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SUB-4 AT 40!ANTHONY WHITEMAN’S QUEST TO MASTER THE MILE

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REGULARS06 NewsFelix expects Ohuruogu challengeTickets sparse for BUCS eventOlympic kit draws mixed response Stats show extent of youth drop-out32 Young AthleteCross country champ Jonny Davies34 Your SayTV coverage, plastic Brits and 2012 kit62 Dip FinishVilla striker Andi Weimann’s track link

ACTION14 South of England RelaysAFD’s women and the men from NEB triumph on Milton Keynes roads18 British Masters CrossCoverage from the University of Bath

SPOTLIGHT20 Anthony WhitemanFormer 3:32 1500m man explains his journey to crack four minutes for the mile aged 40 26 Ronhill club awardsInaugural monthly winners featured

30 Turkish delightJack Miller from the British Athletics Supporters Club on the World Indoors

PERFORMANCE36 Multi-pace trainingFrank Horwill’s legacy38 HydrationThe science behind keeping cool40 Pole vaultFour pages on nailing the approach run44 Avoid injuriesMinimise niggles with must-read book

EVENTS45 ResultsIncluding world best for David Weir55 What’s OnIn-depth listings of future fi xtures

Cover: Anthony Whiteman is a master on a mission to run a sub-four-minute mile (Mark Shearman)

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‘Secrets’ of sub-4 at 40EDITOR’S LETTER

WE’RE told that life begins at 40. Unfortunately, though, that’s not really the case in athletics.

By the time we reach middle age, our body begins to creak as the legs and lungs lose the power they once had. Aged 42, I run most days and even do occasional track sessions, but I’m half a minute slower than I used to be at 800m and three minutes worse at 5km.

Given this, the recent achievements by cover star Anthony Whiteman are every

bit as impressive as the performances of London 2012-bound Olympians (p.20-23).

Since turning 40 in November he’s shown dozens of Britain’s up-and-coming runners a clean pair of heels during the indoor season and this summer wants to smash the world masters records for 1500m and the magnifi cent but much-neglected distance of one mile.

So what are his “secrets” of athletics immortality? » Experience counts. Whiteman says he’s a magpie who has “cherry-picked” the best ideas during his life and ditched the rest.» Quality over quantity. Whiteman adds he does about 60% of the training he used to and races 800m and 4x400m for speed.» Nutrition. “I just follow a normal, sensible diet,” he says, adding that he weighs only marginally more than in his heyday.» Avoid injury. Crucially, he explains, he retired from international athletics “on his own terms” while still fi t and injury-free.» Finally, have fun. “I’d love to get to the fi nal of the Olympic Trials just to annoy the other athletes,” he grins.

Jason Henderson, Editor

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OLYMPIC 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu can return to her best in her defence of her title in London, according to world silver medallist Allyson Felix, writes Paul Halford.

Felix, a three-time world 200m champion, is considering also competing in the one-lap event in London, where she would be among the biggest challengers to an athlete who was brought up just a mile away from the Olympic stadium.

Ohuruogu, also the 2007 world champion, has struggled with below-par form and injury, since her win in Beijing in 2008 set her up as one of the potential stars of the London Games.

However, her great leg to give Britain an ultimately winning lead in the 4x400m at the World Indoor Championships earlier this month backed up reports that she had been flying in training.

Felix, who was in London to compete in the Sport Relief Miles last weekend, expects Ohuruogu to be among her biggest rivals if she decides to take on the 400m in London.

“I think that’s what’s brilliant about Christine,” she told

Athletics Weekly. “She has this amazing ability to put it together when it counts. I got a chance to see the coverage of the World Indoors and she ran a great leg there and that’s just the beginning for this year.

“It’s seems it’s been her tendency. She can have an off -year but when it comes around to the major championships especially the Olympic Games, she seems to put it together.”

Ohuruogu has indeed shown the ability to peak. In 2007, within a fortnight of returning from a one-year ban for missing out-of-competition dope tests, she clocked her PB of 49.61 to take world gold in Osaka. The following year she had not run within a second of that time before arriving in Beijing where she clocked 49.62 in the fi nal.

However, she will have to overcome tough competition if

she is to celebrate hometown glory in the capital in August. As well as world champion Amantle Montsho and American Sanya Richards-Ross, Felix is capable of upsetting the home crowd.

Her fi rst attempt at a major championships double last year ended with 200m bronze and two relay golds to go with her 400m silver. The 400m again comes fi rst, but in London she will have no rest day and would need to run six individual races in six days to emulate Marie Jose-Perec’s double in 1996.

“We’re training as if I’m going to do a double but then my coach, Bobby Kersee, will make a decision right before the trials as far as what I’ll run there,” she said last week.

The US Olympic Trials take place in Eugene on June 22-July 1. Under the country’s strict selection system, she would need to fi nish top-three in both events, assuming the medallists have the selection standards, in order to have the chance to double.

» ALLYSON FELIX will be featured in a forthcoming issue of Athletics Weekly

Felix: Ohuruogu can defend titleThe road to London

American sprinter Allyson Felix thinks Christine Ohuruogu could successfully defend her Olympic

400m title in London

“So everything to play for, no reason why you can’t win gold again? Ohuruogu fi xes me with the kind of stare she used to save for one of her brothers when they were playing up: ‘Well not unless you can think of one.’ Ouch.”Brendan Gallagher in a feature with the Olympic 400m champion for the Telegraph

“Is he that famous swimmer who tried to drink the

River Thames?”Usain Bolt responds to the fi nal question of his

interview with

comedian David Walliams for the Independent newspaper: “Have you ever heard of the British comedian David Walliams?”

“I saw Ronaldo on TV yesterday and I noticed how fat he has become. I don’t want to fi nish like him, I really do not.”Haile Gebrselassie tells the agency Prensa Latina why he will still train, although he says his Olympic career is over

“Back at the London 1948 Olympic Games, a relatively unknown athlete lit the fl ame

to start the Games. I think that something similar might happen this time around and I completely respect that.”Former rower Steve Redgrave, whose odds as favourite for the ultimate opening ceremony role were shortened last week, talking to website insidethegames.biz

“It’s been huge. I’d say other than stumbling into working with Alberto, working with

Mo has been the next biggest contributing factor to my running career.”US 10,000m record-holder Galen Rupp in a web video for Flotrack.org

“I suspect HGH cheats are getting away with it. What is an e� ective and robust programme? It’s a hell of a lot more than 2% of the samples being blood samples.”John Fahey, president of the World Anti-Doping Association, tells the Bloomberg news agency that sports are not spending enough on blood samples

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FRIENDS and family of students hoping to compete at the BUCS Visa Outdoor Championships at the Olympic Stadium have been frustrated to fi nd it was quickly sold out.

Tickets for the offi cial Games athletics test event on May 2-7 went on sale three weeks ago, but one potential buyer told Athletics Weekly that the website said tickets were unavailable on the website on the second day.

LOCOG admits tickets for all sessions were sold out within a week, except for a few sessions which still have wheelchair and companion seats available. Although the venue will hold 40,000 spectators during the Games, the organisers decided to only admit 2000 for Friday, Sunday and Monday and 6000 for Saturday for the test event.

However, the full capacity is being used for an entertainment event on the evening of the second day of the championships.

In order to give coaches,

friends and family the best chance of obtaining tickets, only those affi liated to British Universities & Colleges Sport were allowed to apply for them.

Colin Petty, whose son is hoping to compete at the event, said tickets were unavailable within 48 hours of them going on sale. “I know they’re saying

we can’t cope with many more, but if they’re talking about using this as a test event then it’s not really a big test if they’re only allowing a very limited amount of people in.”

BUCS say they are hoping more tickets are released for sale at a later date, but LOCOG say they are still looking into whether this will be possible.

Last year LOCOG came under fi re as more than one million people missed out in the ballot for tickets for the Olympics. Only one in 63 applicants for tickets for the session including the men’s 100m fi nal were fortunate. Long-serving athletics fans were feeling particularly aggrieved as, other than a small allocation for the 1500-member British Athletics Supporters Club, no scheme was put in place to ensure the most loyal fans had more chance than those who had never before attended an athletics event.

However, many had assumed it would be easier to gain tickets

for the test event.A spokeswoman for LOCOG

explained why so few seats were being made available, saying: “Our testing processes are designed to be robust and effi cient. Bringing 2000-6000 spectators into the Olympic stadium will adequately test elements such as security, transport, work force and venue flow. These numbers are signifi cantly more than spectator numbers recorded at previous BUCS events.”

The event typically has around 50 spectators, says BUCS.

It is not just spectators who have been frustrated. As AW reported earlier this month, the more successful universities for athletics are concerned some of their top athletes will be unable to enter the championships. The high demand to compete at the Olympic stadium has led BUCS to refi ne its entry process this year and it could mean that only one athlete per institution per event can compete.

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WORLD 400m hurdles champion Dai Greene has obtained Olympic tickets from a sports fan on Twitter.

Londoner Matt de Monte had purchased 20 tickets for himself

from an offi cial foreign seller and came to the Welshman’s aid when he heard of Greene’s diffi culty in obtaining tickets for his friends and family.

After off ering up the tickets to Greene on Twitter, the athlete paid the £1500 face value of the tickets, the BBC reported.

According to reports, fans obtaining Olympic tickets for potential competitors has been common place.

LOCOG is stringent on the resale of tickets but it

appears there would be no law infringement in such cases as long as they were bought via offi cial sources and sold at face value.

The London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 said, in part: “A person commits an off ence if he sells an Olympic ticket (a) in a public place”.

The law was brought in primarily to stop greedy ticket touts selling on eBay or outside Games venues.

Greene buys London Olympics tickets from fanDai Greene: obtainedtickets for family

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THE TEAM GB kit for the London 2012 Olympics launched last week met with a mixed reaction.

Designed by top fashion designer Stella McCartney, the gear was unveiled at the Tower of London where Jessica Ennis, Chris Tomlinson and Phillips Idowu were among those modelling.

While all of the attending potential London Olympians were glowing in the praise of the kit, the response from other athletes and the general public was not quite so complimentary. Much of the criticism focused on the lack of the colour red in the kit, McCartney’s reworking of the Union flag featuring more blue and white.

Aside from the controversy over the colour, the adidas-sponsored kit features the latest in clothing technology designed to give the athletes the edge over their rivals.

The “PowerWEB” compression apparel is claimed to delay fatigue as it returns energy with every movement. It is also supposed to avoid

unwanted muscle movement.According to studies at the

University of Calgary, it led to sprint times which were 1.1%

faster over 30 metres and a 0.8% reduction in oxygen consumption.

Udo Mueller, head of technical marketing innovation at adidas, said they had developed “technology for London 2012 so that athletes’ suits feel like an extension of their own skin. They’re so lightweight and natural that athletes are almost unaware they are wearing them.”

However, amid claims the kit will make the Brits physically perform better, the absence of red could put them at a disadvantage, a scientist has claimed.

Professor Robert Barton co-authored a report in 2005 which showed that red on a kit statistically enhanced the chances of winning.

“Given there’s an obvious justifi cation for [including more red] and given the eff ects that we and other scientists have found, it does seem like a mistake,” Barton told the Guardian.» See Your Say, page 34

Seeing red over London 2012 GB kit

NEWS For daily athletics news, go toathleticsweekly.comThe road to London

What they said» Phillips Idowu quoted in the offi cial press release“I love what Stella has done with the design. Looking good is psychologically important but my sprint suit is also technically advanced, so not only do I look good but I also have confidence in the technology in the kit.”

» Jeanette Kwakye, Twitter“What do you think of the kit? Goldie Sayers, Jess Ennis and I are loving it!”

» Kelly Sotherton, Twitter“I don’t care what the kit looks like as long as I get the chance to actually compete in it!”

» Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Twitter“Kits ok. Would like to see more red in it but all about performance”

» Stella McCartney, Twitter“I see many feel as strongly about the Union flag as I do! The design actually uses more red and shows more flag than any Team GB kit since ‘84”.

The changing look of the Great Britain teamFOLLOWING criticism over the kit launch last week, it is worth noting that dark blue, rather than red has been the prominent colour on British athletics apparel in recent years.

A gallery of athletes in British kits at every Olympics since 1984 shows how varied they have been – and why perhaps the latest version is not as radical as some hold it to be.

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Controversial kit: Phillips Idowu

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A FORMER semi-professional rugby player from Skipton Running Club is to try to run 50 miles on each of 50 consecutive days around the coast of Britain for charity.

Sam Boatwright, who only started running properly last year, will set out on April 6 from Blackpool and head clockwise on his epic journey, which is set to end on May 25.

The 29-year-old, who has been receiving advice from former 2:15 marathoner Chris Cariss, has so far been up to 55 miles twice in training.

He averages 110 miles a week and has been putting in back-to-back ultras at the weekend.

The physical training instructor is aiming to complete his daily runs in 10-mile segments interspersed by short walks or drink stops.

Sam will be accompanied by a camper van and driver to assist him on his route, but he is keen to run with others from around the country.

The van will carry essentials but also provide some shelter.

He said: “The hardest thing I’ve found when I’ve been running a long way is not sun or rain but high wind and if it’s coming at me it’s doubling my eff ort to run into, so if I can run behind the camper van it can block the wind a bit.”

Although the achievement would be pretty impressive, it could not be classed as a record

of any sort because of the diffi culty in defi ning the route.

Sam is already more than half way towards his initial target of raising £4000 for Help for Heroes.

» To view Sam’s route and arrange to run with him, go to epicrun.co.uk

A 250km charity runSeeing red over London 2012 GB kit

Sam Boatwright: plans to run 50 miles per day for 50 days on Britain’s coast

Bupa Great Manchester RunTHE Bupa Great Manchester Run has received a record entry of 40,000.

Now in its 10th year, the elite and charity 10km race, set for May 20 this year, has established itself as one of the largest in the UK.

A limited number of charity places are still available. See greatrun.org for more.

Stadium biddingWEST HAM Football Club is favourite to gain ownership of the Olympic stadium post-2012 as the deadline for bids ended last week.

Only four parties submitted an application this time around following the collapse of a deal last year in which West Ham was named as the preferred bidder.

ECCA annual meetingTHE annual open meeting meeting of the English Cross Country Association will be held on May 19 at Smart Aston Court Hotel, Derby, at noon.

All clubs affiliated to England Athletics for cross country running are eligible to attend and vote.

Honorary secretary Ian Byett has come to the end of his three-year term and will offer himself up for re-election.

Nominations for the role, as well as for a place on the general committee are being accepted.

See englishcrosscountry.co.uk for details.

Shin helpTHOSE suffering from medial tibial traction syndrome (as referred to in AW’s article in the March 15 issue) are invited to take part in a rehab exercise programme and report back to help with a university dissertation.

Martyn Jones is studying sport therapy at Leeds University and would like affected runners to take part by requesting his information sheet.

Email [email protected] for more.

NEWS BRIEFS

NEWS For daily athletics news, go toathleticsweekly.comThe road to London

Dmitry Polyakov THE coach and husband of Olympic heptathlon champion Nataliya Dobrynksa has died of cancer at the age of 48.

Originally a boxing coach, he began working with Dobrynksa in 2007.

Her lived to see her take victory with a pentathlon world record at the World Indoor Championships in Istanbul earlier this month.

Mike CarringtonSUSSEX County Athletics Association president Mike Carrington (pictured right), has died suddenly aged 77.

Mike was a great servant for the sport in the county having served as Sussex

Schools Athletics Association secretary, championship secretary and team manager for more than a quarter of a century.

A regular fi eld judge, he was also a life vice president of the Sussex schools body.

Antonio LeitaoANTONIO LEITAO, the Portuguese who pipped Britain’s Tim Hutchings to Olympic 5000m bronze in 1984, has died aged 51.

He had been admitted to hospital with a punctured lung, having also suff ered from liver problems and diabetes.

He set numerous Portuguese records, including 13:07.70 for 5000m in 1982, and also won European junior bronze in 1979.

John YarbroughJOHN YARBROUGH, an American sprint hurdler, has died in a car crash at the age of 26. He had a best of 13.36 from 2010.

OBITUARIES

» A SIMILAR challenge but in the form of a relay will also kick off in May, aiming to raise £500,000 for Brain Tumour UK.

Former 2:09 marathoner Mike Gratton is among those signed up to take part in the 3100-mile event, which will consist of 119 back-to-back marathons and take place from May 4-23.

RelayGB is being billed as a world record attempt for a distance relay run, with the current best at 1923 miles.

Gratton, a former London Marathon winner said: “I can’t wait to join the 700-strong team at RelayGB in May. This world record attempt is a massive challenge and in aid of a great cause.”


AS THE RunBritain Grand Prix for 2012 gets under way, Winchester’s Chris Powner will start the Mizuno Reading Half-marathon as favourite to take the top Brit position in an international field this Sunday.

Powner stepped up to the half-marathon distance in style when clocking an impressive 64:45 on his debut in Bath on March 11.

Although for him there is no marathon on the cards this year, he hopes to use this race to build his experience over the 13.1-mile distance.

“Having run in Bath a few weeks ago, I’m basically using Reading to gain more experience and it should also give me good strength for the track season,” says the 29-year-old,

who has also clocked a 10km PB of 29:13 in 2012. “At this stage I’m not sure I can go quicker, but I do hope I can consolidate my performance in Bath and show that it wasn’t just a one-off.”

The Reading race kicks off the second edition of the Grand Prix, which enjoys a Brits-only prize fund totalling £55,000 across five events – over a fast and popular course which remains unchanged.

The event, which has an impressive finish in front of large crowds inside Reading Football Club’s Madejski Stadium, is one of the UK’s fastest half-marathons.

Powner will go up against fellow Brits, including Jon Pepper and Andy Norman.

Leading British women in this year’s field are Justina Heslop of Clapham Chasers and Bristol & West’s Lucy MacAlister, who finished second and seventh respectively in the Grand Prix in 2011.

Emily Wicks, third in the Series in 2011 and ninth in Reading 12 months ago, is also one to watch as she continues her welcome return to competitive action following an operation for a collapsed lung.

The 18,000 Mizuno Reading Half-marathon race places were gone by the start of January, proving the continuous popularity of the race, and competitors raise £250,000 every year for the official race charities, which for 2012 are CLIC Sargent and the Royal Berks Charity.

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NEW research has been used to show the extent of the alarming drop-out rate of youngsters from athletics.

Data produced by athletics statistician Rob Whittingham shows that of the 8385 under-17 athletes with at least one known performance in 2007, only 1452 were known to have competed in 2011 – a drop-out rate of 83%.

When it comes to under-15s, 11,064 under-15s recorded a performance in 2007. Only 2053, or 18.5%, were still competing last year.

For under-20s, retention rate in the same period was 28.5%.

Whittingham, whose company Umbra published the British Athletics Annual and whose rankings were formerly used as the engine for the Power of 10 website, was commissioned by the Association of GB Athletic Clubs (ABAC) to analyse the retention levels of young athletes.

This was after a document produced by UKA to promote the forthcoming UK Youth Development League claimed under-17 athletes were over-competing.

The UKYDL is planning to bring together all the junior age groups and designed to replace the National Junior League and UK Young Athletes’ League, thus cutting down on the opportunities to compete for under-17s, who can currently compete in both.

Writing the foreword to the document, Seb Coe said: “The fi gures speak for themselves with, for example, more than 70 athletes competing 50 times or more during an outdoor season. We need change, not burnout.

“How much does a full-time runner compete during a season? Take Mo Farah, our brilliant 5000m World champion. By the end of this summer, he had run 20 races all year, not 50.”

However, another part of the same research from Whittingham showed that the more often an athlete competes, the more likely he or she will be to stay in the sport, ABAC has claimed.

The statistics showed that of the under-17s competing up to 15 times during 2007, only 10% were still involved in 2011. Those with 30 performances had a retention rate of 57%, while 75% of those with more than 50 marks in that year were still competing last year.

As for under-15s, those in action up to 15 times in 2007 were down to 13% in 2011. Those with 30 performances saw a retention rate of 66%, but for those with more than 50 it was 81%.

Looking at under-20s, Whittingham reported that just 21% of those competing up to 15 times in 2007 were still participating four years later. The fi gure for those with 30 performances was 68%, and for 50 performances was 77%.

ABAC concluded: “Discouraging under-17 athletes from competing, by removing opportunities, will have a disastrous eff ect on the sport and will almost certainly lead to irreparable damage.”

Those supporting the new league may of course off er an alternative interpretation of the data.

As well as increasing athlete retention, the aims for the new league for 2013 include off ering an “overall improved competition pathway for all the age groups”, a streamlining of operations, including use of offi cials, cutting down on fi xture congestion and the provision of fi nancial assistance for clubs.

» UKA is planning to author an in-depth response to be published in AW responding to some of the criticisms of the UKYDL

Figures show missing teen athletes

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Athletics Weekly: What exactly are the new arrangements that will come into place from April 1?RunBritain: Instead of county licence offi cers issuing road race licences, the process will now be undertaken by new regional panels, supported by the runbritain website so that the process is 100 per cent online. In addition, there is a new role of event adjudicator at licensed road races that will apply from this year. So far we have 175 volunteers from county licence offi cers, the British Association of Road Races, endurance offi cials and other licensed road race organisers. The role is to check that the race is being staged in line with the runbritain licence standards to which the race organiser signed up. We have also just published the new road race handbook for 2012, which includes a comprehensive update on medical guidelines.

AW: Why is there a need for so much change this year?RB: The national coverage of county licence offi cers was very mixed so some areas were extremely well served and some had no-one fulfi lling that role. Each regional panel now has four or fi ve members and many of the county offi cers are included in the new structure, which restores even coverage across the whole of England. We will be presenting an update on the roll-out to Wales this autumn for consideration in 2013.

We have to take our responsibilities in keeping races safe and secure very seriously.

There were more than 1.5 million road race performances last year and in that volume of activity there were sadly some fatalities. The UKA insurance policy has a claims history going back 20 years so protects licensed race organisers at all times, but to keep it that way the step that was missing was the one that says “this is what you have said you will do in organising your race – are you actually delivering these measures”. That’s what the event adjudicator role will deliver, signing off the race against the same points that are on the licence. The new medical guidelines are intended to update best practice in the same areas of safety.

AW: Don’t you think this might all come across as another level of bureaucracy and put some race organisers off the whole process?RB: There are more than 2000 UKA-licensed road races each year and the average size is a fi eld of 400. Many of these races have been taking place for many years and are organised by clubs. They are proud of the quality of event they deliver

and want to keep improving. The licence standards and the medical guidelines only embody the commonsense levels of organisation that most races follow anyway and the sort of expectation that most runners reasonably have about how the event is put on.

The medical outline is comprehensive (16 pages with appendices) and factors in the size and nature of fi eld, distance, course used and weather possibilities. Members of our medical sub-group are available to respond to individual queries about the appropriate level of medical back up for diff erent sizes and types of race. We don’t envisage major changes for the average licensed road race but can respond to specifi c queries as part of the overall support for licensed races.

AW: What is the diff erence between the role of race referee and event adjudicator?RB: In future any race that has championship status, whether county, area or national, should use the services of a race referee. This role is about observing the rules of the sport. From 2012-3, all races should

use the services of an event adjudicator. This role is about ensuring the continuing safety of our sport.

AW: How do people put themselves forward for consideration as an event adjudicator?RB: We would like 300 or so over the next year in order to allocate people four to six races per year to attend. If you are a current licensed race organiser, a member of BARR, a UKA endurance offi cial or a former county licence offi cer, you should write with details of your experience to the runbritain road race coordinator, [email protected], although in the long-term the regional panels will be responsible for recruitment and rostering. Travel expenses will be covered by runbritain so there is no cost to race organisers. We would like to thank the large number of people who have already volunteered their services for this role. It helps to keep our sport sustainable and growing.

Road racing turns a cornerFigures show missing teen athletesAHEAD OF THE NEW PROVISIONS FOR ROAD RUNNING FROM APRIL 1, AW SPOKE TO RUNBRITAIN ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS FOR RACE ORGANISERS AND RUNNERS

No joke: new arrangements centred on road racing come into play on April 1

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ACTION For more action, go toathleticsweekly.comSaucony South of England Men’s 12 and Women’s 6-stage road relays Linford Woods, Milton Keynes, March 25

MenNEWHAM started the race well through their long-serving men’s captain, Dave Mitchinson, in fi fth spot. However, as with most clubs, their team was a mix of top-class runners and slower performers, so it was not until the penultimate stage that they hit the front. But even then they had to hang on over the fi nal 5.05km lap as Highgate Harriers closed up and the fi rst four teams fi nished within a minute.

On the 7.664km long fi rst stage, the top fi ve were among

the 11 fastest of the entire race.Paul Martelletti took over for

Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets before the end of the second lap of the woods and clocked 23:30, just four seconds up on Aylesbury’s Anuradha Cooray. Their times were to stand up as the second and third best of the afternoon.

Taking over from third-placed Watts was new world veteran indoor 1500m record-holder Anthony Whiteman and he duly propelled Shaftesbury Barnet into the lead with a 15:06 split

Two routes to victory

Dave Mitchinson: solid start for NEB

AFD AND NEWHAM & ESSEX WERE CROWNED CHAMPIONS ON A NEW COURSE AT MILTON KEYNESWords: Martin Du� Pictures: Mark Shearman

ALDERSHOT, Farnham & District’s women and Newham & Essex Beagles’ men retained

their titles in very diff erent fashions. AFD dominated the women’s event by placing the fi rst two teams, while Newham were made to fi ght over a new course which began from the local athletics track.

The course had moved from the Open University setting as facilities there had deteriorated while the charges went up.

Both men’s and women’s races enjoyed a traffi c-free route from the track to Linford Woods.

Jermaine Mays: moved Kent forward

the 11 fastest of the entire race.

Newham’s Wayne Bell

and Nick Lingley of WSEH on

leg twoLeg three with Danny Russell (317), Jack Goodwin (304)

and Mehretab Solomon who ran the wrong course

ALDERSHOT, Farnham

Paul Martelletti leads on the early part of the fi rst leg

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as the leaders fell back. “My 2:48 fi rst kilometre was too fast but I am grateful they had the kilometre splits,” said the 40-year-old. The fastest on the leg, though, was Belgrave’s Steve Davies, who gained 18 spots to third behind Blackheath, after his 14:52 split.

Jake Kelly kept Shaftesbury in front after the third stage.

On this third leg Victoria Park & Tower Hamlet’s Mehretab Solomon accidentally went on an extra lap of the wood to scupper his team’s chances. Both he and his club’s B-team runner Duncan Anderson approached the critical junction together. The marshals are believed to have issued instructions to the runners as to their direction but both went round again, Anderson for his correct second lap and Solomon for his third.

In a sense of perverse fortune the club’s lap-seven B-team runner, Colin Jacobs, negotiated just one lap of the wood when he should have run two. They were not the only ones to make similar mistakes.

Florien Neuschwander started off in 20th place for Kent AC but after his fastest short stage of the day of 23:20 he gained 14 places to take the eventual bronze medallists into sixth.

Talking of his Kent credentials the German said: “I came over in 2009 and did some training with them and have been with Ken Pike, who is preparing me for London where I hope to run 2:19.”

Frank Bailey kept Shaftesbury ahead on the fourth stage as

the pack shuffl ed behind but the movers and shakers were gearing up behind. Jermaine Mays gained four slots for Kent to second with a third best of the day 14:58 and Josh Grace and Daniel Woodgate six apiece for Aldershot and Luton as they closed in on third-placed Highgate.

John Gilbert then established a one-minute lead for Kent with his 23:37 split, the fi fth quickest overall. “I felt good, but I was put in a great position by Jermaine. I had 30 seconds to make up but I was conscious about not going off too fast,” said the 31-year-old.

Shaftesbury and Highgate followed ahead of Bedford for whom Steve Naylor popped in a 24:03 to advance a couple of slots to fourth.

It was then Kent at the front until the middle of the 11th stage. Stuart Beaney only lost a few seconds at the halfway mark as the pack shifted around again behind, with Alex Bellew advancing to second.

James Poole eased Blackheath up to fi fth with a 15:13 but was topped by Steve Sharp, who stirred Belgrave into the top 10 with the stage-best 15:11.

Newham were still down in seventh through Steve Hepples, whose arrival at the handover-point went unnoticed by outgoing runner Olly Laws. “I was looking out for him but

didn’t see him coming in,” said Laws, who lost precious seconds.

Paul Pollock increased with Kent margin to 66 seconds with 24:14 as Matt Janes held station for Bedford with 24:31.

Richard Scott moved Highgate back up to third with 24:43, but it was Paskar Owor who stole the stage for Belgrave with the day’s fourth best time of 23:35, up fi ve spots.

Steve Connor also moved up to fi fth for Aldershot but Laws’ mistake cost Newham dear and they were now four minutes off the lead in eighth before Keith Gerrard began to repair the damage with the day’s quickest short-stage time of 14:37.

Gerrard, the National and Inter-Counties cross-country champion, was allotted a short leg en route to the United States where he is due to race over 5000m at Mount Sac and 10,000m at Stanford.

Kent still led but Newham were then just 2:10 off the lead.

James Connor battled injury to increase the Kent lead to 98 seconds with three quarters of the race gone but there was more shuffl ing behind. Highgate moved to second after Shaun Dixon’s 24:19, but Paul Rodgers’ 24:15 moved Aldershot closer to now the third-placed Newham.

Hywel Care also gained two places to fi fth after a stage-best 24:05 for Woodford Green with Essex Ladies.

Still Kent stayed in front thanks to Paul Bell’s tenth leg run, but Newham had back-

Two routes to victory

Steve Naylor (right) and Neil Phillips battle it out on stage fi ve of twelve

Paskar Owor: fourth best time of the day to bring Belgrave up fi ve places

Belgrave’s Steve Sharp: on leg six

Hywel Care: helped take

Woodford to fourth place

Highgate’s Richard Scott (717) on leg seven with Shaftesbury’s Dan Davies




loaded their team and Frank Baddick passed Highgate veteran Chris Beecham with the stage best 15:02 and the gap to the lead was down to just 41 seconds.

Finally the holders hit the front thanks to James Ellis’s 24:12. Mark Bruce did all he could for Kent but was also threatened by Highgate’s Ben Noad, whose 24:06 put them less than a minute from the front.

It was left to veteran Stuart Major to run the glory leg for Newham and he was helped by the fact that the positions behind changed yet again.

With the fi rst four teams on the track together at the end, it made for an exciting fi nale to the race. Ben Pochee moved Highgate to second as Kent’s Andrew Dunwoody withstood a late challenge from Woodford’s Alex Cornwell, whose 15:24 was the stage-fastest.

WomenEUROPEAN junior cross-country champion Emelia Gorecka’s fastest lap of the day helped Aldershot to a mammoth six-minute victory over their own B team. Their dominance was shown by the fact that their runners recorded the fastest times on all six stages bar one.

However, it was Shaftesbury Barnet’s Vicky Webster who took the opening stage after leading for most of the 5.05km, eventually fi nishing with 17:16, 13 seconds clear of Aldershot’s junior international Beth Carter. Shaftesbury initially thought they would be unable to fi eld a complete squad but eventually placed tenth.

Carter, who has suff ered a stress response in her femur since fi nishing 33rd in the junior race at the European Cross in December, was a little disappointed that she was beaten on her fi rst race back.

Dani Barnes was a close third for Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow as Aldershot’s B squad were back in 11th thanks to a rare outing from 2003 AAA under-17 3000m champion Leonie Smith.

Bryony Proctor put Aldershot ahead on stage two in front of Thames Valley Harriers’ Katie Good in her fi rst race since November after being out with patella tendonitis.

Milton Keynes’ Emily Tallen, a Canadian who has been working in the town since October and only turned up to train with the club for the fi rst time six weeks ago, was quickest on the second leg at 17:15 after gaining 11 places to move up to eighth.

The halfway mark saw Lily Partridge stretch the Aldershot lead to 44 seconds.

Shona McIntosh boosted Dulwich to second spot after a stage-best time of 17:39. It was her fi rst race since running 2:47:33 in the Amsterdam Marathon last October.

Shaftesbury moved back up to third ahead of Windsor, as Aldershot B continued to gradually climb up to fi fth.

As Gorecka went away in front, Aldershot had all but guaranteed themselves the title.

The 18-year-old ran 16:24 to give her club a lead of more than three minutes.

“That was a fun race today,” said Gorecka who won the English Schools title the weekend before. “I’ve had a few days off since the English

Paul Rogers on leg nine

for fi fth placed

AFD

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Newham’s Stuart Major takes the win Clare Elms (211) and Iona Lake

Vicky Webster leads on the fi rst leg of the women’s race from Beth Carter

and Dani Barnes as Nicola Barberis Negra runs the third leg in the

men’s race

Lily Partridge: helping AFD to victory


Schools and was not putting any pressure on myself, but I knew I was in good shape.”

She now plans to improve her track times at 1500m, 3000m and 5000m this summer.

Behind her, Montana Jones staged a breakthrough to clock

17:29 and take Aldershot’s B team up to second spot ahead of Shaftesbury, Dulwich and Windsor.

Georgie Bruinvels, who has just returned from injury, then ran a stage best for the leaders.

Emma Pallant, also returning after illness and in her fi rst race of the year, then took over more

than four minutes clear of the fi eld after veteran Sharon Elder had added another minute to the Aldershot B team’s margin over third-placed Dulwich.

After the day’s second-quickest time of 16:41, alone at the front, Pallant had increased the margin

to six minutes and said: “It was just about getting round out there and doing it for the team.”

Behind, Ruth Haynes maintained the Aldershot B squad’s advantage over Dulwich Runners, who had two W45s in their team and took their fi rst medals in this event.

