Hat-trick of wins for Haywards Heath Harrier Hardaway at Lewes

Phil Hardaway picked up his third win in as many years at the Lewes Downland 10 mile race on Sunday. The Harriers, with 23 making the trip, had three runners in the top 5, continuing their strong showing in the Sussex Road Running Grand Prix.
By Ben Adams
Published 8th Oct 2014, 15:33 BST
Natalie Chivers took on this tough 10-miler having only given birth 11 weeks ago.Natalie Chivers took on this tough 10-miler having only given birth 11 weeks ago.
Natalie Chivers took on this tough 10-miler having only given birth 11 weeks ago.

Hardaway clearly favours this multi-terrain course, a mixture of chalk and grass, taking runners across scenic National Trust Land and the South Downs Way. He outsprinted the second placed finisher in an excellent time of 1:01.07 to win by the narrowest of margins.

Paul Tomlinson and Paul Cousins were placed third and fifth respectively with strong finishes on this tough course in 1:02.28 and 1:03.38.

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First female Harrier was Louise Toomey in 1:16.08, closely followed by Ann Sinnett in 1:18.29.

Full results: Tom Mullen, 13th (1:06.04); Phil Payne, 21st (1:08.05); Steve Dallman, 33rd (1:10.23); Jack Chivers, 40th (1:11.47); Jason Russell, 42nd (1:23.05); Andy Biggs (1:13:29); Richard Haynes (1:14:58); Rob Coomber (1:20:37); Maresa Pitt (1:21:45); Kat Barrett (1:22:53); Kim Lo (1:23:45); Graham Lyall (1:25:21); Colin Light (1:26:08); Marion Hemsworth (1:33:25); Matt Quinton (1:34:06); David Peel (1:56:29); Natalie Chivers (1:57:04); Jenny Denyer (2:13:33).

It was a 10th anniversary celebration for the parkrun on Saturday, now attracting 80,000 people in 290 parks nationwide.

It was also a celebration for Russ Mullen who picked up his fourth victory this year at the Clair parkrun with his time of 19.09. Simon Cousins was third in 19:47. Marion Hemsworth secured a PB in 26:22.

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Carl Bicknell ran the Bournemouth Half Marathon on Sunday, a route that took in both Bournemouth and Boscombe piers. He finished 176th in a field of 2774 in 1.34.34.

Open Cross-Country run - All England Jumping Course, Hickstead

Haywards Heath Harriers is holding their annual Open Cross-Country run at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex on Sunday 12th October 2014.

This West Sussex Fun Run League event includes races for all ages:

• Under 9 - 700m

• Under 11 - 1000m

• Under 16 - 1600m

• Senior - 8 km.

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All finishers in the under nine and under eleven races will receive a medal. Full facilities, including refreshments are available at the course. The course for all runners will be within the venue boundaries and is fully marshalled.

We welcome runners of all abilities. The emphasis of the day is for runners to take part in and enjoy a sporting activity.

Runners can still enter on the day. Visit www.haywardsheathharriers.co.uk for more information.

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