Striders' marathon effort

Everyone of them had worked hard to ensure they were fit enough to get round and hopefully achieve a time they would be proud of.

The first Strider to finish was Greg Southern in a time of 2 hrs 44 mins 37 secs.

Behind him was Sandy Telfer, finishing in 3:16-31, a time that means he can enter again next year without having to go through the worry of the ballot.

Sam Tate completed in 4:54-15 and Dawn Bailey crossed the line in 5:08-28 with Tracey Dickinson achieving 5:12-40.

Jax Sesstein clocked 5:42-37.

Strider Steve Thacker was taking part in the Shakespeare Marathon at Stratford upon Avon and completed the race in 3:43-10.

Sleaford Striders are based at the football club in Boston Road and are not only involved in marathon running.

There is a lively junior section with members ranging from six upwards, and a vibrant adult section with members walking, jogging and taking part in races across the country and in Europe.

For details visit www.sleafordstriders.org