Borders League - Race 7 - Deestriders organised by Deestriders on 25/04/2012 4.16 Miles (Seniors)
Wallasey's men came away with the first division title by overhauling Wirral A.C. in the final fixture hosted by Deestriders. The course in Shotton had to be changed at the last minute because of a road closure. Several remarkable performances assisted Wallasey in winning the title, Greg Jones was home first in 11th place and John Thelwell had an excellent run, coming home in 14th. Richard Webster and Colin Palmer both counted despite running in the London Marathon only 4 days earlier. Other counters were Karl Pickstock, Tony Barbat, Connor McArdle, Keith Simpson, Matt Williams, Mike Green and Phil Cuthbert. The men had 29 runners and had 15 counters in the first 96, all helping to push Wirral A.C. runners back. The ladies finished fourth on the day but could not avoid relegation. The four lady counters were Sallie Holt 17th (who also ran the London Marathon), Jenny West 21st, Vicky Kehoe 36th and Sharon Lamont 46th. The ladies had an impressive 11 runners finishing the 4.16 mile course. Several runners picked up individual medals, winners were Connor McArdle U20 and Tony Barbat vet 50 with Connor make the long journey from Loughborough University for all 7 races. Other individual winners were Stan Williams 2nd vet 60, Greg Jones 6th senior male, Karl Pickstock 7th senior male, Keith Simpson 4th over 45 male, Sallie Holt 3rd over 35 lady and Anne Brimage 3rd over 55 lady.