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HMS Collingwood runners strive for cross-country victory
18 January 2017
HMS Collingwood’s Cross Country Competition last week provided the opportunity for individuals to compete for the chance to represent the base at the forthcoming Regional Championships.
HMS Collingwood’s Cross Country Competition last week provided the opportunity for individuals to compete for the chance to represent the base at the forthcoming Regional Championships.
The event, which was organised by Leading Physical Trainer (LPT) Daniel Appleby, saw 140 competitors from across the base complete a 3 ½ mile race around the establishment.
After a vigorous warm-up session led by LPT Appleby, the race was officially started by Commander Thomas Tredray.
All 140 of the runners thoroughly enjoyed the event and we only hope that the sport can grow in the Navy
Commenting on this year’s event, LPT Appleby said, “All 140 of the runners thoroughly enjoyed the event and we only hope that the sport can grow in the Navy.”
With each runner aiming to achieve first place in their respective categories, the top 20 runners overall have been selected to represent Collingwood at the forthcoming Eastern Region Cross Country Championships at Browndown in Gosport on 18th January 2017.
The results were:
Position Name Overall Position
Male Competitor Senior 1st AB SEA Selleck 1st
2nd ETCIS Scutcher 2nd
Female Competitor Senior 1st SLT Baker 7th
2nd ET Thompson 71st
Male 35+ Competitor 1st CDR Johnson 3rd
2nd LT CDR Howard Clark 4th
Female 35+ Competitor 1st Ms Sewell 100th