Early season results on the country with relay action in Scotland and the Start Fitness North East Harrier League

LINDSAYS SCOTTISH NORTH DISTRICT RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS, Nairn, October 8

Men (4x4km):
1 Iness 46:16 (S Mackay 11:20, A Smith 11:46, L Cairns 11:32, L Davidson 11:38)
2 Moray 46:39 (K Wilson 11:12, M Blunden 11:55, B Livesey 11:37, J Wilson 11:55)
3 HHR (M40) 51:57 (R Mackenzie 13:09, E Coull12:50, W Nicolson 13:25, R Paterson 12:33)

Fastest:
1 K Wilson 11:12
2 Mackay 11:20
3 Cairns 11:32
4 Livesey 11:37
5 Davidson 11:38

U17 (age not declared, 32.5km):
1 Ross C 26:31 (R Schiller 9:45, A Baird 7:50, A Young 8:56)
2 Ross C B 26:59 (C Crawford 10:12, L Thomas 8:20, N Carson 8:27)
3 Iness 27:42 (E Thompson 10:08, C Thompson 9:14, V Shevchenko 8:20)

Women (3x4km):
1 HHR 43:22 (K Slimon 14:48, E McFadden 14:55, K Rogan 13:39)
2 JSK 44:43 (J Hoyle 15:02, E Kerr 15:36, E Murray 14:05)
3 Moray 44:55 (K Oats 13:52, M Slater 15:51, S McNairney 15:12)

W40: Forres 47:50 (S Evans 15:34, H Cameron 15:59, S McRitchie 16:17)

Fastest:
1 Rogan 13:39
2 Oats 13:52
3 Murray 14:05
4 Slimon 14:48
5 McFadden 14:55)

U17 women (age not declared, 32.5km):
1 Iness 28:25 (R Conroy 10:19, L Macrae 8:52, K Meek 9:14)
2 Storn 30:26 (N Ferris 11:02, A Stewart 9:20, K McMurdo 10:04)
3 Iness B 30:55 (L Beastall 10:25, S Simpson 10:12, A Cairns 10:18)

Fastest:
1 Macrae 8:52
2 C Heggie (Ross C) 9:00
3 Meek 9:14

LINDSAYS SCOTTISH WEST DISTRICT RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS, Kings Park, Glasgow, October 8

Men (4x4km):
1 Giff N 49:22 (R Macdonald 12:12, C Harper 12:19, C Green 12:43, D Robinson 12:08)
2 Iclyde 49:25 (R Gray 12:39, B Potrykus 11:58, J Bell 12:39, A Douglas 12:09)
3 Kilb 49:39 (F Gilmour 12:18, L Hannigan 12:14, J Patton 12:27, C Wright 12:40)
4 Glas U 50:57 (J Burns 12:07, S Addison 13:04, M Tait 13:06, A McGill 12:40)
5 Cambus 51:49
6 Shett 52:07
7 E Kilb 52:51
8 Sclyde U 53:43
9 Giff N B 53:54
10 Kilk 54:50

M40: Garsc 56:01 (J MacLeod 13:43, J Coyle 14:18, G Mathew 14:17, D McPartlin 13:43)

Fastest:
1 Potrykus 11:58
2 Burns 12:07
3 Robinson 12:08
4 Douglas 12:09
5 Macdonald (U20) 12:12

U20:
2 Hannigan 12:14
3 Gilmour 12:18

M40: G Baillie (E Kilb) 13:09

Young males (32.5km, U13-U15-U17):
1 Giff N 30:03 (C Mitchell 11:03, C Dick 9:53, C Shennan 9:07)
2 Giff N C 30:15 (L Muir 10:21, T Reay 10:15, A Nugent 9:39)
3 Garsc 30:35 (C Campbell 10:42, J Alexander 9:51, C Smith 10:02)
4 Giff N B 31:04
5 Giff N D 31:16
6 Kilb 31:19
7 E Kilb 31:26
8 Giff N E 31:39
9 Sprburn 31:41
10 Kilb B 31:55

Fastest U17:
1 Shennan 9:07
2 L Ross (Moth) 9:16
3 O Patton (Kilb) 9:26
U15:
1 A Wilkinson (E Kilb) 9:44
2 Alexander 9:51
3 Dick 9:53