Men (6x7.66km & 5.05km alternating): 1 Newham & Essex Beagles 4:03:41 (D Mitchinson 23:59; W Bell 17:20; S Farah 24:41; B Reynolds 17:02; J Pike 24:53; S Hepples 15:34; O Laws 25:28; K Gerrard 14:37; K Stone 24:42; F Baddick 15:02; J Ellis 24:12; S Major 16:11); 2 Highgate H 4:04:13 (H Dodwell 25:00; E Jackson 15:20; D Russell 23:57; D Burbridge 16:34; R McKinlay 24:15; N Gold 16:39; R Scott 24:43; C Panayiotou 16:54; S Dixon 24:19; C Beecham 16:37; B Noad 24:06; B Pochee 15:49); 3 Kent 4:04:25 (J Savage 25:12; C Fraser 16:34; F Neuschwander 23:20; J Mays 14:58; J Gilbert 23:37; S Beaney 17:02; P Pollock 24:14; R Munn 16:27; J Connor 24:39; P Bell 16:34; M Bruce 25:31; A Dunwoody 16:17); 4 Woodford Green & Essex Ladies 4:04:38 (M Shone 24:44; H Wyber 16:00; T Phillips 25:35; B Powell 16:02; H Abdi 24:55; D Bruynooghe 16:17; B Hope 25:30; A Mariani 15:37; H Care 24:05; T Beedell 15:53; D Agustus 24:36; A Cornwell 15:24); 5 Aldershot Farnham & District 4:06:57 (I Bailey 25:02; O Aitchison 16:28; A Clarke 24:07; J Grace 15:18; N Phillips 25:21; A Flynn 17:02; S Connor 24:34; F O’Reilly 16:36; P Rodgers 24:15; N Wright 17:29; J Morwood 25:00; M Ashton 15:45); 6 Bedford & County 4:08:02 (J Drinkwater 24:49; M Bergin 15:28; J Goodwin 24:18; R Powell 16:31; S Naylor 24:03; A Bellew 16:23; M Janes 24:31; S Earley 17:06; S Robinson 25:47; A Turnbull 16:48; W Mackay 24:49; D Dalmedo 17:29); 7 Tonbridge 4:09:58 (R Farnham-Rose 24:18; J Bryant 16:30; D Bradley 25:03; C Lloyd 16:27; B Cole 24:34; J Keywood 17:19; T Fewster 25:49; K Habibi 16:39; R Driscoll 25:20; G Cole 17:08; L Russo 25:06; A Combs 15:45); 8 City of Norwich 4:12:10 (A Dunbar 24:08; B Stratton 16:08; L Allen 26:54; S Huntington 16:39; N Earl 25:15; R Ward 16:16; A Harrell 23:48; O Maskell 16:34; J Entwistle 25:20; M Rogers 18:17; C Goose 25:58; D Rogers 16:53); 9 Belgrave H 4:12:57 (A Connick 25:15;

S Davies 14:52; W Cockerell 25:23; R Ward 15:54; J Fairbourn 27:01; S Sharp 15:11; P Owor 23:35; N Speaight 16:27; M Byansi 27:46; S Kollmorgen 17:51; L Eguia 26:34; M Trees 17:08); 10 Herne Hill H 4:14:05 (B Paviour 24:52; M Dyer 16:15; J Kettle 25:47; J Stokes 16:14; M Ismail 26:23; K Newton 16:37; S Khan 25:21; M Cummings 15:50; S Coombes 25:21; D Fagan 16:57; B Wallace 27:13; V Maughn 17:15); 11 Serpentine RC 4:16:06 (R Phillips 24:30; M Gaunt 16:38; H Torry 25:15; J Attwooll 16:50; A Reeves 26:44; W Harrison 17:13; P Hayman 25:52; T Branco 16:50; D Morgan 26:10; D Lowthian 17:34; H Zietsman 25:46; M Branco 16:44); 12 Blackheath & Bromley H 4:17:01 (A Rayner 24:16; R Bentley 15:13; A Gibbins 26:05; B Harding 15:44; C Norris 25:26; J Poole 15:13; P Tucker 26:59; R Hall 17:56; J Darling 26:24; J Vintner 18:00; D McKinley 26:25; R Daniel 19:20);13 Shaftesbury Barnet H 4:17:35 (G Watts 23:39; A Whiteman 15:06; J Shelley 24:34; F Bailey 16:02; M Grant 25:23; C Gunning 16:59; D Davies 26:19; J Trapmore 17:13; R Breen 28:00; D Abrey 17:20; T Jackson 27:08; T Parkin 19:52); 14 Marshall Milton Keynes 4:17:57 (M Glowacki 24:36; S Deathe 16:36; M Fudalej 24:15; S Green 16:42; G Ashdown 28:04; R Threlfall 17:32; S Tuttle 25:14; C Hearn 16:36; I van Lokven 28:30; C Lambert 16:25; E Winter 27:12; P Erwood 16:15); 15 Thames Valley H 4:18:21 (R Russell 24:03; A Yahye 16:53; C Smith 24:08; P Scannell 16:59; M Aadan 24:51; H Hughes 17:26; N Dawit 24:57; M Da Silva 17:43; S Renfer 26:59; L Mahon 19:25; S Norris 27:27; M Ponting 17:30); 16 Southampton 4:20:52 (S Phillips 24:10; G Klepacz 16:28; J Knapp 26:20; R Osborn 16:45; T Spencer 26:56; P Merritt 17:33; J Curtis 26:06; J MacInnes 19:01; T Muddiman 26:38; A Wall-Clarke 16:04; J Smith 27:46; M Johnson 17:05); 17 Luton 4:21:11 (P Bridger 25:45; D Clorley 15:11; N Quigley 24:46; D Woodgate 15:23; T Mead 25:53; L McNabola 16:56; T Reilly

26:24; A McMulkin 16:39; S Still 27:35; S Still 17:17; S Baird 28:45; R Hudson 20:37); 18 Hercules Wimbledon 4:21:33 (A Robinson 24:38; A Calvert-Ansari 17:23; M Sharp 27:40; D Coetzee 17:12; L White 26:01; J Toomey 16:49; F Slemeck 25:56; J Davis 17:16; P Glynn 26:33; S Crummy 18:50; K White 25:25; A Urban 17:50); 19 Hillingdon AC 4:22:36 (R Thompson 26:02; M Fayers 15:49; C Yates 27:29; D Clark 16:30; D Thompson 26:18; R Jenkin 17:51; J Manley 26:38; C Ingram 17:20; P Cuddihy 27:51; J Carton 17:43; M Bateman 25:56; S Blanshard 17:09); 20 Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets 4:22:45 (P Martelletti 23:30; B Wickham 16:43; M Soloman 32:33; N Cook 17:28; M Ryall 25:17; T McNeil 17:58; T Heslop 26:26; S Bennett 17:35; R Hope 25:15; J Hazeldine 17:05; J Cordwell 25:52; T Lashmar 17:03); 21 Nene Valley H 4:26:18 (E Sumskis 25:29; A Birch 16:58; N Grimer 26:37; T Rodgers 17:34; J Herbert 25:55; J Nash 17:42; J Vernau 26:38; J Lunn 17:12; C Mooney 28:11; P Lunn 17:29; I Aunger 28:47; L Kempston 17:46); 22 Vale of Aylesbury 4:26:57 (A Cooray 23:34; A Johnson 16:45; P Gregory 26:37; A Rolt 17:34; T Jones 27:56; S Wilson 17:36; C May 26:24; P Corbett 17:57; R Taylor 26:39; M Richards 19:12; D Maisey 27:55; H Edwardes-Evans 18:48); 23 WG&EL B 4:27:55 (A Holford 25:34; D Yaxley 17:32; M Clarkson 26:26; C Symonds 17:20; L Clark 27:57; D Southcott 16:34; A Rugg 30:05; L Blaikie 17:29; R Cox 27:46; G Lewis 15:56; G Cavell 27:58; M Murphy 17:18); 24 Highgate B 4:30:17 (S Whiting 25:46; R Bahelbi 16:35; T Christopher 26:29; G Saqui 16:16; D Higgins 26:38; P Davis 16:19; O Kean 27:40; N Stockman 20:49; J O’Shea 30:32; J Deane 16:43; A Davidson 28:06; P Downie 18:24); 25 Serpentine B 4:32:42 (A Fraquelli 27:42; W Forbes 17:51; J Nugus 28:14; G Edmonds 19:00; C Prestidge 26:32; J Gwyther 17:27; E Noble 27:10; J Hogg 17:22; R Milner 27:27; A Taylor 18:26; R Edmonds 27:25; A Davies 18:06);

26 London Heathside A 4:33:06; 27 Cambridge & Coleridge 4:33:49; 28 Wells City H 4:34:47; 29 Ealing Southall & Middlesex 4:34:55; 30 Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow 4:40:49; 31 Ipswich Jaff a RC 4:43:54; 32 Harrow 4:44:43; 33 Mil K B 4:46:21; 34 Wymondham 4:53:07; 35 WG&EL C 4:55:01; 36 Barnet & District 5:02:56 Fastest long (7.66km): F Neuschwander (Kent) 23:20; P Martelletti (VP&TH) 23:30; A Cooray (VoA) 23:34; P Owor (Bel) 23:35; J Gilbert (Kent) 23:37; G Watts (SB) 23:39; A Harrell (Norw) 23:48; N White (WSEH) 23:54; D Russell (High) 23:57; A Tovey (WSEH) 23:58Fastest short (5.05km): K Gerrard (NEB) 14:37; S Davies (Bel) 14:52; J Mays (Kent) 14:58; F Baddick (NEB) 15:02; A Whiteman (SB) 15:06; S Sharp (Bel) 15:11; D Clorley (Lut) 15:11; R Bentley (B&B) 15:13; J Poole (B&B) 15:13; J Grace (AFD) 15:18

Women (6x5.053m): 1 AFD 1:44:17 (B Carter 17:29; B Proctor 18:00; L Partridge 17:58; E Gorecka 16:24; G Bruinvels 17:45; E Pallant 16:41); 2 AFD B 1:50:23 (L Smith 18:44; R Robinson 18:08; C Arnold 18:40; M Jones 17:29; S Elder 18:51; R Haynes 18:31); 3 Dulwich R 1:53:02 (D Niccol 18:01; C Elms 18:31; S McIntosh 17:39; K Hainsworth 20:21; O Balme 19:56; C Wood 18:34); 4 WSEH 1:54:08 (D Barnes 17:34; C Firth 18:31; K Eravisto 19:21; R Myers 19:43; L James 19:46; M Stedman 19:13); 5 WG&EL1:54:10 (K Gundersen 19:03; B Pritchett 19:38; G Sales 18:15; S Sales 19:09; R Lund 19:41; L Stewart 18:24); 6 London Heathside 1:54:33 (K Webster 18:21; S Swinhoe 18:45; K Daish 20:26; C Miller 19:32; W Sanchez 18:49; S Rust 18:40); 7 Norwich 1:55:44 (K Rushton 18:02; I Lake 18:10; I Turner 19:37; E Hope 21:02; L Wilkinson 21:13; C Pring 17:40); 8 Serpentine 1:58:06 (H Winsor 19:03; K Hadley 20:32; A Fergusen 18:59; V Brown 20:20; M

Urner 20:03; V Crawford 19:09); 9 TVH 1:58:45 (K Mellor 18:25; K Good 17:22; J Mobed 20:47; J Bass 20:50; S Jones 20:55; K Green 20:26); 10 Shaftesbury B 1:59:32 (V Webster 17:16; G Bell 19:03; V Walker 18:12; L Webb 19:47; E Neilan 21:24; C Simm 23:50); 11 Mil K 1:59:38 (L Bromilow 19:43; E Tallen 17:15; W Webber 19:33; T Taylor 20:04; S Cox 21:07; D Baldwin 21:56); 12 Belgrave 2:00:31 (F Maycock 18:48; N Quispel 19:11; B Dagne 20:16; A Hegvold 20:04; V Goodwin 20:36; R Trees 21:36); 13 Aylesbury 2:00:52 (J Austin 20:11; C Boosey 17:50; S Delderfi eld 19:58; S Green 20:35; C Steptoe 20:44; H Bennewith 21:34); 14 Tonbridge 2:01:52 (L Reid 18:59; M Brickell 19:16; D Mcdermot 18:40; L Richards 20:53; J Owen 21:43; K Howard 22:21); 15 Reading 2:02:46 (R Phillips 19:39; J Henderson 20:10; N Cooke 20:53; H Pearce 20:24; H Randell 20:42; J Prescott 20:58); 16 Luton 2:05:54 (L Peters 18:35; C Lathwell 19:22; R Canham 24:22; J Winfi eld 21:42; C Hardy 22:42; M McMahon 19:11); 17 VP&TH 2:06:05 (J Albert 21:04; H Norton-Hale 20:31; G Manly 22:14; E Mosedale 21:21; S Bint 20:47; R Pitt 20:08); 18 Barnet 2:06:43 (J Kent 18:39; K March 20:16; H Sheridan 20:33; K Denham 23:08; C Michael 21:39; P Michael 22:28); 19 ESM 2:08:02 (A Hopkins 19:10; S Richardson 20:46; P Thomas 20:36; N Baker 21:56; G Morgan 22:52; C Jones 22:42); 20 Ipswich J 2:08:14 (V Smith 21:07; N Belsom 19:38; R Ward 21:40; R Staunton 22:24; L Dixon 22:03; M Almendros 21:22); 21 WSEH B 2:09:23 (D Smale 20:43; A Fudge 22:17; S Higgins 22:02; V Nasrit 19:36; P Hing 25:15; S Ditton 19:30); 22 Lon H B 2:12:14Fastest (5.05km): E Gorecka (AFD) 16:24; E Pallant (AFD) 16:41; E Tallen (Mil K) 17:15; V Webster (SB) 17:16; K Good (TVH) 17:22; M Jones (AFD) 17:29; B Carter (AFD) 17:29; D Barnes (WSEH) 17:34; S McIntosh (Dulw) 17:39; C Pring (Norw) 17:40

RESULTS

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Georgie-Lou Sales: on leg three

Emelia Gorecka: fastest split of the day

to six minutes and said: “It was just about getting round out there and doing it for the team.”

maintained the Aldershot B squad’s advantage over Dulwich Runners, who had two W45s in

Georgie Bruinvels: on leg fi ve

Emma Pallant: brings AFD home



ACTION For more action, go toathleticsweekly.comBritish Masters Cross-Country Championships University of Bath, March 25

ON A DAY more suited to a day at the beach, entrants to the championships

revelled in the conditions as past champions were well to the fore.

Lucy Elliott beat athletes up to 11 years her junior to retain her women’s overall title and M40 Dave Morwood took the men’s race.

Although the course amid the outstanding University of Bath Sports Training Village facilities looked inviting, a steep hill on each of the laps – three in the women’s 6km event and six in the men’s 8km – took its toll. This was especially true as the thermometer began to rise.

The women’s race was fi rst off and was dominated from start to fi nish by Elliott, who left W35 Lucy Hodgson and former overall champion Wendy Nicholls, a W40, to battle it out for second and third respectively.

The winner said: “It was quite hard work really and I went from the gun and led most of the way. The hills were not that bad really just gentle inclines.”

She has enjoyed a good winter, which has included third in the Southern Cross Country Championships and a veteran indoor title. She said: “I’ve had a good winter with no injuries but I’m tired now so will have a rest.”

Liz Hartney was a comfortable second in the W45 group, while Jane Clarke was top W50.

Angela Copson completed her passage through the W60 age group with her fi fth successive victory and from next year she can expect to continue the good work in the next age category.

“I thought the fi rm ground might be a bit fast for me, but I took the lead in the 60s on the fi rst lap and held on to it for a win. I was keen to do well in this race as it was my last in the over-60 category,” she said.

She also headed all of the W55 age group, being 19 seconds clear of the winner there, Sue Ogilvie.

W75 winner Pam Jones, previously a medallist through the various age groups, said: “The race went okay and it was a great day for racing. The course was very dry and I was pleased to be in front of all but two of the men over-75s.”

The men’s race saw some close fi nishes among the M35, M40 and M45 categories. The fi rst two were M40s with Morwood pulling away from

Andy Morgan-Lee to win by about 100 metres and regain the title he had won in Belfast two years earlier.

Morgan-Lee was relegated to the silver medal position for the second year in a row but he had the consolation of M35-40 team gold with Thames Hare & Hounds, thanks also in part to Ben Reynolds, who was third overall.

Morwood was in the lead group throughout with Morgan-Lee, former M45 champion Austin Davies and Reynolds and they were clear of rest after the opening lap. Morwood then looked the easiest, as Davies dropped off followed by Reynolds, leaving the two leaders to fi ght it out. Morwood eventually got home by just four

seconds, punching the air as he crossed the line.

The overall winner in 2009 and 2010, he had missed last year’s race to concentrate on the indoor season.

He said: “My plan was to cover any moves for the fi rst 6km and then to push on over the last 2km and see what happened. I felt strong in the last 1000m so I was able to open up a decent gap. It’s great to end my cross-country season with this win. It makes the trip over from Northern Ireland worthwhile.”

Fourth-placed Michael Aldridge took the M35 title.

In the M50 sections, favourite Graeme Saker took gold from national age-group indoor 3000m champion Guy Bracken,

Elliott gives a masterclassOVER-45 ATHLETE SHOWS THE YOUNGER RUNNERS THE WAY TO DEFEND HER TITLEWords: Martin Du�

Pictures: Jeremy Hemming

Lucy Elliott: beat younger female rivals

Graeme Saker:M50 champion

The men’s race gets underway at the University of Bath’s Sports Training Village

Angela Copson: W60 victory again

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who was second. Other favourites also came out on top – David Butler for the M55s and David Oxland for the M60s.

The already strong M60s were enhanced by the return of Pete Molloy after several years away from the sport. He led for the fi rst kilometre but was then reeled in by Oxland, who then gradually increased the gap before eventually winning the

age group by 40 seconds. Molloy held on to beat the

two-time age-group winner Des Michael for second.

Oxland said: “I was expecting a challenge from Des or perhaps Peter Young and it was a bit of

a shock to see an M60 ahead of me, whom I could not recall running against before.

However, I overtook Pete on the fi rst long hill and then paced myself behind some younger runners to help build up a

comfortable safety margin.”Amid the over-65 men, who

ran with the women, Malcolm Renyard retained his title to confi rm his domination of the age group. Renyard was renewing his rivalry with Martin Ford and took the gold in his M65 category by just four seconds. Peter Hall from Barrow in Furness was fi rst M70 and Walter McCaskey top M75.

Elliott gives a masterclass

Men M35-64 (M40 unless stated) (approx 8km): 1 D Morwood (Anna) 26:36; 2 A Morgan-Lee (THH) 26:50; 3 B Reynolds (THH, M45) 27:03; 4 M Aldridge (R&N, M35) 27:21; 5 S Nelson (R&N, M35) 27:28; 6 A Weir (THH) 27:38; 7 A Davies (Brec, M45) 27:42; 8 B Thursby-Pelham (IRL) 27:45; 9 M Causer (THH) 27:46; 10 P Parry (B&W, M45) 27:47; 11 R Burman (Bir, M35) 27:49; 12 A Woods (B&W, M45) 28:03; 13 G Saker (Ton, M50) 28:10; 14 A Robinson (THH, M45) 28:14; 15 J Richardson (Oxf C) 28:15; 16 I Wetherall (Sale, M45) 28:16; 17 A Buttery (Rosendal) 28:20; 18 S Bell (CleS) 28:31; 19 H Evans (Les C) 28:33; 20 T Kenderdine (Hale, M35) 28:34; 21 P Leybourne (Salf, M45) 28:36; 22 A Williams (Ciren, M35) 28:39; 23 G Briggs (Staff s M, M35) 28:45; 24 G Bracken (NSP, M50) 28:47; 25 S Shepley (Tip) 28:49; 26 P Waumsley (Tamar, M35) 28:51; 27 A Wright (Tam, M45) 28:53; 28 A Glover (W’bury, M35) 28:54; 29 M Eustace (Tip, M50) 28:55; 30 O Corea (B’ville, M35) 28:57; 31 D Butler (B’cay, M55) 28:58; 32 M Moore (Nene V) 28:59; 33 S MacDonald (Bing, M45) 29:02; 34 M Jacobs (B&W, M45) 29:11; 35 C Ridley (W Suff , M50) 29:12; 36 A Wilton (Staff s M, M50) 29:13; 37 D Hill (Tip, M35) 29:15; 38 G Wilson (Tel, M55) 29:17; 39 D Furniss (Hallam) 29:20; 40 D Walmsley (Bourt, M45) 29:24; 41 J Terry (W’bury, M35) 29:26; 42 A Howse (THH, M45) 29:28; 43 J Atyeo (Oxf C, M45) 29:34; 44 A Wetherill (Red, M50) 29:35; 45 J Knibb (Der, M45) 29:38; 46 K Ewing (B&B, M50) 29:50; 47 G MacNeil (Wilm, M45) 30:05; 48 M Bridgeland (Chelm, M50) 30:09; 49 P Rogers (Tip, M45) 30:13; 50 E Combstock (Cov, M35) 30:14; 51 S Beard (Nene V, M45) 30:16; 52 D

Stevens (Read, M35) 30:20; 53 R Drage (Tav, M50) 30:24; 54 J Richards (Wye V, M35) 30:29; 55 P Elliott (NBH, M55) 30:33; 56 M Shields (NBH, M55) 30:36; 57 R Phillips (W’bury, M35) 30:39; 58 S Doxey (Swin, M50) 30:42; 59 B Gardner (Swin, M55) 30:49; 60 P Lemmon (Lon Hth, M45) 30:50; 61 S Robinson (Mid M, M50) 30:54; 62 J Shapland (N Dev RR, M55) 30:57; 63 G Lynch (Les C, M35) 30:59; 64 D Oxland (Notts, M60) 31:05; 65 P Cook (Les C) 31:06; 66 G Spellman (R&N, M45) 31:09; 67 D Parkin (Loft) 31:13; 68 C Oxlade (Croy, M50) 31:15; 69 P Ivens (Der, M50) 31:21; 70 D Vaudin (Bath, M50) 31:30; 71 H Van Zyl (Abing, M50) 31:33; 72 D Bedwell (B&W, M55) 31:40; 73 P Molloy (Swin, M60) 31:43; 74 J Patience (NBH, M50) 31:44; 75 T Wilkes (Tadw, M45) 31:47; 76 M Brunt (Cov) 31:48; 77 D Hobbs (W’bury, M45) 31:51; 78 M McGeoch (Les C, M55) 31:56; 79 J Newberry (NBH, M55) 31:59; 80 D Wright (Ciren, M55) 32:03; 81 D Gunstone (Bath, M55) 32:07; 82 D Michael (Barn, M60) 32:09; 83 T Ulliott (B&H, M55) 32:12; 84 T Hutchison (Bath, M55) 32:13; 85 T O’neil (Belg, M55) 32:14; 86 R Grant (Oxf C, M55) 32:15; 87 S Thorp (Oxf C, M60) 32:20; 88 H Anderson (Cov, M50) 32:23; 89 K Sparey (Avon VR, M55) 32:26; 90 S Johnston (Les C, M60) 32:33; 91 P Young (Ryde, M60) 32:39; 92 M Quinn (Sheff RC, M55) 32:45; 93 R Treadwell (Oxf C, M60) 32:47; 94 P Coker (Les C, M50) 32:53; 95 R Stanier (Tip, M55) 32:57; 96 P Jenkins (NBH, M35) 33:02; 97 M Murphy (Les C, M55) 33:04; 98 E Kilgour (W’bury) 33:12; 99 F Day (E Ches, M60) 33:20; 100 H Roberts (B’end, M55) 33:21; 101 I Fairclough (Newb, M55) 33:27; 102 B Park (K&S,

M55) 33:28; 103 S Cordle (Sheff RC, M55) 33:28; 104 M Blackwell (Bed C, M45) 33:29; 105 J Bailey-gard (W’bury, M35) 33:29; 106 N Duggan (Sheff RC, M55) 33:33; 107 M Mann (Dulw, M60) 33:40; 108 P Rigler (Tip, M35) 33:45; 109 M Peters (Cov, M50) 33:46; 110 J Cleall-Harding (Les C, M55) 33:50; 111 S Butler (SW Vets, M50) 33:52; 112 A Newman (Padd W, M55) 33:55; 113 W Featherstone (Swin, M35) 34:00; 114 C Gray (W’stock, M50) 34:07; 115 P Blakeney (Sheff RC, M55) 34:10M60: 10 T Lintern (Craw) 34:13; 11 P Banks (Cov) 34:39; 12 I Snow (Torr) 34:50; 135 A Daley (Glouc) 34:58; 14 S Plested (ESM) 35:00; 15 M Moorhouse (Mat) 35:41; 16 L Balshaw 35:44; 17 M Smedley (Der) 36:42; 18 J Bailey-gard (W’bury) 37:28; 19 F Lamerton (Avon VR) 38:04; 20 A Bradshaw (Manc H) 38:31M35 TEAM: 1 Thames Hare & Hounds; 3 Westbury HM45 TEAM: 1 THH; 2 Bristol & WestM55 TEAM: 1 North Belfast H; 2 Swindon H; 3 Oxford City

Women/M65+ (W35 unless stated) (approx 6km): 1 L Elliott (Win, W45) 19:05; 2 L Hodgson (N&P) 20:03; 3 W Nicholls (Ciren, W40) 20:10; 4 C McCourt (NBH) 20:23; 5 G Kinsey (Stroud) 20:31; 6 L Hartney (Read RR, W45) 20:48; 7 J Wassell (Stroud, W45) 20:52; 8 K Jacobs (Swin) 20:58; 9 L Rudd (Stock H) 20:59; 10 N Blandford (Soton) 21:00; 11 J Clarke (Norw, W50) 21:14; 12 J Carter (Bath) 21:24; 13 C Stevinson (B&W) 21:27; 14 R Golding (W’bury) 21:32; 15 L Walmsley (Bourt) 21:37; 16 J Gandee (Win, W40) 21:40; 17 M McCallum (Win, W45) 21:54; 18 M Renyard (Hard, M65) 21:57; 19 S

Haikala (Brec, W40) 22:00; 20 M Ford (Chelt, M65) 22:01; 21 C Wood (Arena, W45) 22:02; 22 A Salt (Staff s M) 22:06; 23 C Ulliott (B&H, W45) 22:08; 24 C Thompson (Sheff RC) 22:10; 25 N Gething (Parc BB, W40) 22:17; 26 S Francis (Read, W40) 22:24; 27 S Martin (Newq RR, W40) 22:29; 28 G Newton (Tadw, M65) 22:30; 29 H Grant (C&C, W45) 22:32; 30 J Armstrong (B&H, W50) 22:39; 31 Z West (E&E) 22:41; 32 P Cartwright (C’dale, M65) 22:42; 33 D Rose (Bath, M65) 22:44; 34 J Coker (Les C, W50) 22:55; 35 P Giles (HW, M65) 23:04; 36 C Aquilina (Arena, W50) 23:05; 37 P Hall (Barr, M70) 23:06; 38 A Benton (B&H, W45) 23:06; 39 M Smith (Bing, M65) 23:07; 40 G Orme (Camarthen H, M65) 23:07; 41 L Whitaker (Win, W50) 23:16; 42 N Morgan (Nene V, W40) 23:18; 43 S True (Win) 23:24; 44 C Jolliff e (B&W, W45) 23:30; 45 M Blair (Torr, W50) 23:31; 46 E Bowers (B&W) 23:33; 47 R Bloom (Herts P, M65) 23:35; 48 B Chapman (Tav, M65) 23:38; 49 T Jeff ries (W’bury, M65) 23:39; 50 S Everitt (B&W, W45) 23:41; 51 A Copson (R&N, W60) 23:41; 52 S Tanner (Sheff RC, M65) 23:42; 53 F Gibbs (Bing, M70) 23:50; 54 S Ogilvie (Newq RR, W55) 24:00; 55 J Mumford (Cov, W45) 24:01; 56 K Brooks (Harb, W50) 24:06; 57 J Tucker (Les C, W40) 24:08; 58 C Horne (Craw, W55) 24:09; 59 M Cunningham (Manc H, M65) 24:14; 60 B Swindells (Malv, M70) 24:15; 61 Z Marchant (Bath, W60) 24:18; 62 J Georghiou (Farn, W55) 24:20; 63 W Ryder (Morp, M70) 24:21; 64 N Bromhall (B&W, W50) 24:23; 65 G Lock (W&B, M65) 24:29; 66 G Nerurkar (THH, W45) 24:31; 67 N Robson (Bing, M65) 24:32; 68 S Robson (HW, W40) 24:33; 69 R Tabor (Dulw, W60) 24:35; 70 A

Ford (Red, W55) 24:39; 71 C Williams (R&N, W50) 24:41; 72 M Moody (Vets, W60) 24:50; 73 K Robertson (W’bury) 24:52; 74 R Wilson (Strat, M70) 24:56; 75 J Heywood (Hunc, M65) 25:05; 76 D Fellows (C&S, W65) 25:08; 77 L Richardson (Newq RR, W50) 25:10; 78 J Turner (Strat, M65) 25:11; 79 R Williams (Camb H, M65) 25:12; 80 W Jones (C’dale, M65) 25:20; 81 R Scholes (Barns, M65) 25:21; 82 M Hobbs (W’bury, W45) 25:24; 83 D Spencer (Barr, M70) 25:32; 84 F Murdoch (N Down, M65) 25:38; 85 B Sampson (Glouc, W55) 25:42; 86 R Summerfi eld (SW Vets, M65) 25:46; 87 W Wessely (Burn J, M65) 25:47; 88 M Thompson (Bath, W55) 25:49; 89 S James (Padd W, W60) 25:50; 90 B Young (C’dale, M65) 25:53; 91 L Wright (Corn, W55) 25:56; 92 V Howlett (W’bury) 25:58; 93 Y Bullen (Les C, W45) 26:09; 94 S Love (Haver, W55) 26:18; 95 K Buckle (Chelt, M70) 26:25; 96 E Turner (Les C, W55) 26:47; 97 P Morgan (Swin, W45) 26:51; 98 A James (Les C, W60) 27:03; 99 S Tucker (W’bury, W40) 27:11; 100 C Dallimore (Les C, W55) 27:18M75: 1 W McCaskey (Edin) 27:21; 2 J Goulding (And) 29:04; 3 E Barber (Torb) 30:23; 4 B Shave (Herne H) 32:11; 5 A Hickson (THH) 32:48. W60: 7 D Braverman (C&C) 28:50; 8 R Barber (Avon VR) 28:55; 9 M Palmer (W’bury) 29:18; 10 G Hough (Tel H) 30:30. W65: 2 P Rich (Worth S) 28:14; 3 L Bowcott (Wimb W) 29:24. W75: 1 P Jones (Ilf) 29:34; 2 M Holmes (C&C) 32:45W35 TEAM: 1 Westbury HW45 TEAM: 1 Winchester & District; 2 Brighton & Hove City; 3 B&WW55 TEAM: 1 Les Croupiers; 2 WestburyM65 TEAM: 1 Bingley H; 2 Clydesdale H; 3 Stratford-upon-Avon

RESULTS

David Oxland:M60 winner

Malcolm Reynard:M65 gold medallist

Dave Morwood (139) battles with Andy Morgan-Lee and Ben Reynolds

(far left), in the men’s race

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MILE

Spotlight

ANTHONY WHITEMAN TELLS JASON HENDERSON ABOUT HIS PLANS TO BECOME THE FIRST 40-YEAR-OLD TO RUN AN OUTDOOR SUB-FOUR-MINUTE MILE

WORDS: MARK SHEARMAN

Mastering the

SMASHING the four-minute barrier for the mile is a tremendous feat for any athlete, let alone a runner aged the wrong side of 40. Before Roger Bannister became the fi rst man to do it, doctors and scientists seriously believed his head or heart would explode if he breached

what was thought to be an impossible target. Even today, more people have climbed Everest than covered 1609 metres on foot in 3min 59sec or quicker.

When it comes to veteran or masters athletics, only one man has done it. In 1994 Eamonn Coghlan of Ireland clocked 3:58.13 on an indoor track in Harvard, United States, aged 41. Others, such as Dave Moorcroft and Steve Scott, have had a crack, but even on an outdoor track the challenge eluded them.

Now, though, a serious contender has emerged with the

apparent ability to become not only the fi rst 40-year-old to run a sub-four mile outdoors, but also to potentially break Coghlan’s world masters mark which was set indoors. He turned 40 in November last year and has been raising eyebrows for several months now with his age-defying performances. His name, of course, is Anthony Whiteman.

At his peak in the late Nineties, Whiteman clocked 3:51.90 for the mile and 3:32.34 for 1500 metres. He won the 1997 World University Games 1500m title and competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, but he is also well remembered for his many domestic duels with John Mayock as the pair flew the flag for British men’s miling for a decade or so around the turn of the millennium.

Today, though, Whiteman’s main rival is Father Time as he strives to become the fastest veteran miler in history. As recent indoor achievements show, though, he has kept

RIGHT: Anthony Whiteman has spent the recent indoor season embarrassing his younger rivals and now he wants to smash the four-minute barrier for the mile aged 40

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himself in tremendous shape and a serious crack at the four-minute barrier could come at the Emsley Carr Mile at the Aviva Grand Prix in London on July 13-14 or a special British Milers’ Club meeting at Oxford on July 28.

“I saw Ian Stewart at the Great Edinburgh Cross in January and suggested he gets Shabunin over and it’d be a decent race with two vets in it,” says Whiteman, referring to Vyacheslav Shabunin, the Russian stalwart of the international athletics circuit who set the current world outdoor M40 mile record of 4:01.62 in 2010.

“If we run 3:58-59, we’re not going to be that far behind the rest and it’ll be a nice race within a race,” Whiteman added. “I’d rather get dragged around as opposed to being at the front of a race doing the work myself.”

This is true, given that the leading Briton at the 2011 Emsley Carr Mile at Crystal Palace was Nick McCormick with 3:58.78. Indeed, such is Whiteman’s form at the moment, he is giving Britain’s top middle-distance men a serious run for their money. Last weekend he was fifth quickest short stage at the South of England 12-Stage Relays (see page 14), and if he had remained on the anti-doping register after quitting his serious international career then it would not be beyond the realms of possibility for him to earn selection for the British team at the European Championships in Helsinki.

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Anthony Whiteman

ABOVE: Despite being Olympic year, veteran middle-distance runner Anthony Whiteman has been one of the revelations of 2012 so far

LEFT: At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, where he finished fourth in the 1500m


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ABOVE: Anthony Whiteman has kept himself in shape with smart training and regular speedwork

RIGHT: In 1998, at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Whiteman won bronze in the 1500m behind Laban Rotich and John Mayock

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In recent weeks he set a world M40 indoor record of 3:44.12 for 1500m. He still has impressive speed, too, as he showed by breaking the European indoor 800m M40 record at the UK Indoor Championships with 1:51.97. Both marks were held by Shabunin, although the world masters 800m record is out of his reach – American Johnny Gray ran 1:48.8 indoors as an M40. “He’s a legend!” shrugs Whiteman.

Sub-four miling ambitions aside, Whiteman says he’d also love to break 3:40 for 1500m outdoors. “Eamonn did his sub-four mile indoors and there was never a better athlete built for indoors than Eamonn. So my aim is to beat his best indoor mark outdoors. But the mile is a big thing in America, it’s just about hanging on in Britain, and elsewhere people ask ‘how far is this mile thing?’ Given this another of my aims is to see how close I can get to sub-3:40 for 1500m.”

So how has Whiteman managed to stay in great shape at an age when most athletes begin to slow dramatically or they simply struggle to run at all due to injury? Speaking to AW at the UK Indoors earlier this year, Whiteman tried to off er an explanation.

“First of all, unlike many athletes, I stopped because I felt it was time to stop,” he said. “I was going to have a family, it was the Athens Olympics and I hadn’t quite made it and felt it was the right time to stop.

“It wasn’t injury which forced me to stop. It was my choice and I could have carried on. I was doing a good job pacemaking at races, too, but because of where I lived it wasn’t practical and I didn’t want to miss out on being a dad.”

Whiteman, who is father to two boys – George and Joshua James – added: “Athletics is a single person’s job and sport and it’s very diffi cult for parents. If you want to fi t in your training if you have kids, you have a hard weekly schedule and you also sometimes have to be very selfi sh.”

He continued: “Since then I’ve just kept myself in shape. I’m a personal trainer, so I run around in my job, with lots of nine-minute miles. Then in 2010 I started doing a few more races. I did one, it went okay. So someone asked me to do another. And it just snowballed from there.”

Did Whiteman identify running a sub-four mile several years ago? He says: “Running a sub-four mile aged 40 was always in the back of my mind a little, but the fi rst year (2010) I did maybe fi ve or six track races, then the following year 10-12 and now this year maybe 20 or so.

“I haven’t just thrown myself into it. And I’m also tapping into all those years of training. All those years of miles I’ve run haven’t gone anywhere. I just have to dig a little deeper to fi nd them.”

Surely being injury-free is a big factor, too. “Yes, I’ve been lucky with injuries. But do you make your own luck too to a degree? I’m not sure. I’ve always had good coaches and understood my running, though.”

When it comes to training, Whiteman obviously still works relatively hard, but he reckons he does about 60% of what he used to. More importantly, he trains more intelligently as he uses all the best elements that he has discovered over the years and binned the parts that have not worked for him.

“I know what works for me,” he explains. “I’ve cherry-picked all the good ideas I’ve come across during my life.

“A couple of years ago I gave a lecture to athletes and the heading to the lecture was ‘the search for the perfect training week’. I started off by saying that I was still searching for all the elements that I need. It’s an individual search too.

“I’ve cherry-picked all the good ideas I’ve come across during my life. The circuit session that I run on a Monday night for my clients is a complete copy of the one I used to do at Brunel University I’m a magpie” ANTHONY WHITEMAN, on his learning philosophy


“For example, I had a go at kettle bells but I hurt my back and decided it wasn’t for me. I gave it a fair shot and didn’t like it, so it goes on the ‘not to do’ pile. I’m a magpie.

“The circuit session that I run on a Monday night for my clients is a complete copy of the one I used to do at Brunel University with Costas Karageorgis. He was a professor of sports psychology and his session was so good that I copied it in every single detail.”

As part of this cherry-picking process, he spoke to Moorcroft, the former world 5000m record-holder who had a serious tilt at the ‘sub-four at 40’ goal with 4:02.53 in 1993. “I had a long chat with him on the phone,” says Whiteman. “I tracked him down and, being a magpie, I quizzed him on what he did.

“He was running road relays to keep fit. Then, in the year he decided to have a crack, he did an 800m time trial and he ran 2:03. And I was like ‘2:03, is that all?’ He obviously got quicker and being a 5km runner his speed endurance/strength was better than mine, but even so. Hearing that gave me encouragement.”

Doesn’t Whiteman find it tough, however, to run much slower times in training than in the past? “I am close enough to my old times for them to be okay,” he smiles, before telling a story that relates to this. “In 2003 I did a session with some 3:31-3:32 Kenyan guys and the session was 10x300m off a minute recovery. It’s meant to be a session Coe ran and he is supposed to have done them in 38.

“Anyway we started off and we were running 38s and I was at the back doing 40s. Then we got to five reps and one dropped out with a sore hamstring. Then another went. And by reps eight, nine and ten I was at the front still running 40s. So this year I did the session again and I ran 43/44s. So they’re respectable. If they were 47/48s I would be hanging my head in shame.”

Speed is also of the essence. “I keep my legs turning over quickly by racing 800s and even 4x400m relays,” he says. “I also do a lot of hill reps.

“Saying that, it’s fair to say you do compare times in sessions with those of years gone by to a degree, so if I do it off track then I know I won’t obsess about running a 29-second 200m, for example, instead of 27.”

When it comes to diet, Whiteman says he is a tiny bit heavier than his racing weight from his heyday. “But I’m not stupid with food,” he says. “I just eat normally. I’m not weighing my food or anything like that. I know what I should and shouldn’t eat.”

He adds: “Generally I don’t like to overcomplicate things. I like to keep things simple. The coaches I had were quite straightforward and that’s the way I am as well.”

Enjoying the sport is another factor or ‘secret’ of his success. “I look up and look around the crowd. At races now the officials usually know me so I stand chatting to them while all the other athletes are standing there nervously.”

Perhaps starting athletics later than most has helped too. Whiteman, after all, only began training seriously in his late teens. “The junior years I missed out on, I’m now getting back,” he reckons.

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Anthony Whiteman

LEFT: At his best, Whiteman was a 3:32 1500m man, but he believes he can run sub-3:40 for a metric mile this summer at 40

FACTFILE ANTHONY WHITEMAN

Born: November 13, 1971PBs: 800: 1:45.81. 1500: 3:32.34. Mile: 3:51.90. 3000: 7:43.61.achievements: 1996 European Indoor 1500m silver1997 World University Games 1500m gold1998 Commonwealth Games 1500m bronzeOlympian at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.Only four Britons have ever run faster at 1500m – Steve Cram, Seb Coe, Steve Ovett and John Mayock

“Whatever happens this summer, I’d love to get to the final of the Olympic Trials just to annoy them” ANTHONY WHITEMAN, on his summer plans

The old man of the current middle-distance scene also spends a fair bit of time helping and mentoring his younger adversaries. For several years now he has helped at On Camp with Kelly training get-togethers at home and abroad. And during this interview, at the UK Indoors, he said: “There were two athletes in my race today who I’ve helped a little and I think my opinion of their running is far higher if they respect me as an athlete.

“When I was a young athlete there was a guy who used to run in the same events as me called Glen Grant and he ran 3:38 (plus exceptional times as a veteran). When you’ve only run 3:47 that feels like a million miles away. And when we’d warm down and stuff he would talk us through things and offer advice and when someone has run sub-3:40, you have to listen to what they have to say.”

Whiteman had respect for his elders, but he is not quite so gracious to his younger rivals today. He says lining up on the start line with athletes such as Kenenisa Bekele, Asbel Kiprop and Eliud Kipchoge at the Great Edinburgh Cross in January was “amazing” but he had no qualms about digging his elbows in if necessary. “On the line I don’t care who you are. I’ll mean business,” he says.

He also brings a Top Gun mentality to his racing. “Whatever happens this summer, I’d love to get to the final of the Olympic Trials just to annoy them. It’s like the old film Top Gun where you have Viper who’s trying to take down Maverick and the others.

“If you’re not on form that day, then they will take you out. And I’m effectively saying that to today’s athletes every time I step on to the start line.”


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WESTON AC, the inaugural winner of the AW/Ronhill club of the month award, has never done things by halves.

Eager enthusiasm greets any new idea or opportunity, which means the Somerset club has a track record that

many bigger clubs would envy.It organises a staggering 13 races each year catering for

all tastes – road, fell, multi-terrain, beach – with just two months a year kept clear of fi xtures.

As a result, Weston raises huge amounts for charity. Last year more than £10,000 was donated to good causes, with the emphasis always on local charities like Weston Hospicecare, and the Bristol Children’s Help Society.

The club also delivers a fi ne service to its members: a 20-strong coaching team is on hand to lead and advise; an “injuries desk” helps people back into running after injury; and a bursting social calendar is exhausting just to look at.

Not bad for an average-sized club of 160 members, which is tucked away in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset.

As with all successful clubs, at its heart is a core of key people which includes manager Malcolm Gammon, who is “a great motivator and superb organiser involving all the aspects of club life,” says club president Dave Jones. “He must spend many hours working at our activities, checking that all the details are in place.”

It’s telling that Weston AC has a stable and dedicated committee membership that is usually re-elected each year; so far six life memberships have been awarded.

It has always been an ambitious club, ever since it was fi rst established in the 1970s to take care of young athletes. At that time, talented local pupils were directed to Bristol by their teachers, where clubs like Bristol & West AC and Westbury Harriers could provide top training and competition.

But travelling to the city three times a week was expensive and time-consuming, so parents and teachers got together to form Weston AC, which at its height looked after around 140 children.

Expenditure for running a small club was very high, though. “Fees for hiring tracks, coach travel to league meetings, plus equipment and kit, was a great drain on our funds,” said Dave Jones, who is also a founder member. “So we tried a wide variety of fundraising activities.”

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Dave Jones: Weston president

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Races were organised alongside jumble sales, quiz nights and sports days, and thus began Weston’s long tradition as an organiser of races. Many were quirky. There was a beach race for vets, relays from pier to pier, even a carry-a-log race through Weston Woods.

