Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k.
The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race then completes a circuit around the Imperial War Museum before heading back across the canal to the beginning. This is a 2 lap race.
The final 100 metres starts is fast with runners sprinting down from the bridge to the finish.
It was perfect conditions for racing and Rachel had an awesome run finishing in 26:04. This was a season PB.
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