3C Racing

RAK lives up to exbektations

As the dust settles on a superb 3C weekend in RAK, the running squad have plenty to reminisce about during the final few weeks of Spring marathon training and the hot months to follow.

The results speak for themselves with the whole squad finishing inside a 10 minute window with quality times all round.

7 runners in the Top 60 of such a high-level race, with 4 PBs - 3C can be proud!

PAul Faulkner Liam Bek Paddy Harrington Daniel Richardson

Two 1s, a 2 and a 3 for Team 3C on a chilly Tuesday night at the Yas Marina Circuit. Another well organised event by GMS and ADSC. The challenge of a short-sharp hill in the middle of the 2.5km loop was compensated for by long straights and a perfect surface which led to fast times all round.

Great spirit with team, family and friends and lovely to see everyone smiling and on good form. Kudos deserved all round.

Becky Faulker looking really strong, straight off the back of her first Olympic Tri took the win in the ladies 10k. Expected beking order for the men, with Liam Bek taking the win, one minute ahead of PAul Faulkner, one minute ahead of Daniel Richardson to make it a 3C cleansweep. Well done also to Helen Currie taking a big win with a fast time in the 5k.

Up next - RAK ...

Most of the 3C running squad, currently getting stuck into the rigours of spring marathon training, decided to give their threshold a spin in challenging but enjoyable conditions at ZSC this morning.

Boosted by the privilege and excitement of a start & finish line inside the Zayed National Stadium, strong winds and wet roads gave a rare flavour of home conditions, relished by the British lads.

Aligned with the 10th anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, excellent organisation from Gulf Multisport laid the backdrop for more 3C podium success.

Congratulations to Liam Bek doing a lot of things right at the moment and running an impressive 34:28 for a clear victory in the 10km. Speaking of Wright, veteran Simon Wright produced an emotional moment breaking the sub-40 barrier for the first time at the ripe old age of 47. How about that for dedication and motivation? Congrats SW!

Daniel Richardson was bang on expectation with an equally solid 37:16 to take 3rd place overall; short shorts included.

One can only wonder watt would haf haffened if Nearida Clark had been pushing the buggy in that wind, but on this occasion she was free to nail 2nd open / 3rd overall in the 5km with a smartly run 22:47.

Special mention to Zsofia Richardson, who chose a wet day to swap her swimming costume for a pair of trainers but was rewarded with 1st place in the U10s Mile for a Wish race giving 3C yet another podium place to be proud of.

An extra big thankyou to the volunteers who braved the conditions today - we massively appreciate it, and to the organisers for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Great also to see many familiar faces and share a lovely atmosphere in the stadium.

The squad will be focussing their attention to RAK Half next. Watch this space ....

The 3C cycling lads were out this morning for the Emirates Cycling Club’s monthly TTT at Qudra. Ably supported by Primero Bike Shop’s TT weapon, Dominic Ford, and with Paul Walsh making his debut on a road bike with borrowed extenders and wheels, the boys managed to finish second overall (1 hour and 10 mins with an average speed of 44kms/hr).

A superb effort leading into the Christmas break!

Thank you as always to the organisers and all the teams that took part.

The 3C lads finally got a TTT under their belt over the weekend. A decent fifth placed result at Qudra in windy conditions. The boys will be hoping for a gentle breeze and a good result this weekend at Hudayriat 😉. Thanks to the Emirates Cycling Club for arranging the event, and Darren Rycroft for the photo.