2006 Hastings Lions Half Marathon Summary
Hastings Half Marathon Sunday 12th March 2006. Summary.
Weather. Sunny and Cold. But good running weather.A record entry for 4500 runners for the 22nd Hastings Half Marathon, and 340 in Mini Run.
The event was won by Michael Coleman (Maidstone & Medway), with a fantastic
final three miles. He was 50 seconds down at 9 miles to Kenyan Chris Boit,
who had appeared to be running away with it, to make it nine wins on the
trot for the African Visitors.
But Mike got sight of the leader on the three mile seafront and, even
though Boit did not falter, Coleman pulled him in with 4 and half minute
miling - Going like a Train! And won convincingly. Huw Lobb from Bedford
was third. The womens race was won by Birhan Dagne, closely followed by
Alice Braham, with Lucy Hassell third and Maddie Horton 4th. The first
Hastings athlete home was Daniel Anderson in a great 7th place. One of the
heroes of a wonderful day was leg amputee Lorraine Pooley from Uckfield,
who painfully finished in 5 hours. Although a team with a Wheelchair
'Sharon's Team, finished in 14 minutes past the five hours. The Winner
will also be the Thousands of Pounds raised for needy causes and
charities, and all the monies raised by the event by The Lions Club of
Hastings to put back into the community. The crowds of spectators were
also out in force, enjoying the sunshine and as Hastings came alive to
the world. The prestigious prize giving evening will be on Friday 28th
April, when we will find out how much has been raised for so many good
causes.
If you would like more information ring me on 01424 437001
Eric Hardwick
Race Director
Organised by The Hastings Lions Club.