Some events went on to become well established in the regional race calendar, like the Prom Runs that Jones launched in 1983. What began as a time trial to settle

friendly scores in the senior changing room was then opened to all-comers at 30p entrance and 25 turned up on the first night.

The Weston Prom Runs are now a thriving series of nine 5-mile races, held between September and May, which attract around 250 runners per race, with more than 2000 entries for the whole series.

“It was my baby for 25 years, but fortunately present-day members have now taken over the organising, thus giving me a rest, although I am still timekeeping the series,” said Jones.

Another event from those early years which has continued to this day is the New Year Hangover 10km, which pulled in a record 180 entrants this year.

However, as Weston’s races went from strength to strength in the 1990s, interest among youngsters was declining – not just locally but all over the country. Reluctantly Weston decided to close down its junior section, with those remaining going to nearby Clevedon AC. Today Weston AC remains a running club for seniors.

There was sadness, of course, but like new parents experiencing their first weekend without the kids, members discovered there were also consolations! Finances improved, there was more time for social activities, and adult numbers increased.

The club even welcomed new runners from neighbouring Wyvern Road Runners, which had to close, and with them came an event which has now become a regional winter classic, the Weston AC Christmas Cracker.

Held each December, partly on the beach, there’s always a mad rush to enter and in 2011 a record 1565 finishers crossed the line. The race raised £5500 for charity and a further £10,000 was pledged in runners’ sponsorship to Weston Hospicecare.

“Its success is due to the splendid teamwork by all club members,” said Jones. “Our policy is to ask members to assist rather than participate on the day. Exception is granted to those souls who

“As more members wish to explore new avenues in sport, we encourage participation in the more adventurous races” Weston AC president DAVE JONES

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OPPOSITE TOP: Weston runners enjoy a summer hash run above the Somerset Levels

LEFT: club runners take part in the annual Weston Christmas Cracker

Malcolm Gammon:club manager

Claudine Mercer:club secretary


start setting up the course at 4.30am! It’s very labour-intensive, but at least time chips and modern IT have reduced some of the work involved.”

The club’s race portfolio is completed by the Mendip Muddle and Beacon Batch, which were introduced by Weston’s keen fell runners. Each of the 13 races has a diff erent organiser to spread the workload, and volunteers from charities are keen to help marshal.

Recently Weston turned its attention to a new project which was met with typical enthusiasm – improved club coaching.

“We felt we needed smaller groups on our club night runs and so asked for more leaders,” said Jones. “In turn they asked for coaching awards as they felt they were not skilled enough to take on the responsibility, so we funded the courses.” Within 18 months its coaching team had expanded from three to 20.

“We are now moving on to higher levels and grades and have also set up an injuries bench so that runners wanting to get back into training can join the group for gentle sessions rather than lose contact with the club through injury.”

It may sound as if it’s all work and no play at Weston AC, but the social calendar tells a diff erent story: hash runs,

festive training, ten pin bowling, go-karting, curry night, camping weekend ... the list goes on, with revenue from races helping to fund events. A particular favourite are the social runs with a cake competition – which is rather popular with the men!

So how does the club see its future? More of the same, of course, but it’s also keen to keep up with new trends. “As more members wish to explore new avenues in sport, we encourage participation in the more adventurous races,” said Jones.

“Several members, male and female, have already run various desert marathons and events at Mount Everest base camp. The coastal marathons have also attracted interest. We also have an expanding and successful triathlon section, with Paul Snelling winning his 64-69 age-group in the world duathlon championships last year.”

The club’s website is testimony to the pride Weston takes in its members’ achievements, with plenty of congratulations posted alongside results. There is also a thriving club championship with a choice of 57 races, which must take a bit of organising.

Pride is evident in the words of its president too. “We have a very healthy and well-functioning club, with members willing not only to train to achieve their own running goals, but also to create a social and friendly atmosphere,” said Jones. “We must be doing something right!”


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Geraldine Hope:treasurer

Dave Cowell:social secretary

RIGHT: Weston club members line up before a training session. Away from the club HQ, though, runners have competed in events as far afi eld as the Himalayas

BOTTOM: Weston runners also know how to have fun

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THE FIRST RONHILL CLUB AMBASSADOR MONTHLY AWARD GOES TO LIFE-LONG ATHLETICS ENTHUSIASTS ANDY CARTER AND SHAUN MCGRATH OF VALE ROYAL AC

ANDY CARTER is perhaps best known for his exploits on the track in the Seventies, having held the British 800m record at 1:45.12 until Seb Coe broke it in 1977. Having won bronze and silver

medals at European and Commonwealth level respectively and placed sixth in the 1972 Olympics, the 63-year-old three-time AAA champion is well-equipped to guide the club’s endurance athletes. He does so with passion and commitment, regardless of whether they are club runners or aspiring Olympians.

Working alongside Carter is 66-year-old Shaun McGrath, who as well as coaching deals with administration and event management behind the scenes. Having run four London Marathons, his favourite moment came in the 1985 edition. Unable to fi nd his start, the gun went as he was passing the elite women’s start and he ran the fi rst mile with Ingrid Kristiansen.

For the past decade, the pair have coached the endurance group, which currently has 90 athletes ranging from under-15s to seniors. They organise three-times weekly group sessions, with group runs on Wednesdays and Sundays and also a weekly conditioning session. With both men retired, they attend all fi ve sessions every week, to observe athletes training and ensure safety. Both parties see their coaching as a joint eff ort.

“We like to think we make a good team and we usually agree on where we are going,” Carter says. McGrath agrees and feels he benefi ts from the expertise of Carter. He says: “It is a pleasure to work with someone who has been at the top of his game.”

Both coaches enjoy their roles, but put the athletes fi rst. Carter reveals: “I like giving back to the sport. I get as much pleasure seeing our teams do well as I ever did as

an athlete. I enjoy seeing athletes improve, achieve their objectives and in some cases move on to international level.”

Among their former charges who have earned international honours are 2011 European under-23 5000m bronze medallist Stevie Stockton, Charlotte Roach and Rebecca Craigie. Last weekend Katie Gerrard and Jess Parsons represented England in the SIAB Schools’ Cross Country International, showing that the group is continuing to produce the goods. Elliot Bowker is another on the brink of international level, having placed fourth and sixth in the National and Inter-Counties this winter.

Enjoying all aspects of his involvement with the sport, McGrath is on the Vale Royal Committee as press offi cer, helps Harry Evans organise the annual Pie and Pea race and together with Tom Annable has staged the Cheshire Cross Country Championships numerous times. He is also under-17 and junior women’s team manager at the Inter-Counties.

Having been a world-class athlete, Carter is in a good position to outline the sessions, which are adapted for individual athletes and based on the time of the year. Athletes’ times are recorded from any track sessions in order to monitor improvement. Keen to leave no stone unturned, they feel it is important to give their young athletes exposure to national competition. They also organise regular group meetings to talk about training and races, which also address wider issues such as core stability and nutrition.

With such dedication and goodwill, combined with McGrath’s all-round experience and Carter’s decorated years as an athlete, it is of little surprise that Andy Carter and Shaun McGrath work so successfully together. They are continuing their good work with their current group to ensure they churn out many more good athletes in the future.

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BOTTOM: Athletes and coaches (left to right): Lucy Scott, Shaun McGrath, Jessica Parsons, Andy Carter, Katie Gerrard and Amy Hinchly with, below, Carter at his racing peak


WE WERE looking forward to the World Indoors very much. A strong set of performances in Sheffi eld and Birmingham, combined with an exciting destination (with exciting trips

to Gallipoli and Troy added on) raised the anticipation. An email thread of predictions started with a prediction of nine medals and led to the sender being dismissed as a stupid optimist. But that is what we saw despite one of our “bankers” not winning a medal.

Our initial impressions of the venue were not encouraging. After a challenging climb to our seats in a steeply rising stand, our view in the fi rst session was almost completely obscured by a large canopy which was to be used for the opening ceremony, which confusingly took place at the start of the second session.

That was not a continuing problem, but as part of the ceremony large IAAF and Turkish flags were raised to obscure the view most of us had of the pole vault. The organisers were receptive to our polite suggestions and the flags were raised higher so we could see the action.

One thing that never changed was the volume of noise. The announcements were far louder than required and the unmelodic cacophony chosen to enhance the experience did not work for me or my immediate neighbours. I thought that Holly Bleasdale was particularly unfortunate in the number of times that her attempts were interrupted by thanks to sponsors, insensitively timed announcements or medal ceremonies.

My reaction to the event should not be thought to be a catalogue of criticisms. The layout of the arena was excellent. We had an excellent view of the men’s shot and high jump, which were engrossing enough for one of our gnarled veterans of many championships indoors and out, who commented that he could remember concentrating on two fi eld events in which we did not win medals in preference to track events being held at the same time.

The British team did us proud. It was not just nine medals but several other encouraging performances. It was unfortunate two of our athletes who will take less satisfaction from their performances had parents in our group.

We are used to being the largest group of spectators other than the host country. Even if we had to concede the title of noisiest visitors to a very excitable Greek group, we had good interaction with our athletes. Most acknowledged us before leaving the track. However, we need to practise our singing of the national anthem before the Olympic Games. We miss our traditional singing leader, but at least have been assured that the rostrum version will be pitched and set in a crowd chorus friendly version.

My highlight of the meeting was the women’s relay with a sensational leg by Christine Ohuruogu and a very well paced one by Perri Shakes-Drayton. The British male performance I enjoyed most was by Andrew Osagie, who had three impressive performances leading to a medal not even in our optimists’ list! And it took a world record to beat Jessica Ennis.

A most encouraging start to a very exciting year. I did not expect the number of telephone calls from disappointed ticket applicants to exceed the number who wanted Olympic tickets, but my ticket for the BUCS Championships seems to be like a Willie Wonka golden one!

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Young athlete

AFTER a hiccup in the National, Jonny Davies was back to his best to

win the Inter-Counties and the English Schools cross-country championships to reinforce his position as the top under-17 in the country.

Previously unbeaten over the country this past winter, he was odds-on favourite at Parliament Hill, but after leading and getting a break, he succumbed in the long fi nishing straight, eventually fi nishing a disappointing sixth.

“Coming sixth was not what I had hoped for and I was extremely unhappy afterwards,” he said. “In hindsight it was a very important learning curve in my development.

“On the day I got my tactics very wrong and started off far too quickly.

“It then only takes being slightly off your game to be punished and that is exactly what happened. It was a

humbling experience, but also a very important one. It motivated me to work hard and come back better for the remainder of the season, which I achieved through my Schools and Inter-Counties wins.”

The Reading runner went into the National following McCain Challenge series wins at Bristol and Cardiff and an international vest as an under-20 at Elgoibar in Spain. Of his fi fth-place fi nish there, he said: “The whole experience was great. Running for England was amazing and the size of the event was much bigger than I am used to. I was really happy with my performance, especially as it was my debut for England under-20s.”

Despite winning the English Schools senior race from the bottom year, Jonny cites his Inter-Counties victory as his most pleasing. “It was such a relief getting the National run out of my system, and meant the world to me,” he said.

“I had so many emotions when I crossed the line: relief, joy and pride. It was a really special day and moment. It also acted as a springboard, giving

me confi dence for the English Schools the next week.

“The English Schools was very pleasing to win, as it was unexpected. I knew that I was in good shape and had a chance for a medal but I was delighted to be able to go and win the race.”

Since its senior team declined at the end of the 1970s, his club, Reading AC, has concentrated its eff orts on younger runners and now, fi nally, this policy has paid off handsomely. Jonny became the fi rst Reading athlete to win a Southern cross-country championships in more than 40 years and the fi rst to win a National title.

Under the guidance of Rob McKim a good group of runners has developed, but they are not pushed too hard. “My coach is careful not to overtrain me, so there is room to improve in the future. I do around 30-40 miles a week, accompanied by mobility work, flexibility exercises, conditioning and other elements, which help keep training enjoyable,” said Jonny.

“My training group, ‘The Rob Squad’, make training amazing and I would like to say thank you to the support of the club, which is very important.”

Even in his early days as an athlete, Davies was always towards the front of races, suggesting a lot of natural ability. “I’ve always placed well in the races I’ve done even before I was training that seriously. I had always done well in school races and enjoyed competing in these and often winning. My friend, Daniel Brock, then encouraged me to join Reading AC. “

He has gradually shone through, winning UK School Games and English Schools titles at 3000m last summer.

He is well aware of his club’s rich history. “The boys’ team manager, Bob Allden, talks of the glory days,” he said. “Hopefully, with the runners coming through, we can restore that success.”

Does he think he can lead Reading AC to more championship wins? “I hope so,” he replied. “I am running well at the moment and there are a lot of good young runners coming through at the club. It is now obviously the end of the season, but next year Reading and I will have our best yet.”

But fi rst he looks forward to the summer campaign, saying: “After such a good cross-country season, I cannot wait for the track. My main focus will probably be on the World Juniors, most likely the 5000m. I also want to hit PBs in pretty much every event, in line with the targets I have set out with my coach.”

And what of Jonny’s long-term career aims? “I would love, one day, to compete at the Olympics. That is ultimately where every athlete wants to go and I am no exception. Being a regular Great Britain runner would be amazing. I would love to be able to support myself through running,” he said.

Bouncing right backJonny Davies: winning the English Schools title this month

Born October 28, 1994Club ReadingCoach Rob McKimAchievements2012 English Schools 1st; Inter-Counties U17 1st; National U17 6th2011 Schools International Cross 3rd; English Schools Cross 3rd; National U17 8th; EA 1500m U17 4th; UK School Games 3000m 1st; English Schools 3000m 1st; Schools International 3000m 1st2010 National U15 23rd; English Schools 38th

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» Fancy footworkALMOST overnight, prices of running shoes have taken off into the stratosphere. Since the £100 tag has been breached there seems to be no limit with even the £200 barrier being threatened with a £169.99 off ering from one major brand.

Opening up a catalogue that’s just landed on my doormat, the average price of the seven shoes displayed on one double-page spread is a staggering £115!

Running is heralded as an inexpensive sport, but a runner training 40 miles a week and spending £70 a pair will have an annual bill of around £280 if he strictly keeps to the general recommendation of 500 miles per pair.

With most shoes made in cheap labour countries, some big bucks are being made along the line. It is all a far cry from Jim Peters breaking the marathon record in a pair of plimsolls probably purchased at Woolworths!Dave Fereday, Barnet & District AC

» False startingSTAN GREENBERG’s passion for athletics and for fair play therein has blinded him (Your Say, AW, March 15) to the fact that, such is the sophistication of the instrumentation the starter has at his disposal – of which all athletes are aware – they must know that they cannot beat the gun and get away with it. Steve Till (Your Say, AW, March 8) reads the situation correctly.

Sensibly, the athlete will want to minimise, within the allowed margin, the time between the gun going off and he/she

moving – the “B of the Bang” philosophy. If they ‘beat the gun’ it is either because they were nervous, disturbed, or have a shorter reaction time than that upon which the minimum reaction margin is based (an unlikely explanation).

Stan’s analysis implies that he thinks false starters harbour the unlikely combination of being not only cheats, but stupid.Stanley Eckersley, West Yorkshire

» Fan mistreatmentI HAVE just been to Istanbul for the World Indoors and I was very unhappy with how I was treated. First of all I had to queue up to obtain my tickets for 25-30 minutes and when I actually got to the booth it then took a further 25-30 minutes to fi nd them.

I walked round to the appropriate door where I was body searched and relieved of some personal items such as my carton of fruit pastilles, tin of mints, bottle of water and all my change (coins).

How can they hope to be allocated an Olympic Games?Janet Walton, long-time GB athletics fan

» Athletics ‘experts’I AM intrigued to fi nd that well-known athletics expert – and seeker of publicity – Martin Samuels of the Daily Mail commenting, among his other rants, that “it would be nice to turn up to championships with British athletes with British accents”.

When has he ever turned up at an athletics championship of any sort? (That probably applies to a number of other sports as well).

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» TV coverage leaves � eld fans frustrated

AS ANY follower of athletics, I try to watch as much as I can, but always seem to miss out on the high jump – and many of the other fi eld events. For example, I hoped Channel 4’s so-called ‘coverage’ of the World Indoors would contain a bit more high jump.

But when we see Robbie Grabarz’s fi rst jump, and then the next jump we see is the

winning jump, how do they expect anyone to have a clue what is going on?

TV companies seem to think we need to see all 15 laps of a 3000m and that one high jump is suffi cient.

All that we high jumpers can do is hope that, come the Olympics, the BBC raises the bar on high jump coverage.Ben Russell, Bracknell AC

Surely his award of Sports Journalist of the Year should have been Football Journalist of the Year – a totally diff erent kettle of fi sh.Stan Greenberg, London

» O� cial GB kitTHERE has been much debate about the offi cial Team GB kit for the London Olympics and Paralympics.

Critics say it doesn’t have enough red in it. It’s too blue, they say – and looks like a Scottish outfi t.

I think if Britain wins lots of medals, we won’t really care what kit the athletes are wearing!

But it’s maybe worth pointing out that teams that wear red do have a strange ability to outperform their rivals.

In domestic football alone, the past 30 years has seen Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Notts Forest under Brian Clough dominate blue and white teams like Chelsea, Spurs, Everton etc.

Of course the only time England won the World Cup, Bobby Moore and his players wore red shirts.

Then again, Brazil play in yellow, Germany wear white and Italy are blue. So who knows – maybe it doesn’t matter.Sarah Gillespie, via email

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PERFORMANCETraining

Multi-tier system

OVER the past few months tributes for the late Frank Horwill have poured in. According to Moscow Olympic 800m champion Steve

Ovett, “Frank and a few other coaches were in my mind solely responsible for pulling British middle-distance running up to a level which matched and occasionally beat the rest of the world.” This article assesses the legacy and the future challenges which the system credited to him leaves the sport with.

Multi-tier training revisitedMulti-paced trainingProgressing athletes through fi ve diff erent paced sessions over a specifi ed period.

The four-second ruleHorwill made the assertion that the pace of an athlete slows by about four seconds a lap for men, or fi ve seconds for women, as the race distance increases typically between 400m and 5km.

The principle of specifi city over 10-14 days» One workout at projected race pace.» Two workouts over distances shorter and paces quicker than the targeted race distance and projected pace.» Two workouts over distances longer and paces slower than the targeted race distance and projected pace. (Long, 2011)

The legacyFace-to-face, telephone and online interviews with the following sample of high profi le coaches are responsible for the results of this article:

» Dave Sunderland, national coach mentor for middle-distance and steeplechase.» Bud Baldaro, national coach mentor for endurance (10km and above).» Peter Thompson, IAAF global leader for the Running Event Group. » Alan Morris, City of Stoke AC coach to world championship 800m semi-fi nalist Emma Jackson.» Jenny Harris, national coach mentor for youth development (endurance).» Geoff James, England Athletics mentor and middle-distance coach for Birchfi eld Harriers.» Nadeem Shaikh, England Athletics mentor and endurance coach for Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers.

1. Written testimonyEvidence suggests Horwill was heavily influenced by Franz Stampfl (1913-1995). According to Peter Thompson, “Frank Horwill has ‘seen far’ and would recognise the giants upon whose shoulders he has stood, while he has also continuously seen things in a fresh and innovative way”.

Although undoubtedly an innovator, Horwill’s legacy is based on the fact that he was able to formalise and articulate a system in terms of written discourse.

2. Race pace specifi cityUtilisation of the system requires both coach and athlete to be aware of how close to their race pace they are operating. Baldaro asserts: “The fi ve-tier system is potentially a superb vehicle to use. It’s vital to stay in contact with speed all year round.”

Morris, who has drawn on the system over a 15-year period, endorses the “predictive value of the four-second rule”.

It can also be applied to the race situation. Sunderland confi rms: “I use it as a racing tool in the early competition phase with races between 400m and 5km.”

Harris maintains: “With the rise in the use of heart rate monitors and the availability of physiology testing within the sport, it is easier than ever to work at exactly the right paces to develop as an endurance runner.”

3. Focus on youth developmentHarris has constantly utilised the multi-tier system throughout her 13-year coaching career. “I continually advocate mixed-pace training above just high-intensity training or high-volume training with young athletes.” (See fi gure 2. Available at http://goo.gl/gztZO)

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Adaptability throughout 12 month macrocycle of periodisation

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Benefi ts of Horwill multi-tier system

Figure 2: Example Training Zone Distribution

Frank Horwill: inspirational coach left a lasting legacy

Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6Description Recovery Easy Steady Tempo/extensive Intensive Speed(approx aerobic intervals aerobic endurancepace) (threshold) intervals (Anaerobic 10km (VO2) speed) 5km-3km (Reps) 1500m fasterPerceived Very easy Easy Comfortable Uncomfortable Very Maximalexertion stressfulBreathing Very easy Easy Okay to talk Hard to talk Cannot NAreference to talk to talk talkTypical <60% <80% 81-89% 90-95% 96%-Max NA % HR max Typical [La] <2.0 1.0-4.0 4.0-9.0 9.0-12.0 12.0-22.0 range (mM)

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Multi-tier systemWhile the aforementioned is an evolution from Horwill’s work, the notion of multi-paced training is evident with Harris advocating “a training plan which mixes diff erent speeds (including training the ATP system) within a single session”. As athletes move from youth to junior age groups, she maintains: “The multi-tier system is a great legacy for coaches of today’s younger athletes as it ensures development of all energy systems needed for endurance running.”

4. Utilisation by club and international athlete The system can be utilised by both club and international level athlete alike. Shaikh plans his mesocycles in six-week blocks for his young athletes at Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers. Having had the personal experience of learning from Horwill himself, he explains: “If the athlete’s desired goal is to run at 58 seconds per lap over 800m, then we will practise individual 400m reps in training every fi ve to seven days in order to mimic that pace. The key is to ensure the correct load and recovery is administered throughout the training session suitable to the athlete in question.”

5. Global appealA key legacy that the system leaves us with is its application in an international if not global context. This is unsurprising as Horwill lectured in countries as diverse as Canada, Poland, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Bahrain, Portugal and South Africa.

With the power of the internet Horwill’s work has been accessible to, and adopted by, a much wider audience.

An exemplar of multi-paced training, Australian marathon great Robert de Castella commented: “I think the Aussie way is pretty cool because the athletes learn the system early on in their careers and then fi ne-tune it.” (Beck, 2008)

6. LongevityThe notion of a “Horwillian approach” is embedded in coaching discourses (Beck, 2008). According to Sunderland: “Obviously the system has merits and has prevailed over a period of time, which is a good indicator. Therefore, it has a legacy but it is not a panacea and one of many training systems that the middle-distance runner needs to utilise.”

Baldaro says: “Seb Coe was both a supporter of the system and a user of the system and that speaks volumes.” To this end the system will forever be associated with the nostalgia of the Coe-Ovett-Cram era of global middle-distance supremacy enjoyed by Britain in the early 1980s.

Future challenges1. Integration within a holistic approachHorwill’s system is analogous to moving through the gears in a motor vehicle. To this end, the system was never intended to off er a holistic method of complete middle-distance or endurance training. According to Geoff James, a central future challenge, therefore, is for the 21st century coach to integrate multi-tier training with a complete diet of training, which may, for instance, involve core and strength work of the kind used by Horwill to complement the system.

2. PeriodisationHorwill was a keen advocate of the completion of track sessions performed at race pace throughout the whole year. Slavish adherence to this in severe weather could, however, be incitement to injury. If misapplied, this could result in an ineffi cient use of periodisation in setting appropriate work for the athlete. Sunderland asserts the need to utilise the four-second rule at appropriate points in the macrocycle.

3. Active recoveriesAlthough specifi c in terms of the duration of recoveries for both speed and aerobic-endurance sessions, Horwill’s system was articulated at a time when passive rather than active recoveries were in vogue.

Since the early 1970s, and separately, Thompson has pioneered a method, which was formalised as “new interval training” in 1995 that is underpinned by the principle that repetitions need to be interspersed with recoveries of a very active nature.

This leaves the modern-day coach with

the potential key challenge of retaining multi-tier training while integrating active recoveries, although Thompson off ers the solution to this since he has coached this from the outset.

4. AdaptabilityA potential challenge is how to adapt a system formalised in the 1970s to modern coaching if one is to remain athlete rather than coach-centred. Horwill promoted a system which based on distinctive paces being run in separate specifi c sessions over a tightly defi ned time period. Baldaro’s coaching practice with elite athletes, for instance, appears far more fluid.

“We tend to use lots of sessions where we mix speeds within one session,” he says. “For example, my athletes may run at 3km, 1500m and 800m paces in one workout. This is hard, but pretty eff ective. The key is how you adapt it to both athlete’s needs and event-specifi c needs.”

Thompson, also working with world-class athletes, has demonstrated the power of his “lactate dynamics training” that can see athletes running two, three or four distinct diff erent paces in a single repetition.

ConclusionHorwill’s most famous athlete, double world cross country silver medallist Tim Hutchings said: “Like with the passing of so many of life’s most precious things, we only really appreciate Frank fully now that we no longer have access to him.” This work has demonstrated that the multi-tier legacy is indeed a precious one, that it continues to be appreciated by contemporary coaches and that thanks to its written testimony, both athlete and coach alike have access to a system which has survived the test of time.

ReferencesBeck, K.(2008) Spice of Life. The case for multi-pace training. Available at runningwarehouse.comHorwill, F. J. (1991) Obsession for Running. Lancashire. Colin Davies. Long, M. (2011) “Multi-paced system”. Athletics Weekly, October 6Thompson, P.J.L. (1994, 1995 and 2011) “Lactate dynamics training and the new interval training”. www.newintervaltraining.comThompson, P. (2011) “The BMC News applauds Frank Horwill, MBE”. BMC News, Volume 8, Issue 2. http://goo.gl/gztZO

» Dr Matt Long works for UKA in coach education, having delivered sessions at the national high performance centre at Loughborough University

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PERFORMANCEHydration

THE BODY is comprised of more than 70 per cent water and it is essential

to life and function. Proper hydration allows the body to maintain the following: body temperature, blood pressure and volume, adequate sweat rates for cooling, and stroke volume (the amount of blood the heart pumps per beat). It also helps to prevent: cramping, mental fatigue, heat exhaustion, and circulatory collapse and stroke.

In relation to sporting activities, a loss of 3-5% in hydration causes a decrease in reaction times, sweat rate, muscular endurance and motor performance (muscle movement). The reasons for these side-eff ects are a loss of essential electrolytes and blood volume. Electrolytes are molecules such as sodium and potassium (known as “ions”) which have an electrical charge within the body (hence the term “electrolyte”). It is the movement of these ions which allows such things as muscular contraction to occur.

The influx of sodium into the muscle cell increases its electrical charge and allows contraction whereas the exiting of potassium allows the removal of this charge and the cessation of the contraction. This works by diff ering concentrations of ions inside and outside of the cell. When there is a loss of electrolytes, these concentrations are upset and muscular function declines. Therefore, when rehydrating, it is important to replace not only water but also electrolytes.

When there is a loss of blood volume due to dehydration it becomes more diffi cult for the body to deliver oxygen, nutrients and other vital factors as well as removing waste products such as lactic acid and CO2 from the muscle. This is in itself enough for the individual to feel

enough discomfort and cease exercising. Another issue with a drop in blood volume is that this is coupled with increased blood pressure and decreased stroke volume. Stroke volume is the amount of blood, and therefore oxygen and nutrients that the heart pumps per beat into the systemic circuit (limbs and organs).

Furthermore, as blood contains many molecules and compounds such as glucose, red blood cells and white blood cells, when the blood’s water content is lowered through dehydration, the blood becomes more viscous. This causes more friction when passing though veins and arteries and the vascular network of the body, which is what causes a rise in blood pressure. This can result in death as the strain placed on the heart leads to cardiovascular failure, stroke or heart attack. This has occurred in events such as the Tour de France.

There are varying formulations, which have been designed for the athlete to optimise both hydration and refuelling – these are known as isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic.

Isotonic drinks have the same concentration of carbohydrate and electrolytes as the body’s

own fluids. As such, isotonic drinks are considered to have the same osmolality as the body’s own fluid and are therefore absorbed quicker than water into the system. Most supplements contain a concentration of glucose between 6-8g/100ml (or a concentration of between 6-8%). This is considered the optimum solution for rehydration and refuelling during exercise.

Hypertonic drinks are those which contain a greater concentration of carbohydrate and electrolytes than body fluid. As the osmolality is higher than that of the body’s own fluids, they are absorbed at a slower rate than water or isotonic drinks. These drinks must contain more than 8g carbohydrate/100ml of water, or more than 8%.

Owing to their high carbohydrate content and slower gastric emptying rate (meaning absorption or release from the gastrointestinal tract), these drinks are very benefi cial after exercise for glycogen replenishment and fluid replacement, where a slower rate is more desirable, avoiding a flooding eff ect which dilutes the body’s electrolytes and causing up-regulated dieresis (excretion of water from the body).

Hypotonic drinks are those which contain less carbohydrate and electrolytes than body fluids. These may sometimes have an isotonic level of electrolytes with a hypotonic level of carbohydrate (sometimes zero). These products are best suited to those looking to optimise hydration without the added calories or carbohydrate. Like isotonic drinks, these are absorbed more quickly than plain water or hypertonic drinks and are best used before or during exercise.

When considering hydration or rehydration, the athlete

should consider several factors: tolerance, time of consumption and dietary needs. For example, someone on a carbohydrate or calorie-restricted diet may wish to limit these in their rehydration plan. However, carbohydrate is the body’s main source of energy while exercising, and is in fact the body’s preferred fuel source as it is the most easily used. Therefore, the replacement of carbohydrate is essential for optimum performance. Both hypertonic and isotonic drinks feel heavy on some athletes’ stomachs and give them an urging feeling. Similarly, the amount of water digested can make the stomach feel bloated.

Over recent years, the sports supplement industry has developed “advanced” hydration products that are designed to be used before, during and after the event with the goal of maintaining optimal performance, recovery and hydration.

For most endurance athletes muscle recovery is a major issue, so the addition of a fast- digesting protein such as whey will aid the user in recovery for their next session. Additionally the benefi ts of antioxidants is hugely important, particularly for those involved in endurance events.

During aerobic respiration the production of free radicals within the body is increased. Under normal conditions the body has enough antioxidants to render free radicals harmless. However, during very intense exercise, the body may not be able to cope so the addition of antioxidants well help combat this problem.

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THE pole vault is widely accepted as one of the most complex events in the track and fi eld programme. This is because of the number of

variables that determine its success, such as: approach speed, grip height, pole flex, athlete interaction with the pole in the air. Coaches and athletes, though, should aim to keep the process simple, understandable and performable.

The pole vault should always be emphasised as a jumping event until the completion of the take-off and only then do gymnastic elements of the event take over. The technical side, and therefore the technical coaching, relies heavily on physics and this leads us to conclude that for maximum success the primary emphasis should be on developing a controlled maximum velocity take-off with the highest possible take-off angle.

In order to keep a close relationship with the truly critical factors of vault performance, we can think of the event as having three Cs of energy: create (in the run-up), convert (in the take-off ) and conserve (throughout the rest of the jump). This article will focus on the creation of energy and, more specifi cally, the run-up.

As we begin to develop a philosophy of coaching practice for the event we must look at the key performance indicators and factors that ultimately determine performance:» Take-off velocity» Take-off angle» Grip height (determined by velocity and angle)» Push-off distance – the diff erence between grip height and bar cleared» Pole stiff ness (directly eff ects push height)

When we teach the event, we must see these basic technical entities as the priority for development in the early years. We should also recognise that spending too much time working on the extension and bar clearance phases will possibly hinder the overall performance of an athlete in the longer term.

The approach runThe start of the approach run will set up and dictate success to the rest of the run-up and each subsequent phase. As the athlete is not moving at this stage we can all work to get this part correct.

The athlete must achieve a start position that sets up correct posture and a pole carriage. The start must see the athlete balanced and that all is set up to achieve this. In order to achieve balance the foot opposite the top hand (higher on the pole) should be the one that begins on the start line. The pole should be carried at a high angle (approx 65-75 degrees). The top hand should be at the hip close to the body with the bottom hand supporting the pole from underneath the pole and close to the centre of the chest (approximately 10cm). In this position the pole should feel light and easy to control. (Pictures 1-2)

Having a pole carriage that demonstrates a high pole angle allows the weight of the pole to be carried easily by the vaulter without adding tension to the shoulder girdle. Having a low pole carry at the beginning of the approach run forces the vaulter to make the fi rst strides more rapid, which will result in a fast acceleration but cause diffi culty in continuing the acceleration throughout the run and into the take-off . An excessively high pole carry (above 75 degrees) will make the initial strides longer and result in an excessive up and down shift of the athlete’s centre-of-mass, reflecting the smoothness of acceleration throughout the entire approach.

This start position is based on a senior vaulter using an approach run of 12-20 strides and the pole lowering will diff er between these approach-run lengths. The pole carry position will need to be lower for those using shorter approach runs as they learn the event or as seniors using shortened training run-ups. (Pictures 3-4)

Pictures show approximate start position at six strides and at 12 strides.

The start position should mimic the pole position that is required at various points of the approach. For example, the pole angle for six steps is 45 degrees. We should always aim to work to the end goal – learn the skills that in the long-term will enable senior success and allow the athlete to jump from an approach length that allows maximum potential to be achieved.

The right approachPOLE VAULT COACH ALAN RICHARDSON EXPLAINS HOW ATHLETES ARE ABLE TO GET THAT ALL-IMPORTANT APPROACH RUN RIGHT IN THIS TRICKY TECHNICAL EVENT

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PERFORMANCEPole vault

Structure of the approach runThe approach run should be seen as a continuous whole, but it can be broken down into sections for teaching purposes:» An acceleration phase (to overcome inertia)» Maximum speed phase» Preparation for take-off phase

Each phase should be approximately one-third of the approach run from run-up lengths of 12 steps or longer.

The approach run in its entirety should show a uniform continued increase in velocity (and therefore acceleration), stride length and stride frequency until maximum speed is reached. Approximately six steps away from take-off , stride length should stabilise while stride frequency continues to increase as the athlete plants the pole.

The acceleration phaseThe vaulter has the carry position as previously discussed and now rocks back to aid in the development of momentum. The ideal start must be from a fi xed front foot without jumps or movement. Any skip or jump adds to inconsistencies in the approach run as well as compromising the athlete’s ability to push against the ground and overcome the stationary start position.

The optimum body angle of a sprinter coming out of the blocks for acceleration is around 45 degrees. This is not possible for a vaulter due to the pole carriage and the need to keep it high to minimise the carry weight. The higher the carry weight of the pole, the greater an athlete’s running mechanics will be compromised. With this in mind, the acceleration angle should be approximately 65 to 75 degrees in the push-off . Coaches should be aware that any change to the pole angle with a heavy pole will cause a change in posture that is not optimal to allow easier carriage of the pole.

The vaulter should take a small step back, building momentum when they should be encouraged to roll over the foot and push down and back to create movement. A line should be able to be drawn that passes from the ankle of the take-off foot through the leg and the torso. The line of the pole should follow approximately the same angle. (Picture 5)

The acceleration phase should see the vaulter push for two to four steps (dependent on run length) and switch to upright running six steps into the approach. Stride length continues to increase throughout the fi rst six steps and the distance that the fi rst six steps should cover should be around 33-35 feet. Any further and the athlete may be over-pushing, which will cause maximum speed to be reached too early and result in deceleration into the take-off . During this time the pole should lower only minimally to approximately 60-65 degrees while keeping the arms stable. The pole should still feel light as the left hand remains close to the body while the right hand should be slightly flexed keeping it by the vaulter’s hip.

The acceleration phase and subsequent slight forward lean should last a maximum of six steps (assuming an 18-step run-up). Irrespective of the length of approach run, the vaulter should have moved into an upright posture 12 steps away from the take-off . If the approach is less than 12 steps there should be a smaller drive phase of a maximum of two steps and a more upright body posture at the start is required.

Max speed phaseThe priority in this phase of the approach run is to continue to develop overall speed while developing and maintaining good posture. The body of the vaulter is upright and the stride length and frequency continue to increase concurrently as overall velocity increases. As the run continues to accelerate, the lowering of the pole will increase and, during this six steps, lower from 60-65 degrees to 45- 50 degrees. This phase of the run continues until approximately six steps from take-off .

Preparation for take-o� phaseThis phase lasts from six until two steps away from take-off – the penultimate step of the take-off foot. Six steps from take-off the athlete has reached almost maximum stride length and, during this fi nal phase of the approach, the focus should be on increasing stride frequency while maintaining stride length, causing an overall increase in velocity.

The pole should lower from its 45-50 degree angle to parallel to the ground and this rapid lowering of the pole in front of the vaulter should aid in the increased turnover as the athlete attempts to chase the pole to the take-off . The pole tip should never be static and the vaulter will eff ectively be holding a heavy and long lever in front of them, which will cause them to counteract by leaning back and slowing down into the take-off .

Steering and the approach run/use of mid-marksThe run-up can be seen in two separate sections as the athlete aims to hit a specifi c take-off point. These are the programmed and visual control proportions of the approach run.

The programmed phase sees the athlete run at a rhythm that has been practised consistently, although data shows that inconsistencies of up to 15cm are seen between one run-up and the next. The visual control phase is where the athletes picks up visual cues (often the box or uprights) and use them to steer, making small adjustments until they hit a desired take-off point.

Check/mid-marksCoaches often use a mid or check-mark. Six steps out is where we see the visual control take over and thus measures of consistency should be exacted in the programmed phase of the approach. When teaching the run-up we should also use a check-mark after six steps of the approach run (long run only) where the vaulter’s measure should be approximately 33-35 feet from the beginning of the approach run. This can allow us to check for consistency and to teach the various phases of the run during training exercises. It should be noted that all check marks, while known by the athlete, should be solely for the use of the coach.

Di� erences between short and long approach lengthsWhen we use a longer approach we see a more gradual acceleration throughout the run. The diff erences between this approach length and intermediate run lengths are necessary to achieve correct postures during the run. As this maximum speed phase of the run begins, it allows the athlete to continue acceleration by “pulling” the athlete forwards, encouraging an increase in stride frequency and consequently an increase in overall velocity.

When we look at intermediate-run profi les, the acceleration phase of the run to transition to upright posture must happen in a shorter period. As seen by the graphs below, this must happen between two and four steps. This is to allow posture and pole lowering to be set up correctly. As a result

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it is evident that lower total velocities will be achieved.

If we look at the short-run profi le, acceleration is almost non-existent as a phase as the vaulter will need to be upright and lowering the pole after only two strides of the approach run and therefore needing a more upright starting posture.

What is the correct approach for the run-up? While the approach length is individual in its need to see maximum controllable speed developed, there are some basic guidelines: Short approach – 6-10 stepsIntermediate approach – 12-14 stepsFull or long approach – 16-20 steps

The tables below give some outlines as to appropriate progression for the length of approach run as an athlete develops.

Developing the approach runThe following exercises can help the athlete to understand the approach run and help to build good patterns before full approaches are used with complete jumping.

