Braham and Longley set new W50 records in autumn half-marathon season — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Alice Braham, 50, set a new W50 half-marathon best of 77:24 in Ealing, surpassing her previous record of 77:48. Braham expressed excitement about her improvement and curiosity about flat courses.
Kirsty Longley broke the British W50 10km record in Knutsford, finishing in 34:58. This beat Fiona Matheson’s 14-year-old mark by 11 seconds. Longley looks forward to future races, including the Manchester Half. Read more racing coverage.
Other notable performances included James Baker winning the Barnes Green Half-Marathon at 73:48 and Bryn Lawrence taking the men’s race in 30:29. The autumn season saw multiple races across the UK, highlighting strong performances. Related: British Masters' Championships Set New Records.
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Alice Braham and Kirsty Longley achieved significant milestones in the autumn half-marathon season. Alice Braham, 50, set a new W50 half-marathon best of 77:24 in Ealing, surpassing her previous record of 77:48. Braham expressed excitement about her improvement and curiosity about flat courses.
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Runner World published this brief on September 29, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 29, 2026.
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