Severn Athletic Club’s Greg Leyshon said, “It’s a long-time dream and ambition come true, an England representative vest after 47 years running”.
72-year-old Leyshon, one of the counties prominent distance runners since the 1970’s for Gloucester Athletic Club then Severn Athletic Club has been chosen for the over 70 England team to meet Wales in the Bristol 10K after a series of good summer road race performances.
Leyshon explained,” I did train up prior to becoming an over 70, targeting a good marathon and a possible England over 70 vest. Unfortunately, Covid lock down and cancellations scuppered opportunities in 2020 and 2021, and you don’t get any younger. However, I kept training and been able to return to the increased race programme in 2022″.
Severn AC’s Barnett Way 5K Time Trial results: 1 Arcie Fox 17:39, 2 Dan Nurse (V40) 17:58, 3 Nathan Pettit 18:42, 4 John Chapman (V50) 19:12, 5 Dave Clarke (V50) 19:30, 6 Carl Beard 19:37, 7 Emma Millman (LV45) 20:15, 8 Chris Anderson 20:15, 9 Charlie Partridge (U17) 23:11, 10 Amy Walker (LV40) 23:45, 11 Sophie Hart (LV35) 24:12, 12 Laura Van Heezik 25:55 & 13 Riley Anderson (U15) 26:36.
Chedworth 10 Mile M/T: 12 Andy Monro 3/V50 1:17:58. 90 ran.
Great North Run Half Marathon: 2552 Jon Schofield 1:38:28 & 21585 Sam Watts FV/40 2:21:14.
New Forest Marathon: 83 Pratik Pradhan V/40 3:39:14. 641 ran.
Westonbirt 10K: 50 Idella Goga 52:10. 310 ran.
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