Working on the � rst six stepsConsistency in the fi rst six steps of the approach is key. A great drill is to put a towel or mat 33-35 feet away from the athlete’s start mark. (Pictures 6-11)

The drill is to maintain the correct posture while hitting the mark consistently. For athletes who struggle with this level of consistency, mini hurdles or cones can be added to support the development of increasing stride length and frequency in the fi rst six steps. (Pictures 12-15)


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The key to both of these drills is to focus upon a strong pushing start that sees the athlete maintain pole and torso angles as well as developing increases in stride length consistently over the fi rst six steps of the run-up.

Pole runsWhen using pole runs we can keep the check mark to maintain consistency of the fi rst six strides of the approach run while working on the maximum speed phase until we begin to develop a mid-mark where the athlete should touch down with six strides left to take-off . This drill should build on the fi rst six steps and begin the lowering of the pole and see consistent increases in velocity up to this part of the run-up.

Pole runs should be completed throughout the entire length of the run-up. The fi nal six steps should see the coach working on the smooth, continuous pole-lowering and fi nal increase in acceleration via an increase in stride frequency and maintenance of stride length. The athlete can plant into a towel or a sliding moveable box on these drills. (Pictures 16-17)

Athletes who consistently overstride into take-off can use pole runs with mini hurdles placed in the last six steps to help them feel the correct foot placement while also having a towel placed before the correct take-off point so that they can judge the length of the fi nal six steps.

Transitioning to the runwayA number of these drills and activities can be transferred to the runway as the athlete develops rhythm and confi dence. A mat or check placed at six steps into the run-up can support the development of correct start pace and rhythm.

If the athlete sets off too hard and goes past the mark they will often run out of steam, lose posture and slow down into take-off – too slow and overall acceleration and speed will be compromised, eff ecting overall vault height. Using a check mark six steps from take-off also gives information on moving the start mark or cueing the athlete to shorter stride lengths in the last six steps. This, along with a “coaching eye” to visibly spot the mistakes in the run-up, can support correct decision making from the coach.

To develop the athlete’s ability to set-up posture and correct foot-strike in the approach run, another mini hurdles drill can be used eff ectively. The drill is conducted on the runway and with the pole planting into the box. The athlete begins with a small jog on and no fi xed start point. They then run over fi ve mini hurdles placed between four and seven feet apart. This prevents the athlete from overstriding and encouraging a foot placement underneath the athlete’s centre of mass, leaving a good upright body posture. The hurdles will cease three steps away from take-off giving a great cue of when to move the hands for the athlete. The athlete should then feel an active left-right-left last three steps into take-off . This drill can be completed on a straight or soft, easy-bending pole. The point of the fi rst mini hurdle will be dictated by the grip height and necessary take-off position, remembering four to seven feet per step depending on athlete size and speed. (Pictures 18-21)

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PERFORMANCEBook review

THIS bestselling book has now been completely updated and with 320 pages of text, diagrams and drawings it is a must-have for the

dedicated active athlete and coach. It covers how the body works, why injuries happen in both adults and children, how to deal with an injury and who is the best person to consult. Not satisfi ed with that it goes on to describe the complications and consequences of injuries, rehabilitation exercise programmes for recovery, safety measures and injury prevention.

The author, Vivian Grisogono is a specialist in the treatment and prevention of sports injuries as well as promoting fi tness and good health. She is the author of nine books and has treated patients in the UK for over 30 years before returning to her homeland in Croatia where she still works.

The book is keen to emphasise that its information and advice are not substitutes for professional help and indeed it reiterates that any injury that curtails normal activities should be seen by a qualifi ed therapist. However 16 body areas are ably covered with each having its own colour-coded section for easy reference and for some, that slight niggle may be alleviated before it develops into anything worse.

To give a flavour of those colour coded sections, the pages devoted to the hamstrings begin with some quite excellent artwork and text about the structure and what they do before going on to describe about any pain and complications associated with traumatic and overuse injuries to the area.

It tells what to expect in terms of feel, the cause, and directions as to what to do or who to see and an estimate as to how long the injury may last. Importantly, it then goes on to explain how to rehabilitate and recover through acute, early and recovery phases with stretches and strengthening (both basic and advanced) shown very clearly in simple to understand drawings. Every section follows the same simple to understand format and the book should be an essential part of every athlete and coaches must-read literature.

» The book is published by Lotus Publishing retailing at £17.99

» Send your questions for David O’Sullivan to [email protected]. Answers cannot replace face-to-face consultation with a sports therapist, so only general guidance is given above

Physio’s bench» “I am a keen runner who trains fi ve to six times a week and I’ve had a periodic cramping sensation in my posterior deltoid area. This isn’t preventing me from running, but it’s a weird feeling that comes and goes and if I press on the area it feels like a muscle spasm. What is it and do I need to see a therapist?”

» THE shoulder joint is a massively neglected area for runners. If you are carrying something in your hand like a water bottle then potentially your rotator cuff muscles are working harder by having to grip the object.

It can be caused by non-running activities, such as how you sit at your desk but perhaps only becomes exacerbated when you are running. So also have a think about things that you do repetitively on a daily basis that can put your shoulder under undue stress.

The running arm action causes a few muscles to be constantly working in this area. Rotator cuff muscles have to slide under the deltoid muscle with every forward and backward arm action. If these become caught up or tighten, this can cause that sensation of cramping as only a very small part of the muscle will be shortening and lengthening.

To perform self-release: Place a tennis or golf ball directly on the area while your back is against a wall. Bring your same-side elbow to 90 degrees, touching the wall. As the ball pins the spot, bring the palm of your hand to the wall while keeping your elbow pinned to the wall. Next bring the back of your hand to the wall, keeping the elbow static again at 90 degrees. Work through these two ranges for 10-20 reps.

This may be uncomfortable for the fi rst few reps but hopefully will become easier and resolve the issue.

I’m a big fan of soft-tissue work for runners, so I’d recommend seeing a good hands-on therapist at least once a month anyway. I’ve put some additional mid-back mobilisation videos on my blog www.prosportphysiotherapy.co.uk/blog – the exercises can improve the movement of your shoulders.

Sports Injuries A Self-help Guide

structure and what they do before going on

SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP NIGGLES AT BAY

The book has colour-coded sections for various parts of the

body including the hamstrings

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OVERSEASAUSTRALIAPerth, March 23Men: 400: Ht1: 3 NICHOLAS LITTLE 49.56Waratah, March 22Women: 5000: 2 AMY STAFFORD 17:53.80Perth, March 9Men: 400: 1 B Offereins 46.25. Women: 100 (0.5): 1 M Breen 11.36

BELGIUMBelgian Championships, Lier, March 25Men: Mar: 1 B Vesrchoren 2:30:11. Women: Mar: E Rens 2:45:32Belgium Indoor Masters Championships, Ghent, March 10Men: 60: 2 PAUL LAVENDER (M55) 8.11. 200: r2: 1 PETER BENEDICKTER (M40) 24.97. Ht3: 1 TERRY BISSETT (M65) 28.55. 400: 1 BISSETT (M65) 67.66. r1: 1 BENEDICKTER (M40) 55.11. Women: 60: 1 ANGELA BATES (W45) 8.58; 4 SUSAN DASSIE (W55) 9.63; 5 ANNE NELSON (W60) 9.97. 200: 1 BATES (W45) 28.87; 2 NELSON (W60) 34.41

BELIZECentral American Championships, San Ignacio, February 11Men: 12kmXC: 1 P Curup (GUA) 44:11. Women: 8kmXC: 1 M Vinet Celi 34:36

BULGARIABulgarian Championships, Dobrich, February 11/12Women: LJ/TJ: 1 A Banova 6.38/14.00

CANADAVancouver, March 25Men 8km: 7 KEVIN O’CONNOR (M40) 25:42

CHINAChongqing, March 17THE first three women were selected for the Chinese team for the Olympics.Men: Mar: 1 C Kemboi (KEN) 2:10:33; 2, D Girma (ETH) 2:10:37; 3 D Debele (ETH) 2:10:41; 4 B Beyene (ERI) 2:10:43; 5, W Girma (ETH) 2:10:52; 6 L Debela (ETH) 2:10:57; 7 A Nasef (MAR) 2:10:59; 8 J Kipkoech (KEN) 2:11:10; 9, H Ahoucar (MAR) 2:11:24; 10, H Adelo (ETH) 2:11:33. Women: Mar: 1 Wang Jiali 2:22:41; 2 Zhou Chunxiu 2:23:42; 3 Zhu Xiaolin 2:24:19; 4 Wang Xueqin 2:25:53; 5 Sun Weiwei 2:28:21; 6 D Godana ETH 2:28:52; 7 R Adlo ETH 2:29:00; 8 Cao Mojie 2:30:19; 13 S Gmechu (ETH) 2:33:08; 14 R Chepchumba (KEN) 2:35:16

CUBACuban Championships Havana, March 22-24WORLD and Olympic discus medallist Yarelis Barrios set a big personal best of 68.03m.Men: 200: (0.2) R Skyers 20.64. 400: W Collazo 46.18. 110H: (1.9): 1 D Capetillo 13.69 (13.2/1.6 ht). HJ: R Mestre 2.22. PV: L Borges .nh. TJ: 1 E Revé 17.13/1.3; 2 A Girat 17.10/0.0; 3 Y Betanzos 16.87/-0.3. SP: 1 C Véliz 20.50. DT: 1 J Fernández 64.14. HT: R Janet 77.08. JT: G Martínez 82.72. Dec: 1 J Díaz 7956 (11.27/-1,2. 7.74/0.9, 14.10, 1.95, 47.59, 15.08/0.0, 44.00, 4.50, 57.84, 4:39.04); Y García dnf. Women: 100: (2.6) N Casabona 11.43. PV: 1 Y Silva 4.40; 2 D Caballero 4.40. LJ: I Herrera 6.35w/2.3. TJ: 1 D Alcántara 14.41/-1.2; 2 J Ribalta 14.24/0.4. SP: 1 M González 18.51; 2 N Ducó (CHI) 18.37. DT: 1 Y Barrios 68.03; 2 D Caballero 64.82. HT: 1 Y Moreno 73.50 (70.70, 73.50, x, 71.24. 73.29, 72.06); 2 A Thondike 69.56. JT: 1 Y Cruz 62.75. Hep: 1 Y Pedroso 5849

ESTONIAEUROPEAN DEAF CHAMPIONSHIPS, Talinn, March 17Women: PenI: 4 REBECCA ZELIC (U20) (9.60, 1.50,6.83, 5.03, 3:03.12) 2638

ETHIOPIAAddis Ababa, March 11

Women: 5km: 1 S Teferi 16:03; 2 T Gelana 16:07; 3 M Haruna 16:08

FRANCEMarseille, March 25Men: Mar: B Morkama (ETH) 2:15:10Bourg Les Valence, March 25Men HM: 11 ED NICOLL (M45) 78:03

GERMANYBielefield, February 12Women: LJ: 1 N Kather 6.66

IRANMashad, February 3Men: PV: 1 M Rabbani 5.30 (rec). LJ: 1 M Arzandeh 7.74 (rec)

IRELANDDunboyne 4, March 25Men 4M: 1 J Sweeney 18:18; 2 T Fitzpatrick 19:00; 3 EDDIE McGINLEY 19:23; 4 B Minnock 19:48; 5 ANDREW AGNEW 19:57; 6 S Ryan 20:00; 7 D Rennicks 20:07; 8 STEPHEN ROONEY 20:18; 9 P Cassidy 20:23; 10 MICHAEL MCKILLOP 20:26; 11 L Brady 20:37; 12 GARETH HILL 20:38; 30 ROBBIE RANKIN (U20) 21:27. Women 4M: 1 S Treacy 22:00; 2 JULIE TURLEY 22:23; 3 F Roche 22:47; 8 GERALDINE BRANAGH (W45) 25:36WOODIE’S DIY JUVENILE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, Nenagh, March 24/25U19 men 60H: 1 MARK McGARVEY 8.45. U17: 60: 2 JACK McCLOSKEY 7.32. 60H: 3 RUAIRI O’NEILL 8.82. U19 women: TJ: 3 ANNA BARR 10.98. U18: TJ: 1 CLARE DOUGHERTY (U17) 10.61. U17: 60: 1 CIARA ARMSTRONG 7.89. U15: LJ: 2 LYDIA MILLS 5.24.Dublin, March 18Men: 5km: 1 G Turnbull (St Mal) 14:26; 2 T Fitzpatrick 14:31; 3 J Coghlan 14:50; 8 M McKillop (St Mal) 15:24. Women 5km: 1 S Treacy 16:42; 2 L Lee 16:51

ITALYMilan, March 25Men: HM: 1 J Yarso (ETH) 61:08; 2 A Lalli 61:11; 3 L Kiprop (KEN, U20) 62:30. Women. HM: 1 V Straneo 68:48 (32:20 10km); 2 A Incerti 70:36 (32:42, 49:39).Firenze, Marchy 25Men: 20,000mW: V Di Bari 1:26:16.8. Women: 10,000mW: 1 E Giorgi 45:08.24.Ferrera, March 25Men: HM: 1 S Kirwa Yego (KEN) 61:49; 2 P Kipsang (KEN) 62:15

Ala Dei Sardi, March 25Men: XC: 1 J Kipkoech (KEN) 32:11; 2 P Tanui (KEN) 32:14; 3 T Longosiwa (KEN) 32:52; 5 A Kiprop (KEN) 33:30. Women: 5.5M XC: 1 P Jepleting (KEN) 17:56.6; 2 S Utura (ETH) 17:57.0; 3 P Koriwwiang (KEN) 18:12; 4 M Yusuf Jamal (BRN) 18:14Ciampino, March 25Men 10km: 31 GAVIN JONES (M50) 34:38

JAMAICAKingston, March 24Men: 200 (-5.1): 1 J Young 21.05. SP: O Richards 19.64

JAPANWomen: HM: 1 A Takaki 71:10; 2 A Mitsui 72:22

KENYAThika, March 24Men: 1500: 1 E Kipchirchir 3:37.0; 2 N Kipchumba 3:37.2. Women: 5000: 1 L Kabuu 15:40.0; G Cherono 15:40.2; 3 J Wanjiku 15:43.01500: 1 M Kuria in 4:17.4.

LATVIALatvian Winter Throwing Championships, Riga, March 10Men: HT: I Sokolovs 76.50Riga, February 3+Men: LJ: 1 E Misans 8.00Riga, January 28Women: Pen: A Grabuste 4396

LITHUANIAKaunas, February 12Men: HJ: 1 R Stanys 2.25. Women: HJ: A Palsyte 1.90

NETHERLANDSVenlo, March 25Men HM: 43 JEFF CUNNINGHAM 71:45.Women: HM: 18 FELICITY MILTON 81:30

NEW ZEALANDWaitakere, March 25Men: JT: S Farquhar 79.37. Women: 1500: N Hamblin 4:19.63Venlo, March 25Men: HM: 1 U Buta (NOR (ex ETH)) 62:35; 2 M Mohamed (SWE) 62:40 (rec); 3 S Moen (NOR) 62:48; 4 P Stitzinger 63:28; 5 J Utriainen (FIN) 63:57. Women: HM: 1 S Tavengwa (ZIM) 71:25; 2 M Naali 73:20; 3 A Deelstra 73:47

PORTUGALLisbon, March 25WORLD record-holder Zersenay Tadese won for the third successive year, but was unable to get close to his 58:23 set in 2010 or 58:30 in 2011. In warm conditions (23C centigrade) and claiming he had a slight flu, he recorded his ninth sub-one-hour time and he won by around 400m.

Rui Silva, the 2004 Olympic 1500m medallist, was fourth in 62:40.

The women’s race was won by Shalane Flanagan in 68:52.

David Weir showed he is great form in Paralympic year when he set a world best of 43:41.

The British athlete crossed the line more than one minute ahead of his pursuers, the Spanish Roger Puigbo and the Swiss Heinz Frei.Men: HM: 1 Z Tadese (ERI) 59:34;

2 J Mwangangi (KEN) 60:44. 3 L Rotich (KEN) 61:00; 4 R Silva 62:40; 5 G Masai (KEN) 62:40; 6 T Masai (KEN) 63:07; 7 D Marwa (TAN) 63:09. Women. HM: 1 S Flanagan (USA)

68:52; 2 D Chepkemoi (KEN) 69:08; 3, M Muriuki (KEN) 69:21; 4 P Arusei KEN 70:24; 5 J Prokopcuka (LAT) 70:37; 6 R Jeptoo (KEN) 70:50; 7 D Félix 71:18; 8 A Mogire (KEN) 71:24; 9 L Kiplagat

(NED) 72:19; 10 N Ejjafini (ITA) 72:41Wheelchair: Men HMWc: 1 DAVID WEIR 43:41; 2 R Puigbo (ESP) 44:50; 3 H Frei (SUI) 44:51; 6 SIMON LAWSON 47:48.

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www.asics.co.uk Overseas Results

45 Overseas, trackWeir record in Lisbon

47 IndoorJohnson-Thompson just misses Kluft’s world junior record

48 Road

Top half-marathons at Wilmslow, Hastings and Fleet 51 Cross-country

53 Fell, parkrun, walks

RESULTS GUIDE

Zersenay Tadese: another fast win in Lisbon

Weir wheels his way to world best

VICTAH SAILER

POLANDWarszawa (Inc Polish Championships), March 25Men: HM: 1 A Gardzielewski 63:30. Women: HM: 1 V Mazurenok (BLR) 74:25; 2 A Jawor 74:36Spala, January 29Men: PV: 1 P Wojciechowski 5.20. Women: PV: 1 J Piwowarska 4.40

PORTUGALLisbon, March 24Men: 10,000: 1 M Penas (ESP) 28:17.69; 2 .E Bett (KEN) 28:18.93; 3 J Espana (ESP) 28:26.27; 4 J Rocha 28:37.95. Women: 10,000: G Barrachina (ESP) 32:08.54; 2 A Dias 32:13.62Lisbon, March 25Men HM: 24 JAMES KELLY 68:35; 34 TOBY SPENCER 70:03; 37 CHRISTOPHER RAINSFORD 70:32; 126 JOE RAINSFORD (U20) 79:09Pombal, January 29Men: SP: 1 M Fortes 20.10. LJ: 1 M Chuva 7.88Portugal 15km Championships, Benavente, January 15Men: 15km: 1 M Damiao 44:09; 2 J Rocha 44:12; 3 Y El Kalai 44:13. Women: 15km: 1 D Felix 49:45; 2 A Dias 50:37; 3 L Carneiro 50:56

ROMANIABucharest, January 27Women: TJ: C Bujin 14.14Bucharest, January 14/15Women: HJ: E Petre 1.94

SOUTH AFRICAPotchefstroom, March 24200: (-1.3): 1 S Magakwe 20.38 (20.43/-0.5 ht); 2 T Mpuang 20.50 (20.58 ht); 3 L Moeng 20.51; 4 R Engel 20.76. 400: W de Beer 45.81; 4 LJ van Zyl 46.50. 800: 1 M Mulaudzi 1:46.41; 2 T Madiba 1:46.92. TJ: T Thagane 16.71/1.2. JT: 1 V Vesely (CZE) 81.72; 2 J Vadlejch (CZE) 80.40. Women: 200: (0.0): 1T Thipe 22.89 (23.11/-1.0 ht); 2 J Palframan 23.22. 400: R Rammonye 51.61. 800: C Semenya 2:03.60. 400H: 1, W Theron 56.49. HJ: 1 A Smit 1.89. TJ: 1 P Ntshingila 13.89/0.6 (rec). DT: E Naude 58.97. JT: 1 J Klimesová (CZE) 60.96; 2 S Viljoen 59.30. 4x100:RSA 44.99

SLOVAKIADudince, March 24DOMINIC KING bettered his personal best by eight minutes with a 4:06:34, which was also comfortably inside the Olympic B standard (4:09).

The performance moved him up to eighth on the UK all-time list and is the quickest British performance since twin brother Daniel clocked 4:04:09 in the same race four years ago. In hot conditions, King passed halfway in 1:59 and had a strong second half. He fared better than his brother Daniel, who was also well on course for the Olympic time at halfway but was disqualified at the 42km point.

The race was won by reigning Olympic champion Italy’s Alex Schwazer, who a week after his Italian 20km record set a world-leading 3:40:58. Schwazer said: “My goal was the Italian Olympic standard of 3:54 for London and I was thinking I could do around 3:45 so even I am surprised it was so fast. It shows I’m in my best shape ever.”

Ireland’s Brendan Boyce, who trains alongside many British walkers in Leeds, was one of 13 inside four hours and set a new personal best of 3:57:53 to record his second A standard

David Weir: a world best

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as Colin Griffin was disqualified and Jamie Costin failed to finish. Matej Toth clocked 1:20:42 to win the 20km.Men: 20kmW: M Toth 1:20:42; 2 R Fedaczynski (POL) 1:22:38; 3 J Riekmann (BRA) 1:23:27. 50kmW: 1 A Schwazer 3:40:58; 2 L Nowak (POL) 3:44:24; 3 R Sikora (POL) 3:46:52; 4 A Hohne (GER) 3:49:50; 5 A Papamihail (GRE) 3:55:13; 6 I Trotski (BLR) 3:55:26; 7 B Boyce (IRL) 3:57:53; 8 O Ramanenko (UKR) 3:58:31; 9 Q Rew (NZL) 3:58:48; 10 X Moreno (ECU) 3:58:57; 19 DOMINIC KING 4:06:34

SPAINBarcelona, March 25Men: Mar: 1 J Chepkwony (KEN) 2:11:14; 2 K Kipkorir (KEN) 2:11:31; 3 W Kangogo (KEN) 2:11:34; 4 S Woldeamanuel (ETH) 2:11:47; 5 I Babaryka (UKR) 2:11:48; 6 P Sitienei (KEN) 2:11:49; 7 P de Almeida (BRA) 2:11:51; 8 J C Hernández 2:11:57; 9 W Murgor (KEN) 2:12:03; 10 E Kemboi (KEN) 2:12:15; 11 M Birhanu (ETH) 2:12:38; 17 ANDREW DAVIES 2:25:09; 24 MATTHEW EDWIN ROBERTS 2:29:56; 91 ROSS NICKERSON 2:41:42; 106 GRAHAM HEDGER (M45) 2:43:50; 124 JON BOWIE 2:45:01; 125 DANIEL MIDDLETON 2:45:14; 135 PAUL ADAMS 2:45:14; 151 JAMIE WHITE 2:45:53; 185 MATTHEW BLAGG 2:47:54; 197 DAN AFSHAR 2:48:09; 218 MATT HALL 2:49:20; 392 MICHAEL McLOONE (M45) 2:55:06; 517 JONATHAN R HAYNES (M55) 2:59:01; 1693 MORRIS DEMPSTER (M60) 3:13:45; 4336 ROBIN SCOTT (M65) 3:32:00. Women: Mar: 1 E Samoei (KEN) 2:26:53; 2 E Degefa (ETH) 2:29:52; 3 E Espeso 2:30:52; 4 B Dibada (ETH, U20) 2:33:07; 9 MARTHA HALL (W35) 3:01:14Bilbao March 25Men 1M: 1 V Garcia 4:33; 2 A Rodriguez 4:33. Women: 1M: 1 M Selsouli (MAR) 5:04; 2 M Dominguez 5:05Malaga, March 18Men: HM: 12 LEE GRANTHAM 72:04; 246 LIAM O’HARE (M60) 88:58Marbella, March 17U13 girls: 1000: 2 CHARLIE BLOXHAM 3:27.08Mijas, March 10M50: 100: 1 DOUGIE DONALD (M50) 12.15

SWITZERLANDPresinge, March 18Men 10km: 8 JULIAN BARBOUR 34:39

TURKEYTarsas, March 25Men: HM: 1 A Gebretsadik (ETH) 62:19; 2 A Tigabu (ETH) 62:30; 3 B Tesfaye (ETH) 62:35; 4 B Karayel 62:55. Women: HM: 1 Atsede Baysa (ETH) 69:37; 2 Z Tola (ETH) 72:03; U Kiraz 72:18

UKRAINEYalta, March 25Men: DT: 1 M Nesterenko 61.62. HT: 1 A Drygol 76.55 (world M45 rec). Women: JT: V Rebryk 62.23

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESDubai, March 23Women HM: 1 JANE KHAN 81:01

USATempe, March 24/25Men: 100:. r2 (0.0): 1 RICHARD STRACHAN 10.69. 200: r2 (0.0): 1 LUKE LENNON-FORD 21.44. 1000: 6 DARREN ST. CLAIR 2:23.80. Women: 800: 7 LUCY YATES 2:15.68. 1500: 11 EJIRO OKORO 4:33.99. 400H: r2: 2

ESE OKORO 57.88Irvine, March 24Women: 800: r1: 5 JADE WILLIAMS 2:10.93Westfield, March 24Men: 1500: 1 JAMES MEE 3:55.08Los Angeles, |March 24Men: 1500: 3 PHILIP MACQUITTY 3:51.66Nashville, March 24Men: 1500: 2 MARCUS BRIDGER-WILKINSON 3:49.87; 9 KURTIS GIBSON 3:59.39. Women: 1500: 5 LOUISA LINGLEY 4:29.96Charlottesville, March 24Men: 800: 2 TOBY ULM 1:52.50.Chicago, March 25A record 34,372 runners finished.Men: 8km: 1 A Atmani in 23:18; 2 D Adams 23:21; 3 A Abdirahman 23:30. Women: 8km: 1 J Lucas 25:37; 2 D DiCrescenzo 25:49; 3 D Nukuri-Johnson(BUR) 26:11Los Angeles, March 24Men: 400: r2: 6 JAMES ALAKA 48.95. Women: TJ: 3 KEMI OLONADE (U20) 12.26/0.2.Littleton, February 19Men: 10M: 1 EWEN NORTH 55:09Arlington, March 24WORLD Championships 200m bronze medallist Wallace Spearmon clocked the fastest ever time at sea-level in March as he finished five metres up on former Olympic and world 400m champion Jeremy Wariner. Darvis Patton ran 10.04 in the 100m, a race in which Tyrone Edgar was fourth in 10.30.Men: 100 (1.1): 1 D Patton 10.04; 2 C Isles 10.24; 3 C Gray 10.25; 4 TYRONE EDGAR 10.30. r2 (1.5): 1 C Silmon 10.22. 200 (1.8): W Spearmon 19.95; 2 J Wariner 20.53; 3 J Connaughton (CAN) 20.54. Women: 100: r4 (1.9): 2 LORRAINE UGEN 11.68. 200 (1.3): 1 L Moore 22.94; 7 KARA-ARETHA GRAHAM 24.79. r2: 1 LORRAINE UGEN 24.51. 100H: r1 (1.9): 4 GABRIELLA ADE-ONOJOBI (U20) 14.35El Paso, March 24FRENCHMAN Mickael Hanany set a world-leading outdoor high jump of 2.31mMen: 100 (-1.2)/200 (-0.6): G Roberts 10.37/20.54. 400: 1 V Norwood 45.72. 110H (-1.2): O Osaghae 13.65. HJ: 1 M Hanany (FRA) 2.31Orlando, March 24THOUGH wind-assisted Abi Oyepitan showed great early season form to run 22.75 for 200m, her fastest since 2004.Men: 100 (2.3): T Padgett 10.21; 2 K Ricks 10.22. 200 (2.3): E Walker 20.53. Women: 100 (2.0): 1 S Facey (JAM) 11.32. 200 (2.8): 1 ABI OYEPITAN 22.75.2 O Freeman 22.92. 100H (1.9): T McReynolds 13.04. 4x100: Clemson 43.50 Columbia, March 24Men: 110H (1.1)/400H: J Dutch 13.67/50.66.SP: 1 K Roberts 20.33. HT: 1 A Kruger 75.46. Women: HT: 1 A Campbell 70.59Houston, March 23/24Men: 800: r5: 3 CHRIS SMITH 1:51.21.1500: r3: 1 JOE WADE 3:47.92; 2 ALEX BRUCE-LITTLEWOOD 3:48.81. 5000: 1 TOM WADE 14:29.56; 21 SAM BRADLEY 15:25.29. Women: 1500: r3: 5 REBECCA GOUGH 4:36.08. 5000: 5 FIONNUALA ROSS 17:26.48. 3000SC: 1 LENNIE WAITE 9:55.91; 4 AMY TALBOT 11:17.96.Tuscaloosa, March 24Men: 100 (0.0): 1 K Collins 10.32. Women: 100 (0.0): T Townsend 11.38 Los Angeles , March 24Men: 100 (1.0): 1 A Brown (CAN) 10.25. 200 (1.3): 1 A Webb 20.46; 2 P Hardy 20.59. 400: 1 J Mance 45.65. r2: 6

JAMES ALAKA 48.95. 800: 1 M Preble 1:46.43; 2 E Greer 1:46.84. 400H: 1 R Wyatt 49.95. 4x400: USC 3:02.24; 2 Texas AM 3:03.16High Point, March 24Men: 400: 1 D Hyatt (JAM) 45.80Abilene, March 24Men: DT: 1 J Young 63.75Cullowhee, March 24Men: 200 (0.1): 1 M Mitchell 20.51Austin, March 24Men: 1M: L Manzano 3:55.6Mobile, March 24Men: 10km: 1 R Kandie (KEN) 29:15. Women: 10km: J Cherobon-Bawcom 33:22; 2 RGesabwa (KEN) 33:24; 3 A Misganaw (ETH) 33:26. Pasadena, March 24Women: 100 (-0.4): 1 ABIGAIL SMITH (U17) 12.17. 200 (-0.7): 1 SMITH (U17) 25.19Lake Buena Vista, March 24DAVID OLIVER showed sharp outdoor form for March with a world leading 13.30 110m hurdles in his heat despite a strong headwind. He ran a slower 13.37 in the final.Men: 110H (-1.3): D Oliver 13.37 (13.30/-3.2 ht)Athens, March 24JUST over a month before his 50th birthday, Roald Bradstock went to fourth in the UK senior rankings to keep alive his hopes of competing in this year’s Olympic Trials. The M50 world record is 71.01m by Spaniard Luis Nogueira.Men: LJ: 1 G Kitchens 8.27/2.7 (8.14/0.8; 2 C Morgan (CAY) 8.02/1.2. JT: 1 ROALD BRADSTOCK (M45) 72.35. Women SP: 1 ALISON RODGER 15.49Tallahassee, March 23/24Men: 1500: 8 RONNY WILSON (U20) 3:59.53. 5000: 1 LUKE GUNN 14:33.51. 3000SC: 1 MATTHEW GRAHAM 9:02.06. Women100: r1: 2 AMY HARRIS 11.82. LJ: 1 HARRIS 6.40/2.8.Buford, March 17Women 5km: 1 BARBARA PARKER 16:36Westlake, March 15Women: 100: r1 (-1.5): 1 ABIGAIL SMITH (U17) 12.48. 200: r1 (-1.0): 1 SMITH (U17) 25.45.New York, March 11Men: High School: 200: 1 A Bailey 21.07. 400: 1 N Glass 46.57; 2 Bailey 46.59 Littleton, February 18Women 5M: 1 SUSAN PARTRIDGE 28:23; 2 KATHY BUTLER (W35) 30:16

TRACKMARCH 25SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT WINTER WARM UP, ScunthorpeMen: 150: 1 B Ellis (BMH) 16.6; 2 D Green (Scun, U20) 17.0. 300: 1 B Ellis (BMH) 35.0; 2 D Harmes (Scun) 35.9. HT: 1 P Smith (KuH) 63.83; 2 J Gibson (Scun) 55.77; 5 J Twiddle (KuH, M40) 36.06Mixed events: 3000: 1 J Lancaster (Sheff, U17) 9:16.5; 18 J Morley (Wold, W55) 12:17.8U20: DT: 1 N Holt (Sheff) 41.14. HT: 1 R Straker (NSP) 44.14U17: 150: 1 N Togun (Scun) 16.8; 2 A Preston (KuH) 17.3; 3 J Canning (Donc) 17.5; 4 J Allen (Amber V) 17.7. 300: 1 D Gray (KuH) 36.3. DT: 1 D Preston-Routledge (KuH) 42.08. HT: 1 J Small (Roth H) 43.60; 2 A Gillatt (Scun) 40.63U15: 1000: 1 M Lonsdale (Gate) 2:47.4. HT: 1 S Lancaster (Sheff) 35.47U13: 80: 1 G Okolocha (KuH) 10.9. 150: 1 G Okolocha (KuH) 19.6; 2 A Bruton (Sale) 20.4; 3 T Walrond (Clee) 21.3

M50: HT: 1 D Gibson (Wold) 38.85; 2 I Cooley (Roth H) 33.18Women: 150: 1 M Hoult (KuH) 18.6; 2 B Taylor (KuH, U20) 18.7; 3 A Kaye (Scun, U20) 18.7; 4 A Swann (KuH, U20) 19.3. 300: 1 A Kaye (Scun, U20) 39.7. 600: 1 F Bradshaw (Scun, U20) 1:38.5; 2 E Toogood (Dur) 1:41.0. DT: 1 C Gair (Traff) 44.26. HT: 1 R Gair (Traff) 52.06; 2 J Wheatman (Wake) 47.17; 3 B Thomas (Skyrac, U17) 37.65; 4 A Lockett (Scun, U17) 37.13U17: 150: 1 R Bell (Clee) 19.6; 2 R Shaw (Donc) 19.6; 3 N Norton (Donc) 20.1; 4 C Gallagher (KuH) 20.3. 300: 1 A Lonsdale (Gate) 42.0. LJ: 2 L Chappell (Donc) 5.15U15: 150: 1 E Williams (Cwmb) 20.2; 2 L Preston (KuH) 20.2. HT: 1 J Hirst (Hal) 31.20U13: 80: 1 E Strickland (Scun) 11.0; 2 E Coope (Amber V) 11.0. 150: 1 E Strickland (Scun) 20.3; 2 E Coope (Amber V) 20.8

SOUTH YORKSHIRE SERIES, SheffieldU15 boys: 600: 1 O Dane (Sheff) 1:31.8; 2 J Hobson (Sheff) 1:34.8U13: 150: 1 D Bell (Sheff) 20.8; 2 G Richards (Donc) 20.9; 3 T Collier (Sheff) 21.1. 600: 1 A Bevan (P’boro) 1:41.6; 2 J Morton (Sheff) 1:43.2U15 girls: 600: 1 E Eadon (York) 1:41.1. HJ: 1 K Bower (Sheff) 1.56U13: 150: 1 D Atkinson (Donc) 21.9; 2 R Oliver (Sheff) 21.9. 600: 1 A Lancaster (Sheff) 1:47.9. HJ: 1 R Oliver (Sheff) 1.50

MARCH 24WINDSOR OPEN HAMMER COMPETITION, EtonU17 men: HT: 1 R James (Hast) 52.23M80 HT 1 J Hanus (SC Vets) 24.47

CENTRAL AC PRE SEASON MEETING, GrangemouthMixed events: 400: r2: 1 P Loudon (Edin, U20) 50.5. HJ: 2 K Moncrieff (Forth V, M50) 1.50U15 boys: 80H: 1 T Chandler (Centr) 12.8. HT: 1 R Burns (Centr) 34.68Women: 200: r7: 1 S Henderson (Forth V, U15) 26.2U17: HT: 1 E Bowie (Moray) 42.96U15: 75H: 1 S Pearson (Centr) 12.3; 2 C Edgar (Centr) 12.4. HT: 1 E Meikle (Forth V) 34.26; 2 K Campbell (Forth V) 28.48

MARCH 24-25MIDLAND COUNTIES OPEN - OUTDOOR THROWS, BirminghamMen: DT: 1 E Dunford (Bir) 42.98. JT: 1 C Murch (R&N, U20) 51.65U20: HT: 1 C Murch (R&N) 67.80; 2 G Salter (Stroud) 51.04U17: HT: 1 T Fellowes (Here) 52.56; 2 J Lange (Glouc) 52.41. JT: 1 D Brown (Bir) 48.71Women: SP: 1 A Moronkeji (TVH) 11.33; 2 R Fagan (Tel, U20) 10.28. DT: 1 E Crooke (Bir, U20) 39.74. HT: 1 C Kennedy (IRL) 56.16; 2 D Bird (Chelt, U20) 37.60; 3 R Bird (Chelt, W45) 30.77. JT: 1 K Morley (Bir, U20) 38.55U17: SP: 1 C Gayle (Bir) 10.19. DT: 1 S Preston (Leic C) 35.50; 2 D Lloyd (Tel) 31.33. HT: 1 C Stallard (Glouc) 40.73; 2 M Brett (N&P) 35.63. JT: 1 A Hale (Hale) 34.92; 2 F Bee (Strat, U15) 30.03U15: DT: 1 M Bird (Chelt) 28.36

MARCH 24SLATER/BRYCE MEMORIAL WALKS INC SUSSEX 10,000m CHAMPIONSHIPS, HorshamMen: 5000W: 1 D Sutcliffe (Bed H, M75) 35:54.6. 10000W: 1 I Richards

(Steyn, M60) 49:38.7; 2 J Ball (Steyn, M45) 52:28.7; 3 J Hall (Belg, M60) 54:56.4; 4 S Allen (Barn, M55) 57:16.2; 5 P Lockwood (Sarnia, M35) 58:46.4; 6 S McMullin (IRL, M65) 59:10.4; 7 R Penfold (Steyn, M70) 59:42.6; 8 S Lightman (Sy WC, M65) 61:31.7; 9 R Emsley (Steyn, M60) 61:54.3; 10 C Flint (Sy WC, M65) 64:48.6; 11 P Hannell (Sy WC, M65) 65:20.1; 12 S Maidment (Steyn, M60) 66:30.5Women: 10000W: 1 J Lennon (Steyn, W55) 58:36.3; 2 H Middleton (E&H, W45) 60:28.3; 3 A Belchambers (Steyn, W55) 68:38.3; 4 A Martin (Padd W, W45) 71:05.8U15: 3000W: 1 H Butcher (Camb H) 15:03.7; 2 S Lewis-Ward (Camb H) 17:30.9; 3 I Burgin (Camb H) 19:22.6U13: 2000W: 1 E Butcher (Camb H) 12:37.8

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AA OPEN THROWS MEETING, CambridgeMen: HT: 1 R Martin (Bed C) 48.88U20: SP: 1 M Painter (Norw) 14.50; 2 O Holway (C&C) 12.36. DT: 1 M Painter (Norw) 47.01. HT: 1 C Brown (Norw) 68.55; 2 M Painter (Norw) 68.51; 3 O Holway (C&C) 45.01; 4 S Wilson (P’boro) 42.75U17: SP: 1 L Barnes (Mil K) 13.56. DT: 1 L Barnes (Mil K) 41.30; 2 D Fleming (Linc W) 38.31. HT: 1 L Barnes (Mil K) 48.71. JT: 1 M Young (C&C) 56.84; 2 D Hauck (P’boro) 54.89M40: HT: 1 G Parsons (C&C) 35.17M50: HT: 1 M Burling (Mil K) 30.12M55: HT: 1 M Fenton (Ips) 51.28U20 women: DT: 1 K Presswell (Mil K) 32.23. HT: 1 K Presswell (Mil K) 48.06. JT: 1 A Park (P’boro) 34.01U17: HT: 1 G Vickery (Norw) 38.12; 2 I Hyde (c&c) 32.08. JT: 1 I Coutts (C&C) 33.28U15: HT: 1 P Barnes (Mil K) 31.27U13: SP: 1 N Parcell (Herts P) 9.69. DT: 1 N Parcell (Herts P) 28.35. JT: 1 B Rees (C&S) 31.52W35: SP: 1 A Jenkins (Nene V) 10.67. DT: 1 A Jenkins (Nene V) 37.67. HT: 1 A Jenkins (Nene V) 51.20

MARCH 21WIRRAL AC 5000m, BebingtonMixed events: 5000: 14 T McDevitt (Wirr, M55) 18:15.3

MARCH 17ATHLETICS NORTHERN IRELAND WINTER LONG THROWS SERIES, AntrimMen: HT: 1 A Doyle (Liv H) 52.96. JT: 1 D Crawford (Strab, M40) 51.22U19: HT: 1 R Moffett (B&A, U20) 49.58U17: HT: 1 J Williams (Col B) 46.85M75: DT: 1 E Unknown (Unatt) 32.66Women: DT: 1 K Hetherington (N Down) 35.55. HT: 1 L Glover (Lag V) 40.94; 2 K Wallace (Lisb, U20) 36.53. JT: 1 J Burns (Mid U, U15) 35.11

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Abigail Moronkeji took the shot at Birmingham with 11.33m

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INDOORMARCH 24/25MULTI EVENTS INTERNATIONAL, Cardiff,KATARINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON confirmed she would be a serious contender for Olympic heptathlon selection when set a British junior record of 4525, nine points adrift of Carolina Kluft’s world junior record.

