Northowram runners travel the world to compete in marathons
Northowram Pumas club members have certainly clocked-up the miles to compete in some of the world's most memorable marathon events.
Dawn Higgins and Mike Farrell headed to Australia for the Sydney Marathon, with Farrell celebrating a personal best performance.
The pair was also among the runners taking on the iconic Berlin Marathon in Germany, adding another major marathon experience to their running journeys.
Their Berlin outing marked their third World Marathon Major, a fantastic milestone in their marathon adventures.
Gill Holmes and Helen Whitley headed to France for the Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc, a unique event combining marathon running with the beautiful scenery and character of the Médoc wine region.
Stephen Earle and Lisa Hirst took on the streets of Germany at the Münster Marathon, where Hirst delivered an outstanding performance to secure second place in the F45 age category.
Closer to home, a large contingent of Pumas took on the Yorkshireman Marathon, a demanding 26.2-mile trail race through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, featuring approximately 3,065 feet of ascent.
The full marathon attracted an impressive turnout from the club, with Darren Attwood, Jonny Brearley, Gary Cook, Luke Cranfield, Jon Ding, Kelly Rider, Camilla Gough, Richard Haydock, Andy Holland, James Holmes, Sarah Holroyd, Elizabeth McDonnell, Scott Parry, Neal Rider, Bryan Schalge, Andrew Puma, Paul Stockdale, Andrew Tudor and Paul Wilson all taking on the challenge.
Among the standout performances, Richard Haydock secured an impressive sixth place overall, while Paul Wilson claimed victory in the M50 category.
Elizabeth McDonnell also produced a fantastic performance, winning the F50 age category and finishing eighth female overall.