BURNDEN HAS THE IRON FACTOR!

It was little surprise that there was a heavy Club presence at Bolton’s ultimate challenge this weekend – both the big Ironman 70.3 and it’s baby cousin – the Night Run 5K.

Both events are accompanied by a brilliant Bolton atmosphere and represent the best of running and triathlon.

All athletes did the Club and Bolton very proud and Triathlon Captain, Mike Caine, who had the honour of leading his Team home as 1st Burndener, has written up a report of the day’s excellent results.

“Burnden Road Runners under their 2024 affiliated title of Burnden Tri turned out in their masses to support the 9 athletes competing in the Bolton 70.3 Ironman Event. The event was reduced to a half distance in 2024 which has encouraged more people to take part and create an inclusive but challenging race covering Leigh, Wigan and Bolton. The 6:15am start at Pennington Flash commences the 1.2m open water swim, followed by 56 miles of cycling which brings the competitors back to Queens Park in Bolton for a tough undulating half marathon run.

The first over the line in the male category was Mike Caine 5:33:07 (36:34/2:55:19/1:48:27), coming 18th in his age category and 356th overall. Mike shaved 24 minutes off his 2024 time and achieved a personal best. The clubs first and only lady competitor was Mike's Daughter Francesca Caine in 6:29:57 (42:49/3:32:25/2:01:41). Francesca also came 18th in her age category and 813th overall, knocking 30 minutes off her personal best.

Other results were

Martin Fielding 5:39:34 (42:42/2:58:56/1:48:32)

Lyall Mew 5:50:24 (43:25/2:59:17/ 1:56:48)

Steve Horsman 6:00:32 (46:14/3:02:42/1:57:44)

Gareth Doherty 6:09:46 (47:41/3:08:34/1:58:23)

Martin Cullen 7:05:17 (46:14/3:40:36/2:19:46)

Stephen Riddle 7:23:09 (32:12/3:47:23/2:36:32)

Simon Entwistle 7:34:26 (46:36/3:43:51/2:42:27)”