Runners from across the region have turned out for this year’s Welshpool 10k.
In cool and sunny conditions that were perfect for running, competitors of all ages and abilities took part in this year’s Welshpool 10k this morning (March 24).
The annual run was won this year by Joe Robson who came in with a winning time of 35 minutes and one second, a shade shy of the course record.
Whilst Hannah Thomas, who is a member of the Maldwyn Harriers running club, came in as the first female runner with an impressive time of 42 minutes and 51 seconds.
However, the race was not just for those who trying to beat their personal best.
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Chris Hunt was doing the race as part of a special challenge in memory of a much loved family member.
“I’m running 2,024 miles this year all in aid of the British Heart foundation because we lost my dad at the end of 2022. So I am trying to do as many races as I can to get the miles in,” said Chris.
“I’m on about 350 miles this year so far, so a little bit behind but I am hoping to catch some up as the year goes on and it gets a little warmer.
“It works out at about just over five and half miles a day over the course of a year. I’ve raised about £300 so far this year.”
Steve Lewis was running for the movement centre in Oswestry - “They help out children with movement issues and I am currently fundraising to run a 50k later in April so this is just a training event.”
Whilst there was a whole team running for Children’s Hospice, Hope House. Sophie Lewis Rhodes, Jill Lawrence and Mary Thornton who all run in their spare time were a part of the nearly two dozen runners for the charity .
“Jill and I are both part of the local running club the Oswestry Olympians,” said Mary. Whereas Sophie was runs as part of the group girls on the run.
“We’re still collecting,” said Sophie. “There’s a tin and a sponsor form out at the ladies gym where Mary works.”
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