Max 3rd in Edinburgh Half Marathon
TOP THREE FINISH FOR MAX IN EDINBURGH HALF MARATHON
Lothian Running Club’s Max McNeil’s excellent season continued at the weekend with another notable performance in the Edinburgh Running Festival Half Marathon.
McNeil who has been setting new PB’s at various distances all year did so again at the capital event.
His time of 1h 08.02s placed him 3rd behind winner Ross Houston, Central AC [1: 07.16] and runner up Antonio Silva, Queens Park Harriers [1:07.43].
His time was over 5 minutes quicker than his previous best for the distance of 73m 10s set in the Moray Half Marathon at Elgin last September.
Earler in the week McNeil and club mate Sarah Inglis were in action at the Trafford GP meeting in Manchester. Both contested 3000 metres races, in Race A Max finished in 5th place with yet another PB of 8m 37.62 secs, Sarah crossed the finish line in 19th place and 4th female in the mixed B Race in 9m 57.70s]
Unfortunately all the other results are a secret, i reckon it is against the terms of their race permit to withhold results.