She equalled her PB in the 60m hurdles with 8.45 before making a big improvement in the high jump with 1.88m. An 11.68m shot was also a PB, though her long jump of 6.24m was her one mark below her previous best.

She bounced back with another PB in the 800m with 2:17.24.

Her score puts her third in the UK all-time senior lists behind Jessica Ennis and Kelly Sotherton and into the world top 15 seniors for 2012.

In the under-20 pentathlon, another outstanding talent, 14-year-old Morgan Lake missed out on victory by just four points to France’s Aurelie Chaboudez with a big PB score of 3953 points, second to Johnson-Thompson on the under-17 all-time list. She set PB marks of 2:26.55 in the 800m and 1.79m in the high jump.

Katy Marchant was close behind in third on 3934 points, missing her PB by a single point.

Ben Gregory easily won the under-23 men’s heptathlon event with a Welsh record 5650. He set PBs in the high jump of 1.93m and the 60m with 7.25. Ashley Bryant set a PB in third with 5422 points.

In the under-20 event, Britain’s team was led by Daniel Gardner in fifth with a PB of 4899, but the high score from the French team here gave them overall victory in the match.U23 men: HepI: 1 B Gregory (GBR) 5650 (7.25, 7.09, 12.85, 1.93, 8.29, 4.95, 2:45.27); 2 J Jordan (ESP) 5460 (7.14, 7.08, 13.74, 1.96, 8.10, 4.25, 2:59.44); 3 A Bryant (GBR) 5422 (7.21, 7.15, 13.42, 1.81, 8.34, 4.45, 2:47.65); 4 M Maugein (FRA) 5369 (7.34, 6.74, 11.39, 1.96, 8.42, 4.55, 2:41.12); 5 A Folacci (FRA) 5272 (7.13, 6.81, 12.46, 1.84, 8.30, 4.15, 2:46.33); 6 T Mancheron (FRA) 5150 (7.43, 6.87, 11.63, 1.84, 8.97, 4.75, 2:46.72); 7 C Buisson (FRA) 5110 (7.50, 6.80, 10.84, 1.87, 8.69, 4.65, 2:47.95); 8 I Legarda (ESP) 4908 (7.48, 6.73, 10.63, 2.02, 8.59, 3.85, 2:58.57); 9 J Suarez (ESP) 4660 (7.51, 6.22, 12.54, 1.87, 9.33, 3.95, 2:55.34); 10 A Timms (GBR) 4414 (7.30, 6.94, 12.55, 1.84, 8.44, NH, 3:00.37); - S Sleap (GBR) DNF (7.52, 6.28, 11.69, DNS)U20: HepI: 1 R Gado (FRA) 5349 (7.10, 6.96, 11.39, 1.78, 8.36, 4.65, 2:44.73); 2 J Lopez (ESP) 5173 (7.25, 6.59, 13.90, 1.87, 8.25, 3.95, 2:53.75); 3 T Lubineau (FRA) 5150 (7.45, 6.70, 13.53, 1.87, 8.51, 4.05, 2:46.55); 4 J Ureña (ESP) 4969 (7.44, 6.41, 11.63, 1.81, 8.27, 4.05, 2:47.29); 5 D Gardner (GBR) 4899 (7.44, 6.69, 9.70, 1.75, 8.79, 4.95, 2:57.92); 6 M Toth (FRA) 4869 (7.43, 6.62, 12.95, 1.87, 8.50, 3.55, 2:56.26); 7 J Alarcon (ESP) 4867 (7.05, 6.67, 11.56, 1.78, 8.45, 4.05, 3:09.59); 8 A Wort (GBR) 4760 (7.49, 6.28, 11.22, 1.69, 8.48, 4.15, 2:48.95); 9 J Chapon (FRA) 4738 (7.59, 6.65, 9.89, 2.05, 8.89, 3.65, 2:56.32); 10 A Murphy (GBR) 4719 (7.48, 6.24, 13.10, 1.87, 8.68, 3.45, 2:55.02); 11 M Cryer (GBR) 4644 (7.36, 6.49, 11.54, 1.72, 8.66, 3.35, 2:48.22); 12 A Bermejo (ESP) 4306U23 women: PenI: 1 K Johnson-Thompson (GBR, U20) 4526 (GB rec) (8.48, 1.88, 11.68, 6.24, 2:17.24); 2 M

Mbeng (FRA) 3876 (8.73, 1.61, 10.52, 5.78, 2:20.64); 3 C Jerez (ESP) 3815 (8.58, 1.64, 11.59, 5.38, 2:26.85); 4 P Lett (FRA) 3809 (8.82, 1.70, 10.81, 5.88, 2:36.80); 5 L Rutyna (FRA) 3764 (9.42, 1.70, 13.13, 5.50, 2:33.54); 6 J Dotzek (Sale) 3725 (9.03, 1.64, 11.07, 5.33, 2:22.74); 7 L O’Reilly (GBR) 3637 (8.73, 1.64, 7.81, 5.53, 2:22.41); 8 A Marchant (GBR) 3517 (9.32, 1.67, 10.71, 5.03, 2:28.47); 9 C Remacha (ESP) 3405 (9.38, 1.58, 11.52, 5.52, 2:44.13); 10 R De Castro (ESP) 3288 (9.88, 1.58, 9.41, 5.09, 2:24.27); 11 S Chauchard (FRA) 2898U20: PenI: 1 A Chaboudez (FRA) 3957 (8.89, 1.67, 11.40, 5.86, 2:23.38); 2 M Lake (GBR, U17) 3953 (9.10, 1.79, 11.32, 5.61, 2:26.55); 3 K Marchant (GBR) 3934 (8.67, 1.70, 12.08, 5.42, 2:25.07); 4 E Buckett (GBR) 3889 (8.79, 1.67, 9.90, 5.93, 2:24.31); 5 L Arteil (FRA) 3794 (9.21, 1.55, 12.11, 5.85, 2:23.46); 6 A Sene (FRA) 3705 (8.83, 1.52, 11.30, 5.82, 2:29.03); 7 M Laugie (FRA) 3554 (9.17, 1.64, 9.58, 5.51, 2:30.15); 8 P Ortega (ESP) 3550 (8.84, 1.61, 10.06, 5.42, 2:33.59); 9 H Dunderdale (GBR) 3433 (9.41, 1.55, 9.98, 5.10, 2:20.68); 10 M Ballesteros (ESP) 3318; 11 L Ortega (ESP) 3100OVERALL:1 FRA 54064; 2 GBR 53528; 3 ESP 52001

MIDLAND COUNTIES OPEN, Birmingham,Men: 60: r3: 4 J Statham (Charn, M50) 8.03. r5: 6 P Wright (Mid M, M60) 9.07. 100: r4: 5 Statham (M50) 12.78. 60H: 1 M Sweeney (Liv H) 8.84. 110H: 1 E Dunford (Bir) 14.76; 2 Sweeney 15.81. HJ: 1 M Simms (Tip) 2.05; 2 M Cole (L’boro S) 2.05. PV: 1 G Price (Swan, M45) 4.20. LJ: 1 J Davies (Sale) 7.31. TJ: 1 M Barton (Leeds C) 14.70; 2 J Richards-Thompson (VP&TH) 13.77U20: 60: r1: 1 J Seddon (C&N) 7.20. r3: 1 N Wade (Bir) 7.10; 2 J Lutwyche (BRAT) 7.20. 60H: 1 D King (Ply) 7.92; 2 J Wright (R&N) 8.17; 3 N Wilson (Bir) 8.22; 4 T Wallett (Mans) 8.56. 110H: 1 King 14.13; 2 Wright 14.61; 3 Wilson 14.72; 4 Wallett 15.99. HJ: 1 J Roach (Tam) 1.90; 2 N Petch (Cov) 1.90. PV: 2 D Callan (Card) 4.20; 1 S Scarfi (Cwmb) 4.10. LJ: 1 I Smajlaj (Sale) 6.75. TJ: 1 I Smajlaj (Sale) 14.34U17: 60: r1: 1 J Akiboye (Bir) 7.19; 2 D Brown (Bir) 7.38; 3 O Anyanwu (Cov) 7.41; 4 R Tonks (Nun) 7.45. r3: 1 D Trueman (Stroud) 7.45. r4: 1 T Reeve (W&B) 7.36. 60H: r1: 1 L Townsend (R&N) 8.30; 2 A Grant (Strat) 8.51; 3 J Lowe (Bir) 8.75. 100H: 1 Townsend 13.66; 2 Grant13.97. HJ: 1 C Hollingshead (Bir) 1.85; 2 L Quinn

(WSEH) 1.85. PV: 1 H Coppell (Wig D) 4.50U15: 60: r1: 1 O Sinclair (Charn) 7.23; 2 S Roberts (Wrex) 7.30; 3 W Kennedy (Bath) 7.35; 4 O Harnett (Bath) 7.58; 5 C Gordon (W&B) 7.70. r4: 1 Z Stapleton (R&N) 7.60. 100: r1: 1 Sinclair 11.12; 2 Roberts 11.47; 3 Stapleton 11.65; 4 Kennedy 11.75; 5 Harnett 11.83. 60H/80H/HJ: 1 R Dwyer (Strat) 9.07/12.31/1.80. LJ: 1 I Quereshi (Chelt) 5.84M40: 60H: 1 J Appiah (Kent) 8.49M50: 60H: 1 P Edwards (C&S) 9.72Women: 60: r2: 5 M Garland (Worc, W45) 9.35. 60H: 1 R Liddell (Gate) 8.86. LJ: 3 Garland (W45) 4.33. TJ: 1 A Rose (Sale, U20) 12.19; 1 D Bakre (E&H) 11.36; 2 M Eales (Bir, U20) 10.99U20: 60: r1: 1 M Taylor (KuH) 7.87; 2 K Ogden (Osw) 8.05. 100: r1: 1 N Kidd-Walker (Bir) 12.41. r2: 1 Taylor 12.42. 60H: 1 M Smith (Bir) 8.93; 2 K Ogden (Osw) 9.15; 3 A Davies (Notts) 9.17; 4 O Walker (C&S) 9.19. 100H: 1 Smith 14.71; 2 Ogden 15.00; 3 Walker 15.08. PV: 1 H Rubery (Tel) 3.50. LJ: 1 C James (Bir) 5.20U17: 60: r1: 1 K Edwards (Sheff) 7.78; 2 C Jones (Bir) 7.84; 3 A Benjamin (Bir) 7.97; 4 Z Styles (Worc) 8.16. r2: 1 H Sawle (Chelt) 8.15. r5: 1 H Butt (Dor) 8.19. 100: r1: 1 Edwards 12.16; 2 Jones 12.49. 60H: r1: 1 E Wake (Bir) 9.08; 2 A Carr (Sale) 9.16; 3 M Courtney (Chelt) 9.26; 4 G Rogers (Bir) 9.34. r2: 1 A Oloyede (Osw) 9.37; 2 G Burton (Stoke) 9.40; 3 E Heappey (Amber) 9.46. r3: 1 A Newton-French (Tel) 9.21. 80H: r1: 1 Wake 11.81; 2 Newton-French 12.08; 3 Carr 12.17; 4 Courtney 12.31; 5 Rogers 12.35. LJ: 1 Wake 5.52. TJ: 1 C Wade (W Suff) 10.64; 2 G Greenwood (Worc)

10.56; 3 B Mortiboy (Mans) 10.49U15: 60: r1: 1 E Wright (Yate) 7.97; 2 B Catchpowle (SSH) 7.98; 3 C Hardy (Glouc) 8.23. r2: 1 C Haycock (Tel) 8.28; 2 N Mukerji (C&S) 8.29. r5: 1 Y Westwood (Yate) 8.18; 2 P White (SSH) 8.21. 100: r1: 1 Wright 12.50; 2 Catchpowle 12.86. 60H: r1: 1 F Bee (Strat) 9.7. 75H: r1: 1 Bee 12.40. PV: 1 D Langdale (Tel) 2.80. LJ: 1 G Dempsey (Bir) 5.01U13: 60: r1: 1 S Skervin (Notts) 8.18; 2 B Harris (Sheff) 8.41; 3 A Bates (SSH) 8.61; 4 E Wanklyn (Chelt) 8.71; 5 G Linnett (Mil K) 8.73; 6 K Gordon (W&B) 8.73; 7 I Parselle (B&W) 8.78. r2: 1 E Cunningham (Cov) 8.28; 2 K Buchanan (Mans) 8.33; 3 K Preston (SSH) 8.80. 100: r1: 1 Skervin 13.03; 2 Cunningham 13.22; 3 Buchanan 13.40; 4 Harris 13.42. 60H: r1: 1 M Clues (R&N) 10.6; 2 A Bates (SSH) 10.6; 3 E Wanklyn (Chelt) 10.6; 4 S Daenen (Banb) 10.9. r2: 1 N Fortune (B&W) 10.9

MARCH 25VAULT LONDON, CarshaltonMARK JOHNSON improved his UK M45 record first to 4.54m and then to 4.64m.

With 108 vaulters, this was the biggest pole vault competition in the UK this year.Mixed events: PV: A: 1 A de Beaux (G&G, U20W) 2.94; 2 J West (Horsh BS, U15) 2.74; 3 G Turner (B&H, U15) 2.64; 5 V Warren (Lewes, U15W) 2.54; 11 F Johnson (Bed C, U13) 2.24; 14 B Harlick (E&E, M70) 2.14; 15 J Harris (Lewes, U13) 2.14. B: 1 A Del Nevo (D&T, M40) 3.14; eq3 H Coleman (B&B, U17W) 2.84; eq5 M Gutteridge (Hav M, U17W) 2.84; 10 C Evans (Bed C, U17W) 2.74; 11 D Scott (Salis, U17W) 2.74; 13 S Yeomans (St Alb, W55) 2.64; 15 R Gray (Corn, U15W) 2.54. C: 1 C Maw (Win, U17) 3.84; 4 R Gibbens (Mil K, W) 3.74; 6 C Blättler (Oxf U, W) 3.64; 8 S Bass-Cooper (Soton, U17) 3.64; eq10 K Cowley (Hav M, W) 3.54; eq12 N Epsly (Chelms, U20W) 3.54; 16 L Shortland (SNH, W) 3.44; 17 S Eastwood (Bed C, M45) 3.44; 18 J Weller (D&T, U17) 3.44; eq19 K Mackintosh (WG&EL, W) 3.24. D: 1 R Buk (Croy) 4.74; 2 M Johnson (E&H, M45) 4.64; 3 J Hallberg (Ton, U20) 4.54; 4 C Mills (WSEH, M35) 4.44; 5 C Smith (WSEH, U20) 4.44; 6 D Ingram (B&H) 4.44; 7 M Etheridge (Chelms, U20) 4.34; 8 S Brown (Lewes) 4.34; eq9R Wood (Chelms, U20)/ L Yarwood (Chelms, U20) 4.24. E: 1 M Karacuns (Croy, U17) 3.64; 2 P Osborne (Bexley, U17) 3.54; 3 C Jinks (Bexley, U17) 3.54; 4 S Smith (Craw, W) 3.54; 5 J Shackleton (Lewes, U17) 3.44; 6 L Henderson (Ton, U20W) 3.44; 7 B

Grimsey (E&H, U20W) 3.34; 9 L Connor (Lewes, U15W) 3.34; 10 H Turner (B&H, U17W) 3.34; 11 E Blackwell (B&B, U20W) 3.24; 12 N Hooper (Sutt, U15W) 3.24; 14 J Ferris-Choi (Camb H, U17) 3.24; 15 A Humble (WSEH, W) 3.14; 16 L Fisher (WSEH, U20W) 3.04; 17 K Lai (WSEH, U20W) 2.94. F: 4 D Guy (Poole R, U17) 3.24; 5 E Gauntlett (Bath, U20W) 3.24; 6 S Birrell (Norw, U17W) 3.14; 7 A Try (WSEH, U17W) 3.14; 8 K Gibbs (Bed C, W) 3.14; 9 C Moore (B&B, W) 3.04; 11 W Martin (Hast, M50) 2.94; 13 T Carter (W’borne, W40) 2.94

LEE VALLEY OPENU15 boys: 60: r1.1: 1 O Harnett (Bath) 7.7. r2.1: 1 Harnett 7.7. 60H: r1.1: 1 L Batup (Brack) 9.1; 2 B Isaac (Ashf) 9.1; 3 O Boorn (Herts P) 9.2. r2: 1 Batup 9.1; 2 Isaac 9.3; 3 O Boorn (Herts P) 9.4. PenI: 1 M Trickey (Yeov O) 2471 (9.5, 5.35, 13.01, 1.56, 2:33.9)U13: 60: r1: 1 E Dadzie 8.2; 2 J Massimo (Craw) 8.2; 3 T Princewill (Harrow) 8.5; 4 J Aaron (TVH) 8.5; 5 B Sutton (Dartf) 8.5; 6 B Higgins (Corby) 8.6. r2: 1 Massimo 8.2; 2 Dadzie 8.3; 3 Aaron 8.5; 4 Princewill 8.6; 5 Sutton 8.6. 200: r1: 1 Massimo 26.6U15 girls: 60: r1.1: 1 L Hoad (Reig) 8.1; 2 J Okusanya (Bexley) 8.2; 5 S Fadeyi (TVH) 8.2; 3 A Page (Read) 8.3; 4 H Williams (Herts P) 8.3. r2.1: 1 Hoad 8.1; 2 Page 8.3; 3 Okusanya 8.3. r2.2: 1 J Salter (M&M) 8.3. 800: 1 C Thornton (E&H) 2:21.1. 60H: r1.1: 1 C Williams (WSEH) 9.4. r2.1: 1 Williams 9.7. PenI: 1 D Brimecome (Havant) 2755 (10.2, 4.99, 8.29, 1.50, 2:44.3); 2 L Armorgie (Herts P) 2736 (10.0, 4.73, 7.25, 1.62, 2:49.5); 3 M Hughes (Hav M) 2616 (9.8, 4.77, 8.40, 1.41, 2:50.0); 4 R Pickard (SNH) 2515 (10.1, 4.62, 6.29, 1.50, 2:47.2); 5 K Oldfield (Ports) 2428; 6 G Ashworth (Norw) 2349U13: 60: r1.1: 1 A Alleyne (Harrow) 8.6; 2 A Alleyne (Harrow) 8.7. r2.1: 1 A Alleyne (Harrow) 8.6; 2 A Alleyne (Harrow) 8.6. 60H: r1: 1 E Isaac (Ashf) 10.8. PenI: 1 J Down (S’end) 2204 (10.1, 4.32, 7.14, 1.27, 2:51.7); 2 E Franklin (Slough J) 2132 (10.8, 4.08, 7.02, 1.36, 2:49.7); 3 E Russell (Harrow) 2070 (10.2, 3.72, 7.31, 1.27, 2:50.7); 4 L Snape (Slough J) 2038 (10.5, 3.99, 5.88, 1.33, 2:51.5); 5 A Levy (SNH) 1861; 6 N Scott (M&M) 1805

MARCH 21CRYSTAL PALACE INDOOR 60mMixed events: 60: r1.2: 4 E Ania (SB, W) 7.56. r1.5: 3 M Baker (Herc W, M50) 7.95; 4 B King (Harrow, M45) 8.18. r1.6: 1 J Crawford (S Lon, U15W) 8.04. r1.7: 3 C Miller (Herc W, U13) 8.53. r2.4: 2 E Ania 7.65. r2.6: 1 M Baker (Herc W, M50) 7.92; 2 J Crawford (S Lon, U15W) 8.01. r2.7: 1 King (M45) 8.12; 3 Miller (U13) 8.52Men: 60H: r1: 1 S Agbaje (S Lon) 8.80; 2 M Ryan (SB) 8.93. r2: 1 Ryan 8.88; 2 Agbaje 8.91

MARCH 20CORBY AC OPEN, CorbyMixed events: 60: r7: 1 A Cunningham (Corby, U17W) 8.2; 2 S Martin (Corby, U15W) 8.3. r8: 1 J Limbrick (Corby, U17) 7.5. r10: 1 P Webster (Corby, M35) 7.2. 150: r3: 1 G Linnett (Mil K, U13W) 21.9; 2 C Hilliam (P’boro, U13W) 22.0. r5: 1 Cunningham (U17W) 20.1; 2 S Martin (Corby, U15W) 20.4. r8: 4 K Barry (Corby, W) 19.9. r9: 1 R Palmer (Hunts, U20) 16.9. 600: r2: 1 J Williams (Corby, U17) 1:29.1; 6 H Keenan (Corby, U17W) 1:42.1; 7 R Goodall (Corby, U15W) 1:44.5. r3: 1 D Willis (Corby) 1:24.3

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ROADMARCH 25 HASTINGS HALF-MARATHON, St Leonards On Sea A KENYAN double – something which has occurred here a few times before – was completed when Jane Muia clinched the women’s race, Steve Roe reports.

London-based Muia held off Justina Heslop eight minutes or so after Benard Chemugo, her training partner, had secured overall victory and a £500 prize for doing so.

Heslop, who described her previous half-marathon performance (74:33) at Bristol two weeks earlier as “a shocker” – this one, she confirmed, “was much more enjoyable ” – led for the first few miles before Muia moved to challenge her.

The African, 25, took over just before halfway and at one stage went well clear. Heslop did come back in the closing stages, but Muia, the winner at Bristol, coasted towards the end. Neither set a personal best – it wasn’t likely on this course.

Ben Fish made a bold attempt to win the 15th half-marathon of his career – the list includes this one in 2010 – and led healthily after two miles. A mile later he was 16 seconds clear of both Chemugo and Ethiopia ’s Tadele Geremew.

Both Fish (6th) and Chemugo (5th) ran at Bristol , while Geremew had won the Greenwich 10km a week before that race.

When his two rivals came alongside him after five miles the Englishman did not give up without a fight. The Africans were, as had been suggested to him, working as a team, but Fish doggedly stayed just ahead as the miles got quicker in the event’s downhill sections.

Not until nine miles had passed did Chemugo inch his way to the front. Geremew followed, the pair really were working in tandem now, and when they reached the promenade – with just under three miles left – it was clear Fish, 14 seconds behind then, would have to settle for third.

Another surge came from Chemugo when less than two miles remained, and this time it was Gemerew’s turn to be isolated. The leader virtually sprinted the closing stages, and there would be 26 seconds between them at the finish.

Chemugo, who trains with Muia in the Barbican and Victoria Park areas of London, plans another British road race soon. Fish, however, has his sights on the Rotterdam Marathon next month. He hopes to break 2:20 for the first time in Holland and, having clocked 1:43 for 20 miles this year, the member of Blackburn Harriers appears to have a better than average chance.

The race, held in practically perfect conditions, had more than 3000 finishersOverall: 1 B Chemugo (KEN) 66:17; 2 T Geremew (ETH) 66:43; 3 B Fish (B’burn) 67:44; 4 T Collins (M&M) 71:47; 5 J Bellward (Craw) 71:59; 6 D Anderson (Hast) 72:35; 7 R Latala 72:39; 8 D Bradford (Lewes) 72:53; 9 J West (Strag, M35) 73:07; 10 R James (Lewes, M40) 73:22; 11 H Ohsawa (Tm East H) 73:38; 12 J Rendall (Ton) 74:03; 13 J Pyrah (G&G, M35) 74:06; 14 J Muia (KEN, W) 74:10; 15 A Adams (Leeds C) 74:21; 16 J Heslop (Clap C, W) 74:24U20: 1 A King (Ton) 75:15Women: 1 Muia 74:10; 2 Heslop 74:24; 3 R Loubser (Folk) 78:54; 4 Y Grice

(B’works) 83:02; 5 K Moore (B&H) 85:13; 6 S Alvarez (Hail, W40) 86:23W40: 2 T Otty 92:14. W50: 1 L Hayes (W’hurst) 97:15; 2 J Haworth (Strag) 98:58. W55: 1 A Anscomb 1:44:12. W60: 1 J Davies (E&E) 96:28. W65: 1 S Garner (Seaf) 1:50:51; 2 J Etheridge (B&H RS) 1:54:35. W70: 1 S Lambert (Serp) 1:51:28

B&Q EASTLEIGH 10km, EastleighIN GOOD conditions, this race again delivered a series of fast times for the 2000 plus runners despite the pressures of other races elsewhere

Andy Greenleaf triumphed in 30:34 as three more runners broke 31 minutes with a host of others inside 32.

There was a tight battle for second once Greenleaf had got away and, in a mad dash for the line, Matt Dumigan, now with Swansea, just got the nod on Cardiff’s Tommy Davies, as both were given the same 30:47 time. Harry Carter, who has been dominating the Chichester Corporate Challenge races for the past couple of years, was a close fourth.

No men came between the placings of the first three women but it was Cardiff’s Ava Hutchinson who was first in 34:09 as just a second separated second placed Amy Campbell’s 34:29 and Sussex cross-country champion Emma MacReady in third. Louise Perrio made the trip over from Guernsey to take fourth in 35:11.Overall: 1 A Greenleaf (Win) 30:34; 2 M Dumigan (Swan) 30:47; 3 T Davies (Card) 30:47; 4 H Carter (Ports, U20) 30:55; 5 M Bennett (Soton) 31:28; 6 J Partridge (Poole R, U20) 31:32; 7 A Wall-Clarke (Soton) 31:39; 8 M Kallenberg (Ingli) 31:42; 9 K Rojas (B&H) 31:48; 10 K Mason (B&H) 31:49; 11 J Baker (Chich, M35) 31:52; 12 S Plummer (Salis) 31:57; 13 E Barnett (AFD) 31:57; 14 J Manning (Denm, M35) 32:12; 15 N Buis (Tott) 32:14; 16 A Murchison (Win, M40) 32:18; 17 E O’Brien (Worth S) 32:19; 18 M Revier (Soton) 32:29; 19 M West (Win) 32:31; 20 S Holloway (Salis) 32:36; 21 J Sharkey (B’mth) 32:38; 22 H Bristow (B&H, M35) 32:43; 23 M Hibberd (Soton) 32:46; 24 R McTaggart (B’mth) 33:05; 25 A Moses (Reig) 33:08; 26 J Painter (B&H, M35) 33:09; 27 E Blake (St Alb S) 33:13; 28 K Loundes (Manx) 33:17; 29 M Johnson (Soton) 33:20; 30 J Gregory (Read, U20) 33:25; 31 M Wilkins (Inv EK) 33:32; 32 J Nunn (B’cay, M35) 33:34; 33 D Lewis (Read, U20) 33:34; 34 A Prophett (Chelt, M35) 33:35; 35 P Stoodley (Win, M50) 33:39; 36 E O’Gorman (Chilt, M35) 33:41; 37 J Knight (Over, M35) 33:51; 38 A Burgess (Oxf C) 33:55; 39 A Villard (SMR, U20) 33:55; 40 M Barwood (Chich) 33:56; 41 A Das (Hill) 33:57; 42 L Newell (Abing, M35) 34:04; 43 B Brewster (Salis) 34:05; 44 T Powell (New F, M40) 34:06; 45 A Simpson (Stubb G, M35) 34:08; 46 A Hutchinson (Card, W) 34:09; 47 A Campbell (SB, W) 34:29; 48 E Macready (Mid M, W) 34:30; 49 S Holmes (Over, M40) 34:32; 50 S Hicks (Soton, M35) 34:34; 51 L Reilly (Kent, M50) 34:37; 52 C Brobin (Soton) 34:41; 53 L Rodriguez (Poole R, M35) 34:43; 54 Z Grice (Ports, M40) 34:45; 55 S Stevens (Win, M40) 34:47; 56 M Grist (Poole R, M45) 34:52; 57 T Sherman (Soton) 34:53M40: 6 R Johnson (Sand J) 35:06. M45: 2 K Tilley (Salis) 35:25; 3 G Bell (Stubb G) 35:57. M50: 3 M Williams (Ports J) 35:55; 4 N O’Dowd (E’leigh) 36:02; 5 K Mahon (Zoom) 36:15; 6 A Brown 36:52; 7 D Vosser (Win) 36:55;

8 M Clews (AFD) 37:13. M55: 1 P Guest (Ports J) 37:18; 2 P Sidaway (E’leigh) 38:55. U20: 6 T Bennett (And) 35:15Women: 1 Hutchinson 34:09; 2 Campbell 34:29; 3 Macready 34:30; 4 L Perrio (Guern) 35:11; 5 K Goodhead (B&W) 35:22; 6 J Douglas (Craw) 35:44; 7 S Amend (Belg) 36:00; 8 J Emery (Cov) 36:39; 9 V Sesto (New F, W35) 36:59; 10 L Brenton (Soton) 37:18; 11 H Howard (E’leigh) 37:38; 12 E Foran (Stubb G, W35) 37:56; 13 L Waterlow (St Alb S) 38:32; 14 M Spalton (Belg, W35) 38:32; 15 B Tull (Read RR, W40) 38:58; 16 A Hull (Roms) 39:15; 17 J Perrin (Read RR, W45) 39:22; 18 E Patel (Win) 39:24; 19 K Towerton (And) 39:26; 20 K Bonham (Win) 39:40; 21 E Montiel (Ports, W35) 39:47; 22 K Bailey (Win, W40) 39:54; 23 C Harris (Head) 39:56W35: 5 N Martin 40:43; 6 D Hall 40:49. W40: 3 S Greenslade (Salis) 41:37. W45: 2 S Sleath (Hard) 40:57; 3 K Noyce (And) 42:24. W50: 1 E Blaikley 44:10; 2 T Turner (Denm) 44:35; 3 A Agate (Denm) 44:51. W55: 1 V Collins (Tott) 44:22. W60: 1 C Hall (Ports J) 45:50; 2 S Dyson-Laurie (Win) 46:30

BRENTWOOD HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 P Molyneux (Spring S) 69:24; 2 M Newton (Spring S) 71:44; 3 C Bloomfield (B’cay, M35) 73:12; 4 R Brundish 73:56; 5 S Hart (Hav M, M45) 74:48M40: 1 S Rice (Thurr) 75:07; 2 M Molloy (WG&EL) 75:49; 3 S Rand (Hav M) 75:52. M45: 2 S Murtagh (Harl RC) 75:23; 3 D Wakefield (SSh) 78:45; 4 J Green (Thurr) 79:44; 5 I Cardy (Spring S) 79:52Women: 1 L Almond (B’cay, U20) 89:33; 2 M Skingsley (B’cay, W45) 90:26W40: 1 J Patmore (B’cay) 90:49. W50: 1 S Spong (Hav 90) 98:05; 2 J Neilson (Spring S) 99:46Overall (5km): 1 S Pidgeon (B’cay) 17:50; 2 M Wakefield (SSh, U13) 17:51; 3 R Moncrieff (Hav M, U15) 18:04Women: 1 C Dailly (Chelm, U15) 19:22; 2 C Tomsett (St Ed, U17) 22:37

CITY OF LINCOLN 10km, LincolnA top-class race saw the first four break 31 minutes as Matt Bowser won and Andy Ward went top of the UK M40 rankings with his 30:28 clocking.Overall (10km): 1 M Bowser (Linc W) 30:20; 2 A Ward (Clowne, M40) 30:28; 3 I Kimpton (Linc W) 30:37; 4 T Doe (Linc W) 30:40; 5 M Powell (Tip) 31:15; 6 J Bull (Der, U20) 32:07; 7 C Hawkins (Der) 32:19; 8 T Straw (Linc W) 32:39; 9 J Stone (Linc W) 32:43; 10 D Carr (Cov) 32:58; 11 D Tanner (Clap C, M35) 33:25; 12 L Montgomery (Corby) 33:35; 13 S Robinson (Linc W) 33:41; 14 M Green (Nene V) 33:41; 15 A Oliver (Slea) 33:57; 16 D Tune (Donc, M40) 34:00; 17 D Hogg (Linc W) 34:01; 18 P Tallents

(Ret, M40) 34:06; 19 J Wilkinson (Linc W, U17) 34:16; 20 L Morris (N Der, M35) 34:17; 21 G Hall 34:22; 22 S George (Linc W) 34:40; 23 B Cross (Linc W) 34:57M40: 4 A Wilcox 35:01. M45: 1 M Tuff (Ryst) 35:17; 2 N Coney (Linc W) 35:40. M50: 1 P Duncan (Linc W) 35:35; 2 G Dalton 36:23; 3 K Blyth 37:11. M60: 1 S Beardshell 38:49; 2 M Casey 40:57. U20: 2 A Hall (Orion) 35:47Women: 1 R Pearson (Mil K) 35:53; 2 K Spilsbury (Vale R) 38:09; 3 B Wilson (Clee, W40) 38:28; 4 P Williams (Card) 38:32; 5 A Donnelly (U20) 38:38; 6 L Havercroft (KuH) 38:41; 7 S Cowper (Linc W) 38:45; 8 N Wasyliw (W40) 39:01; 9 J Stones (W40) 39:55W40: 4 S Dodds 41:11; 5 J Diffey 41:50. W50: 1 J James 43:51. W60: 1 M Collinge (Mans) 48:46; 2 E Oxby (WRN) 49:29

FLEET HALF-MARATHON, inc Inter-Services championshipsBEN LIVESEY won a higher-class Fleet race than in recent years in 66:21 as Aaron Scott and Tom Cornthwaite were also under 68 minutes.

The 33-year-old Birchfield Harrier’s time was a personal best by well over a minute and he also took the RAF and Inter-Services titles.

A total of six runners were inside 70 minutes among the men as 2251 finished the course.

Telford’s Claire Martin, who chose to miss the British masters’ cross-country

championship, clinched a narrow victory in 79:29. The 37-year-old was 26 seconds clear of Danielle Hodgekinson, who took not only the Army title but also the Inter-Services individual and team crowns with her 79:55.

FormerNational cross-country champion Dave Clarke was first M50.Overall: 1 B Livesey (RAF) 66:21; 2 A Scott (Notts) 67:34; 3 T Cornthwaite (N’land) 67:48; 4 D Norman (Alt) 68:28; 5 S Robinson (BWF) 68:32; 6 M Clough (Leeds C) 68:45; 7 I Williams (Tip) 69:24; 8 G Watkins (Army, M35) 70:32; 9 M Greenwood (Army, M35) 70:35; 10 J Stead (Herne H) 71:13; 11 J Flood (Strag, M35) 71:19; 12 M Burrett (Leeds C, M35) 71:51; 13 O Ellis (RAF) 72:05; 14 J Chettle (Camb U HH) 72:18; 15 M Blunden (RAF) 73:02; 16 J Ellis (Clap C) 73:08; 17 M Jones (THH) 73:12; 18 J Mitchell (Woking, M35) 73:45; 19 S Frear (RAF) 73:51; 20 C Williams (Army) 74:13; 21 M Jeffries (Army) 74:26; 22 D Jones (Bath) 74:36M40: 1 J Siddens (RAF) 75:23; 2 M Prestwood (RAF) 75:52; 3 J Harris (Woking) 76:10; 4 G Southern (RAF) 76:15; 5 K Lennard (S Lon) 76:52. M45: 1 S Newport (Barr) 75:09; 2 P Pearson (S Lon) 79:12. M50: 1 D Clarke (HW) 76:53; 2 M Gamble-Thompson (New M) 77:07; 3 K Donkin 79:57; 4 C Wintrip (RAF) 81:20. M55: 1 J Lawlor (RAF) 81:36. M65: 1 J Kane (Win) 98:40. U20: 1 P Gould (Camb U HH) 78:08Women: 1 C Martin (Tel, W35) 79:29; 2 D Hodgkinson (Army) 79:55; 3 S Harris (Long E, W35) 81:18; 4 I Menzies (Army) 81:48; 5 A Granger (B&W, W35) 81:55; 6 E Ridley (Army) 82:13; 7 I Rea (W4H, W35) 83:25; 8 J Caddick (Tip) 84:43; 9 R Elkins (CLC) 85:13; 10 T Rutter (RAF) 85:22; 11 S Mansfield (Army) 86:00; 12 F Love (Clap C) 86:12; 13 J Hunt (Woking) 86:55W40: 1 M Brookes 92:16; 2 A Salter (Fleet) 92:51; 3 V Barratt (Jer) 93:02. W45: 1 J Chapman (B’mth) 91:08. W50: 1 D Rhodes (Alton) 99:38. W55: 1 P Fudge 93:53

BLACK ESK 7.5M, AnnanOverall (all Annan): 1 A Reader 49:43; 2 R Longmore (M50) 50:16; 3 M Walton 50:44

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M70: J Buchanan 48:19Women: 1 L Hopper (W45) 60:50; 2 J Priestley (W50) 64:30; 3 C Legg (W50) 68:30

BRADFORD 10km, BradfordOverall: 1 Q Lewis (Bail, M35) 33:52; 2 S Pass (Salt, M40) 34:04; 3 A Johnson (Roth) 34:13; 4 S Chew (Wharf) 34:35; 5 W Kerr (Salt, M35) 34:47M55: 1 S Jordan (Bing) 38:14; 2 H Heavisides (Ilkley) 39:00. U20: 1 J Seymour (Wirr) 35:18Women: 1 C Green (P&B) 39:48; 2 D Broom (Barns H, W45) 40:27W45: 2 E Dudley (Robert) 43:00. W50: 1 A Bennett (Ilkley) 42:16

CRANLEIGH 15 & 21, SurreyJULIE BRIGGS, the South of England masters’ cross-country champion, warmed up for another tilt at the Virgin London Marathon with a 2:22:30 21 miles clocking to indicate that she will be a contender for the over-40 medal in the capital next month.

