Runners swap redways for international roads

The famous green shirts of the Redway Runners have been seen all over the world recently.
Kassia Gardner, Julie Martin, Geoff New and Maurice O'Connell took part in the Boston MarathonKassia Gardner, Julie Martin, Geoff New and Maurice O'Connell took part in the Boston Marathon
Kassia Gardner, Julie Martin, Geoff New and Maurice O'Connell took part in the Boston Marathon

In recent weeks Paris, Rotterdam, Manchester, Brighton, Boston (USA) and London have seen strong Redway Runner performances.

Most impressively in the last month Jennifer Sangster has recorded a marathon personal best in Manchester, Brighton and then London (3.07.49), coming 182nd overall lady.

Kassia Gardner, Julie Martin and Geoff New took part in both the Boston (USA) and London marathons in a six-day period with Julie and Kassia both getting PB times in Boston and London. Maurice O’Connell also took part in Boston.

Jen SangsterJen Sangster
Jen Sangster

And there was a big crowd of 42 Redway Runners taking part inSunday’s London Marathon.

Jamie Farmer led the way in an amazing 114th overall in 2.32.58.

Finally Darren Klein became the first Redway Runner “Zero-to-Hero” programme graduate to complete the London Marathon.

The programme has taken 17 runners from beginner to marathon running in less than a year.