Double trouble for Welsh runners Mel and chatty Sarah at Abingdon marathon.

*Pictured above - Sarah Hudson and her friend Emma at a previous event.

Two members of NWRRC took part in the Abingdon Marathon last weekend with Mal Preece running the full distance despite suffering a hip injury shortly after passing the half-way point, which scuppered any hopes of recording a new PB, and Sarah Ferguson Hudson, who ran the last half just to help support her friend but was later reprimanded by an official for chatting too much!

*Mal Preece (*above), he was going well until injury struck.

After the race, Mal confirmed: “I ran The Abingdon Marathon but alas no PB for me today. It was a fantastic flat course. I was on for a massive PB at halfway 3.17, but my hip gave way. I recommend this course however, for anyone chasing a new PB time.”

Sarah added: “I think everyone is aware that I may talk too much, but I think I excelled myself today by being told off by a race marshal for chatting too much whilst running. I only ran the second half to keep my friend Emma Vadheshacompany, as I am doing Marathon Eryri next Sat. I would definitely love to do the whole thing, and such a great atmosphere!