Borders League - Race 2 - Hoylake organised by Wirral on 09/11/2008 (Seniors)
Wallasey A.C. took 33 runners to the second race in the Borders League season. The 5.9 mile course at Hoylake was flat and well marshalled and the runners had to battle against wind and rain on the return leg. Claire Walton led the ladies team home finishing an excellent second overall (38:16), she was ably assisted by Tricia Jones (42:48) 19th, Sallie Holt (44:39) 32nd and Vicky Kehoe (45:46) 36th. The ladies team finished in fourth place on the day and remain in fourth place in the first division. Jamie Pullin guided the men to the finish line, completing the course in 35:24 for 29th place. He was assisted by Greg Jones (35:52) 36th, Tony Barbat (35:59) 44th, Connor McArdle (36:42) 57th, Matt Williams (37:01) 58th, Bob Brimage (37:07) 60th, Keith Simpson (38:20) 84th, Colin Palmer (38:37) 90th, Andy Rogerson (39:34) 100th and Keith McLaughlin (39:52) 105th. The men finished fifth on the day but retain 3rd place in the first division. Club captain said "Sunday was the 2nd Borders League Race and we had a magnificent 33 runners representing the club with many other members also supporting the runners. The ladies were 4th overall in the race and the men in 5th.place, both teams consolidating their position in the top divisions. Great performances by all the athletes and well done to those who managed to compete in both races. Special thanks to Gill Pullin who provided a superb buffet at both races."