Paul was back in action at the Media City Half Marathon, using the flat but exposed Salford course as preparation for his April marathon.
The race features one large lap around the waterfront and surrounding roads before a shorter closing loop, but strong winds sweeping across the open sections made pacing difficult. Edwards admitted setting off slightly too quickly and feeling the effects in the second half as the cold, blustery conditions took their toll.
Nevertheless, he finished in a fantastic 1:28:30 and now turns his attention to the upcoming Bolton Half Marathon in a fortnight as preparations continue.
Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.
On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la ... Paris Marathon
Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the ... Boston UK marathon