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Special Coast and Country Author Spotlight Feature Welcome to another new author feature in conjunction with Amazon.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Mountain climber and author Phil Crompton I climbed Kilimanjaro - and learnt things by Philip Crompton (And if I did you can)...   *This book is now available on Amazon:   https://amzn.to/41jzCHV Published by North Wales based firm:   www.bookpublishing4u.co.uk   About the author:  Philip Crompton was brought up near Wigan in Lancashire but taught and led schools across the East Midlands of England for 36 years before embracing a portfolio lifestyle that includes writing, coaching, consultancy, public speaking and travel.   About the book:  I climbed Kilimanjaro- and learnt things by Philip Crompton. A slightly nervous 63-year-old agrees to try to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It’s a tough ask and this book tells the story of the expedition. If you’re thinking of doing something simila...

(Pictured above) Martin Green in NWRRC vest dipped under 16 minutes and claimed new personal best time in the "Fast 5k" race at Wigan. Paul Freary is at the head of the pack Report by Don Hale. Photographs by John Earlston. North Wales Road Runner Martin Green recorded an incredible personal best time (PB) at Wigan last Tuesday night in a high-quality 5k race, and just dipped under 16 minutes for the very first time. This event marked a fabulous performance from Martin who quickly hit top gear and accelerated away from the “Green” flag and burnt some rubber on the five-lap, Three Sisters go-cart track, to register an official time of 15 minutes 59 seconds.  Martin accelerated from the "Green" flag on the Three Sisters go-cart track It was a proud moment for the talented veteran athlete and marathon star, who later confirmed: ‘It was a “Fast 5k” event and included 5 x 1k laps, which was ideal. A PB, and my first time under 16 minutes. I was well chuffed to be honest,...