a last minute injury. He ran an impressive 3.33.51. Other notable performances were Dave Bowden clocking 2.59.03, breaking through the 3 hr barrier for the first time and also breaking his own Vet50 club record in the process, Andy Phillips, 3.21.34, pictured, Thom Fenton, 3.41.00, and Colin Kent who has been battling with a long term injury came in at 3.59.44
Well done to all those who have run marathons this spring season, all the results can be found on the website