Tadworth’s Pat Wright took the men’s race over 21 miles.Overall (15M): 1 R Kowenicki (THH) 89:08; 2 S Wurr (THH) 96:36; 3 N Hadley 99:02M50: 1 M Parry (Craw) 99:15; 2 P Sinton-Hewitt (Rane) 1:41:44Women: 1 S Stubbs (R’mede, W35) 1:48:28; 2 S Stracey (SoC) 1:48:38Overall (21M): 1 P Wright (Tad) 2:04:40; 2 M Gedin (Arena, M45) 2:08:35; 3 K May (B&B) 2:10:02M40: L Passingham (Alton) 2:11:59. M50: C Finill (Harrow) 2:16:59. M55: A Fay (DMV) 2:21:48Women: 1 J Briggs (Arena, W40) 2:22:30; 2 R Clifton (THH) 2:23:05W45: 1 T Williams (Craw) 2:35:34; 2 P Major (THH) 2:40:37. W55: P Parker 2:49:34

COLTISHALL JAGUARS MAD MARCH HARE 10km, FrettenhamOverall: 1 R Bateson (Linc W) 34:42; 2 M Eccles 35:42; 3 R Cheverton (Norw, M55) 35:49M60: 1 M Yeomans (Norw RR) 40:33Women: 1 A Smith (Norw RR, W35) 40:20; 2 S Spence (Norw, W40) 43:11GOAL-DEN-GIRLS WOMEN’S ONLY 10km, BlackpoolOverall: 1 S Hollinshead (Chead, W40) 38:39; 2 J Goorney (Wesh, W40) 39:24; 3 H Lawrenson (Wesh, W40) 40:15Women: 1 Hollinshead 38:39; 2 Goorney 39:24W40: 4 J Dandy 40:52

HEMINGTON 10kmOverall: 1 S Smyth 38:13; 2 A Trebble (Bath, U20) 39:05; 3 G McLaughlin 40:23Women: 1 R Carver (Wells, U17) 46:47; 2 Y Nardakumar 46:53

HOGWEED HILLY HALF-MARATHON, GloucestershireEMMA D’ALTON joined the growing

band of women runners to finish top-three overall in a road race.Overall: 1 D Summers (W’bury) 81:17; 2 E D’Alton (W’bury, W35) 82:32; 3 J Motyka (Hogweed) 83:16M60: J Bateman (RRC) 94:35Women: 1 D’Alton 82:32; 2 P Curtis (Hogweed, W55) 96:12W55: J Watson (F’mouth) 1:47:45

JIM DINGWALL ROUND THE HOUSES 10km, GrangemouthOverall: 1 R Houston (Centr) 30:42; 2 T Mengisteab (Shett) 30:51; 3 A Hay (Centr) 31:35; 4 M Deason (Shett) 31:53; 5 K Wilson (Cambus, M40) 31:59; 6 K Berry (Cors) 32:12; 7 P Sorrie (Shett) 32:22; 8 M Breen (Cors) 32:35; 9 S Wylie (Cambus, M40) 32:40; 10 R Milne (Cors) 32:47; 11 M Anderson (Cors, M35) 32:50; 12 D Cummins (W Wat) 33:08; 13 S Campbell (Arb, M40) 33:10; 14 N Thin (Edin, M50) 33:24; 15 T Martyn (Edin U HH) 33:26; 16 A Sivakumaran (Edin U) 33:27; 17 D Clarkson (Edin) 33:31; 18 R White (Stir U, U20) 33:48; 19 A Correas Illarramendi (A’deen) 33:51; 20 C McKenzie (Cors) 34:00; 21 T Ferrington (Cors, M35) 34:18; 22 D Houston (Glas U HH) 34:22; 23 B Paterson (Falk) 34:25; 24 K Brydon (Traff) 34:31; 25 D Ashworth (Clay) 34:41; 26 P Gierjatowicz (Edin U HH) 34:42; 27 G Stewart (Fife) 34:47; 28 H Spoering (Glas U HH) 34:52; 29 R Christie (Stir U, U20) 34:55; 30 H Haining (Kilb, W40) 34:59M50: 2 D Petrie (Kilb) 36:40; 3 G Montgomery (C’dale) 36:53. M55: 1 K Rankin (Falk) 36:02. M60: 1 A McLinden (Ham) 36:37; 2 S Waugh (Cald) 40:36. M70: 1 I Leggett (Loth) 47:06. U20: 3 P Bowman (Utah) 35:12Women: 1 Haining 34:59; 2 F Matheson (Falk, W50) 36:01; 3 V Bailie (Edin) 36:49; 4 K Pennel (Utah, U20) 37:17; 5 J Knowles (SPS) 37:42; 6 C McCracken (Bella H, W35) 38:20; 7 S Ridley (Edin, W45) 38:35; 8 M Sandison (Spring) 38:51; 9 A Hood (Uk net) 39:05; 10 L Beveridge (Dund H) 39:23; 11 C Fortune 39:46W35: 2 S Lyle (Dunb) 40:59. W40: 2 J Telford (SPS) 40:14; 3 B O’Neil (Bella H) 41:49. W45: 2 J McWhinnie (Fife) 40:52. W50: 2 P McCrossan (C’dale) 41:11; 3 L Broadhurst (Harm) 44:48. W55: 1 I Bracegirdle (Fife) 46:15. W60: 1 H Bradley (Anst) 45:42

KIBWORTH 6. LeicestershireOverall: 1 A Watson (Herm) 31:07; 2 G Lee (Leic, M40) 31:47; 3 S Mears (Charn) 32:54; 4 J Williams (Charn) 33:21; 5 M Lewis (Charn) 33:29; 6 T Yeats (Barrow) 33:43M45: 1 G Deacon (Leic) 34:01; 2 J Birch (Wigston) 34:31; 3 D Pearce (Leic) 34;44Women: 1 L Cocks (Birst) 35:18; 2 K Ramsey (Char, W40) 38:23; 3 J Toon

(Leic Tri) 38:58W55: J Davisworth (Beau) 46:19

MORAY ROADRUNNERS 10km, ElginOverall: 1 S Pride (Forres, M40) 35:00; 2 P Murdoch (Keith) 36:39; 3 G Donaldson (Gari, M35) 36:51M50: 1 D Weir (Forres) 37:00. M60: 1 E Paterson (Moray) 39:32; 2 C Noble (Fraser) 40:26Women: 1 S Liebnitz (I’ness) 40:35; 2 L Burnet (W35) 40:47W45: 1 O Wilson (Moray) 40:54

RUN NORTHUMBERLAND WALLINGTON HALF-MARATHON, inc NE VETERANS’ CHAMPSWallington Hall, NorthumberlandOverall: 1 M Morris (Morp, M35) 73:29; 2 C Franks (Gate) 73:55; 3 R Parker (Tyne, M45) 77:33M55: 1 S Marshall (Dur) 84:06 M70: 1 J Prudham (J&H, M75) 1:57:58TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Tynedale H 56Women: 1 F Taylor 94:54; 2 M Crawford (Heat) 95:04 W55: 1 C Young (Blyth) 1:45:59TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Heaton H 14

LOUGHBOROUGH HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 J Wadelin (Ere V, M35) 74:15; 2 J Ruskin (Edin) 75:19; 3 M Griffiths (Charn) 77:04Women: 1 B White (Tm East H) 85:51; 2 J Robinson (Barr R, W35) 91:33

SANDY 10, SandySERPENTINE’S Will Green had an easy passage to win by 42 seconds from Phil Holland in 52:56.Overall: 1 W Green (Serp, M35) 52:56; 2 P Holland (Ampt) 53:38; 3 P Williams (Trent P) 55:16M40: 1 D Coleman (Deal TC) 57:42. M45: 1 F Dudbridge (THH) 59:37; 2 S Pettit (Ely) 59:51. M50: 1 D Randall (Chelt) 60:28. M65: 1 G Stacey (RRC) 71:13. U20: 1 M Leach (N Herts) 57:14TEAM: 1 Trent ParkWomen: 1 S Onn (St Alb S) 63:45; 2 A McKeown (N Herts, W35) 65:51; 3 C Fisher (Bed H, W35) 66:29W35: 3 N Pitman (N Herts) 67:40. W45: 1 P Downing ( ) 67:51; 2 D Wait (March)

69:44; 3 C Pullen (FVS) 71:25; 4 P Elliott (BRJ) 71:31. W55: 1 D Heydecker (St Alb S) 73:42TEAM: 1 St Albans Striders

SAN DOMENICO 20, Merthyr TydfilOverall: 1 R Gardiner (A’dare, M35) 1:55:38 ; 2 S Paterson (Les C) 1:59:49 ; 3 S Taylor (Pont-Y-Pwl And District Runners) 2:01:45 M40: 1 S Thomas (Isl) 2:03:20 . M45: 1 P Rose (Yeov T) 2:04:05 Women: 1 L Richens (W’bury) 2:17:32 ; 2 S Voller (W’bury) 2:21:20 W50: 1 C Jones (TROTS) 2:39:37 . W70: 1 V Pawlyn (Eve) 3:22:04

SHEFFIELD VARSITY 10kmOverall: 1 J Stevens (Sheff U) 34:15; 2 D Claus (Steel) 34:59; 3 A Bush (Hallam) 35:02Women: 1 N Dawson (Sheff U) 39:59; 2 H Grainger (Sheff U) 41:10W45: 1 J Masterman 42:16

STAFFORD HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 M Dalkins (Tel, M40) 70:59; 2 C Hollinshead (Staff H, M45) 74:31; 3 O Harradence (RSC) 74:57M40: 2 N Awbery 76:52. M45: 2 A Payne 77:16; 3 A Allen (Stoke) 79:18. M50: 1 K Amos (Chead) 81:06; 2 M Down (Mil K) 82:47. M55: 1 C Chambers 83:40; 2 C Morrison 86:23. M60: 1 J Corbett 89:15. M65: 1 S Winterton (Trent) 91:45; 2 H Williams (Oak P) 97:11. M70: 1 A Lewis (Trent) 1:44:56Women: 1 M Vernon (Trent, W40) 84:34; 2 A Arnold 85:11; 3 M Clarke (Tel, W40) 85:56; 4 L Thompson (Trent) 86:05W40: 3 T Lovatt (Trent) 93:01. W45: 1 R Watchorn-Rice (Staffs M) 87:24; 2 F Collisson 91:22; 3 T Hempsall (Belp) 91:42. W50: 1 C Austin (Spark) 97:56; 2 S Forrester (Staff TC) 99:40; 3 L Cooke (Stone MM) 99:57. W65: 1 R Banks (Stone MM) 1:55:54

THIRSK 10Overall: 1 Y Hagos (Walls) 49:40; 2 A Wiles (New M) 51:22; 3 P Marchant (R’well, M35) 54:11; 4 G Felton (Barns, M40) 55:16; 5 D Newbould (Hallam, M40) 55:21; 6 D Fisher (Vall) 55:35;

7 A May (Vall, M35) 55:46; 8 T Danby (Pock) 55:50; 9 A Pearson (New M, M40) 56:07; 10 S O’Grady (New M, M35) 56:11; 11 C Miller (H’gate) 56:14M45: 1 A McNeill (Long E) 57:45; 2 M Murray (N Yks M) 59:29. M50: 1 K Lilley (Sheff RC) 57:58; 2 M Hall (Barns) 59:10; 3 P Teece (Bill MH) 59:38; 4 C Ireland (Sheff RC) 59:44; 5 D Brooksbank (Barns) 60:41; 6 P Stockburm (H’gate) 60:58; 7 P McNamara (Wake) 60:59; 8 P Emmett (Weth) 61:44; 9 S Hirst ( ) 61:57. M55: 1 I Bloomfield (Chester-Le-Street AC) 60:49. M60: 1 P Johnson (Scar) 65:11; 2 G Bell (Bing) 67:19Women: 1 C Simpson (CleS, W35) 61:10; 2 A Green (Keigh) 63:30; 3 L Mawer (Weth, W40) 63:59; 4 A Hunter (J&H) 64:08; 5 Y Thiru (Els, W45) 64:24; 6 L Leggett (Denb DT, W50) 64:44; 7 J Hutcheson (H’gate) 65:27; 8 A Dennison (Bing, W45) 65:54; 9 C Lambert (Weth) 66:12; 10 K Storrar (Barns, W35) 66:48W35: 3 J Khoueiry (Holm) 67:59. W40: 2 B Massy (Barns) 67:20; 3 K Aspin (New M) 68:47. W45: 3 J Keavney (Swaled) 69:58. W50: 2 C Mccarthy (Pontefract) 68:20; 3 M Hart (Horsf) 69:25; 4 J Mather (Long E) 74:32. W55: 1 S Haslam (Scar) 67:37; 2 P Costello (Redc) 73:12; 3 S Ransome (Puds P) 74:23; 4 L Valentine (Sun S) 75:04. W70: 1 M Lenaghan (Kipp) 94:33

WILSON TROPHY 5km HANDICAP, JerseyOverall (H’cap, all Jers): 1 E Dorey 22:37; 2 C Lidster 22:36; 3 K Lovatt 22:49Fasstest overall: 1 Dorey 15:57; 2 J Barker 17:20; 3 T Banks 17:25M50: N Gorrod 17:45Women: 1 A Banks 20:06; 2 T Garrido 23:09

STOWMARKET HALF-MARATHONSuffolkOverall: 1 C Merrylees (NNBR) 74:15; 2 C Prewer (L’toft, M40) 74:18; 3 W Law (Crow) 76:19M65: R Woodard (unatt) 97:58TEAM: North Norfolk Beach RWomen: 1 N Brinkman (Titan Tri, W35) 77:33; 2 S Roberts (Norf G, W45) 92:20W65: M Wright (Ips J) 1:49:58TEAM: Stowmarket Striders

DARTFORD ROAD RUNNERS 10WINNER Pete Tucker followed up a win in the Blackheath cross-country the day before with this victory and then went on to run for Blackheath & Bromley in the South of England 12-stage road relays later in the afternoon.Overall: 1 P Tucker (B&B) 57:52; 2 S Roost 58:15; 3 M Penny (Camb H) 58:36Women: 1 T Oldershaw (Padd W, W40) 63:16; 2 C Day (Padd W) 67:35; 3 K Mills (S’field, W40) 61:55

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YEOVIL HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 S Antell (B&W) 70:35; 2 S Rose (Bath, M40) 78:18; 3 R Evershed (CLC) 78:22M60: 1 K Robinson (Frome) 87:45Women: 1 N Linfield (W40) 86:25; 2 L Hutson (Army) 87:44W55: 1 S Chant 1:44:39. W60: 1 L Nesbitt (Yeov T) 1:49:00

CARTERTON & RAF BRIZE NORTON 10km, OxfordshireOverall: 1 C Illman (Ciren) 32:51; 2 K Game (W’stock) 35:42; 3 D Swan (Wit) 35:54M40: R Webster (Oxf C) 36:11. M55: B Vaughan (W’stock) 37:33. M60: D Parsons (Oxf C) 39:55Women: 1 G Bridge (Birm U) 37:29; 2 K Walsha 38:35 (unatt, W35) 38:35; 3 l Grolimund (Alch) 39:13; 4 J Webb (W’stock) 39:46

MARCH 24DOCHERTY CUP 10, GourockOverall (G’nock unless stated): 1 M Pollard (Inver) 48:27; 2 T Loehndorf (M40) 54:53; 3 D McLaughlin (M50) 56:02; 4 K O’Donoghue 56:49; 5 R Davidson (M50) 57:52M50: 3 G McGrattan 59:35Women: 1 D Clark 71:35; 2 S Coyle 71:57Handicap: 1 J O’Donoghue (W) 97:45; 2 Pollard 98:27; 3 S Watson 98:33

HALEWOOD 5km, HalewoodOverall: 1 D Mooney (IRL) 14:55; 2 T Atkinson (Sale) 16:19; 3 P Schumann (Knowsley Harriers AC, M45) 18:04Women: 1 M Kelly (Penny L, W35) 23:57; 2 J Mcgillicuddy (Wid W, W40) 26:27

LARNE HALF-MARATHON, LarneOverall: 1 J McAllister (St Mal) 70:38; 2 C Magill (NBH) 72:50; 3 B Teer (E Down) 73:00; 4 F Marsh (N Down, M45) 73:27; 5 R Turkington (Armagh, M35) 73:31; 6 S McGrory (Anna, M40) 73:47M40: 2 D Bell (Willow) 76:39. M45: 2 N Glenn (Larne) 77:09; 3 J Turtle (Ballym R) 78:08; 4 D Brady (NBH) 78:16; 5 B Brady (Larne) 79:39. M50: 1 G Duddy

WILMSLOW HALF-MARATHON, CheshireWHILE the standard failed to match the English Championships 2011 race, Andrew Ford led some fast times with his his near-PB 64:54.

Herne Hill gained a one-two in the women’s race with Cathy Ansell, unbeaten in UKA races since September, setting a PB in narrowly heading clubmate Rosalind Kieran, who also set a PB.Overall: 1 A Ford (Sale) 64:54; 2 T Abyu (Salf) 67:09; 3 G Raven (Sale, M35) 67:17; 4 P Hoole (Roth) 67:21; 5 J Hutchins (BMH) 67:41; 6 R Samuel (Eryri) 68:41; 7 M Couldwell (Charn, M35) 69:21; 8 T Pattison (Macc) 69:36; 9 G Tomlinson (Traff) 70:10; 10 S Hazel (Cov) 70:33; 11 A O’Gorman (Stock H) 70:37; 12 N Leigh (Alt, M35) 70:55; 13 C Prior (Ches TC) 71:21; 14 G Butler (Prest, M40) 71:26; 15 M Donnery (Herne H) 71:32; 16 R Hughes (Salf) 71:54; 17 N Jones (Tip, M35) 72:07; 18 R Affleck (Prest, M40) 72:41; 19 C Curtis (Corby) 72:44; 20 S Doyle (Vale R, M40) 72:48; 21 M Sanders (R’well) 73:13; 22 R Downs (Wilm, M45) 73:18; 23 M Shaw (Salf) 73:25; 24 M Sprot (Hallam) 73:26; 25 E Donovan (Les C) 73:39; 26 J Noakes (Macc, M45) 73:40; 27 M Svensson (Penny L) 74:14; 28 G Booth (Horw, M40) 74:23; 29 P Simons (Salf, M45) 74:30; 30 D Lockett (Salf, M45) 74:39; 31 J Kovacs (Salf, M35) 74:54M40: 5 J Goodwin (Boalloy) 76:07; 6 M Bell (Horw) 76:11; 7 A Sprague (Tip) 76:19; 8 S Waterhouse (BWF) 76:31; 9 R Tuddenham (Tod) 76:38; 10 R Brown (Macc) 77:15; 11 J Corden (Stock H) 77:36. M45: 5 D Harris (Ches TC) 75:22; 6 N Bedell (Keigh) 76:09; 7 G Rowlinson (Sale) 77:11; 8 S Crawford (E Ant) 77:21; 9 K Garner (Belle V) 78:14; 10 P Cruse (Lyth) 78:23; 11 S Grundy (E Ches) 78:54; 12 G Astin (Stock H) 79:44. M50: 1 M Hatton (S Ches) 76:18; 2 D Crewe (Salf) 77:21; 3 T Morris (Wilm) 78:15. M55: 1 T McGaff (Wilm) 78:41; 2 S Morran (N Vets) 86:49. M60: 1 P Bailey (S’port W) 84:01; 2 M Fairs (Wilm) 86:29; 3 A Watts (Wilm) 87:22. M65: 1 K Burgess (Alt) 92:08; 2 J Smith (Wilm) 98:52. M70: 1 R Bacon (Wins) 99:41; 2 A Peers (Spec) 1:44:50Women: 1 C Ansell (Herne H) 76:53; 2 R Kieran (Herne H) 77:10; 3 O Walwyn-bush (Norw) 77:51; 4 K Crickmore (Ches TC) 78:32; 5 L Jeska (Tod, W35) 79:32; 6 G Connolly (SHS) 80:14; 7 L Blizzard (Belg, W35) 81:05; 8 A Lavender (Osw) 81:57; 9 C Betmead (BWF, W40) 83:24; 10 T Entwistle (Warr RR, W40) 85:26; 11 A Smith (Cov) 85:57; 12 D McVey (Wilm, W35) 86:37; 13 G Adams (Prest) 86:52W40: 3 J Lawton (Stock H) 89:08; 4 J Nicholls (Sale) 89:20; 5 G Senior (Wig P) 90:48; 6 V Barker 90:50; 7 H Smith (Vale R) 93:38; 8 J Clarke 93:46. W45: 1 K Wood (Stock H) 87:46. W50: 1 B Wright (BWF) 91:54; 2 P Walsh (Prest) 92:47; 3 K Parker (Ches HHH) 93:02; 4 A Blomfield (Roch) 93:05; 5 J Molyneaux (Vale R) 98:35; 6 C Northcote (Styal) 99:28; 7 C Geraghty (Wilm) 99:41. W55: 1 L Chapman (Gars) 1:40:52; 2 A Hirsch (Belle V) 1:42:13. W60: 1 R Rogers (Deestr) 1:43:39; 2 P Davies (Vale R) 1:45:53; 3 E O’brien 1:47:56

WIMBLEDON AUDI 10kmOverall: 1 T Griffiths (G&G) 34:55; 2 A Clare (WG&EL) 35:15; 3 C Thurstan (M35) 35:36M45: 1 D Moore (DMV) 35:55. M70: P Turley (E&E) 48:51Women: 1 E Du Luart (Strat, U20)

(Derry) 81:24; 2 G Davison (Knockagh Nutters) 82:25. M55: 1 J Breen (Springw) 85:11; 2 R Curran (Ballym R) 85:21; 3 H Boyle (Springw) 86:51. M60: 1 T Eakin (N Down) 87:41. M65: 1 G Cumber (Hal) 90:12; 2 S Hogg 95:08Women: 1 S Cumber (Hal, W40) 84:00; 2 J Balmer (N Down, W35) 84:16; 3 H Crossan (W40) 86:09W50: 1 G Douglas 92:49. W55: 1 M Mackin (Drom) 1:41:30. W65: 1 B Quinn (Ballym R) 1:55:55

MAXIFUEL HALF-MARATHONEtonOverall: 1 T Aldred (Lon Hth) 69:30; 2 F Thompson (AFD) 70:03; 3 G Cribier (High, M35) 76:39M50: 1 M Giles (Sutt R) 79:45. M70: 1 L Smith 99:43Women: 1 L Jones 82:35; 2 D Gunning 87:47W75: 1 A Martin 2:08:37

NEWTONMORE 10Overall: 1 G Lennox (Forres) 54:35; 2 R McLennan (Ochil) 55:36; 3 J Britton (Moorf) 57:44M40: P O’Kane (HBT) 58:14. M50: B Van Tujl (Lynx) 61:33Women: 1 R Smith (Moorf) 65:47; 2 N Crowe (Perth R) 67:15W40: F Angus (Perth R) 69:43

NIGEL BARGE MEMORIAL 10km, GlasgowOverall: 1 T Fay (Shett) 31:55; 2 L Oates (Shett, U20) 32:25; 3 R Gilroy (Cambus, M35) 33:21; 4 M Turner (Shettelston Harriers) 34:10; 5 I Connell (Kil’k, M40) 34:51M50: 1 J Farquhar (Pit) 36:20. U20: 2 T McDonald (Bella H) 35:02Women: 1 J Henderson (Helen, W35) 37:55; 2 R Joss (Giff N) 39:10W45: 1 M Hetherington (Helen) 41:05; 2 M Wylie 42:13

SELF TRANSCENDENCE 10km, London Battersea ParkLONDON-based Una English finished second overall to Ben Shearer.

The veteran Irish athlete is planning an assault at the 3000m steeplechase in 2012. Overall: 1 B Shearer (Camb H, M35) 32:27; 2 U English (IRL, W40) 34:10; 3 D Madams (Lon Hth, M35) 34:27; 4 W

Kidgell (Walton) 34:29; 5 J Clark (W4H, M35) 34:34M45: 1 S Fraser (HW) 35:04; 2 D Annetts (Royst) 35:36Women: 1 English 34:10; 2 H Taranowski (W4H, W35) 37:10; 3 S Yates (Orp) 39:27

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST 5km, Glasgow GreenOverall: 1 G Croll (Giff N, M45) 16:38; 2 T van Well 18:21; 3 A Kane (Kirkin, U17) 19:06Women: 1 V Robertson 20:54; 2 P McLuskey 21:51

MARCH 21DERBY MIDWEEK RACESRaynesway, DerbyADAM BOWDEN led a record-breaking spree in this popular evening race series with a new course best of 14:37, as the first four broke the 15-minute barrier.

Now a seasoned triathlete, the Harrow runner was one of a quartet of Loughborough-based internationals that set a fast pace from the outset. Along with Aaron Harris, Tim Dalton and Matthew Sharpe he quickly opened up a significant lead over another quartet that included Ripley’s Dale Annable and Belper’s Gordon Irvine.

The leaders stormed through the mile marker in 4:34 and the pace continued at a good rate until the last kilometre when Bowden made a break to win by a mere two seconds, from Harris, with Dalton and Sharpe hanging on well.Overall (5km): 1 A Bowden (Harrow) 14:37; 2 A Harris (Lough) 14:39; 3 T Dalton (Sev) 14:47; 4 M Sharp (E&H) 14:49; 5 D Annable (Ripley) 15:50; 6 G Irvine (Belper) 15:55M40: 1 A Deeming (Heanor) 16:43; 2 J Knibb (Der) 16:54U20: S Cooper 16:20Women: 1 N Grant (Roth) 17:51; 2 M

Allen (Card) 19:09Overall (1M): 1 P Maddocks (Beac H, U200 4:54; 2 D Hall (H’wood) 4:56; 3 B Dijkstra (Beac H, U20) 4:58M50: K Pye (Charn) 5:19Women: 1 J Kiffin (Beac H, U200 5:38; 2 S Edwards (Amber V, U20) 6:03

MARCH 20CITY OF HULL WINTER LEAGUE, Humber BridgeOverall (2.9M, all CoH): 1 A Lyons 15:41; 2 A Lawtey 16:30; 3 M Spikings 17:01Women: 1 N Jackson 18:05; 2 C Parker 19:13; 3 J Hall 19:47Handicap: 1 R Winder 28:56; 2 Parker 28:58; 3 Spikings 29:01

MARCH 18MINCHINHAMPTON 10kmGloucestershireOverall: 1 G Hughes (Durs) 33:16; 2 O Starkey (Sev) 35:49; 3 P Beastall (unatt) 36:56Women: 1 T Patient (unatt) 42:13; 2 K Martin (unatt) 45;03

MARCH 14MARS BAR SERIES 4, AnstrutherOverall (all Anst): 1 Z Delaney (U20) 21:49; 2 S McKenzie 23:51; 3 J Grieve 24:28Women: 1 A Hall 30:14; 2 D Hay 30:44Handicap: N Fry

DECEMBER 20CLYDESDALE H CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, ClydebankOverall (2.7M, all C’dale): 1 P Bowman (U20) 14:50; 2 C Ewing (U17) 15:22; 3 I Robertson 15:31M50: G Montgomery 16:00. M65: R Young 19:51Women: 1 A Murray (W40) 17:32); 2 S Greig 19:21; 3 Y Green (W45) 20:00Handicap: C Ewing 20:22; 2 Young 21:51; 3 H Laverty (M55) 22:05

Wilmslow women’s winner: Cathy Ansell

Antony Ford: 64:54 victory at Wilmslow

HARRY SH

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CROSS-COUNTRYMARCH 24BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY CLOSING 5, West WickhamPETE TUCKER, in the first of three weekend races, was an easy winner.Overall: 1 P Tucker (B&B) 29:15; 2 G Turner (B&B) 32:33; 3 F Parkinson (B&B) 32:35; 4 B Stickings (B&B, U15) 33:16; 5 R Smith (B&B, M45) 33:22M50: S Pairman (B&B) 35:56. M55: A Lawes (B&B) 37:19. M60: J Fenwick (B&B) 38:37Women: 1 S Dowling (B&B, W40) 37:12; 2 C Stickings (B&B) 42:26; 3 T Ashenden (B&B, W40) 42:59

GLOUCESTERSHIRE 4km CHAMPIONSHIPS, Plock Court, GloucesterOverall: 1 K Hale (Sev, U17) 12:53; 2 H Bishop (Sev, U17) 13:24; 3 J Rose (Sev) 13:28; 4 O Starkey (Sev, U20) 13:37; 5 M Keeling (Sev, M45) 14:13; 6 R Hearn (Glouc, U15) 14:32TEAM: 1 Severn 22Women: 1 R Wood (Bourt) 19:03; 2 D Southgate )Angels, W45) 19:19; 3 L Spires (Angels, W35) 20:12TEAM: 1 Angels 9

RANELAGH V STRAGGLERS MOB MATCH. Richmond Park, SurreyJESS PETERSSON easily took the women’s section to lead Stragglers to victory from fourth place overall.Match (52 to score): 1 Stragglers 2513; 2 Ranelagh H 2956Overall: 1 J Flood (Strag) 15:59; 2 P Haarar (Rane, M40) 16:40; 3 S Paynter (Rane) 17:04M45: R Reeder (Strag) 17:17. M50: P Sinton-Hewitt (Rane) 18:48.Women: 1 J Petersson (Strag) 17:14; 2 M Synnott-Wells (Rane, W45) 19:55W45: C Mills (Strag) 20:45. W55: J Millett (STrag) 23:32

START FITNESS NORTH EASTERN HARRIER LEAGUEPrudhoe High School, Northumberland. Senior Men (9.5km Handicap): 1 D Garbutt (Dur) 31:28; 2 K Flannery (Gate) 31:52; 3 J Taylor (Morp, U20) 33:40; 4 N Reed (Sun) 34:46; 5 M Grimes (Dur, U20) 35:19; 6 A Burn (J&H) 35:24; 7 D Chesser (Gate, U20) 35:27; 8 T Brookes (Morp, U20) 35:55; 9 J Buis (Heat) 36:23; 10 L Ager (Heat) 36:33; 11 K Connelly (Gate) 36:43; 12 K Lowery (Hough, M)45) 36:47; 13 J Lloyd (Elv, M40) 36:49; 14 L Adams (SSh) 36:50; 15 H Coates (Walls) 36:50; 16 L Bennett (Els, M40) 36:54; 17 P Roper (Sun S, M50) 36:55; 18 C Gillis (Clare) 37:12; 19 B Hetherington (Walls, M45) 37:16; 20 L McCourt (Gate, U20) 37:22Fastest: Buis 31:23; Garbutt 31:28; Adams 31:50; Coates 31:50; Flannery 31:52; P Aiston (Walls) 32:35; D Old (Gate) 32:46; Grimes 32:49 M40: K MacPherson (Tyne Br 33:54TEAM (6 to Score): Div 1: 1 Gateshead H 72; 2 Sunderland Strollers 111; 3 Morpeth H 147; 4 Heaton H 150; 5 South Shields H 184; 6 Sunderland H 273. Div 2: 1 Durham City H 65; 2 Tynedale H 121; 3 Low Fell 144. Div 3: 1 Tyne Bridge H 51; 2 Jarrow & Hebburn 124; 3 Blyth 138U17 (6km Handicap): 1 A Ewart (Gosf) 24:01; 2 I Dunn (Black B) 25:02; 3 P Crombie (Sun) 25:10; 4 J Reed (Gosf) 25:26; 5 A Barr (Gate) 26:02; 6 J Bell (Black B) 28:02Fastest: Dunn 22:42; Crombie 22:30; Reed 22:46TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Gosforth H 19; 2

Gateshead H 24; 3 Blyth 28U15 (3km Handicap): 1 D Mallen (Aln) 11:22; 2 E Kelly (Morp) 11:33; 3 A Mather (NSP) 11:34; 4 J Jones (Sun) 11:39; 5 J Dungworth (Blay) 11:41; 6 P Skirrow (Aln) 11:43Fastest: Kelly 9:43; Jones 9:49; P Winkler (Morp) 9:55 TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Alnwick H 20; 2 Morpeth H 24; 3 Tynedale H 40U13 (3km Handicap): 1 S Williams (Morp) 11:56; 2 M Jackson (Tyne) 12:04; 3 J Armstrong (Walls) 12:07; 4 J Hopkins (Morp) 12:17; 5 R Arthur (CleS) 12:22; 6 A Brown (Hough) 12:24Fastest: Jackson 10:24; Hopkins 10:37; Brown 10:44TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Morpeth H 13; 2 Elswick H 42; 3 Chester Le Street 45Women (6km Handicap): 1 R Smith (Dur) 25:01; 2 J Hodgson (Morp) 27:07; 3 K Pearson (CoHull) 27:36; 4 A Hodges (Tyne Br) 27:43; 5 A Snook (J&H) 27:59; 6 F Buckton (Gate) 28:19; 7 C Dixon (Gate) 28:27; 8 G Howarth (Els) 28:31; 9 G Floyd (Morp) 28:32; 10 A Dixon (NSP) 28:33; 11 E Leslie (J&H, W40) 28:46; 12 A Thorpe (Sun S) 29:09; 13 R Chinnery (Tyne, W45) 29:11; 14 B Tipping (B’ham U) 29:11; 15 J Zoppi (Heat) 29:13Fastest: Smith 23:01; Hodgson 23:07; Snook 23:59; Zoppi 25:13; S Morley (Tyne, W45) 25:17; A Dargie (Els, W35) 25:30TEAM (3 to Score): Div 1: 1 Tynedale H 48; 2 Heaton H 75; 3 Sunderland Strollers 75; 4 North Shields Poly 100; 5 Durham City H 112; 6 Elvet Striders 124. Div 2: 1 Tyne Bridge H 49; 2 Morpeth H 62; 3 Elswick H 74 Junior (4.8km Handicap): 1 A Etherington (Shil, U17) 20:57; 2 P Williams (Els, U20) 21:13; 3 R Pease (Gate, U17) 21:15; 4 A Coulson (Sun, U17) 21:57; 5 H Buswell (Gosf, U17) 23:19; 6 M Murton (Aln, U17) 23:29Fastest: Etherington 18:27; Williams 18:43; Pease 18:45U15 (3km Handicap): 1 L Turner (Birt) 12:28; 2 P Chambers (Gate) 12:38; 3 R Murton (Aln) 13:12; 4 B Thomas (Blay) 13:15; 5 F McPate (Gosf) 13:18; 6 A Brown (Morp) 13:30Fastest: Turner 10:38; Chambers 10:48; Murton 11:22TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Gosforth H 23; 2 Sunderland H 33U13 (3km Handicap): 1 O Bateman (Birt) 13:22; 2 E Mahon (Gate) 13:35; 3 J Morgan (Birt) 13:36; 4 J Leslie (J&H) 13:39; 5 E Black (Tyne) 13:52; 6 R Purves (Gosf) 13:58Fastest: Bateman 11:42; Mahon 11:55; Leslie 11:59TEAM (3 to Score): 1 Birtley 22; 2 Jarrow & Hebburn 26; 3 Tynedale H 38Open U11 (1km): Boys: 1 W Dawson (Aln) 3:57; 2 K Reah (Low F) 4:00; 3 Josh Leslie (J&H) 4:06Girls: 1 A Jack (CleS) 4:13; 2 N Stephenson (CleS) 4:19; 3 A Jones (Morp) 4:23 Final League Placings.Men: Div 1: 1 Gateshead H 12; 2 Morpeth H 13; 3 Sunderland H 25; 4 Heaton H 25; 5 South Shields H 31; 6 Wallsend H 38. Div 2: 1 Durham City H 12; 2 Low Fell 14; 3 Tynedale H 15. Div 3: 1 Tyne Bridge H 6; 2 Houghton H 17; 3 Blyth 22Individual: 1 Adams 30; 2 Old 13; 3 Buis 24 (3 runs). Veterans: 1 P Sanderson (Elv, M40) 34; 2 S Bell (CleS, M40) 30; 3 I McGrath (Crook, M40) 23 U17: 1 Gateshead H 20; 2 Blyth 25; 3 Gosforth H 31Individual: 1 J Nisbet (Morp) 40; 2 Dunn 37; 3 Reed 32 U15: 1 Morpeth H 13; 2 Alnwick H 17; 3 Tynedale H 21

Individual: 1 Kelly 38; 2 Winkler 33; 3 R Green (Morp) 24U13: 1 Morpeth H 16; 2 Tynedale H 20; 3 Alnwick H 29 Individual: 1 M Lonsdale (Gate) 40; 2 Jackson 37; 3 Hopkins 36Women: Div 1: 1 Tynedale H 10; 2 Heaton H 17; 3 North Shields Poly 19; 4 Sunderland Strollers 23; 5 Durham City H 29; 6 Wallsend H 36. Div 2: 1 Gateshead H 18; 2 Tyne Bridge H 21; 3 Blyth 30Individual: 1 Hodgson 38; 2 C Simpson (J&H) 33; 3 Snook 31. Veterans: 1 Dargie 39; 2 Morley 37; 3 K Anderson (Tyne, W40) 34Junior: 1 Shildon 11; 2 Gateshead H 13; 3 Birtley 19Individual: 1 Williams 35; 2 Pease 34; A Etherington 26U15: 1 Sunderland H 16; 2 Gosforth H 32; 3 Gateshead H 37Individual: 1 Turner 40; 2 Thomas 32; 3 McPate 31U13: 1 Birtley 22; 2 Elswick H 25; 3 Jarrow & Hebburn 29Individual: 1 Bateman 38; 2 Mahon 37; 3 M Cassidy (Els) 32

SOUTH EAST SCHOOLS INTER-COUNTY YEAR 7 & 8 SCHOOLSBexhill Down, East SussexCOMPETITORS, officials and parents at this match observed a few moments’ silence before the first of the afternoon’s races in memory of former Sussex Schools secretary and life member Mike Carrington, who had died the previous day, aged 77, Martin Duff reports.

It was until the final race of the afternoon that Sussex provided a medallist when local boy Matt Herring took bronze behind Jack Boswell and Max Jones in the year-eight event. Bexhill Down saw firm going throughout in strict contrast to the cloying mud for which parts of the course are known.