U13:
1 R Laing (VPCG) 10:16
2 Muir 10:21
3 E Scobie (Giff N E) 10:41

Women (3x4km):
1 Shett 43:17 (A Carr 14:33, H Terrance 15:07, F Ross 13:37)
2 Iclyde 43:36 (N Mulholland 14:35, M Reid 14:37, B Wallace 14:24)
3 Giff N 44:00 (K Brown 15:07, H Ryding 13:57, Y McNairn 14:56)
4 Glas U 44:30 (L McKenna 13:56, S Chisholm 15:30, E McNicol 15:04)
5 Cambus 45:20
6 Shett B 46:33
7 VPCG 47:14
8 Glas U 2 47:30
9 Cambus B 48:32
10 Shett C 48:53

W40: Giff N 48:58 (M McCutcheon 16:37, J Smylie 16:22, A Chong 15:59)

Fastest:
1 Ross 13:37
2 McKenna 13:56
3 Ryding (U20) 13:57
4 Wallace 14:24
5 C MacDonald (Bella R) 14:33

U20:
2 Reid 14:37
3 M Nicholl (Cambus) 15:02

W40: M Sandison (Sprburn) 14:47

Young females (32.5km, U13-U15-U17):
1 Giff N 33:44 (E Caldow 11:40, F Campbell 10:58, E Dougall 11:06)
2 Giff N B 34:34 (M Boothman 11:47, F Scobie 11:31, E McLennan 11:16)
3 Kilb 34:49 (A Kerr 13:02, Z Redmond 10:51, A Teasdale 10:56)
4 Iclyde 35:16
5 Giff N D 35:34
6 E Kilb 35:58
7 Giff N C 36:01
8 Law 36:22
9 VPCG 36:50
10 Giff N F 37:30

Fastest U17:
1 M McVlelland-Brooks (Iclyde) 10:49
2 Teasdale 10:56

U15:
1 Redmond 10:51
2 Campbell 10:58
3 Scobie 11:31

U13:
1 Caldow 11:40
2 Boothman 11:47
3 H Simpson (Giff N C) 11:51

LINDSAYS SCOTTISH EAST DISTRICT RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS, Galashiels, October 1

Men (4x4km):
1 Centr 54:00 (C Phillip 13:32, B MacMillan 13:31, C Milne 13:37, H Hickey 13:20)
2 Cors 56:49 (J Dunn 14:00, S Livingstone 14:22, E Brown 14:10, A Hoyle 14:17)
3 Edin U 56:59 (S Griffin 14:07, A Mackenzie 14:26, D Bunn 14:12, R Sparks 14:14)
4 Edin U B 58:23 (F Roach 14:31, B Ivandjikov 14:09, B Wright 14:26, M Hannaford 15:17)
5 Centr B 58:35 (L Fanattoli 13:45, D Colley 14:23, S Burton 15:49, S Green 14:38)
6 Edin 58:58 (N Howlett 13:56, N Brown 15:07, S Macleod 14:51, S Leitch 15:04)
7 Gala 59:23
8 St And U 60:16
9 Cors B 61:40
10 Stir U 61:52

Fastest:
1 Hickey 13:20
2 MacMillan 13:31
3 Phillip 13:32
4 Milne 13:37
5 Fanattolli 13:45
U20:
1 R Martin (Stir U 13:54
2 Griffin 14:07
3 Wright 14:26

Young males (32.5km, U13-U15-U17):
1 Falk VH 28:33 (J Taylor 10:14, R Taylor 9:08, L Culliton 9:11)
2 Edin 29:01 (L Sonneville 9:59, D Daunt 9:18, W Clayton 9:44)
3 Harm 29:01 (H White 10:45, Fergus Ross 9:20, Finlay Ross 8:56
4 Centr 29:14
5 E Loth 29:27
6 Harm 29:40
7 Edin B 30:19
8 Falk VH B 30:25
9 E Loth 30:35
10 Gala 30:42

