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Race 2 - Capenhurst

Borders League

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Day - Sunday

Date - 14/11/2021

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Two minutes silnce was impecably observed prior to the second Borders League race at Capenhurst on Rememberance Sunday. The course was an accurately measured 5 miles and the race took place under sunny skies. Joe Boden led from gun to tape and finished in 24:54 averaging 4:59 per mile, an outstanding run. This was Joe's sixth Borders League individual race win, in the team race Wallasey AC were pushed into second place by Buckley by 13 points. Other counters for the men were debutant Edd Flynn (7th), debutant Ryan Greenwood (15th), Jack Poland (21st), Oliver Chadwick (28th), Rob Pearse (34th), Chris Jones (37th), Ray Clark (39th), Steve Brealey (40th), John Thelwell (42nd). Jan McArd put in a captain's performance as she led the ladies home in 29th. The ladies team finished in fifth place and Jan was assisted by Vicky McConnell (30th), Aimee Bartley (39th) and Michelle Alty (43rd). Men's captain Dave Walton said "Fantastic day on Sunday at the 2nd Borders league race of the season at Capenhurst. Men finished in a very close 2nd place and Ladies finished in 5th place. Joe Boden again won the race with a course record ! An outstanding performance from an outstanding athlete . The men had 10 scorers in 42 and 20 in 96 a remarkable achievement well done. Jan McArd also had a storming race and was first scorer for the ladies well done indeed.The highlight of the day for me was Wallasey had 63 runners absolutely brilliant overall team effort and everyone contributes to a special team. I am proud to be part of Wallasey AC."