Essex man Peter Pearce, runner-up last year, went one better in the 2003 Southend Half-Marathon by winning in a time of one hr. 17mins. 03 secs at Garon Park.
Under starter's orders - Sir Teddy Taylor gets ready to start the Southend Half-Marathon Picture: ROB BROWNE
First lady home, for the third time in the event's nine-year history, was Dartford's Sue Martin-Clarke in one hr. 30 mins. 29 secs.
Benfleet's Jez Mancer was the first local runner home, claiming fifth spot in a finishing field of 550 with a time of one hr. 20 mins. 19 secs.
Full Southend Half-Marathon results in today's Evening Echo
Published Tuesday, June 10, 2003
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