Ivanhoe Runners were once again in action at various events this weekend. Continuing his incredible challenge of running 10 marathons in 10 weeks to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity, Nick Teige completed the Chesterfield marathon, his fifth event in as many weeks. Running with team mate Steve Baggott in support, the pair finished the race together in an impressive 3:47:47  in 82nd and 83rd places. Closer to home, Dave Hobbs and Becca Hallam took on the Northampton half marathon and both enjoyed a great run with Dave finishing 36th overall in an excellent 1:29:42 with Becca not far behind, 70th overall and 8th lady in 1:34:13. Eight members participated in the local Calke Abbey 10k run over a challenging hilly route. Ever consistent vet Alistair Chambers lead the team home finishing 13th in 40:25. Next came Karen Bell who was very pleased to finish 9th lady (67th overall) in 48:37 just ahead of Will Wright with another good run, 77th in 49:17. Seran Bradley was next returning well from injury to finish 33rd lady (165th overall) in 56:51 with Bev Trilloe and Christopher Jones close behind, 175th and 176th in 57:31. Laura Harvey was next also returning well to racing, 200th in 59:40 before Angela Wheeler rounded of the team finishing 221st in 1:01:10.  Meanwhile four runners took on the similarly hilly Lichfield 10k. Kev Wright was the first Ivanhoe finisher, 75th in 42:39 ahead of a great run from Richard Bebbington to beat his previous personal best time, 101st in 44:22. Fiona McKean had a good run despite the tough course, 402nd in 52:50 ahead of Angela Bebbington also finishing strongly to cross in 58:38 (602nd).

Rosie Dear became the latest Ivanhoe Runner to complete an Ironman triathlon this year taking on the tough Ironman Wales event in Tenby. Becoming a regular competitor at this toughest of endurance events, Rosie had an excellent day to finish in 13 hours 30 minutes.

Written by Ruth Green - last updated on 16/09/2014