Nelson completes the alphabet challenge with Isabel Trail run

ALMOST Athletes were out in force as usual at various parkruns, up and down the country.

Some standout performances included Dave Chittock who finished first in his age category at Aberstwyth, while Peter Mitchener finished second in his category at Cheltenham, and Robert Foord took a 37 seconds off his course personal best, also at Pittville Park.

Almost Athletes were also represented at Kingsway, Cannon Hill, Gloucester City, Krakow, and Stratford-upon-avon to name a few.

Dave Nelson ran at the Isabel Trail parkrun and has subsequently completed the parkrun alphabet challenge.

This challenge sees runners complete at least one parkrun beginning with each letter in the alphabet, a massive challenge, which has seen Nelson clock up some impressive tourism across Europe.

Five Almosts travelled to Wiltshire to participate in the 10th Avon Valley Runners Half Marathon.

First home for the purples was Dave Mcgrath in 1:37:37, closely followed by Mike Kennedy (1:40:10) and Steve Phelps (1:44:15).

Steve Taylor completed the 13.1 miles in 1:56:14 and Vicky Kennedy in 2:03:14.

Shaun Carr celebrated his birthday by completing the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10km in 56:38 (a 10km race which turned into a longer distance).

Clive Baker completed the Brent Knoll race in Burnham-on-sea, along footpaths, bridleways and country roads to the summit of Brent Knoll, just under six miles in total.

Half a dozen Almosts raced the Croome Capability Canter race, braving the wet and muddy conditions.

First Almost home was Neil Tring in 52:17, followed by Steve Wallbridge (56:54) and Sarah Wallbridge (59:51).

Also running was Kim Lewington (1:07:15), Jason Hulance (1:07:54) and Sheila Chatterley (1:08:39).

Continuing on his epic marathon quest, Allan Green completed the Hare and Tortoise Marathon in 5:52:00.