Fastest U17:
1eq E Lorimer (Harm)/ C Bell (Centr) 8:49
3 Finlay Ross 8:56

U15:
1 R Taylor 9:08
2 Culliton 9:11
3 Daunt 9:18

U13:
1 H MacMillan (Centr) 9:57
2 Sonneville 9:59
3 J Taylor 10:14

Women (3x4km):
1 Edin U 48:08 (S Calvert 15:37, C Nankivell 16:13, A Goodall 16:18)
2 Edin 49:19 (B Ansell 16:26, V Barthelmess 16:52, K Walker 16:01)
3 Edin U C 49:50 (N Carr 16:27, G Pow 16:41, H Anderson 16:42)
4 Edin U B 50:34 (L Stark 16:34, C Purcell 16:37, G Tindall 17:23)
5 Edin U D 52:18 (K Purcell 16:59, G Ledingham 18:16, E Johnson 17:03)
6 Cors 53:33 (S Collins 17:34, K Macaulay 18:21, K Maxwell 17:38)
7 Gala 54:26
8 Edin U E 54:51
9 Edin B 54:59
10 Edin C 56:11

Fastest:
1 Calvert 15:37
2 Walker 16:01
3 S Green (Gala, W40) 16:13
4 Nankivell 16:13
5 Goodall 16:18

U20:
1 C Purcell 16:37
2 Anderson 16:42
3 K Purcell 16:59

Young females (32.5km, U13-U15-U17):
1 Falk VH 32:34 (E Christie 11:02, I Ogg 10:47, C Christie 10:45
2 E Loth 32:53 (F Brown 11:08, C Wright 10:47, O Robbins 10:58)
3 Edin 33:02 (I Duncan 11:48, J Taylor 10:44, O Shepherd 10:30)
4 Lass 33:27
5 Falk VH B 33:51
6 Gala 34:11
7 E Loth B 35:08
8 Falk VH C 35:12
9 Searn 35:17
10 Centr 35:29

Fastest U17:
1 Shepherd 10:30
2 C Kane (Centr) 10:40
3 O Meikle (Lass) 10:42

U15:
1 Taylor 10:44
2 Ogg 10:47
3 N Corrie (Harm) 10:49

U13:
1 Wright 10:47
2 L Connell (Searn) 10:51
3 E Christie (Falk VH) 11:02

BRUCE JUDD YOUNG ATHLETES RELAYS, including Surrey Championships, Morden Park, October 8

With the English national young athletes road relays taking place on the same day, some top clubs missed taking Surrey championship medals, Martin Duff reports.

Among the boys South London were fifth in the national under-17 event, Sutton & District won the under-15s and Herne Hill were second in the under-13s.

The girls races in the national event saw Herne Hill fourth in the under-15 girls, while Windsor and Aldershot always put out teams in this Surrey event had teams in most national age groups.

This all left Reigate Priory to win the under-17 mens event here from Kingston & Poly, who had English Schools 1500m fifth placer Connor Foley chasing hard on the final leg to no avail but, nevertheless, posting the quickest split.

Kingston did though take the under-15 boys title from Epson and Sutton & Districts B team, with their Josh Harwood-White fastest overall after delivering victory on the last stage.

For the girls, Lily Brown came from behind on the final leg to deliver Epsom & Ewell an under-17 womens victory with the fastest stage time of 9:27.

Woking led throughout the under-15 girls event after Lola Roake, the English Schools 1500m eighth placer, posted the fastest time on their opener with 9:11.

U17 men (32.5km):

1 Reigate P 24:38 (E Willis 8:11, S Rollaston 8:21, S Stapley 8:06); 2 Kingston & P 25:00 (S Atkins 8:24, N DHasse 8:50, C Foley 7:46); 3 Epsom & Ewell 25:02 (T Adler 8:12, O Corner 8:26, D Slaven 8:24); 4 Hercules W 25:41; 5 E&E B 26:41; 6 Holland Sp 26:51

Fastest: Foley 7:46; Stapley 8:06; Willis 8:11

U15 (32.5km):

1 K&P 26:47 (A Claudet 9:26, O De Jong 8:47, J Harwood-White 8:34); 2 Epsom & E 26:53 (B Carr 8:50, H OShea 9:08, T Holland 8:55); 3 Sutton & D 27:10 (R Haigh 8:38, C Cull 9:09, N Vilawoe-Doe 9:23); 4 Holland Sp 27:17; 5 Woking 27:29; 6 S London 27:36

Fastest: Harwood-White 8:34; B Hillson (Holl Sp) 8:35; O Jermy (Wavly) 8:37

U13 (32.5km):

