Market Drayton 10k, 12/5/13
The prestigious Market Drayton 10k took place on 12th May. Voted the number one 10k race in the country, the race attracted a record entry of over 1600 runners including some of the County's top road runners. A large contingent of Shrewsbury AC runners competed, many of whom were delighted with their performances. Joe Brocklehurst continued his fine form coming 2nd in a swift 31.26, only beaten by Telford AC's top runner, Chris Davies. The ever-improving Luke Butler was the next Shrewsbury AC runner home in 43rd, smashing his personal best with 37.13. He was closely followed by Grant Lloyd who had reaped the benefits from a consistent spell of training to beat his personal best in 37.39 for 49th place. Steve Waters was 59th in 38.05 and Chris Wakeman saw a return to form as he clocked 39.23 in 84th. One of the performances of the day was Peter Savill who managed to not only duck under 40 minutes with 39.48 but further claim a prize for 2nd V60. Also running, Alan Dean was 231st in 43.08 and Duncan Rose had a good run to finish 9th in his V55 category with a decent time of 44.14. He was closely followed by Peter Butler, 45.54 and Callum Dodd who was making a return to racing in 46.56.
2 Joe Brocklehurst 31.26
43 Luke Butler 37.13
49 Grant Lloyd 37.39
59 Steve Waters 38.05
84 Chris Wakeman 39.23
95 Peter Savill 39.48
231 Alan Dean 43.08
275 Duncan Rose 44.14
351 Peter Butler 45.54
394 Callum Dodd 46.56
Phoenix Flyer 5k, 15/5/13
In the second race of the Telford AC Sexarathon Series, despite a close battle with Wrekin Road Runners' Paul Ward, Joe Brocklehurst once again took 1st place as he posted a fast time of 15.32. Luke Butler, a few days on from smashing his 10k PB, lowered his 5k personal best to 17.42. Beating a number of good runners from rival clubs in a close finish, Luke edged into the top 20 with a result that leaves him well placed in the series. Steve Waters was the next Shrewsbury AC runner home in 39th in 18.42. Peter Savill followed in 19.45 in 60th place, comfortably winning his V60 age category on the night, a result that puts him level on points with Mercia's Peter Johnson in the overall series. Peter Butler had a decent run for 22.07 in 110th place and Brian Williams completed the Shrewsbury AC line up with 30.07. Brian leads the V70 category in the series.
1 Joe Brocklehurst 15.32
20 Luke Butler 17.42
39 Steve Waters 18.42
60 Peter Savill 19.45 (1st MV 60)
110 Peter Butler 22.07
220 Brian Williams 30.07



