Match 2 of the SAL season went ahead at Bannisters in sunny and warm conditions (although with the usual Bannisters blustery winds) until late in the match when the rain came through. It was a relatively strong team which did suffer a few late withdrawals in the hours leading up to the match and also a couple of big name additions. However, the team rallied in the normal Harrow AC way and we managed to pull off another sensational victory on the day. This is now the perfect start to the season with two out of two wins.
I want to mention a few athletes who went way beyond what was asked of them as they filled in gaps and effectively enabled this great result. Kayla Saunders (800m, 400m, 4x400m), Amy Hillier (400m, 200m, 4×100 & 4×400), Julie-Ann Boachie (100m pb, Long Jump pb, High Jump & 4×100), Malik Johnson (800m, 400m & 4×400). Also thanks to Owen Heard & Saoirse Chinery-Edoo for the helpful late additions.
There were many more fine individual performances and a few SAL debutants. One last athlete to mention is Lucy Ashe who made her final appearance in a Harrow AC vest before going off to her new life in the USA – she signed off with a fabulous victory in the 5k. We all wish her every success!
A special thank you to Ravenscroft Health for their support at the match and the much appreciated physio’s we had present. Ravenscroft Health are a specialist physiotherapy and pain management clinic with five locations across London – Pinner, Harrow Weald, Battersea, Wandsworth and Richmond. They specialise in sports injuries, physiotherapy and pain management. If any Harrow athletes have any physiotherapy needs we would recommend you get in touch with them.
Lastly, a special thank you to Tim Hughes and Ian Farr for getting Bannisters ready for a successful home match.
Next match is looking like a big one against one of our main rivals, Chelmsford. We will be taking them on in their backyard on Sunday 9th July.
The athlete photos are free to download but if reused on social media please give a credit to Mike Lepps.
