Leeds Rugby Foundation (LRF) would like to congratulate all runners who took part in the Leeds 10k on Sunday as part of the Run with the Rhinos team.
The streets of Leeds were scattered with the unique Run with the Rhinos shirts (pictured) in what was a hugely successful ASDA Foundation Leeds 10K which saw over 7,000 runners complete the race.
This year marked the 150th anniversary of rugby in Leeds and LRF had close to 150 runners who were all asked to raise a minimum of £150 – to be shared between the Leeds Rugby Foundation and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
There were some fantastic finishing times from Run with the Rhinos competitors this year, none-more-so than the Leeds Rhinos Strength and Conditioning Coach, Chris Black who completed the race in a time of 39 minutes 56 seconds, making him the fastest Run with the Rhino this year!
He was closely followed by Richard Barrett with 40 minutes 39 seconds and the Rhinos Physiotherapist Andy Barker on 41 minutes 21 seconds.
Leeds Rhinos legends Keith Senior crossed the line with his partner Emily in 57 minutes dead, whilst Barrie McDermott finished with a time of 53 minutes 08 seconds. Vice President Matthew Lewis completed the race in 1 hour 07 minutes. Thanks to all three runners who more importantly spread the name of Leeds Rugby Foundation!
Further down the field were some inspiring Run with the Rhinos runners including trio, Rob Rancatore, Darren McMahon and Lisa McMahon who ran in memory of Jason Goddard who sadly died of cancer last month.
On top of that, Graham Poulter, who suffers from depression, successfully completed the race in a time of 1 hour 14 minutes – well done Graham!
For a full list of results – please visit: http://www.resultsbase.net/Results/IndividualResults.aspx?Id=2302
Each Run with the Rhinos runner who has raised £150 will receive the following:
• A limited edition, exclusive Steeden 150 Year branded rugby ball
• An opportunity to take part in a pitch parade at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium during half time of the Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Super League encounter on 29th August (match ticket must be purchased).
A special thanks must go to Lisa Carney who completed the race in a respectable time of 1 hour 14 minutes. More importantly she has raised over £700 for Leeds Rugby Foundation and Jane Tomlinson Appeal – well done Lisa!
Lisa, along with any other runners who have managed to raise the £400 (or above) target will receive all of the £150 benefits, plus:
• The opportunity to have the Steeden 150 ball signed by the Leeds Rhinos' first team squad
• A special VIP invitation for the runner plus a guest to a Leeds Rhinos home game including: Ground entry through the corporate gate, a 2 course meal hosted by Rhinos legend, Keith Senior (pre-match), pre-match analysis from a member of the Leeds Rhinos squad, cushioned corporate seating for the game and post-match entry to the Long Bar (Player's Lounge).
All proceeds from Run with the Rhinos will be split, 50/50 between Leeds Rugby Foundation and The Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
Anyone interested in running next year can register their interest with Siobhan Walpole by emailing: Siobhan.Walpole@LeedsRugbyFoundation.org or by phone: 0113 239 9185.
Runners are now urged to hand over all sponsorship money as soon as possible.
You can pay by debit card or by cash – contact Siobhan on the above details.
Alternatively you can post a cheque to the following address:
Leeds Rugby Foundation,
Leeds Rugby Academy,
Bridge Road,
Kirkstall,
Leeds,
LS5 3BW
Thanks again to all runners and we hope to see you all again next year!