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Lewes AC Runners Excel at the 2025 Paddock Wood Half and Lydd 20-Miler
On the warmest weekend of the year, Lewes Athletic Club runners travelled to Kent where they secured excellent results across various age categories in the fast and scenic 2025 Paddock Wood Half Marathon and Lydd 20-Miler.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon
Held in Paddock Wood, this well-organised event took runners through the beautiful Kent countryside, with strong club representation and an excellent atmosphere. Leading the way for Lewes AC, Joshua Burgess delivered a fantastic performance, finishing in 10th place overall with a chip time 1:10:04 in the Senior Men’s category. Other notable performances include:
- Lewis Sida (V50-59) – 1:22:55
- Philip Westbury (V40-49) – 1:29:32
- Robert Cooper (V40-49) – 1:32:09
- Andrew Chitty (V70+) – 1:47:01 (4th in age category)
- Gerard Dummett (V60-69) – 1:48:23
- Tara Twyman (V35-44) – 2:05:47
Lydd 20-Miler
The Lydd 20-mile race, known for its flat and fast course, is a key event for runners preparing for upcoming marathons. George Stewart impressed with an exceptional 4th-place finish overall, clocking an impressive time of 1:57:14 in the Senior Men’s category. Ellen Brooks delivered a standout performance in the women’s race, finishing 4th woman and 1st place in the V45 category at 2:17:57.
Lewes Athletic Club Chair Philip Westbury commented, “Our Club members secured impressive times and demonstrated their commitment to endurance, with many using these events as part of their marathon training. The warm conditions added an extra challenge, making their performances commendable. Congratulations to all who took part!”
Want to Improve Your Running Performance with Lewes AC?
Lewes AC offers various training sessions to help boost your performance at road and trail running events:
- Strength and Conditioning: Join Toby on Monday nights to improve core strength and stability. Sign up here.
- Track Sessions: Fine-tune your technique, pacing, and endurance on Thursday evenings, or try beginner track sessions on Saturday mornings. Sign up here.