Welsh Athletics have announced the Welsh teams that will compete in the Great Manchester Run 10k, scheduled for the 17th May 2009.
The Mens Team will include:
Jon Wills (Bristol & West)
Michael Johnson (Cardiff AAC)
Simon Jones (Belgrave)
Hywel Care (Woodford Green)
Rob Samuel (Eryri)
Lewys Hobbs (Swansea Harriers)
The Womens Team will be made up of:
Caryl Jones (TROTS)
Mel Ellis (Shaftesbury)
Tracey Morris (Valley Striders)
The involvement of such a competitive group of Welsh athletes should bring excitement to what is considered Britain's premier 10k race. Jon Wills, Michael Johnson and Simon Jones are hotly tipped to fight among themselves for the honour of being the first Welshman past the line. Here at welshathletics.org the whole of the office is placing bets on who will be the first of the three - but yours truly cannot be biased and will let you get to your own conclusion!
In the Womens race, Caryl Jones will be aiming to break the 36 minutes barrier for the first time ever, coming from a very convincing Welsh 10k Championship win in 36:03.
