Sheila Janet Kathleen Boyde (née Catford; born 29 August 1960) was a British long-distance runner, who competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
Biography Boyde joined Leeds Athletic Club and trained with Angie Pain and Veronique Marot. In September 1987 she announced herself by finishing as first female in the Glasgow Marathon in a time of 2:37:31. A year later, again in Glasgow, she won the Great Scottish Run half marathon in 72:49 and in 1989 an 11th place in the London Marathon sealed her place in the Scottish team for 1990 Commonwealth Games.
In 1990 Boyde represented Scotland, with compatriot Lynn Harding, in the Commonwealth Games and finished in 9th place. A year later she won the Florence Marathon and represented Britain in the 1991 World Marathon Cup which was run as part of the London Marathon.
Since Retiring Boyde has coached Harrogate athletes.
Competition Record Representing and 1987Glasgow MarathonGlasgow, United Kingdom1stMarathon2:37:311988Berlin MarathonBerlin, Germany2ndMarathon2:33:441988London MarathonLondon, United Kingdom12thMarathon2:38:181988Great Scottish RunGlasgow, United Kingdom1stHalf Marathon1:12:49 (PB)1989London MarathonLondon, United Kingdom11thMarathon2:33:04 (PB)1990Commonwealth GamesAuckland, New Zealand9thMarathon2:43:481990London MarathonLondon, United Kingdom23rdMarathon2:36:421991Stroud Half MarathonStroud, United Kingdom1stHalf marathon1:14:341991World Marathon CupLondon, United Kingdom53rdMarathon2:43:501991Florence MarathonFlorence, Italy1stMarathon2:35:37
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