1 Hercules W 27:41 (S Dyson 9:10, H Allen 8:53, T Creed 9:38); 2 S London 27:44 (F Shaughnessy 9:27, W Hughes 9:17, F Jenkin 9:00); 3 E&E 28:53 (J Duke 9:23, A Hannah 10:05, S Tsolo 9:25); 4 K&P 28:54; 5 Hercules W B 29:26; 6 Reigate P 29:34

Fastest: Allen 8:53; Jenkin/A Kadar (K&P) 9:00;

U17 women (32.5km):

1 E&E 29:23 (P Mitchell 9:51, M Laidlaw 10:05, L Brown 9:27); 2 Hercules W 30:59 (G Eminson 10:18, C Conway 10;24, S Conway 10:17); 3 S London 31:19 (A Kemp 9:39, L Morrell 10:55, B Quaye 10:45); E&E B 31:20; 5 Herne H 31:24; 6 K&P 31:54

Fastest: Brown 9:27; Kemp 9:39; Mitchell 9:51

U15 (32.5km):

1 Woking 28:50 (L Roake 9:11, I Freeman 9:55, S Price 9:44); 2 G&G 29:09 (K Ealden 9:47, E Easton 10:09, R Simons 9:13); 3 S London 29:32 (J Booth 9:58, L Brown 9:51, M Rungusumy 9:33); 4 E&E 29:57; 5 Herne H 30:18; 6 Hercules W 30:28

Fastest: Roake 9:11; Simons 9:13; Rungusumy 9:33

U13 (32.5km):

1 Sutton & D 29:54 (I Kaur 9:56, L Gowan 10:00, A Tharmakulasingam 9:58); 2 S London 30;30 (D Booth 9:59, G Sone 10;13, M Watson 10;18); 3 K&P 31;19 (S Murase 10;20, I Osikoya 10:40, T Garrard 10;15); 4 Herne H 31:22; 5 Holland Sp 32;10; 6 Hercules W 32;18

Fastest: F Mills (Herne H) 9:54; Kaur 9:56; Tharmakulasingam 9:58

Start Fitness North Eastern Harrier League, Druridge Bay, October 9

Kieran Walker, a 2:19 marathoner and the North East bronze medallist, was curiously set off in the slow pack and he won easily and also had the fastest time of 31:35.

Michael Hedley, who set off five minutes after Walker in the Fast Pack, was second fastest.

Runners go off in three packs and the medium pack set off at 2 minutes 30 after the slow and a grand total of 572 senior men participated.

Gateshead won the senior mens team event.

The womens race was also won by someone who made the most of their only ever placing in the slow pack as again those who set off first dominated the finishing positions and BUCS 10,000m fifth placer Alice Crane led home everyone by three and a half minutes.

Catriona MacDonald, who was in the fast pack that set off five minutes and five seconds after the slow pack, was second fastest and she worked her way up to seventh across the line of the 450 finishers.

Morpeth won the senior womens team event.

Kieran Walker (David Hewitson)

Men:
1 Kieran Walker NEP 31:35 (Slow pack) (actual 31:35)
2 Luke Davis Newcastle U U20 33:05 (S) (33:05)
3 Edward Pettitt Newcastle U U20 34:21 (S) (34:21)
4 Michael Stott Blyth RC M25 35:02 (S) (35:02)
5 Andrew Heide North Shields Poly 35:07 (S) (35:07)
Fastest:
1 Walker 31:35
2 Michael Hedley M35 Tyne Bridge Harriers (F) 32:48
3 Davis 33:05

TEAM: Div 1
1 Gateshead 79
2 Tyne Bridge H 139
3 North Shields Poly 155

Druridge Bay womens start (David Hewitson)

Women:
1 Alice Crane Durham City H 23:43 (Slow) (actual 23:43)
2 Hannah Williams North Shields Poly 27:26 (S) (27:26)
3 Kirsty Burville Morpeth H W40 28:21 (28:21)
4 Rachel Smith Cambridge & Coleridge 28:39 (28:39)
5 Louise Mcleman Jesmond Joggers 29:09 (29:09)
Fastest:
1 Crane 23:43
2 Catriona MacDonald Morpeth H 24:32
3 Jane Hodgson W40 Morpeth H 24:40