Surrey’s Niamh Brown took the year-eight girls’ race from Jodie Judd, while Isabelle Hoy of Essex added the under-13 title. Sam Cliff won the other race, the year-seven under-13 boys’ race.U14 boys: 1 J Boswell (Hants) 12:53; 2 M Jones (Essex) 13:05; 3 M Herring (Sussex) 13:24; 4 E Jenkinson (Hants) 13:26; 5 L Powell (Hants) 13:30; 6 C Davis (Kent) 13:31; 7 R Goldsmith (Sussex) 13:35; 8 D Stidder (Sussex) 13:36; 9 S Rowatt (Kent) 13:39; 10 B Reed (Hants) 13:41; 11 B Haynes (Essex) 13:42; 12 J Goodge (Kent) 13:44; 13 C Brackenborough (Surrey) 13:47; 14 B Thorpe (Essex) 13:49; 15 D Richards (Essex) 13:52; 16 T Leeson (Essex) 13:56; 17 F Battye (Essex) 13:58; 18 J Heneghan (Hants) 14:00; 19 S Costley (Hants) 14:01; 20 J Kidd (Essex) 14:03; 21 O Cantwell (Essex) 14:04; 22 T Fitch (Surrey) 14:10; 23 C Lopez (Hants) 14:10; 24 R Friar (Hants) 14:15; 25 S Rogers (Sussex) 14:18; 26 E Williams (Hants) 14:26; 27 S Hutchinson (Hants) 14:27; 28 O Smith (Sussex) 14:28; 29 R Shaw (Hants) 14:28; 30 H Rees (Kent) 14:28; 31 J Broklebank (Essex) 14:29; 32 H Swindells (Sussex) 14:33; 33 O Lawrence (Hants) 14:35; 34 O Lee (Essex) 14:36; 35 O Olugunna (Kent) 14:38; 36 R Webber (Hants) 14:39; 37 D Horton (Hants) 14:40; 38 A Harley (Essex) 14:40; 39 R Meldrum (Essex) 14:40; 40 E Dallas (Sussex) 14:41; 41 T Roe (Hants) 14:42; 42 L Batty (Essex) 14:54; 43 H Simmons (Kent) 14:56; 44 W Passmore (Hants) 14:57; 45 T Mackman (Sussex) 14:57; 46 S Smith (Essex) 14:59; 47 T Winch (Kent) 14:59;

13:24; 47 F Gratton (Sussex) 13:26; 48 E Mann (Sussex) 13:29; 49 M Rogers (Kent) 13:41; 50 I Jones (Sussex) 13:43TEAM: 1 Essex 66; 2 Surrey 80; 3 Hants 110; 4 Sussex 165U13: 1 I Hoy (Essex) 9:11; 2 B Allan (Surrey) 9:12; 3 E Bond (Kent) 9:30; 4 S Burrows (Hants) 9:31; 5 H Page (Kent) 9:34; 6 C Darlison (Hants) 9:36; 7 N Smith (Essex) 9:38; 8 G Allan (Kent) 9:39; 9 T Horton (Surrey) 9:40; 10 P Earley (Surrey) 9:41; 11 D Bourne (Surrey) 9:42; 12 E Cohen (Kent) 9:43; 13 Y Austridge (Kent) 9:44; 14 E Marshall (Essex) 9:44; 15 J Robinson (Surrey) 9:45; 16 A Stiff (Surrey) 9:48; 17 S Taylor (Surrey) 9:50; 18 R Broome (Essex) 9:50; 19 S Clark (Essex) 9:51; 20 K Etheridge (Essex) 9:51; 21 N Scott (Sussex) 9:53; 22 L Hawrych (Surrey) 9:54; 23 N Gallagher (Essex) 9:57; 24 M Grice (Hants) 9:57; 25 B Thomas (Sussex) 9:57; 26 M Maguire (Surrey) 9:57; 27 R Vallance (Sussex) 9:57; 28 G Maddison Brown (Kent) 10:00; 29 A Nichols (Hants) 10:00; 30 T Falshaw (Kent) 10:00; 31 C Knudson (Kent) 10:00; 32 G Piper (Kent) 10:00; 33 C Sharp (Kent) 10:00; 34 J Carley (Kent) 10:01; 35 J Coatsworth (Kent) 10:06; 36 E Brooker (Sussex) 10:11; 37 L Robinson (Essex) 10:11; 38 S Bonny (Surrey) 10:11; 39 P Jackson (Hants) 10:12; 40 H Fielder (Kent) 10:15; 41 K Brown (Surrey) 10:15; 42 A Morphy (Surrey) 10:15; 43 P Knight (Essex, U11) 10:15; 44 M Paxman (Essex) 10:15; 45 L Maynard (Sussex) 10:15; 46 O Hounsome (Essex) 10:15; 47 N Taylor (Sussex) 10:18; 48 C Pattison (Surrey) 10:18; 49 A Macrae (Kent) 10:18; 50 D Corradi (Surrey) 10:18; 51 A Ratcliffe (Surrey) 10:18; 52 E Crumplin (Hants) 10:18; 53 C Watson (Sussex) 10:18; 54 H Binstead (Sussex) 10:18; 55 B Burgess (Hants) 10:19; 56 M Richardson (Essex) 10:19; 57 L Wheeler (Kent) 10:24; 58 J Warwick (Hants) 10:25; 59 B Williams (Surrey) 10:25; 60 K Faint (Essex) 10:29; 61 L Dixon (Sussex) 10:29; 62 C Sim (Hants) 10:29; 63 P Jefferey (Essex) 10:32; 64 E Shilton (Sussex) 10:34; 65 B Smart (Sussex) 10:37TEAM: 1 Surrey 63; 2 Kent 69; 3 Essex 79; 4 Hants 155; 5 Sussex 201

MARCH 21DUNDEE SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, DundeeSenior boys (4km, no times): 1 J Crowe; 2 S Dempsey; 3 J GibbonsSecondary 3/4 (3km): 1 E Rose 11:27; 2 J Bell 11:56; 3 R Renton 12:02Secondary 2 (2km): 1 C Walls 8:01; 2 L Davie 8:05; 3 J Davie 8:08Secondary 1 (1.6km): 1 A Murray 6:42; 2 S Mohan 7:08; 3 T Carroll 7:10Senior girls (2km, no times): 1 C Reid; 2 S Douglas; 3 J RossSecondary 2/3 (1.6km): 1 C Black 7:48; 2 K Bell 7:51; 3 D Gollan 8:01Secondary 1 (1.5km): 1 A Porter 6:40; 2 S McCabe 6:45; 3 M Thomson 6:47

MARCH 11KENT FITNESS LEAGUE RELAYS, MeophamMixed (5x2.5M): 1 Sevenoaks 76:41; 2 Canterbury H 77:10; 3 Maidstone H 78:20; 4 Paddock Wood 79:33; 5 New Eltham Joggers 79:56Fastest man: S Wenk (M’stone) 13:02. Fastest woman: M Frazier (Graves) 15:45

MARCH 6LONDON SCHOOLS’ YEARS 7 & 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS, Avery HillYear 8: 1 P Burgess (S’wark) 9:24; 2 K

48 O Johnson (Sussex) 15:01; 49 R Alabaster (Essex) 15:08; 50 O Ball (Sussex) 15:11TEAM: 1 Hampshire 57; 2 Essex 75; 3 Sussex 103; 4 Kent 135U13: 1 S Cliff (Surrey) 10:28; 2 A Ives (Hants) 10:35; 3 T Wright (Essex) 10:36; 4 S Pocknee (Hants) 10:40; 5 D Cooke (Surrey) 10:41; 6 J Fleming (Surrey) 10:43; 7 J Potter (Kent) 10:45; 8 R Bradley (Hants) 10:53; 9 H Boyd (Surrey) 10:55; 10 M Webb (Essex) 10:56; 11 A Churchill (Hants) 10:58; 12 G Withers (Essex) 10:58; 13 S Jones (Essex) 10:59; 14 R Coupland (Hants) 11:00; 15 M Cox (Essex) 11:01; 16 J Puxty (Kent) 11:04; 17 O Mccall (Hants) 11:04; 18 C Lee (Surrey) 11:05; 19 J La Rouques (Essex) 11:07; 20 F Astbury (Essex) 11:08; 21 J Foreman (Surrey) 11:10; 22 L Rossouw (Kent) 11:12; 23 J Chen (Surrey) 11:13; 24 J Richards (Kent) 11:14; 25 J Wakerley (Essex) 11:15; 26 B Keates (Sussex) 11:17; 27 T Naisby (Surrey) 11:22; 28 T Yeates (Hants) 11:26; 29 F Esplen (Surrey) 11:29; 30 J Baker (Sussex) 11:33; 31 C McCormick (Kent) 11:41; 32 B O’dea (Essex) 11:44; 33 F Hope (Kent) 11:47; 34 H Lowndes (Hants) 11:49; 35 H Ring (Sussex) 11:51; 36 G Brown (Sussex) 11:54; 37 M Hill (Kent) 12:00; 38 E Buchanan (Essex) 12:02; 39 B Long (Sussex) 12:06; 40 E Bate (Surrey) 12:09; 41 C Elder (Sussex) 12:14; 42 W Kelley (Sussex) 12:16; 43 J Wicks (Essex) 12:20; 44 T Jupp (Sussex) 12:21; 28 E Taylor (Sussex); 30 B Brooks (Kent); 32 W Jansen (Essex); 36 H Strong (Hants); 38 S Bramwell (Hants); 41 J Stubbings (Hants); 44 S Crick (Kent); 45 J Eeles (Sussex); 46 A Foster (Hants); 47 C Moir (Kent); 48 S Moody (Surrey); 49 J Courtois (Hants); 50 J Edwards (Surrey); 51 H Ingham (Sussex); 52 R Leggett (Essex); 54 L Gilfrin (Hants); 55 F Geen (Surrey); 56 O Morter (Essex); 57 C Watts (Sussex); 58 L Salmon (Kent); 59 R Mogford (Essex); 61 H Neale (Sussex); 62 H Corker (Hants); 63 C Muir (Kent); 64 T Coleman (Hants); 65 M Anderson (Surrey); 67 J Payton (Kent); 68 O Hussey (Kent); 69 I Harding (Kent); 70 A OtherTEAM: 1 Hants 56; 2 Surrey 60; 3 Essex 72; 4 Kent 130; 5 Sussex 216U14 girls: 1 N Brown (Surrey) 10:47; 2 J Judd (Essex) 11:02; 3 G Taylor (Kent) 11:05; 4 K Tipett (Essex) 11:21; 5 R Poole (Essex) 11:22; 6 J Keene (Kent) 11:30; 7 H Morris (Surrey) 11:33; 8 A Ralph (Kent) 11:34; 9 E Higton (Surrey) 11:37; 10 S Risky (Kent) 11:39; 11 H Collier (Hants) 11:39; 12 R Chee (Sussex) 11:43; 13 P Boyles (Hants) 11:49; 14 G Holden (Surrey) 11:54; 15 G Bell (Surrey) 11:57; 16 L Robinson (Hants) 12:00; 17 E Perks (Essex) 12:01; 18 A Baggs (Essex) 12:02; 19 S Gardam (Sussex) 12:03; 20 N May (Essex) 12:08; 21 A Whittome (Hants) 12:09; 22 T Abbott (Essex) 12:13; 23 J Ratcliff (Essex) 12:15; 24 K Hellier (Hants) 12:20; 25 E Ayers (Hants) 12:23; 26 M Fenton (Kent) 12:26; 27 H Robinson (Hants) 12:28; 28 E Witty (Hants) 12:29; 29 E Bateman (Sussex) 12:30; 30 E Witt (Sussex) 12:32; 31 L Stevenson (Hants) 12:33; 32 R Aidis (Essex) 12:35; 33 D Cooper (Hants) 12:38; 34 N Scott (Surrey) 12:41; 35 R O’Hara (Kent) 12:42; 36 A Guldemond (Sussex) 12:42; 37 K Inch (Essex) 12:44; 38 M Simpson (Essex) 12:52; 39 O Filed (Sussex) 12:55; 40 H Westwood (Sussex) 12:56; 41 J Ward (Essex) 13:00; 42 G Archer Hayley (Essex) 13:03; 43 M Whatmore (Sussex) 13:10; 44 B Tagg (Sussex) 13:14; 45 G Pearson (Essex) 13:18; 46 K Simpson (Hants)


Mahaddine (West) 9:46; 3 S Wattles (S’wark) 9:48; 4 T Singhgolden (S’wark) 9:59; 5 A Williams (S’wark) 10:02; 6 C Barker (Wand) 10:04; 7 F Napew (Lamb) 10:08; 8 K Gabo (Lew) 10:36; 9 A Janner-brezwa (S’wark) 10:38; 10 N Lyken (G’wich) 10:39Year 7: 1 N Armitage-hookes (S’wark) 9:51; 2 L Pope (S’wark) 10:03; 3 I Brown (S’wark) 10:03; 4 T Hepburn (Gr’wich) 10:11; 5 A Elms (S’wark) 10:26; 6 A Armitage-hookes (S’wark) 10:27; 7 O Fox (Wand) 10:39; 8 J Bird (Wand) 10:48; 9 M Byrne (Lamb) 10:51; 10 R Maa (Wand) 10:59Year 8: 1 B Campbell (S’wark) 10:04; 2 N Kingston (West) 10:18; 3 K Brown (Wands) 10:43; 4 S Lewis Ward (S’wark) 10:59; 5 S Crawford (Lamb) 11:12; 6 O Lamont (Lew) 11:15; 7 H Sheffield (S’wark) 11:23; 8 F Mccoy (S’wark) 11:26; 9 A Farish (Wands) 11:27; 10 L Tegner (Ham) 11:30Year 7: 1 A Harray (Ham) 11:11; 2 M Shaw (Wands) 11:13; 3 A Earner (Ham) 11:17; 4 I Lamport Went (S’wark) 11:19; 5 C Murphy (S’wark) 11:21; 6 E Griffin (Wands) 11:30; 7 E Newton (G’wich) 11:31; 8 O Gibson (Wands) 11:35; 9 L Sheffield (S’wark) 11:36; 10 H Just-shefiff (Wands) 11:37

FEBRUARY 25TEVIOTDALE HARRIERS CENTENARY RACES, HawickMen (3M, all Tev): 1 C Nichol 22:59; 2 C Welsh 23:13; 3 A Inglis (M40) 23:26U17 (1.75M): 1 J McIntosh 13:08; 2 J Mercer 13:21; 3 K Potts 13:23U13 (1.5M): 1 J Waugh 9:38; 2 F Clyne 9:44; 3 R Tait 9:59Women (2.M): S Grieve 14:16U13 (1.5m): 1 A Campbell 9:33; 2 I Inglis 9:35; 3 E Grieve 9:48

FEBRUARY 4SOUTH YORKSHIRE SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, DoncasterSenior boys: 1 T Bains 32:22; 2 A Smith 33:07; 3 T Saville 33:28; 4 L Naylor 34:23; 5 C Grayson 35:31; 6 T Hutton 36:55; 7 R Mchahon 37:30; 8 L Gardner 37:48Inters: 1 L Cotter 25:48; 2 J Naisbitt 26:27; 3 J Lancaster 26:29; 4 J Dyball 27:49; 5 A Davies 28:19; 6 C Ryan 28:26; 7 A Thorpe 28:54; 8 N Coomber 28:55Juniors: 1 J Shields 17:59; 2 E Webb 18:05; 3 D Stead 18:17; 4 C Wilson 18:28; 5 H Moore 18:29; 6 J Hutchesson 18:47; 7 J Hibbert 18:58; 8 K SmithMinors: 1 A Manthorpe 11:56; 2 J Coates 12:33; 3 J Slater 12:43; 4 J Morton 12:44; 5 L Milner 13:05; 6 A Other 13:06; 7 C Blackburn 13:07; 8 L Pike 13:07Senior girls: 1 F Bell 18:49; 2 N Hatswell 19:45; 3 B Ansell 19:54; 4 C Thompson 20:42; 5 H Fletcher 21:01; 6 E Parkinson 21:02; 7 H Walker 22:06; 8 S Curran 22:22Inters: 1 N Hackett 18:42; 2 C Slack 20:19; 3 E Pound 20:24; 4 E Curran 20:27; 5 E Crownshaw 20:46; 6 J Freeman 20:53; 7 S Taylor 21:00; 8 H Townend 21:18Juniors: 1 M McCarthy 15:47; 2 I Wilson 15:56; 3 M Pearce 16:18; 4 A Hull 17:32; 5 H Brookes 17:35; 6 C Tevendale 17:38; 7 L Fletcher 17:51; 8 R Finnie 18:10Minors: 1 A Lancaster 12:32; 2 E Simpson 13:25; 3 S Ward 13:39; 4 A Moore 13:40; 5 K Wainer 14:0.; 6 M Storey 14:05; 7 R Wainer 14:05; 8 E Hall 14:14

MULTI-TERRAINMARCH 25THORNEY 10km, ThorneyOverall: 1 J Herbert (Nene V, M40) 32:14; 2 P Halford (Werr J, M35) 33:59; 3 J Trow (Fen, U20) 34:29; 4 D Preston (BRJ, M35) 34:50; 5 J Murray (Lass) 35:16M40: 2 S Hall (P’boro) 36:43. M45: 1 J Morris (Stam S) 35:39. M50: 1 N Booth (Mab) 38:49M60: 1 K Brookes (Nene V) 41:41. M65: 1 T Gray (Eye) 43:44. M70: 1 J Thomas (Corby) 45:55Women: 1 K Sherwood (C&C) 39:22; 2 E Richmond (Werr J) 39:45; 3 S Critchell (Thorn, W35) 41:22. W40: 1 L Richardson (Werr J) 44:44. W50: 1 J Thomas (Werr J) 43:50

RIVER TAY DASH, BirnamOverall (5M/160ft): 1 R Simpson (Dees R) 16:17; 2 C Gilhooley (Dark Pk) 17:15; 3 C Hill (Cosmic) 17:30M40: A Davis (C’thy) 17:44Women: 1 A Mudge (C’thy, W40) 18:42; 2 M McCracken (HBT) 19:46; 3 W Douglas (S’earn) 20:07

PURPLE PATCH WATER of LIFE HALF-MARATHON & 10kmHughenden Manor, High WycombeOverall (Half-M): 1 G Bowles (Datch) 77:04; 2 R Storey (Eynsh, M40) 81:26; 3 P Johnson 81:56Women: 1 J Murphy (Lagan V) 92:19; 2 H Preedy (T Kennet) 93:26W50: J Balfour 96:50Overall (10km): 1 C Langley 35:46; 2 A Thornton (unatt, M40) 42:30; 3 T Finnis (Marl, M40) 42:40Women: 1 B Ford (Marl, W40) 47:06; 2 S Leach 48:02

ELY TO CAMBRIDGE 16.5, CambridgeOverall: 1 N Dyer 1:47:30; 2 A Anstead 1:49:25; 3 J Kew 1:52:30Women: 1 C Fleming 2:06:09; 2 A Ranson 2:07:28

GREAT GRIZEDALE FOREST TRAIL 10Overall: 1 S Stokes (Sale) 55:55; 2 A Valenbtine (Bolt) 58:12; 3 B Abdelnoor (Amble) 62:21; 4 S Livesey (Acc RR) 62:33; 5 R Ashton (Otl, M40) 62:45; 6 K Horrigan (M50) 62:48; 7 J Luxmoore (Amble) 63:02; 8 M Manir-Jolley Wig P, M40) 63:22. M60: G Fletcher 79:09. M70: P Murray (Horw) 93:14Women: 1 M Hyder (Helm H, U20) 69:19; 2 H Phillips 73:11; 3 L Goddard (L&M, W40) 73:42; 4 A Hamlett 74:48; 5 H Halliday (W50) 75:41W70: C Robson (St Bees) 1:45:13

MARCH 24NIGHT RUNNER 7, Axe Valley, DevonOverall: 1 G Perratt (Axe V, M45) 47:46; 2 D Sheldrick (R Forever) 52:13; 3 J Ridgeley (R Forever, M40) 53:39M55: R Westgate (SWRR) 64:59. M60: D Thomas (Axe V) 65:57U17: A Watson (Axe V) 57:42Women: 1 J Allison (Plym) 66:23; 2 J Davey (Hon, W45) 68:49

MARCH 22FIFE NIGHTMARE SERIES, CeresOverall: 1 C Russell (Fife) 14:41; 2 J Kay (Fife, M50) 15:18; 3 C Love (Dund H; 4 I McNulty (Dund H) 15:20; 5 D MacKenzie (Lomond) 15:21M60: S Davidson (Fife) 20:00. M70: G Black (Fife) 26:03Women: 1 E Omand (Dund R) 17:42; 2 J Dunlop (Dund R) 18:35; 3 J Massie (Dund R) 19:30Series: Russell 181Women: Dunlop 83

MARCH 18WIRRAL SEASIDE RUNS, LeasoweOverall (4.91km): 1 D Jarvis (Wirr, U16) 16:09; 2 C Fishwick (Hallam) 16:36; 3 M Hulmston (Wirr) 16:51; 4 G Jones (W’sey) 16:56; 5 K Pickstock (W’sey) 17:02M40: M Thompson (Vill) 17:06. M55: A McDevitt (Wirr) 17:52Women: 1 L Fisher (B’den RR, W50) 20:26; 2 T Hampson (Warr TC, W35) 20:46; 3 S Pope (Pens) 21:25

CLEEVEWOLD 14, WinchcombeOverall: 1 T Conway (Amble) 1:41:45; 2 A Gore (Chelt, M40) 1:41:45; 3 D Horne (Almost) 1:44:26; 4 R Kemp (Abing) 1:45:11; 5 I Giles (Chelt, M45) 1:48:21M40: 2 S Lewis (Hinck) 1:54:14; 3 C Midgley (Almost) 1:55:46; 4 D Adams (Stroud) 1:58:07; 5 G Sabey (CLC) 2:10:42; 6 T Baker (Almost) 2:35:17. M45: 2 D Midwinter (Almost) 2:01:38; 3 C Baker (Peel) 2:08:41; 4 M Wood (Almost) 2:08:50. M50: 1 P Barnes (Chelt) 2:01:33; 2 S Boast (Marlb) 2:12:40; 3 P Jones (Hinck) 2:16:05; 4 C Robinson (Peel) 2:18:02; 5 P Withers (Almost) 2:21:02; 6 A Dallow (FoD) 2:26:05; 7 M Candy (Peel) 2:54:39; 8 P Bartlett (Weston) 2:57:08. M55: 1 T Wooldridge (Durs) 2:05:19; 2 J Hargreaves (GWR) 2:05:29; 3 E Stanley (Almost) 2:14:40; 4 A Green (Almost) 2:18:47; 5 J Galpin (Almost) 2:21:02Women: 1 L Barry (CLC) 1:55:24; 2 L Gerrard 1:59:00; 3 V Wilkinson (Chelt) 2:01:25W35: 1 N Fulstow (Weston) 2:24:10; 2 H Davis (Almost) 2:24:37. W40: 1 S Paradine (Bear RC) 2:13:03; 2 J Goulding (Swin) 2:18:35. W45: 1 I Harris (Almost) 2:04:48; 2 S Armstrong (Amaz F) 2:07:01; 3 J McGee (BRAT) 2:11:06. W50: 1 V Lawson (Peel) 2:54:32

MARCH 4DUNROBIN TRAIL 9, DunrobinOverall (all North H): 1 D Paton 59:57; 2 J Trevelyan 60:13; 3 S Harrison 70:43Women: 1 L Stanger 79:11; 2 M Hughes 83:09H’cap: 1 Trevelyan 92:13; 2 C Derek 92:30; 3 Paton 93:57

FELLMARCH 25DON MORRISON MEMORIAL EDALE SKYLINE, EdaleOverall (21M/4500ft): 1 C Bell (Howg) 2:41:55; 2 K Collison (Eden R) 2:45:49; 3 T Brunt (Holm) 2:46:23Women: 1 J Paris (C’thy) 3:18:14; 2 J Jepson (Dark Pk, W45) 3:20:54; 3 L Gibson (Totley) 3:29:56

DEUCHARY HILL CANTER, BirnamOverall (11M/2600ft): 1 R Simpson (Dees R) 83:55; 2 M Sullivan (Shett) 86:30; 3 C Hill (Cosmic) 89:53Women: 1 A Mudge (C’thy, W40) 96:02; 2 C Gordon (HBT) 1:45:04; 3 M McCracken (HBT) 1:48:11Overall Birnam series: SimpsonWomen: Mudge

RIVOCK EDGE, SilsdenOverall (6.5M/837ft): 1 C Loftus (K&C, M40) 51:38; 2 J Bradshaw (Wharf) 51:52; 3 J Whiteley (Stain) 53:39Women: 1 L Needham (Holm) 61:58; 2 C Morgan (Nidd) 65:00; 3 T Hemsley (Wharf) 66:09

WIRKSWORTH INCLINE, WirksworthOverall (4M/600ft): 1 C Shelton (N Der) 24:55; 2 A Rollitt (Wirk) 28:00; 3 A Pickering (Mat, M45) 28:02

Women: 1 C Stewart (Wirk) 31:40; 2 S Vernau (F1) 32:55; 3 E Moncaster (Wirk) 33:47U15 (2M): 1 G Lewis (E Ches) 14:54; 2 L McNeil (Bux, W) 15:38; 3 J Wilson (Der, W) 16:04.U15 women: 1 McNeil 15:38; 2 Wilson 16:04; 3 S Luker-Edwards (Amber) 17:17

BLAKEY BLITZ, BlakeyOverall (9.5M/2370ft): 1 CJ Taylor (Esk V) 79:06; 2 P Butler (Loft, M45) 84:10; 3 C Stead (N’land F) 86:36TEAM: 1 Loft 21; 2 Esk V 46; 3 N Yrk M 69Women: 1 K Neesam (N Marske, W40) 98:45; 2 J Jackson (Loft, W40) 1:49:43; 3 H Cox (T&S, W40) 1:52:40TEAM: 1 Pick 26; 2 Esk V 50; 3 Pick B 53

WREKIN, TelfordOverall (5.5M/1700ft, all Mercia): 1 S Cale 37:28; 2 T Davies 38:25; 3 C Carson (M40) 38:32Women: 1 A Bartlett (Mercia, W40) 45:15; 2 M Price (Mercia) 46:48; 3 V Swingler (Shrops S, W45) 48:12U16 (2.5M/416ft): 1 J Forrester (Tel) 14:17; 2 M Giles 14:20; 3 D Caldicutt (Tel) 15:29U14: B Starling 15:59U12: E Russell (Osw, W) 17:50

MARCH 24BIRNAM HILL CLASSIC, BirnamOverall (4M/1740ft): 1 R Simpson (Dees R) 28L14; 2 C Gilhooley (Dark Pk) 30:17; 3 S Whitlie (C’thy, W40) 31:07Women: 1 S O’Neil (HBT) 33:06; 2 A Mudge (C’thy, W40) 33:30; 3 M McCracken (HBT) 37:13

MARCH 17CONGRIE CONGRA JUNIOR RACE, Glenholm nr BroughtonU13 (1.2km/150m): 1 C Campbell (Centr) 9:22; 2 F Campbell (Centr) 10:27; 3 K Foss (Law) 12:11; 4 J Foss (Law) 12:14

MIDDLEFELL, Nether WasdaleOverall (6.6M/1700ft): 1 S Booth

(B’dale F, M40) 54:35; 2 J Mann 57:36; 3 P Dugdale (Kend, M40) 59:42TEAM: B Combe 41Women: 1 K Robertson (N’land F, W40) 69:20; 2 J Greening (Tyne) 75:00; 3 M Cameron (Amble) 78:14

FEBRUARY 26KENDAL WINTER LEAGUE SEDBERGH SCHOOLAdditionalOverall (4M/900ft approx): 1 T Addison (Helm H) 24:50l 2 C Mason 26:49; 3 S Chew (Wharf)Women: 1 M Hyder (Helm H) 29:04; 2 F Coitina 32:45; 3 S Noble 32:46

WALKSMARCH 25ISLE OF MAN 10km CHAMPIONSHIPS, DouglasMen1KW: 1 S Waddington (MH, U11) 7:13. 2KW: 1 J Turner (NAC, U13) 13:12. 5KW: 1 J Bellando (Manx, U17) 28:37. 10KW: 1 A Eaton (Manx, U17) 50:32; 2 A Cowin (Manx, U20) 53:09; 3 P Kaneen (Manx, M50) 53:25; 4 J Waddington (Manx, M45) 53:49; 7 M George (Manx, M45) 55:46; 8 V Lynch (Manx, M50) 56:08; 10 S Jones (MH) 60:38; 11 C Moore (IOM Vet, M50) 66:13; 12 R Brook () 69:01; 14 P Lockett () 72:12. Women5KW: 1 A Ross (Manx, U17) 33:50; 2 R Greatbatch (Manx, U17) 35:17. 10KW: 1 M Turner (Nthn (IOM), W35) 54:59; 2 L Whelan (Manx, U20) 55:46; 3 S Walker (Manx, W40) 60:11; 4 S Halpin 70:22.

FEBRUARY 5SARNIA BOB WRIGHT HANDICAP 10kmPleinmont to Grandes Rocques, GuernseyOverall: 1 K Le Noury (M50) 79:19 (actual: 69:19); 2 R Elliott (M50) 79.21(62:21); 3 J Le Noury (W50) 81:17 (73:17)Fastest: 1 S Le Noury 54:02W65: R Druckes 92:41

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PARKRUNMARCH 24Parkrun 5kmLeading age-gradedMiddlesbrough Albert Park: S Gibson 22:19 W65 92.20%Newcastle: C Lee 24:49 W70 89.71%Wimbledon Common: A Garnier 20:28 W55 89.66%Glasgow Pollok Park: R Quinn 16:03 M45 89.03%Oak Hill: M Callegari 15:19 U17M 88.19%Middlesbrough Albert Park: C Pascoe 15:41 U17M 87.33%Bolton: A Rowe 17:30 M50 87.08%Edinburgh Silverknowes: E Gilchrist 24:23 W65 87.02%Coventry: R Elliott 18:36 M60 87.00%Edinburgh Silverknowes: J Kerr 16:19 U15M 86.97%Bolton: E Greenwood 18:22 U13W 86.96%King’s Lynn: R Brookling 16:15 M40 86.58%Slough: P Stainer 17:03 M50 86.50%Huddersfield: D Watson 15:54 M40 86.49%Edinburgh Silverknowes: R Marshall 19:03 M60 86.46%Richmond Park: J Draskau-Petersson 17:14 SW 86.45%Edinburgh Silverknowes: Y Crilly 19:26 W50 86.27%Leeds Hyde Park: G Benson 15:41 U20M 86.13%Poole: D Cartwright 19:08 M60 86.08%Worcester: C Cowley 22:33 W60 86.03%Bushy Park: R Axe 15:10 U23M 85.97%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: D Kesterton 21:58 W55 85.86%Bushy Park: G Cockle 16:14 U15M 85.76%Inverness: G Mitchell 19:46 M65 85.64%Cambridge: J Oakes 17:48 M50 85.61%Cannon Hill Park: R Gray 17:40 M50 85.54%Cardiff Blackweir Park: L Carter 17:59 M55 85.45%Leicester: G Vaughan 20:08 W50 85.38%Manchester Platts Field: A Norman 15:12 SM 85.28%Cardiff: P Dodd 17:56 M50 84.98%Frimley: P Fudge 22:18 W55 84.58%Brockwell: C Steward 22:39 W60 84.44%Richmond: P Haarer 16:40 M40 84.41%Falkirk: I Burnett 21:11 W55 84.35%Hull: J Lamswood 16:01 U17M 84.34%Edinburgh Silverknowes: P Mitchell 20:23 W50 84.33%Bradford: J Hall 16:15 U17M 84.28%Middlesbrough Albert Park: P Stone 18:58 U15W 84.21%Redbridge: L Tanner 22:25 W55 84.14%Falkirk: I Stewart 18:16 M55 84.12%Newcastle: D Bradford 15:21 SM 84.04%Killerton: D Wilkinson 17:27 M45 83.84%York: W Allan 20:12 M65 83.81%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: S McCormack 17:40 SW 83.77%Cardiff Blackweir Park: S Howell 17:45 M50 83.77%Brighton Hove Park: P Hampshire 18:12 M50 83.73%Leamington: S Tawney 20:32 W50 83.71%

Sheffield Endcliffe Park: H Eberlin 24:35 W65 83.70%Bolton: A Oliver 27:31 W70 83.65%Strathclyde: A Lawler 16:23 U17M 83.60%Banstead: T Tuohy 17:31 M45 83.53%Oak Hill Park: J Harper 18:19 U13M 83.50%Oxford: S Bell 23:55 W60 83.50%Cannon Hill Park: M Hirsch 17:25 M45 83.33%Harrogate: B Grant 19:46 M60 83.33%Bolton: M Hunt 16:23 M40 83.31%Killerton: M Hunt 20:54 W50 83.30%Guildford: K Spacie 23:11 M75 83.21%Cannon Hill Park: E Hartley 19:07 M55 83.18%Bushy Park: D Cheeseman 16:03 U20M 83.12%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: I Alexander-Barnes 17:37 M45 83.05%Durham: S Kemshall 17:50 U23W 82.99%Solihull: J Jennings 17:05 M45 82.99%Richmond Park: J Flood 15:59 M35 82.96%Oak Hill Park: E Noble 16:58 M40 82.92%Abingdon: P Fernandez 16:14 M35 82.85%Bushy Park: A Rooke 15:38 U23M 82.84%Leeds Hyde Park: D Bland 22:28 W55 82.80%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: N Sparks 17:00 M40 82.76%Edinburgh Silverknowes: A Bryce 17:58 M50 82.76%Richmond Park: R Reeder 17:17 M45 82.67%Falkirk: A Wright 16:09 M35 82.67%Cambridge: T Heylen 17:33 U15M 82.64%Gunnersbury Park: S Henning 17:33 U13M 82.64%Hull: J Broom 16:46 M40 82.64%Slough: J Stallwood 26:31 W65 82.60%Basingstoke: T Ellis 18:09 M50 82.59%Redbridge: K McGhie 18:10 M50 82.51%Worcester: C Wilson 15:39 SM 82.44%Manchester Heaton Park: J O’Reilly 19:38 M60 82.42%Pennington Flash: L Thompson 17:59 SW 82.39%Riddlesdown: A Norris 20:21 W50 82.38%Nonsuch Park: S McCall 18:10 U20W 82.35%Abingdon: A Phelps 17:55 M50 82.31%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: T Eastwood 18:31 M50 82.30%Cambridge: A Chalmers 19:25 U13W 82.26%Sheffield Endcliffe Park: Y Twelvetree 23:35 W60 82.26%Milton Keynes: P Beatty 18:54 M55 82.00%Roundshaw Downs: N Reissland 17:34 M45 81.98%Strathclyde: J Hughes 18:36 M50 81.93%Strathclyde: C Feechan 18:27 M50 81.91%Cannon Hill Park: E Banks 15:46 SM 81.82%Swindon: N Holliday 18:38 M50 81.78%Strathclyde: P Hands 22:09 W55 81.74%Swindon: E Dean 20:16 W45 81.71%Harrogate: R Balshaw 17:14 M40 81.64%Middlesbrough Albert Park: J Allen 18:13 U13M 81.63%

Fastest male winnersBushy Park: R Axe 15:10Manchester Platts Field: A Norman 15:12Oak Hill Park: M Callegari 15:19Newcastle: D Bradford 15:21Worcester: C Wilson 15:39Middlesbrough Albert Park: C Pascoe 15:41Leeds Hyde Park: G Benson 15:41Cannon Hill Park: E Banks 15:46Poole: G Moravcik 15:49Huddersfield: D Watson 15:54Richmond Park: J Flood 15:59Hull: J Lamswood 16:01Glasgow Pollok Park: I MacCorquodale 16:02Falkirk: A Wright 16:09Coventry: A Other 16:12Abingdon: P Fernandez 16:14Bradford: J Hall 16:15Colwick: L Stubbs 16:15King’s Lynn: R Brookling 16:15Manchester Heaton Park: C Hardman 16:16York: E Jackson 16:16Edinburgh Silverknowes: J Kerr 16:19Leicester: D Hardman 16:20Cardiff Blackweir Park: S Frigate 16:20Bolton: M Hunt 16:23Strathclyde: A Lawler 16:23Solihull: D Rebeiro 16:28Norwich: D Blake 16:29Sewerby: P Taylor 16:30Barrow-in-Furness: B Harrison 16:32Bromley: S Thackeray 16:32Pennington Flash: L Thompson 16:39Newbury: M Randall 16:43Belfast Waterworks: U Athlete 16:46Slough: R Foster 16:48Cambridge: O Park 16:48Pontefract: S Bailey 16:48Gunpowder Park: B Johnson 16:50Milton Keynes: S Richardson 16:54Bramhall: A Lamont 16:55Brighton Hove Park: M Bean 16:55Newport: S Taylor 16:56Greenwich: A Riches 16:59Sheffield Endcliffe Park: N Sparks 17:00Stoke-on-Trent: J Pringle 17:06Medina: B Douglas 17:06Hackney Marshes: N Cook 17:07Belfast Victoria Park: B Kinsella 17:09Walsall: T Holden 17:12St. Albans: S Speirs 17:13Harrogate: R Balshaw 17:14Gunnersbury Park: M Palser 17:16Reading: B Priddle 17:17Worsley Woods: J Rogers 17:19Forest of Dean: P Ward 17:24Durham: J Armstrong 17:25Guildford: D Wallis 17:25Netley Abbey: D Blackman 17:26Killerton: D Wilkinson 17:27Wimbledon Common: A Clare 17:27Banstead: D Freeman 17:29Frimley: J Wallace 17:30Basingstoke: P Cooper 17:34Roundshaw Downs: N Reissland 17:34Oxford: T Doole 17:35Swindon: A Bampton 17:35Nonsuch Park: J Hancock 17:40Concord Park: S Wright 17:41Great Yarmouth: T Oldman 17:41Leamington: N Wilkins 17:43Whitstable: C Valdus 17:44Liverpool Princes Park: M Davies 17:45Crystal Palace: D Norman 17:46Ashton Court: M Hawthorne 17:51Trowbridge: W Wade 17:55Mile End: J Comrie 17:56Brockwell Park: P Lighting 18:00Hampstead Heath: J Poole 18:01Eastbourne: L McWilton 18:02Kingston: S Wateridge 18:03

Bedford: B Findlay 18:07Redbridge: K McGhie 18:10Inverness: D Bradley 18:15Stockport: D Withers 18:18Barnsley: T White 18:20Wanstead Flats Park: T Bower 18:22Bexley: J MacDonald 18:23Sedgefield: J Millen 18:23Aberdeen: M Barker 18:28Highbury Fields: T Killilea 18:28Wythenshawe: G Savage 18:43Andover: R Lee 18:44Oldham: T Davies 18:44Conkers Park: A Chambers 18:46Finsbury Park: B Heffernan 18:47Leeds Roundhay Park: J Robson 18:49Bedfont: G Russell 18:50Sunderland: A Foster 18:57Alexandra Palace: S Harwood 19:00

Fastest non-winning menBushy Park: A Rooke 15:38Bushy Park: A Other 15:58Cannon Hill Park: C Ashford 15:59Bushy Park: G Grundy 16:01Bushy Park: D Cheeseman 16:03Glasgow Pollok Park: R Quinn 16:03Bushy Park: M Withey 16:04Bushy Park: A Other 16:10Bushy Park: A Lawrence 16:14Bushy Park: G Cockle 16:14Manchester Heaton Park: D McGrath 16:17Bushy Park: A Jackson 16:20Cannon Hill Park: M Matthews 16:20Cannon Hill Park: T Carter 16:21Hull: J Gilbert 16:21Glasgow Pollok Park: K Docherty 16:27Cardiff Blackweir Park: S Crees 16:28

