Meryl & Kris Run in the European Championships
ETT athletes Meryl and Kris represented Team GB & Northern Ireland at the European Off-Road Running Championships held in Annecy, France, over the weekend of 31st May-2nd June.
The weekend started with cold, rainy weather and very difficult conditions as Kris tackled the Uphill Only Race - 7.6km with 960m of ascent on muddy, technical terrain. He finished in a superb 10th place, braving the elements, and helping secure a team 1st place for the senior men’s team in the process.
A very wintery finish to the Men’s Uphill Race
Team GB & NI win gold in Men’s Uphill Race
On Saturday, Meryl took the start of the Trail race - a 58km route with 3500 m of ascent in an extremely competitive field. She fought hard throughout the day, moving from 49th to 43rd position in the end and representing Team GB proudly.
A well-deserved recovery dip in Lake Annecy
Women’s Team GB & NI after the race
Finally, Kris was again on the start line on Sunday for the Up & Down Race. This covered 16km with 960m of ascent and 1000m of descent. It was a really fast race where Kris came up against some strong competition to finish in a superb 6th place, helping the men’s team secure 2nd place in the competition.
A very strong finish from Kris
ETT teammates Meryl and Kris at the medal ceremony