Despite inclement weather for race ten of the PCCCT – Running Club’s season on Sunday, thirty-nine runners faced the starter for the Glow Cosmetics “Big Six” six-kilometre handicap at Burnie
Although short, the circuit course includes the tough climb up Brickport Road and also some steepish downhill sections to challenge competitors.
It was Wynyard runner Ross Smith who eventually led the field home to take out his first victory in his second year with the Club.
Smith had shown a win was close in previous races this year, but unfortunately for him they are spaced because of the demands of both shift work and a new baby.
Consequently, he was pleased to be able to take full advantage of the opportunity to race. He has recently begun training with a group of other runners and has found that this, along with his Club participation, has given him extra motivation to improve his fitness and running performances.
Smith had a comfortable victory from perennial “bridesmaid”, Jason Scott who surely must break through soon, and Steve Tammens who is also due for a win following multiple placings.
Felicity Lovatt ran a very good fourth while co-sponsor, Jason Fehlberg, was pleased to win back some of his own money in finishing fifth.
Lyn Saint-John was fastest female (25:29), with Smith also taking out fastest male (22:34).
The nominated time winners were Mitchell Tate, Brian Paine and Tora Carpenter. Entries are now being taken for the Club marathon and team marathon to be run on May 29.
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