Richmond Castle 10k - 19th October 2008

Despite cross country being the flavour of the month, the popular Richmond Castle 10K road race took place on Sunday 19th October. The course is a testing and hilly affair, starting in the market place and taking in Sleegill and several climbs, before entering Catterick Garrison and turning back towards Richmond, finishing in the castle grounds.

A total of ten Richmond and Zetland Harriers competed in this, their local event, which was once again well organised by Swaledale Road Runners. Tad Zaranko is certainly in form at the moment and managed to keep up an excellent pace around the course to cross the line in 38.14 and 10th place overall, which also earned him the prize of 2nd Male Vet 45 on the day. Laurence Corbett was not far behind in 18th position, with a great time of 39.32 and pleased with his time on the course. Kelley Haniver is another athlete in excellent shape, putting in a fine performance to finish in 40.50, taking 27th place, as well as the honours of 3rd lady overall. Taff Rogers also completed the event in a fantastic time of 41.13, which earned him 35th position, while team mate Tony Ditchburn took 66th place with a solid time of 43.15; bringing the men’s team home into 3rd position overall.

Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson was another putting in a strong performance over the 10K distance and was duly rewarded with a time of 46.08 and 114th place overall, which meant he took the prize for 3rd Male Vet 60 on the day amidst some stiff opposition. Ray Robson certainly enjoyed the race and bettered his time of the last two years to finish in a great time of 47.39, while Mike Brooks was only a few seconds behind, relishing the opportunity to race on home ground, crossing the line in 47.53 and taking 152nd place from 447 runners. Ian Hepworth was another competitor on familiar territory and put in a solid performance to finish in 50.18, while Paul Goad was quite at home on the hills, making his way around the course in 53.45 and enjoying the change of terrain, from the usual muddier trails and fells.