Hundreds of runners filled the streets of Dawley on Wednesday for the 30th running of the Phoenix Flyer, on a new course around the streets of Dawley. The Phoenix Flyer is the second race in the Up and Running Sexarathon Series which involves six midweek races from April to September. The new 5 kilometre course started and finished in Dawley High Street, closed to traffic for the race, and involved 3 equal laps, giving the throngs of High Street spectators plenty of opportunity to cheer on the runners.re grateful to the support from The race created a great atmosphere in Dawley, and race organisers Telford AC are grateful to the support from Dawley Town Council to promote this event.
MP David Wright got the race underway as 276 runners charged down Dawley High Street. After the three laps, local man Paul Ward, from Wrekin Road Runners, the six time overall Sexarathon Series Champion, and county cross country champion, continued his winning ways as he crossed the line first in 15.58 setting a new course record, with Shrewsbury AC's Joe Brocklehurst, the reigning sexarathon champion second in 16.18. Shrewsbury based Michael James, making a promising comeback to competitive racing, was 3rd a further six seconds adrift. Robin Sedman Smith, sexarathon champion in 2006 from Newport Running Club was 4th in 16.35, whilst Wellington's Telford AC man Ryan Heath was 5th in 16.38.
Claire Martin from Aqueduct, the 8 time Sexarathon Champion, won the ladies race in 17.40, almost a minute ahead of second placed Telford AC team mate Michelle Clarke the 2009 and 2010 champion. Julie Kirby 3rd in 19.59 and Rachel Coupe 4th in 20.24 gave Telford AC a clean sweep the top 4 ladies places.
The next race in this years 32nd Up and Running Sexarathon Series is The Shropshire 4 mile race based at the Shropshire Golf Centre in Muxton, starting at 7.30 pm. The race is a multi terrain event using the roads and paths of Granville Country Park. Runners of all abilities over 16 are welcome to take part and enter on the night. Further details and full Phoenix Flyer results available on line at www.telford athleticclub.co.uk
Paul Sanderson
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