Aged to perfection triumphs

Over the weekend of 20th-21st Feb, a group of Bridgend AC toed the line for the ‘Marathon of a Weekend Challenge’ – each covering the marathon distance, 26.2 miles.

Running from their front doors, individuals and teams competed against local rivals Porthcawl Runners, Cornelly Striders, Ogmore Phoenix, Brackla Harriers and Pencoed Panthers.

The marathon was split into a 5k at 9am on Saturday, followed by half marathon at 1pm. Sunday kicked-off with a 10k a 10am, then an off road 4.5k at 1pm, ending with an all-out mile effort on tired legs at 4pm.

Our Aged to Perfection team triumphed in the team event finishing in a fine 3:05:08. Richard Dando notched up a sub 3 performance for second overall in the individual standings in 2:54:11. And Gina ‘crossed the line’ first female in 3:32:49.

Check out the full results.

Team Event (Aged to Perfection)

1st, from 24 teams.

Steve Brace 5k – 21.22

Simon 0sbourne HM – 90:14

Tony Phillips 10k – 46.56

Rob Hunt 4.5k off-road – 20.02

Gareth Hardman 1 mile – 6:34

Team – 3:05:08

Individual Results

15 athletes

2nd Richard Dando - 18:56 88:54 38:22 22:10 5:49 – 2:54:11

6th Dan Morgan - 20:35 1:44:00 44:00 22:10 6:16 – 3:17:01

7th Gina Hardman – 23:05 1:46:53 48:56 26:40 7:15 – 3:32:49 (1st female)