Hull 10K & Fun Run is a Family Affair

Three generations of the Robinson / Glover family took part in the Humber Bridge 10k and fun run last Sunday.

Seven year-old Aidan and four year-old Erin Glover were joined by their grandmother Denise Robinson in the fun run while their mum Nicola Glover and grandad David Robinson competed for Beverley Athletic Club in the 10k.

The children were delighted with their medals and proudly cheered on their mum and grandad as they finished the 10k together in a dead heat.

After a hot sunny day on Saturday, conditions on Sunday morning for the 10k were perfect – cooler temperatures with a slight breeze and gentle drizzle. Over 300 runners crossed the bridge in the annual event which is organised by City of Hull Athletic Club.

The race was part of the Beverley Athletic Club handicap series and it was Jackie Wright who won the handicap this time. Wright has made significant improvement recently and her win was well deserved. Second in the handicap was Eddy Moore whose rivalry with third-placed Nicola Glover took them both to better performances.

Steve Peacock was again the first Beverley runner to finish. He was 7th overall and was awarded first prize in the 45 – 49 age group. Peacock is enjoying his best form for six years and is picking up prizes regularly.

Julie Donald was the first Beverley lady to finish and 6th lady overall. She won first prize in the 35 – 44 age group. Veterans prizes were also awarded to Eddy Moore (65+) and Pam Atkins (55+).

Andy Grainger set a new personal best time and Kay Farrow finished four minutes faster than last year and recorded her fastest time in a 10k for several years.

There were 365 finishers and the race was won by Steve Bateson of East Hull Harriers in 32.12 – over 3 minutes ahead of second placed Gregan Clarkson of Kingston. The first lady to finish was Elaine Storey of City of Hull in 41.15.

Beverley Athletic Club finishing times:
Steve Peacock 37.03;Pete Watkinson 41.15; Julie Donald 43.25; Tim Simpson 44.20; John Fewings 46.31; Rob Reid 46.50; Andy Gray 48.15; Sam Allen 48.20; Jackie Wright 49.11;Eddy Moore 49.44; David Robinson 49.50; Nicola Glover 49.50; Steve Hadley 50.24; Miranda Hunt 50.50; Amanda Ritchie 52.06; Andy Grainger 52.16; Kay Farrow 54.11; Pam Atkins 54.29;Jörg Hardege 56.01; Elaine Julian 58.08.

Photos by Dave Gowans of East Hull Harriers and Mike Atkins, Andy Grainger and Steve Hadley of Beverley AC