Local athlete and member of Teesdale Athletics Club, Claire Hesketh,  competed in the Essar Chester Half Marathon on September 19th. In perfect conditions for racing the course started at the horse racing course, weaving  through the city centre before heading out into the picturesque towns and villages, later finishing in front of the beautiful sandstone Town Hall. 
The race was a qualifying event for the British Masters competition in 2022 and after finishing in a time of 1 hour 50 minutes Claire was well inside the qualifying standard of 1.54 and finished as required in the top 3 of her age group Female Vet 60. 
Subsequently Claire has received notification from England Athletics that she has been selected  to represent England in the British Masters Half Marathon championships in 2022.