Ropley 10k, 28th May 2006
LAUREN Coates claimed fifth place in the Ladies Senior category at the Ropley 10km road race, with a time of 46min 54sec. She finished six minutes behind ladies winner Erica Fogg from Belgrave Harriers, who clocked a time of 40:07. Lauren, who has been enjoying an outstanding season, was the 17th fastest female and 129th overall.
Rachel Whittaker was the only other Stubbington lady to take part, recording a time of 53:33 which earned her 248th spot.
Alasdair Ewing was Stubbington's leading runner on the day, finishing 16th overall with a time of 36:31. Ben Whittaker was 31st with a time of 39:50, Nick Kimber clocked 44:07 for 79th in the field, and not far back was Eric Beck in 95th with 44:53.
Gilbert Yeates clocked 49:35 which earned him fifth place in the Vets 60 rankings.
The course record, which has stood since 1991 was smashed by Toby Lambert of Alton Runners in a time of 30mins 56secs. Andy Morgan-Lee from Southampton RC finished in 32 mins 01 sec and Matthew King from Winchester & District AC came in third in 33 mins 38 secs.