Newport Carnival 10k

Life in Newport did not come to a grinding halt just because the World Cup
was taking place in Germany. Just over 160 athletes travelled to the town
to take part in the Carnival 10K race put on by the local running club as
part of the overall Carnival celebrations last Saturday.
The multi terrain race was run in extremely hot conditions and the breeze
didn't seem to help much as even that was hot!
There was a late change to the route around the 7K marker due to silage
making taking place, but it did not seem to put anyone off too much.
The race itself was won by Andrzej Sinatoinski from Rugely in 33m 20s with
Telford AC and Adams GS teacher Robin Sedman-Smith in 2nd place in 33m 42s
and John Sanders 3rd in 34m 05s.
Many of the running club were on duty on the day, but still managed to put
out 20 runners to represent the town in their race.Dan Lewis was fourth in
34m 59s with John Garmson in 8th in 36m 51s with Rachel Stoares having a
good run to finish 23rd in 41m 22s.
Special mention must go to Ian Kevan who managed to push and drag a
pushchair round the course with his passenger in the amazing time of 50m
59s to finish 81st. An amazing feat given the conditions and terrain.
Three amigos who ran in Mexican outfits consting of sombreros, ponchos and
moustaches were Paul Dain, Stephen Whiles and Mark Steventon. They
received great support throughout the race as did all the runners, many of
whom commented on the encouragement they received as they ran through the
town. Paul, Stephen and Mark were running in aid of Hope House Hospice and
should be congratulated on raising several hundred pounds for this
worthwhile cause.

Mark Deighton Newport and District Running Club