Alice Crane (David Hewitson)

Div 1 TEAM:
1 Morpeth H 21
2 Tyne Bridge H 42
3 North Shields Poly 47

GLIDDON & SQUIRE NORTH DEVON LEAGUE, Northam Burrows, October 2

Overall (U13/U15W) (3.8km): 1 S Smith (N Dev, U13) 14:32; 2 E Foster (N Dev, U15W) 14:46; 3 A Foster (N Dev, U13) 14:57; 4 T Cleave (Bradworthy Old Boys, U13) 15:12; 5 G Holmes (Braunton Academy, U13) 15:29; 6 I Roome (N Dev, U15W) 15:33; 7 I Holmes (N Dev, U15W) 15:47; 8 A Drake (N Dev, U15W) 16:27; 9 S Rogers (N Dev, U15W) 16:41; 10 G Moy (N Dev, U13) 16:55

U13: 6 H Parker (Bide) 16:57; 7 O Butcher (N Dev) 17:07; 8 H Hughes (Kingsley School) 17:09; 9 D Thomas (N Dev) 17:26

Women: 1 Foster 14:46; 2 Roome 15:33; 3 Holmes 15:47; 4 Drake 16:27; 5 Rogers 16:41; 6 M Thomas (N Dev, U15) 17:04; 7 M Wilson (Kingsley School, U15) 17:20; 8 F Abram-bridges (N Dev, U15) 17:25

Overall women (4.4km): 1 T Powe (N Dev, U20W) 17:42; 2 J Jagodzinska (Caen School Parents, W) 18:12; 3 M Blair (Torr, W60) 18:35; 4 A Lonie (Torr, W) 18:37; 5 A Leal (Caen School Parents, W) 18:40; 6 K Lowe (N Dev RR, W) 18:43; 7 R Silvester (N Dev, W) 18:46; 8 H Webbe (Bide, W) 18:53; 9 M Clay (Caen School Parents, W) 18:55; 10 M Lomax (Torr, W) 18:59

Overall (6km): 1 D Nutt (N Dev RR, M40) 21:36; 2 M Whittle (N Dev) 21:57; 3 D Williams (N Dev, U17) 22:14; 4 T Mckee (The ORCS) 22:35; 5 O Wallace-cook (Ilfracombe, U17) 22:49; 6 N Jogodzinski 23:21; 7 N Taylor (Torr) 23:41; 8 S Boon (N Dev RR) 24:05; 9 P Coates (Torr) 24:13; 10 B Pearce 25:03

U11 boys (2.2km): 1 G Cann (Bradworthy Academy) 7:46; 2 K Bailey (N Dev) 7:48; 3 P Magee (N Dev) 7:57

U11 girls (2.2km): 1 C Woodhead (Bide) 8:08; 2 M Witt (Woolacombe school) 8:15; 3 P Brown (Bide) 8:35

GOODWOOD RELAYS incorporating SUSSEX CHAMPIONSHIPS, West Sussex, October 1

Hosts Chichester Runners led the mens race from the start as Will Boutwood gave them a good send off, before finishing off with a four-minute victory, Martin Duff reports.

Top M45 James Baker and second fastest overall, Ned Potter, who was ninth in the English National under-20 race back in March, completed their quartet. Fastest overall lap however went to middle-distance runner Will Broom on Chichesters second leg with am 11:40 clocking for the 4km circuit.

England steeplechase silver medallist Charlie Wright was quickest in the under-17 race with an opening stage 12:48 over the same lap but team victory went to Brighton Phoenix.

The womens race was won by Brighton & Hove City as they led with the Muzio twins Ciara and Emily on the first two legs before Eadie Yelling finished things off.

Here, the fastest laps went to Phoenixs Bobby Searle with a 14:24 split for the 4km wooded lap.

