Not quite the excitement and buzz of conventional racing, but good sport and good competition nevertheless and good training too for those taking part. How many times in a race does a runner find him or herself in the middle of nowhere, with no other runners close by and no supporters around to cheer them on? In that situation, a runner has to call on that inner strength and keep pushing. - something a virtual races teaches well. Virtual races also help you understand that in conventional racing, you should ignore what other runners around you are doing and run your own race, in your own way. So virtual racing will enable our juniors to get a feel as to what are the best tactics for them, so when conventional racing returns, those getting out now will be better equipped and prepared for race day.
So, well done to the juniors who turned out for the first race in this series. They all put in some good performances and were rewarded with some good results.
GU11
4 Summer Fitzpatrick 9:57
BU11
1 Harry Roberts 8:03
BU13
1 George Fitzpatrick 7:55
3 Will Pease 8:00
BU17
1 Connor Fitzpatrick 16:07
The main aims of the club are to increase the participation of running in Barnoldswick and to keep organised running as accessible as possible.