Fastest female winnersRichmond Park: J Draskau-Petersson 17:14Sheffield Endcliffe Park: S McCormack 17:40Durham: S Kemshall 17:50Pennington Flash: L Thompson 17:59Nonsuch Park: S McCall 18:10Trowbridge: H Fell 18:10Bolton: E Greenwood 18:22Leicester: A Magee 18:30Newport: E Wookey 18:31Cambridge: C Wilson 18:35Edinburgh Silverknowes: R Dunn 18:36Bushy Park: N McAndrew 18:43Newbury: S Crumly 18:43Manchester Platts Field: K Fitzpatrick 18:43Hackney Marshes: K Malcolm 18:50Poole: J Dominey 18:50Newcastle: J Lee 18:55Reading: K Henderson 18:57Middlesbrough Albert Park: P Stone 18:58Belfast Victoria Park: J Lowry 19:03Swindon: R Felton 19:03Glasgow Pollok Park: C Cowan 19:04Colwick: L Collins 19:08Lloyd Park: H Haile 19:14Walsall: C Veysey 19:15Andover: K Towerton 19:17Worcester: R Smith 19:23Banstead: S Foreman 19:24Cardiff Blackweir Park: L Summers 19:24Cannon Hill Park: C Harlan-Marks 19:28Bedford: S Kerr 19:35Bramhall: J Downs 19:36Wimbledon Common: N Middleton 19:37Mile End: H Palmer 19:39Manchester Heaton Park: E Flanagan 19:40Leamington: E Sherwin 19:43

Milton Keynes: A Knowles 19:47Slough: K Pardoe 19:48Belfast Waterworks: R Gibson 19:48Bromley: R Fraser-Moodie 19:51York: H Tuffs 19:55Gunnersbury Park: L Ferguson 19:57Leeds Hyde Park: R Pilling 20:00Oak Hill Park: J Hardwick 20:12Frimley: P Myall 20:14Norwich: K Scotter 20:15Brighton Hove Park: E Durman 20:19Roundshaw Downs: L Whitehead 20:19Riddlesdown: A Norris 20:21Guildford: J Rodriguez 20:24Worsley Woods: L Marsden 20:26Solihull: K Mladenovic 20:27Barnsley: P Griffin 20:32Coventry: C Bates 20:33Medina: K Simpson 20:34St. Albans: H Hull 20:41Basingstoke: H Oliver 20:49Stoke-on-Trent: B Ellis 20:49Wormwood Scrubs: S Reynolds 20:53Falkirk: G Murdoch 20:54Killerton: M Hunt 20:54Netley Abbey: J Salmon 20:54Abingdon: N Gomm 20:58Hampstead Heath: H Jessop 20:59King’s Lynn: N Roger 21:00Liverpool Princes Park: S Neary 21:02Aberdeen: R Wolfe 21:05Wythenshawe: J Wall 21:08Strathclyde: M McChord 21:09Huddersfield: C Smith 21:13Harrogate: L Ireland 21:18Greenwich: E Brookes 21:20Redbridge: N Pyle 21:27Kingston: J Calderbank 21:28Finsbury Park: K Wright 21:30Hull: A Hinkson 21:31Brockwell Park: M Edwards 21:36Barrow-in-Furness: K Crisp 21:38Whitstable: V Talbot Rosner 21:39Stockport: J Newton 21:39Enfield: A Ball 21:47Pontefract: J Masterman 21:47Leeds Roundhay Park: L Magdalenoka-Keen 21:47Eastbourne: D Farmer 21:49Inverness: A Smart 21:49

Fastest non-winning womenSheffield Endcliffe: R Proctor 18:14Trowbridge: K Livingston 18:16Cambridge: R Jones 18:41Bushy Park: A Jones 18:43Hackney Marshes: L Tolmie 18:51Sheffield Endcliffe Park: Z Wray 18:53Sheffield Endcliffe: K Sprot 18:59Sheffield Endcliffe: H Whitelam 19:04Walsall: S Street 19:18Cambridge: A Kiesenhofer 19:21Cambridge: A Chalmers 19:25Edinburgh Silverknowes: Y Crilly 19:26Edinburgh Silverknowes: J Kibble 19:27

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www.thefi xevents.comTRENT PARK 5km HANDICAPSnakes Lane, Oakwood, Middlesex. 9.30am.www.trentparkrc.org

Sunday April 15 TORSLiskeard, Cornwall. 10.30am.http://eastcornwallharriers.comBAILDON BOUNDARY WAY HALF-MARATHONBaildon CC, Jenny Lane, Baildon, West Yorkshire. 9.30am.www.baildonrunners.tkBELTON 10kmBelton, Lincolnshire.www.granthamrunningclub.co.ukBENT & BONGS 10kmMiners Welfare Club, Gin Pit, Manchester. 11am.www.astleyrunners.co.ukBUTTERMERE 10Croft Farm, Buttermere, Cumbria.www.highterrainevents.co.uk/10.htmlCENTURION GRAND PRIX 5John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham. 11am.www.centurions.org.ukCOMBE GIBBET TO OVERTON 16Overton Recreation Centre, Overton, Hampshire.http://overtonharriers.org.uk EASTNOR CASTLE 7Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury, Herefordshire. 11am.www.ledburyharriers.org.uk

EXE TO AXE 20South West Coastal Path, Exmouth, Devon. 10am.www.sidmouthrunningclub.co.ukFOREST OF DEAN HALF-MARATHONSpeech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire. 10am.www.forestofdean-halfmarathon.co.ukGAUNTLET 5/12kmBures Pit, Essex. 10.30am.www.muckyraces.co.ukGRANTHAM CUP 10kmBelton House, Grantham, Linconshire. 11.45am.www.granthamrunningclub.co.uk/granthamcup.phpHEROES RUN LONDON 10kmClapham Common, London. 11am.www.heroesrun.org.ukMEL’S MILERS 10kmChrist’s Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex. 11am.www.melsmilers.co.ukNORTHAMPTONSHIRE ATHLETICS NETWORK 5km [email protected] SCENIC 6Peopleton, Worcestershire. 11am.www.cambaevents.co.ukREAPER 5.5Pippingford Park, Uckfi eld, East Sussex. 10.30am.www.reaperevents.co.ukRESOLUTION RUN 5kmShotover Park, Oxford.www.stroke.org.uk/resolutionROSSINGTON GALLOP 6

Northern Racing College, Rossington Hall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. 10.45am.www.metrestomiles.co.ukROTARY CLUB OF CALNE 10kmBowood House, near Calne, Wiltshire. 10am.www.calnerotary.co.ukROTARY CLUB OF EDMONTON 10kmLee Valley Athletics Centre, Edmonton, London. [email protected] FAT ASS 67kmCattawade, Essex. 9am.http://fatassrunning.comYOU MUDDY FOOLS! 5John Smeaton Sports Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire. 11am.www.pbevents.me

Tuesday April 3CHAMPAGNE LEAGUEHotham Park, North Cave, East Yorkshire. 7.15pm.www.cityofhullac.co.uk

Friday April 6BRIDLINGTON EASTER BUNNY 5Sewerby Hall, Bridlington, North Yorkshire. 10.30am.www.nice-work.org.ukBROADMEADOW GOOD FRIDAY CHALLENGE 26.2Stratford CC, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. 9am.www.madeyarun.comEAST HULL HARRIERS WINTER LEAGUE

CROSS-COUNTRYSaturday March 31ENDURER DASH 8kmHolmesfi eld, Derbyshire. 11am.www.endurerevents.co.ukSIAB SCHOOLS’ INTERNATIONALPerth.www.esaa.net

Sunday April 1YOUNG ATHLETES ‘OVER THE BALES CROSS COUNTRYCrossford Bridge.

Saturday April 7GUERNSEY EASTER 4.75Guernsey.www.guernseyathletics.org.gg

Sunday April 8GUERNSEY EASTER RELAYGuernsey.www.guernseyathletics.org.gg

Sunday April 15BEACON EASTER BUNNY 10kmBeacon Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire. 11am.www.beaconbunnyrun.org

FELLSaturday April 7ISLE OF MAN EASTER PEEL HILL MEN’S 4Creek Inn, Peel, Isle of Man. 2.15pm.www.easterfestival.infoISLE OF MAN EASTER PEEL HILL WOMEN’S 3Creek Inn, Peel, Isle of Man. 3.05pm.www.easterfestival.info

MULTI-TERRAINSaturday March 31BARNSLEY SILKSTONE SHUFFLE 4.5Silkstone Sports Pavilion, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 10.30am.www.barnsleyharriers.org.ukBELLE VUE HOUSE 10kmEdge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire. 10.30am.o� [email protected] ‘ROUND THE HOLT 5/10/21kmAlice Holt Woodland Park, Farnham, Surrey. 10:00.www.boltholt.co.ukCLAIRE HOUSE EXCALIBUR 26.72Mold, Clwyd. 9.30am.www.claire-house.org.ukGLASGOW TO EDINBURGH ULTRA-MARATHON 57Ruchill Park, Glasgow. 9am.www.resoluteevents.co.ukRUN RICHMOND PARK 5/10kmRichmond Park, Richmond, Surrey. 10.10am.

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Elloughton, East Yorkshire.http://easthullharriers.comKILMINGTON KANTER 7Kilmington Primary School, Kilmington, Devon.www.kilmingtonprimary.co.uk

Saturday April 7COMPTON DOWNLAND CHALLENGE 20/40The Downs School, Compton, Berkshire. 9am.http://comptonharriers.org.ukISEL CROSS 5.5Cockermouth, Cumbria. 11am.www.derwentac.comNEWPORT TO RYDE 7Newport, Isle of Wight. 3pm.www.rydeharriers.co.ukSTOURHEAD 8kmStourhead Estate, Mere, Wiltshire. 11am.www.ecofi tness.co.ukWOLF RUN 10kmWelsh Road Farm, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 11am.www.thewolfrun.com

Sunday April 8CAPITAL RUNNERS BUSHY PARK 10kmBushy Park, Hampton, London. 10am.www.capitalrunners.comGUISELEY GALLOP 10kmWest Side Retail Park, Guiseley, West Yorkshire . 10:30.www.skyrac.org.ukHANHAM HORROR 6Hanham, Avon. 11am.www.bittonroadrunners.co.ukHELMSLEY 10kmHelmsley, North Yorkshire. 10am.www.helmsleysports.orgNORTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL 10km/HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONDelapre Abbey, Northampton.http://gobeyondultra.co.uk/eventsPENDINE HALF-MARATHON/ULTRA 32Pendine Sands, Pendine, Carmarthenshire. 10am.www.ultrarunning.uk.com

Monday April 9ASHDON 10Ashdon CC, Ashdon, Cambridgeshire.www.ashdontrail10.weebly.comLONDON EASTER BUNNY 10kmRegents Park, London. 10.30am.www.nice-work.org.ukSHAPWICK BUNNY HOP 7Village Hall, Shapwick, Somerset. [email protected] WIGHT THREE HILLS 8West Wight Swimming Pool, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Noon.www.rydeharriers.co.uk

Tuesday April 10CHAMPAGNE LEAGUENewbald Road, Beverley Westwood, East Yorkshire. 7.15pm.www.cityofhullac.co.uk

Thursday April 12EAST HULL HARRIERS WINTER LEAGUEEnnerdale Leisure Centre, Hull, East Yorkshire.

http://easthullharriers.comHANCHURCH HILLY 5Hanchurch Woods, Newcastle, Staff ordshire. 7pm.www.stonemm.co.uk

Friday April 13BROXTOWE 5kmBramcote Park, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire. 6.30pm.www.broxtowe.gov.uk/sportsevents

Saturday April 14ACTIVE BELFAST HILLS 10kmCavehill Country Park, Belfast. 11am.www.northbelfastharriers.comBATH BEAT 12.5/17.5/21Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Bath. 8.30am.www.thebathbeat.co.ukCAYTHORPE CANTER 13/26Playing Field, Old Lincoln Road, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire. 9am.www.caythorpe.orgCOTGRAVE PAWS 10kmCotgrave Country Park, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. 9.30am.www.paws10k.co.ukENDURANCELIFE CTS EXMOOR 10km/HALF-MARATHON/MARATHON/ULTRAHunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Devon.www.endurancelife.comHURSTBOURNE 5George V Playing Fields, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire. 11am.www.hbt.org.ukWARRIOR ADRENALINE RACE 5/10kmDunstable Downs, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. 10am.www.regimentfi tness.co.uk/warrior-adrenaline-race

Sunday April 15ALDBURY 5Stocks Road, Aldbury, Hertfordshire. [email protected] CAMBOURNE 10kmCambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. 11am.http://cambridgefestivalofrunning.comCAPITAL RUNNERS RICHMOND PARK 10kmRichmond Park, London. 10am.www.capitalrunners.comCHASE THE TRAIN 8.9Bure Valley Railway Station, Aylsham, Norfolk. 12.15pm.www.nnbr.co.ukCOVENTRY WAY CHALLENGE 40Queens Head Public House, Meriden, Warwickshire. 6am.www.acoventryway.org.ukDARENT VALLEY 10kmAnthony Roper School, Eynsford, Kent. 8.30am.www.swanleyanddistrictac.orgEXMOOR HORNER WATER 11Horner Water, Porlock, Somerset. 10.30am.http://mineheadrunningclub.co.ukFINSBURY PARK 5/10/15km SERIESFinsbury Park, London. 10am.www.innovationsports.co.ukFULLER’S THAMES TOWPATH 10Hartington Road, Chiswick, London. 9.30am.

www.west4harriers.comHARTFIELD 10kmTown Croft, High Street, Hartfi eld. 11am.www.hartfi eldonline.comLYMM.COM 10kmLymm High School, Lymm, Cheshire. 10am.http://lymm.comMAGNIFICENT EASTNOR CASTLE 7Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Herefordshire. 11am.www.ledburyharriers.org.ukMcVITIE’S JAFFA CAKES MUD MADNESS 4.5Foymore Lodge, Portadown, Co Armagh. 11am.www.ja� acakesmudmadness.comRADCLIFFE 10kmRadcliff e CC, Radcliff e, Manchester.www.ukresults.netREGENCY 10kmLeamington Spa, Warwickshire. 9am.www.regency10k.co.ukSANDANCER 10km (Inc NE VETERANS’ CHAMPS)Gypsies Green Stadium, The Leas, South Shields. 11am.www.southshieldsharriers.co.ukSANDSTONE 10kmBeeston Market, Bunbury, Cheshire. 10am.www.sandstonerun.co.ukTREVORNICK 10Trevornick Holiday Park, Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall. 11am.www.newquayroadrunners.co.ukTRI-ADVENTURE 12kmVillage Hall, Mickleham, Surrey. 11am.www.triadventure.co.uk

INDOORSaturday March 31ALL IRELAND AGE GROUPS CHAMPIONSHIPSNenagh. Until Sunday April 1.www.athleticsni.orgSOUTH YORKSHIRE SERIESEIS Sheffi eld.www.sycaa.co.ukSPECIAL OLYMPICSLee Valley. Until Sunday April 1.

ROADFriday March 30ATKINS 3km ON THE GREEN SERIESMcLellans Arch, Glasgow Green, Glasgow. [email protected] SERPENTINE LAST FRIDAY 5kmThe Bandstand, Hyde Park, London. 12.30pm.www.serpentine.org.ukSAUMAREZ PARK 5km SERIESSaumarez Park, Castel, Guernsey. 6pm. www.leemerrienrunning.com

Saturday March 31CONISTON 14John Ruskin School, Coniston, Cumbria. 11am.www.coniston14.comHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.LEITRIM 5Fontenoy Park, Leitrim, Co Down. 2pm.

[email protected] COUNTIES MEN’S 12-STAGE/WOMEN’S 6-STAGE RELAYSSutton Park, Sutton Coldfi eld.www.midlandathletics.org.ukNATIONAL LOTTERY OLYMPIC PARK RUN 5Olympic Park, London. 2pm.www.greatrun.orgNORTHERN ATHLETICS MEN’S 12-STAGE/WOMEN’S 6-STAGE RELAYSSefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside.www.noeaa-athletics.org.ukSCOTTISH RELAYS CHAMPIONSHIPSAlmondale, Livingstone.www.scottishathletics.org.ukSPAR OMAGH HALF-MARATHONOmagh Leisure Complex, Omagh. Noon.omaghhalfmarathon.onjoomlahosting.com

Sunday April 1ALEXANDRA PARK WOMEN’S 5km SERIESAlexandra Park, Moss Side, Manchester. 10am.www.openathletics.orgBETWS Y COED HALF-MARATHONStation Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy. Noon.www.runwales.comBLYTH VALLEY 10kmQuayside, Blyth, Northumberland. 10am.www.blythrunningclub.org.ukBORDERS LEAGUEChristleton.www.bordersleague.org.ukBOURNEMOUTH BAY RUN 10km/ HALF-MARATHONPier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset. 9.30am.www.bhf.org.uk/bayrunBRILL HILLY 10kmWindmill, Brill, Buckinghamshire. 11am.www.oxfordcityathleticclub.comBROOKS PADDOCK WOOD HALF-MARATHONEldon Way, Paddock Wood, Kent. 10am.www.paddockwoodhalf.co.ukCOTSWOLD SPRING 10kmVillage Hall, Temple Guiting, Gloucestershire. 10.30am.www.beyondthelimatations.co.ukCROYDON HALF-MARATHONSandilands Club, Sandilands, Croydon, Surrey.www.croydonhalf.co.uk DERBYSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY 10kmPride Park, Derby. 9.30am.www.sporting-futures.org.ukDOUGIE MAC 5kmWedgewood Estate, Stoke on Trent, Staff ordshire. 9.45am.www.dmhospice.org.ukHARTLEPOOL MARINA 5 (Inc NE VETERANS’ CHAMPS)Hartlepool, Cleveland. 10.30am.www.hartlepoolburnroad.co.ukHORNSEA ONE-THIRD MARATHON (8.74)Densholme Farm, Great Hatfi eld, East Yorkshire. 11am.www.hornseathirdmarathon.org.ukIRONBRIDGE HALF-MARATHON

Town Park, Telford, Shrophsire. 10.30am.www.telfordharriers.co.ukKINGSTON BREAKFAST RUN 8.2/16Market Square, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey.www.humanrace.co.uk/events KNI WALTHAM FOREST BOROUGH RUN HALF-MARATHONQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Chingford, London.www.kniboroughrun.kk5.orgLANCASTER THREE BRIDGES 10kmSalt Ayre Leisure Centre, Lancaster. 11am.http://shoestringresults.co.ukLEICESTER’S BIG 10kmAbbey Park, Leicester.www.runstratford.co.uk MIZUNO READING HALF-MARATHONGreen Park, Reading, Berkshire.www.readinghalfmarathon.comOAKLEY 20Lincroft Middle School, Oakley, Bedfordshire. 10am.www.bedfordharriers.co.ukOLD DEER PARK RICHMOND 10kmOld Deer Park, Richmond, London. 9.15am.www.energizedsports.comREGENT’S PARK SUMMER 10km SERIESThe Hub, Regent’s Park, London. 9.30am.http://regentsparkraces.orgSCOTLAND SPRING KILOMATHON 13.1kmOcean Terminal, Edinburgh. 8.30am.www.kilomathon.comSCOTLAND SPRING KILOMATHON 6.55kmClark Street Cycle Path, Edinburgh. 9am.www.kilomathon.comSKYLINE120 BRAINTREE 5Discovery Centre, Great Notley Country Park, Braintree, Essex. 11am.www.braintreeanddistrictac.co.ukST CLARE HOSPICE SUNFLOWER 10kmSt Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex. 10.30am.www.stclarehospice.org.uk/10krun.htmlSUSSEX HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONHeathfi eld, Sussex. 8.30am.www.sussexmarathon.co.ukTAUNTON HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONSomerset College of Arts, Taunton, Somerset. 10.30am.www.tauntonmarathon.co.ukWHITE HORSE HALF-MARATHONGrove, Oxfordshire. 10am.www.whitehorseharriers.org/halfmarathon.html

Tuesday April 3CLEETHORPES 5km SERIESCleethorpes CC, Chichester Road, Cleethorpes, NE Lincolnshire. 6.45pm.www.cleethorpesathleticclub.co.ukCRYSTAL PALACE CANTER 5kmTop car park, NSC, Crystal Palace, London, SE19. [email protected]

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Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire. 7pm.www.lythamrunners.org.uk/events/interclubgrandprix.htmBRENDA & COLIN ROBINSON’S 5kmFalcon Inn, Littleborough, Lancashire. [email protected] SPRING 5Cheshire County Sports Club, Chester. 7pm.http://westcheshireac.co.ukSPENCERS ARMS DASH 3.7 SERIESSpencers Arms, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 7pm.www.barnsleyac.co.uk/spencers.pdf

Friday April 6CALDERVALE COUNTRY 10Village Hall, Caldervale, Lancashire. 1pm.wwwshoestringresults.comELSWICK GOOD FRIDAY RACESNewburn Riverside Park, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. 11am.www.elswickharriers.org.ukFOLKESTONE 10 (Inc KENT CHAMPS)The Green, Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe, Kent. 11am.http://folkestonerunningclub.co.ukISLE OF MAN EASTER 10kmLifeboat Station, Port Erin, Isle of Man. 7pm.www.easterfestival.infoKPMG GUERNSEY EASTER 10kmGuernsey.www.guernseyathletics.org.ggMAIDENHEAD EASTER 10 (Inc BERKSHIRE CHAMP)Maidenhead Offi ce Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire. 9.30am.www.maidenheadac.co.ukMALDWYN HARRIERS CHOCOHOLICS 5kmMaldwyn Leisure Centre, Newtown, Powys.www.maldwynharriers.org.ukNEW MARSKE MERMAID 10kmMermaid, Redcar Road, Marske by the Sea, Teeside. 10.15am.www.new-marske-harriers.co.ukROGER WING MEMORIAL 10kmVillage Hall, Ditchingham, Suff olk. 10.45am.www.bungayblackdogrunningclub.co.ukSALFORD 10kmSalford Sports Village, Salford, Manchester. 10am.www.ukresults.netSUDBURY FUN RUN 5Kingfi sher Leisure Centre, Sudbury, Essex.www.sudburyfunrun.co.uk

Saturday April 7CHESTERFIELD NO WALK IN THE PARK 5kmQueens Park, Chesterfi eld, Derbyshire. 9.30am.http://northderbyshirerc.jimdo.comEAST SURREY LEAGUEWest Ewell, Surrey.HALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.www.bugruns.org.ukLLANDUDNO EASTER 5kmPromenade, Llandudno, Conwy.

10.30am.www.nice-work.org.ukROTARY EASTER QUARTER-MARATHONBoscombe Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset. [email protected] eastcli� .org.ukSEVERN EASTER 10kmWhite Horse, Sandhurst, Gloucester. 3pm.www.severnac.co.ukSUSSEX COUNTY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPSChrist’s Hospital, Horsham, West Sussex. 11am.sussexathletics.orgVICTORIA PARK OPEN 5St. Augustine’s Hall, Victoria Park, Hackney, London. 2.30pm.www.vphthac.org.uk

Sunday April 8AIR PRODUCTS 10kmManchester Metropolitan University, Crewe, Cheshire. 10.15am.www.southcheshireharriers.org.ukBELVOIR HALF-MARATHONVillage Hall, Hose, Leicestershire. 10am.www.hosevillage.org.uk/bhm.htmCORUS RICHARD BURTON 10kmCwmafon, West Glamorgan. 11.15am.www.richardburtonroadrace.comFRISKNEY HALF-MARATHONVillage Hall, Friskney, Lincolnshire. 11am.http://bostonanddistrictac.comHEAVEN & HELL HALF MARATHONHangar, Scone Airport, Perth. 11am.www.perthroadrunners.co.ukHULL MARATHONHull, East Yorkshire.www.hullmarathon.comISLE OF MAN EASTER FEATIVAL MEN’S 5km RELAYSea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man. 10.45am.www.easterfestival.infoISLE OF MAN EASTER FEATIVAL WOMEN’S 5kmSea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man. 10.15am.www.easterfestival.infoLOWESTOFT 5East Point Pavilion, Lowestoft, Suff olk. 10am.www.nice-work.org.ukNORTH TYNESIDE 10kmParks Sports Centre, North Shields, North Tyneside. 10am.www.northtyneside.gov.ukPHILLIPS & BECKER ACCOUNTANTS EASTER 5War Memorial Park, Coventry, Warwickshire. 11am.www.masseyrunners.org.ukRICHIE’S 10kmPier Car Park, Helensburgh, Argyll. 9.30am.www.richiesrun.co.ukRUNCORN RUN THE BRIDGE 5Railway Station, Runcorn, Cheshire. 9.30am.www.runhalton.co.ukTEIFI 10North Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion. Noon.http://sarnhelen.org.ukTOM SCOTT MEMORIAL 6km/10Strathclyde Park, Glasgow.

www.tomscottroadraces.co.ukTROWSE 10kmNorfolk Snowsports Club, Norwich, Norfolk. 9am.www.conac.org.ukWHITEMOOR 10kmWhitemoor Recreation Ground, Whitemoor, Cornwall. 10am.www.whitemoor.comWOBBLY WILLIAMS 5kmBellahouston Park, Glasgow. 11am.www.wobblywilliams.com

Monday April 9BAMPTON TO TIVERTON 7Bampton, Devon. 10.30am.http://tivertonharriers.co.ukBUSHLEY MILEBushley CC, Bushley Green, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. 11am.www.tewkesburyac.co.ukKPMG GUERNSEY EASTER HALF-MARATHONGuernsey.www.guernseyathletics.org.ggLEWES EASTER MONDAY 10kmLewes Leisure Centre, Lewes, Sussex. 11.15am.www.lewesac.co.ukNOTTS AC EASTER 10kmWollaton Park, Nottingham. 11am.www.nottsac.co.ukSTANWICK 10kmStanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. 10.30am.www.stanwickraces.org.ukYEOVILTON EASTER BUNNY 10kmNuffi eld Bar, RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovilton, Somerset. 11am.www.yeoviltownrrc.com

Wednesday April 11ABER UNICEF 5kmAberystwyth.HEREFORD COURIERS 5km SERIESHereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford. 7.15pm.www.herefordcouriers.wordpress.comNOTTINGHAMSHIRE SUMMER LEAGUE

Epperstone, Nottinghamshire. 7.15pm.www.nottsaaa.org/summerleague.htmlSOUTH YORKSHIRE LEAGUESilkstone Common, South Yorkshire. [email protected] ROTHWELL MEMORIAL 4Turf Tavern, Rochdale, Lancashire. [email protected] SUMMER 5km SERIESNuffi eld Bar, RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovilton, Somerset. 7.15pm.www.yeoviltownrrc.com

Thursday April 12COLIN MOODY 5Cleethorpes, NE Lincolnshire.www.cleethorpesac.co.ukEAST SURREY LEAGUEEwell West, Surrey. 7pm.

Friday April 13DAVE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL 5 SERIESSt Johns FC, St Johns, Isle of Man. 7pm.www.westernac.org

Saturday April 14ERRA NATIONAL MEN’S 12-STAGE/WOMEN’S 6-STAGE RELAYS CHAMPIONSHIPSSutton Park, Sutton Coldfi eld, West Midlands.www.englishroadrunningassociation.co.ukHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.www.bugruns.org.ukRUN NORTHUMBERLAND CRAGSIDE 10kmCragside, Rothbury, Northumberland. 9.30am.http://runnorthumberland.orgSPERRIN HARRIERS 5Parkmore Road, Magherafelt. Noon.www.sperrinharriers.co.uk

PARKRUNSAberdeen – Beach Esplanade. 9.30amAbingdon – Rye MeadowAndover – Charlton Playing FieldsAshford – Bedfont Lakes Country ParkBanstead – Banstead WoodsBarnsley – Locke ParkBarrow-in-Furness – Barrow ParkBasingstoke – War Memorial ParkBedford – Bedford ParkBelfast – Queen’s UniversityBelfast – Victoria ParkBelfast – Waterworks ParkBexley – Danson ParkBirmingham – Cannon Hill ParkBolton – Leverhulme ParkBradford – Lister ParkBramhall – Bramhall ParkBridlington – Sewerby HallBrighton – Hove ParkBristol – Ashton Court EstateCamberley – Frimley Lodge ParkCambridge – Milton Country ParkCardiff – BlackweirCheam – Nonsuch ParkConkers – near Ashby de la ZouchCoventry – War Memorial ParkCroydon – Lloyd ParkCroydon – RiddlesdownCroydon – Roundshaw DownsDurham – Graham Sports CentreEastbourne - Shinewater ParkEastleigh – Lakeside County ParkEdinburgh – Silverknowes Promenade. 9.30amEdmonton – Pymmes ParkEnfi eld – Grovelands ParkFalkirk – Callendar Park. 9.30amForest of Dean – Covenham EnclosureGateshead – Saltwell ParkGlasgow – Pollock Park. 9.30amGreat Yarmouth – Gorleston Cliff sGreenwich – Avery Hill ParkGuildford – Stoke ParkHarrogate – The StrayHuddersfi eld – Greenhead ParkHull – East ParkInverness – Bught Park. 9.30am

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World Masters Indoor Championships, Jyvaskyla, Finland, April 3-8AFTER a spate of national age-group records in the recent British championships, sights now move overseas, writes Martin Duff .

Heading the British entries will be national indoor double sprint champion Ellena Ruddock and in her W35 group Julia Hubbard can also expect to win a medal.

The men’s sprints are headed by top-ranked M40 Mark Dunwell, while Don Brown and Rohan Samuel are the fastest M45s speedsters entered.

Pat Logan heads the 200m times in the M50 group, while John Browne (60m) and David Elderfi eld (200m) top the M55s. Alastair Ross, returning to international competition, should score in the M60 class.

The middle distances have world record-holder Nancy Hitchmough (W60) favourite, but

American Kathy Martin could be a threat. W50 Jane Clarke, W55 Gail Duckworth and W40 Karrie Blake also top their respective entries.

Hurdlers Sally Stagles (W50), Barry Ferguson (M70), Jane Horder (W55) and Jean Fail (W60) are also medal favourites.

Elsewhere in the sprints, Caroline Powell could earn three wins in the W55s while Averil McClelland goes in the W50s.

In the throws, Steve Whyte will challenge for M45 medals, while high jumpers Steve Linsell and Ian Allen battle in the M45 group.

Many athletes enter around half a dozen events. British Masters Athletic Federation vice chairman Tony Bowman, for instance, will be chasing more M75 titles over sprints and hurdles.

M60 David Oxland has American Nolan Shaheed in the track races and Russian Alexey Krivonosov in the cross country to contend with. Andy McLinden is the best bet for a British medal in the M60 half-marathon.

M60 walkers Ian Richards and John Hall have Frenchman Patrice Brochot to beat.

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TRACKSaturday March 31BRACKNELL YOUNG ATHLETES’ MEETINGBracknell.www.bracknellac.comYEOVIL OLMPIADS SPRING OPENYeovil.www.yeovilolympiads.com

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www.bournemouthathleticclub.co.ukCITY OF PLYMOUTH SPRING WARM-UP MEETINGPlymouth, Devon. 11am.www.plymouthac.co.ukHAVERING MAYSBROOK SPRING WARM-UPHornchurch. 12.30pm.www.havering-mayesbrook.orgHERCULES WIMBLEDON YOUNG ATHLETES’ OPENCrystal Palace. 11am.www.herculeswimbledonac.org.ukIVAN STRINGER MEMORIAL MEETINGCleckheaton. 11am.www.spenac.co.ukJOHN RUMBOLD MEMORIAL OPENBournemouth. 10am.www.bournemouthathleticclub.co.ukLINCOLNSHIRE LEAGUEGrantham.www.lincsathletics.org.ukNOTTS AC SPRING SPRUCE OPENNottingham. 9.30am.www.nottsac.co.ukWARRINGTON OPENWarrington. Noon.www.warringtonathletic.org

Wednesday April 4WATFORD OPEN GRADED MEETINGWatford. 7pm.www.watfordharriers.org.uk

Friday April 6CHELMSFORD THROW FESTIVALChelmsford.www.chelmsford.gov.ukHERTS PHOENIX GRADED OPENWelwyn Garden City.www.hertsphoenix.com

Saturday April 7ALPHA BETA TROPHEYLee Valley.www.ehac.co.ukBASINGSTOKE YOUNG ATHLETES’ OPENBasingstoke.www.bmhac.co.uk/Fixtures.htmlCHELMSFORD OPENChelmsford.www.chelmsford.gov.ukNEWQUAY & PAR WARM-UP MEETINGPar, near St Austell, Cornwallwww.newparac.co.ukWAKEFIELD SPRING OPENWakefi eld.www.wakefi eld-harriers.co.uk

Sunday April 8CRAWLEY AC EASTER OPENCrawley. 10.30am.www.crawleyac.org.ukLOTHIAN & BORDERS OPENEdinburgh. Noon.

Monday April 9TRAFFORD YOUNG ATHLETES’ MEDAL MEETINGStretford. Noon.www.tra� ordac.co.uk

Wednesday April 11HIGHGATE HARRIERS EARLY SEASON OPENParliament Hill. 5.30pm.

www.highgateharriers.org.ukNORTHERN VETERANS’ LEAGUECleckheaton. 7pm.www.nvac.co.ukWELSH MASTERS’ LEAGUECardiff .www.welshmastersathletics.comWIRRAL AC 3kmWirral. 7.45pm.www.wirralac.co.uk

Friday April 13KINGSTON & POLY OPEN THROWS MEETINGKingston. Until Saturday April 14.www.kingstonandpoly.org

WALKSFriday March 30SARNIA WALKING CLUB ERIC WALDRON 2Osmond Priaulx. [email protected] http://sarnia.wordpress.com

OVERSEASFriday March 30IAAF WORLD RACE WALKING CHALLENGETaicang, China.www.iaaf.org

Saturday March 31PRAGUE HALF-MARATHONPrague, Czech Republic.www.praguemarathon.com

Tuesday April 3WORLD MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPSJyvaskyla, Finland. Until Sunday April 8.wma2012.jyvaskyla.fi

Saturday April 7OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS MARATHONCape Town, South Africa.www.twooceansmarathon.org.za

Saturday April 14IAAF WORLD RACE WALKING CHALLENGERio Maior, Portugal.www.iaaf.orgNORTHERN COUNTIES VERSUS MALTAMarsa, Malta.www.northernathletics.org.ukWORLD UNIVERSITY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPSLodz, Poland.www.wuc.cc2012.p.lodz.pl

Sunday April 15ABN AMRO MARATHON ROTTERDAMRotterdam, Netherlands.www.marathonrotterdam.nlPARIS MARATHONParis, France.www.parismarathon.comSPAR GREAT IRELAND RUNPhoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. 10am.www.greatrun.org

Monday April 16BAA BOSTON MARATHONBoston, USA.www.baa.org

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NO WINS in eight home matches in the Barclays Premier League was proving to be a troublesome hurdle for Aston Villa FC, but luckily they found just the man to break the lean streak, writes Tom McCook.

Andreas Weimann, the son of two of Austria’s sprint hurdles champions from the Eighties, came off the substitutes’ bench against Fulham last month to score a last-minute goal to earn his club its fi rst victory at Villa Park in four months.

Given his family background, Weimann should be adept at clearing obstacles. Before beginning training at Villa’s Training Centre at Bodymoor Heath, 20-year-old Weimann, who has already represented the country of his birth 16 times at

under-21 soccer level, told AW: “My mum and dad met through athletics. They were good at it and both of them won several Austrian national titles.

“Mum held the Austrian record for the 100m hurdles (13.30) for 14 years. She now works as a masseuse and acupuncturist while dad works in the IT industry.

“I wanted to follow in my parents’ footsteps when I was younger but I now prefer football. I joined the Rapid Vienna Academy when I was 13. I was then invited to come to Birmingham for a week’s trial and have now been with Aston Villa for fi ve years.” The striker continued: “I spent two periods of time on loan at Watford last year which gave me more

experience as well as giving me the chance to score four goals, which boosted my confi dence.

“I’ve also scored nine goals for the Villa reserve team who are top of the league, including a couple of hat-tricks. But the highlight so far was scoring my fi rst senior goal of my career in front of the Holte End against Fulham. It is a fantastic feeling to be on the pitch in front of so many fans in the best league in the world.”

Andreas revealed that even though he had inherited a reasonable turn of speed that he regarded his fellow forward Gabriel Agbonlahor as the fastest Villa player.

Competing under her maiden name, Sabine Seitl won the Austrian 100m hurdles title fi ve times. His father, Thomas Weimann, won 110m hurdles titles three times.

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THE odds of Roger Bannister lighting the Olympic flame have fallen from 33/1 to 3/1 after a flurry of bets on the original four-minute miler.

Sir Steve Redgrave remains the evens favourite with bookmakers William Hill, but the fi ve-time Olympic rowing champion has distanced himself a

little from the role in recent days by suggesting an unknown could get the

job.

When William Hill fi rst opened the betting, Redgrave was 3/1 with Seb Coe 10/1, Queen Elizabeth 12/1 and Kelly Holmes 16/1. But last weekend Redgrave went from 4/6 to evens as Bannister, who was known for judging his fi nishing kick to perfection, was backed in from 33/1 to 3/1.

If he gets the honour, you read it here fi rst too. In July last year, AW wrote in its editorial leader: “There is only one candidate – Sir Roger Bannister. Owner of the most talked-about athletics performance in history, Bannister is one of the few genuine sporting heavyweights. By running the fi rst-sub-four-minute mile he conquered the Everest of athletics. Later, he went on to forge an equally formidable career in medicine and sports administration.

“The quintessential Englishman, he is a throwback to the Corinthian spirit and Chariots of Fire era that is such a big part of the history of sport in Britain. He also represents the No.1 Olympic sport and, aged 82, continues to hold his 6ft-plus frame with poise, dignity and considerable aura.”

Other contenders include Kelly Holmes at 5/1, with Daley Thompson 12/1, Chris Hoy 14/1 and David Beckham and Tom Daley both 16/1.

Meanwhile, if you fancy a naughty bet, you can get 4/1 on the British men’s 4x100m team dropping the baton in the fi nal.

Latest odds to win gold at London 2012WILLIAM HILL has also put out odds on the leading British athletes to win gold at London 2012. They are:13/8 Jess Ennis; 15/8 Mo Farah (5000m); 2/1 Mo Farah (10,000m); 11/4 Dai Greene; 9/2 Phillips Idowu; 5/1 Yamile Aldama; 5/1 Holly Bleasdale; 10/1 Tiff any Porter; 12/1 Jenny Meadows; 14/1 Chris Tomlinson; 14/1 Hannah England; 16/1 Shara Proctor; 20/1 Greg Rutherford; 20/1 Lisa Dobriskey; 25/1 Martyn Rooney; 25/1 Andy Turner; 25/1 Christine Ohuruogu; 25/1 Perri Shakes-Drayton; 33/1 Michael Bingham; 33/1 Michael Rimmer; 33/1 Andrew Baddeley/Martyn Bernard/Lawrence Okoye/Marilyn Okoro/Jemma Simpson

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