Men (4x4000m):
1 Chichester R 48:35 (W Boutwood 12:08, W Broom 11:40, J Baker 12:56, N Potter 11:51; 2 Crawley 52:37 (K Barnes 12:31, B Short 12:31, H Sterling 14:58, J Hobbs 12:37); 3 Brighton & H 52:42 (H Yelling 12:43, N Grindrod 12:56, S Wilkinson 13;28, D Oprandi 13:35); 4 Worthing 53:19; 5 Hy R 54:15; 6 Phoenix 55:29

Fastest: Broom 11;40; Potter 11:51; J Woods (Worth) 12:02

M40 (4x4000m): 1 B&H 56:10 (C Halsey 12:55, H Bristow 13:40; C Stevenson 14:37, P Howard 14:58); 2 Inspire R 58:33; Arena 80; 3 63:07

Fastest: Halsey 12:55; Baker (M45) 12:56; M Houston (Inspire) 13:07

M50 (4x4000m): 1 Phoenix 64:01 (A Haines 15:00. M Halls 15:52, T Westley 18:27, S Atkinson 14:42); 2 B&H 64:19 (K Newton 15:40, D Curtis 16:06, P Prosser 15:55, S Gibson 16:38); 3 Chich R 65:26 (R Charnock 16:30, M Court 17:03, S Davy 16:19, J Garland 15:34); 4 Arena 68:16; 5 Chich R 72:06; 6 R Ac Worth 72:45

Fastest: Atkinson 14:42; Haines 15:00; Garland 15:34

M60 (3x4000m): 1 Horsham J 47:28 (S Wigmore 16:34, D Angell 15:40, P OConnell 15:14); 2 Haywards H 54:20; 3 Crawley 56:29

Fastest: OConnell 15:14; P Cousins (Hay H) 15:25; Angell 15:40

U17 (3x4000m): 1 Phoenix 40:32 (F Jones 12;59, R Reed 14:27, O Wallek 13:06); 2 Worthing 40:45 (F Sutcliffe 12:54, A Martin 13:54, C Leedham 13:57); 3B&H 40:47 (J Clayton 13:37, C Ferris 13:26, R Curtis 13:44); 4 Lewes 41:29; 5 Eastbourne 42:33; 6 B&H B 43:32

Fastest: C Wright (Lewes) 12:48; Sutcliffe 12:54; Jones 12:59

U15 (3x2800m): 1 Bodyworks 28:32 (B Hutton 9:40, L Gorill 9:25, F Blythe 9:27); 2 B&H 28:52 (S Bennett 9:28, A Roberts 9:53, T Matthews 9:31); 3 Crawley 29:53 (J Clayton 9:46, S Davis 9:54, O Marazano 10:13); 4 B&H B 30:19; 5 Lewes 30:37; 6 Chich R 30:53

Fastest: Gorill 9:25; Blythe 9:27; Bennett 9:28

U13 (3x2800m): 1 Eastbourne 31:07 (F Lumber-Fry 10:09, B Wright 10:31, J Messer 10:27); 2 B&H 31:49 (E James 10:41, T Thorn-Watts 10:26, L Ashworth 10:42); 3 Lewes 31:59 (C Perry 10:45, O De Burca 10:56, M OConnoer) 10:18); 4 Chich R 32:47; 5 Ebrne R 33:17; 6 Phoenix 33:25
Non-Sussex: Bodyworks 32:30 (E Delgado 10:28, T Crewe 10:51, N Blythe 11:11

Fastest: 1 Lumber-Fry 10:09, OConnor 10;18; H Collins-Smith (Phoe) 10:21

U11 (2km): 1 C Bird (Worth) 7:36; 2 H Sully (Hy R) 7:41; 3 R Grant (Lewes) 7:44

Women (3x4000m):
1 B&H 46:20 (C Muzio 15:10, E Muzio 15:33, E Yelling 15:37); 2 Crawley 47:21 (A Cox 15:23, F Clayton 15:00, B Owen 16:56); 3 Phoenix 47:27 (S Roberts 16:42, F Davis 16:21, B Searle 14:24); 4 Phoenix B 48:13; 5 Chich R 49:59; 6 Worthing 50:12

Fastest: Searle 14:24; Clayton 15:00; C Muzio 15:10

W35 (3x4000m): 1 Phoenix 50:22 (S Latchman 16:13, S Burns 17:23, E Martin 16:44); 2 Arena 521:06; 3 Chich RV 52:37

Fastest: A Brown (Worth) 15:39; Latchman 16:15; Martin 16:44

W45 (3x4000m): 1 Eastbourne 49:42 (S Fry 16:17, L Lumber 16:58, J Brown 16:32); 2 Haywards H 56:33; 3 Worthing 58:06

