A sunny autumn morning greeted 58 runners to Stanley for the running of the Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family ‘Steve Hanson Memorial’ Ace of the Green Hills 8km handicap.
A prestigious event on the PCCCT calendar, the Stanley run is a favourite amongst members, known for its stunning views and tough but fast course.
Young charger Dominic Troughton broke through for his first win in a handicap race, coming home over a minute in front of Ken Williams and Shaun Batten.
Dominic regularly runs with the Burnie Solemates group, which includes many members of the PCCCT, including his mother and father; Mary-Lou and Ken. He has also been running with the club for a few years, competing in the nominated time events each week. Now old enough to run in the handicap races at fifteen-years-old, he has stepped up this year and really impressed with his weekly improvement, especially over the longer distances.
One of the front-markers, Ken Williams has impressed in recent weeks, finishing in second place. The fast finishing Shaun Batten came home third, with a win surely in his sights.
Fastest Male was Thomas Murton, finishing fourth in a time of 25:17. Sam Lovatt rounded out the top five.
Pre-race favourite Gerard Lowry finished ninth, with Anne Thomas the first female home in seventh.
Fastest Female was Rachel Young in a time of 36:44.
The earlier nominated time event winners were Pamela Robertson and Kobie Reid.
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