March Athletics Club members tackle marathon running

Joanne Anderson-Wenn and Mike Blackledge competed in running event this weekend. <i>(Image: March Athletics Club)</i>
Joanne Anderson-Wenn and Mike Blackledge competed in running event this weekend. (Image: March Athletics Club)
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Members at the March Athletics Club took on challenges to tackle a series of marathon and half-marathon running.

This weekend Joanne Anderson-Wenn, a long-distance running star, completed The Lucky Horseshoe marathon.

She finished the race in 05:25:06 on a tough trail course with multiple undulating stretches. 

Elsewhere, Mike Blackledge, March Athletics Club club coach, completed the Corby Summer Half Marathon finishing in 01:50:04.

Despite tough conditions with lots of rain, Mike showed his determination and produced a great performance. 

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