27/08/2017 - Insomnia 24, Badgers 10k


A team largely consisting of Ivanhoe Runners took part in Insomnia 24, an off-road event where competitors ad team complete as many 10k laps as possible in 24 hours. Based locally at Cattows Farm, the team - "Sisters with Blisters" performed brilliantly by running 25 laps in total and placing a superb 1st team in the 3 to 6 person team category.  The team included Ivanhoe Runners Andrea Trickett who did 6 laps, Ruth Cousin (4 laps), Hannah Knowles (6 laps), Sophie Cooper (5 laps) and Clapham Pioneers runner Nadine Lee who did 4 laps. 

A small Ivanhoe contingent did the Badgers 10k, with Patrick Horn first home for the club in 45.32 and 52nd male, ahead of Becca Hobbs 48.13 and ninth lady. Lucy Arkinstall was 16th lady in 50.30, while David Walker clocked 52.29 in 146th. Marie Miller had a strong run to finish in 1.16.08 in the hot conditions. 

Written by Kevin Sanders - last updated on 28/08/2017