Thirteen members of Waveney Valley Athletic Club ran in the London Marathon:-
Lisa Knights 7th marathon, 4th London. Has run a marathon each year since her first in 2010. Raised money for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Time of 3-32.07. Hasalready entered next years Brighton Marathon.
James Cousins his 6th London Marathon. Raised money for Tommy’s, the baby charity. Recorded a personal best 3-20.23.
Lisa Joyce her first marathon. Said she enjoyed the atmosphere, high-fiving kids and hugging friends. Has raised £700 since February when she learned she was accepted into the SSAFA charity. Time of 4-50.09.
Paul Peek his first marathon, having taking up running just last year. Together with Paul Harrod, raised more than £2,300 for EACH. The two Pauls started at different points
at different times but met at 22 miles and finished together. Paul Peek’s time was 4-03.04. Paul Harrod finished in a personal best 4-09.06.
David Goosey joined Waveney Valley A.C. three years ago to improve his fitness. Running his first marathon, he raised money for Make-A-Wish Foundation. His time 4-15.39.
Rose Nicholson – Her third marathon and second London. Ran a personal best 2-48.16 and is now 22nd in the ladies UK rankings for this year.
Other times for Waveney Valley A.C. members were – Emily Robbins 3-19.34, Caren Elvin 4-29.35, Alan Richardson 5-16.26, Jayne Richardson 5-21.32, Sharni McDonald 5-27.45
and Samantha Catchpole 6-37.57.