By Yvonne West
The 2021 Summer Running Programme is proving very popular with Nelson/Tasman runners and walkers.
The two races so far in the Waimea Harriers Eddyline 5km Series, which have had over 70 enthusiastic participants.
Many runners and walkers from our region took part in the Buller Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km Fun Runs held at Westport on 13th February, with several taking out high placing’s in their respective event and age group.
Tania Gardner turned out a most impressive performance winning the Woman’s Half Marathon Walk in 2.27.34 hours.
Clinton Manderson was equally as impressive, coming home second overall in the Full Marathon in 2.48.51hrs.
Other athletes to receive performance prizes were Andrew Barker, third 60+years male in the Full Marathon.
In the half marathon, Yvonne West placed first in the 65+yrs female, Gillian Thornton, third in the 55+yrs female, Barry Dewar, first 70+yrs male and Alan West, third male overall and 1st 70+yrs male walker.
