Two Beverley Runners Finish in Top Three At Burton Pidsea

Conditions were perfect for Sunday’s Burton Pidsea 10k and a record number of runners took part. The 10k and fun run raised £1600 for the village hall appeal.

The race was won by Steve Bateson of East Hull Harriers in 32.49. Beverley Athletic Club’s James Pearson came second in 34.45. He was followed 2 seconds later by Jonathan Leskiewicz who is on excellent form. Steve Peacock finished in eighth position and was also the first V45 runner across the line.

Andy Johnson had a great run finishing in tenth position in a new personal best time of 37.31. This is almost a minute faster than his previous best set at the Elloughton 10k only last month. The ever improving Neil Bant also had an excellent run. He has worked hard this year, representing his club in many road and cross-country races.

Beverley Athletic Club juniors were well represented in the 10k. Andrew Harding finished in 21st position in 39.10 and was the first junior male to cross the line. The first female junior was also from Beverley. Kendal Arnott finished in a new personal best time of 51.11, more than two minutes faster than her previous best at this distance. Coaches Neil and Rona Sergeant provide much support to juniors moving up from fun runs to 10k races and share in their success.

The first lady across the line was Jane Morley of Wolds Veterans in 43.19. Beverley Athletic Club’s Claire Traynor finished as third lady setting a new personal best time of 44.52. She was also the fastest in her age category. Clubmate Tina Wardropper was the fifth lady to finish.

John Breckon made a welcome return to racing, running steadily to finish in just over an hour.

There were 71 finishers in the fun run which was won by 10-year old Ben Davis in 8.30. The first girl was Feebie Robinson in 9.23. Beverley Athletic Club fielded 15 juniors in the fun run. Oliver Cockerill was the first boy to finish and Nicole Dawson was the first girl.

Beverley Athletic Club finishing times:

10k

James Pearson 34.45; Jonathan Leskiewicz 34.47; Steve Peacock 37.13; Andy Johnson 37.31; Mark Dalton 37.42; Pete Fielding-Smith 38.08; Neil Bant 38.38; Andrew Harding 39.10; Steve Evins 43.57; Claire Traynor 44.52; Corey Arnott 45.04; Tina Wardropper 46.23; Neil Sergeant 46.49; Chris Anthony 48.19; Angela Collins 49.36; Kelvin Arnott 51.03; Kendal Arnott 51.11; Jo Dewar 54.19; Jasmine Dalton 56.22; Wendy Baxter 57.43; John Boardley 59.05; John Breckon 61.15.

Fun run

Oliver Cockerill 12.22; Nicole Dawson 12.59; Ethan Dalton 13.16; Jessica Chapman 13.18; Luke Chapman 13.35; Dayna Arnott 13.51; Taylor Arnott 13.57; Tom Ottaway 14.09; Alex Park 14.17; Curtis Arnott 14.25; Kelly Dawson 14.31; Edward Prew 14.58; Morgan Dennis 15.12; Lauryn Garwood 15.36; Francesca Brittain 15.59.

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