Strong turnout for Deestriders at Chester 10k
Deestriders Running Club members were in action across multiple events this week, with impressive performances in Chester, Colwyn Bay, and Italy.
Liz Turner represented She Ultra at the Ultrabericus Trail in Italy, a 13.5km race featuring tough terrain.
She completed the event in 1 hour and 29 minutes, joined by Liz Nuttall (McColgan).
Closer to home, several Deestriders took on the Colwyn Bay 20 on March 9.
Joey Davies led the club’s contingent, finishing in 2 hours 18 minutes and 17 seconds. He was followed by Paul Lyth (2:52:00), Rhian Lloyd (3:32:33), and Les Price (3:33:21).
Meanwhile, the popular Chester 10k took place under bright sunshine, attracting a strong Deestriders presence, both as runners and marshals.
Among the highlights, Max Dowell was the fastest club member with a time of 37:51. Ryan Johnson-Wilcock (39:54), Marc Dixon (44:53), Lisa Cooper (48:16), Andy Wainwright (52:08), and Joe Blackwell (59:22) all secured personal bests. Paul Dunbar also claimed first place in the V70 category with a time of 50:39.
The full list of Deestriders’ times at the Chester 10k:
- Max Dowell 37:51
- Ryan Johnson-Wilcock 39:54 (PB)
- Rayko Kolev 42:34
- Marc Dixon 44:53 (PB)
- Antony Woodall 45:04
- Christine Cammillare 46:11
- Andy Watkin 47:35
- Jay Jennions 48:03
- Lisa Cooper 48:16 (PB)
- David Temple 48:26
- Alan Latham 48:28
- Paul Lewtey 48:37
- Grant McGowan 49:54
- Hannah Price 49:57
- Steph Salusbury 50:06
- Paul Dunbar 50:39 (1st V70)
- Linda Turley 50:48
- Mike Salusbury 50:59
- Andy Wainwright 52:08 (PB)
- Riccie Davies 52:16
- David Goodwin 55:26
- Sue Williams 55:54
- Bridget Aldridge 56:21
- Mark Hewitt 57:28
- Sam Holding 58:03
- John Owen 58:34
- Joe Blackwell 59:22 (PB)
- Mike Norris 59:57
- Abby Thurland 61:28
- Louise Goodwin 62:16
- Melanie O’Sullivan 64:45
- Phill Bryan 67:18
- Gilly Mayes 67:44
- Natalie Davies 67:44
- Heather MacDonald 69:13
With strong performances and personal achievements, it was another successful weekend for Deestriders on the road and trails.
