UK top-20

Helen Sharpe has moved into the top 20 of the UK rankings after a fine display at the Falkirk Cup on Wednesday (26th August 2009). Helen competed in the 10,000 metres, posting a fine time of 38.02, enough to move her into 19th place of the UK ranking and 5th place in Scotland. She picked up a bronze medal in this international event, held in front of a bumper crowd at Grangemouth Stadium.
The Falkirk cup is an international competition, this year fought between teams from Scotland, England and Ethiopia, amongst others. Scotland lost the title, as the cup headed south to arch rivals England. Helen, however, was racing as a guest, competing in Fife AC colours.
Helen’s performance was her first on the track this season. Although she failed to post a personal best, Helen was happy with her performance, saying, “This was my first track race this year, so I was happy to pick-up a bronze medal. I felt I could have got a better time, but was suffering from a blister on my heel towards the end of the race.”