Congratulations to Daisy A in Year 10, who competed in the annual Basingstoke & Mid Hants club fun relay race at War Memorial Park, on New Years Eve, which is open to all club members and their families. The event celebrated its 40th year, hosting 96 competitors, although not in the winning team Daisy achieved “Fastest Female Runner” in a time of 7 minutes over the 2k course, winning herself the prize of a yummy Christmas pudding!
After warming up, Daisy started the New Year by taking part in the Lee valley indoor stadium in London commencing on New years day. Moving up to the U17 age group, she achieved an impressive time of 59.29, which is currently 2nd in the country!
Finishing off her Christmas break on a high, Daisy took on the Hampshire Cross Country County Championship at Fairthorne Manor Botley, on the 6th January, The conditions were tough with lots of mud and rainy condition, she battled hard against her competitors achieving 13th place over the 4k course & helped her Basingstoke team take Silver in the team event!
Well done, Daisy!