On Sunday 11th May, Dale Fordham represented Newport & District Running Club at the Uttoxeter Festival of Running, in the 10k race. This was a special occasion to celebrate a special 40th anniversary of Uttoxeter Road Runners and the Uttoxeter Festival of Running, and featured a half marathon, a 10k, and a junior 2k race. Conditions on the day were hot with clear skies, creating tough conditions for the runners.

Dale during the race

Starting and ending at Uttoxeter racecourse, the 10k course, which Dale had entered, followed a very undulating, scenic route through the Staffordshire countryside, with a maximum elevation of 141 metres. At 8km, the course entered a welcome steep descent all the way to the finish line. After completing the course, Dale crossed the line in 54 minutes, 15 seconds in 39th place out of 139 runners.

Dale with his medal after completing the race