A good turnout of walkers for the summer 10k walk around the St. Johns, Ballacraine, Hope, course though conditions could not be described as summery as it was dull, grey and drizzling rain. Michael Shipsides took the sealed handicap win with a strong walk and getting very close to dipping inside the hour. Veteran campaigner Henry de Silva had a tremendous walk finishing just outside 74 minutes, not bad for an over 70. Third prize winner was Alan Kinvig who walked his own race and just pipped Vinney Lynch who was close to his personal best. Overall fastest walk on the night was Peter Kaneen, who retained the Hawthorne Cup. Second fastest was Michael George and Andy Green third.

Two juniors raced a mile over part of the course.  James Green managed a fine sub 10 minute mile and Jessica Isherwood was just over half a minute behind James.

Many thanks to Brian Brough, John Stubbs & Steve Partington for marshalling duties and to Judy Morrey for timekeeping.  Next Manx Harriers fixture is the Anna Maria Cutillo 6 mile walk and run which takes place on Thursday August 14th.  Further details to follow or online at  www.manxharriers.com

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