Race Report: Dave Clarke 5k 22/08/2013

On Thursday 22 August I ran the Dave Clarke 5K (reserve) race. It is a memorial race in memory of my dear friend Dave Clarke who tragically died of a sudden brain tumour three years ago.  

He was a founder member of Trentham Running Club and often joked that if he popped his clogs that the club could name a race after him – Dave Clarke 5.

Dave Clarke - RIP.

As I left work it was sunny but when hubby drove me to the club the weather changed.  With an hour and a half to go before the start of the race I treated myself to a Sports Massage by Dan. I would not say it was bliss but he did sort out the pain in my lower back and it did help my running.

The 5K course was once round a field then out on to a canal path then onto a trail path which took you up a few undulating hills then back to the Cub house. There were a few “W” running this one so I got my eyes in their backs and managed to get passed them.  However, the points don’t count for this race as it’s only a reserve. I did come home in a time of 27.24 and won the Lady Vet 55 category.

I would recommend this 5K particularly as it is an off road race.  You get a mug at the end of it and all proceeds go back into the “Junior section of Trentham Club”.  It was a fitting tribute to Dave, but he would have laughed as he hated trail and/fell running .

For more information visit the website.

Liz