Fastest: Fry 16:17; Brown 16:32; Lumber 16:58

W55 (3x4000m): 1 Chich R 54:33 (J Harrop 17:05, N Anderson 18:55, H Dean 18:53); 2 Arena 55:18; 3 B&H 58:24

Fastest: Harrop 17:05; C Wood (Arena) 17:28; G Nerurkar (B&H) 18:24

U17 (3x4000m): 1 Eastbourne 48:10 (E Strevens 15:14, I Chappell 16:34, E McLean 15:22); 2 B&H 48:54 (R Gasson 15:25, D Yelling 15:43, N Bleasdale 17:46); 3 B&H B 50:18 (X Cox 16:33, M Butler 17:23, M Brooking 16:25); 4 Lewes 53:30; 5 Phoenix 53:48; 6 B&H C 54:03

Fastest: McLean 15:22; Gasson 15:25; Yelling 15:43

U15 (3x2800m): 1 Crawley 31:44 (R Daniels 10:07, E Whyman 10:51, A Cox 10:46); 2 Lewes 32:07 (E Stephenson 10:45, I Somerville 10:42, A James 10:40); 3 Chich R 32:44 (C Anelay 11:23, M Smithers 10:30, E Pemberton 10L51); 4 Worthing 32:52; 5 B&H 33:03; 6 Ebourne 33:12)

Fastest: Daniels 10:07; R Petrova (Ebrne) 10:15; M Smithers (Chich R) 10:30

U13 (3x2800m): 1 B&H 33:44 (J Christopherson 11:02, G Fox 11:43, S Rowe 10:59); 2 Crawley 33:53 (B Webb 10:51, R Daniels 11:55, A Whitehouse 11:07); 3 Hy R 34:25 (M Hopkins-Parry 11:35, F Tewkesbury 12:25, I Buchanan 10:25); 4 Chich R 35:24; 5 Ebrne 35:40; 6 Hy R B 35:47

Fastest: Buchanan 10:25; E Lennard (Ebrne) 10:35; Webb 10:51

U11 (2km): 1 S Widdows (B&H) 7:49, E Pemberton (Chich R) 7:57; 3 F Matten (B&H) 8:17

NOTTS MINI LEAGUE, Kings Park Retford, September 25

U15 boys (4km):

1 J Nugent (Mans) 13:03; 2 E Holden (Mans) 14:04; 3 E Collier (Rush) 15:16; 4 M Wootton (Rush) 15:52; 5 E Lowe (Mans, U13) 16:06; 6 L Cotterill (SinA, U13) 16:18; 7 E Unaigwe (Newk) 16:26; 8 C Taylor (Mans, U13) 16:29; 9 O Henshaw (Rush) 16:29; 10 W Sweeney (Rush, U13) 16:5

U13 (3km):

1 W Reddish (Notts) 11:06; 2 L Carr (Rush) 11:32; 3 O Johnstone (Rush) 11:34; 4 E MacIntyre (Newk) 11:35; 5 J Pares (SinA) 11:38; 6 H Tonks (Notts, U11) 12:09; 7 L Biggin (Newk) 12:16; 8 J Smith (Notts) 12:22; 9 R Shivas (Newk) 12:29; 10 L Boothby (Mans) 12:38

U11 (1.5km):

1 H Oldridge (Rush) 6:16; 2 T Bezoari-Oldfield (Works) 6:21; 3 M Radu (Mans) 6:29

U15 girls (3km):

1 H Limmer (Ret, U13) 12:25; 2 R Butt (Notts) 12:47; 3 I Westwood (Mans) 13:09; 4 A Grieve (Rush, U13) 13:32; 5 J Braithwaite (Newk) 13:42; 6 A Newbould (Newk) 13:53; 7 R Vickers (SinA) 14:13; 8 F Longmead (Mans) 14:14; 9 O Harris (Ret) 14:30; 10 F Marette (Notts) 14:48

U13 (2km):

1 M Mullett (Newk) 7:52; 2 I Davey (Notts) 8:01; 3 C Whysall (Mans) 8:05; 4 M Slack (Mans) 8:22; 5 M Townrow (Works) 8:32; 6 I Jones (Mans) 8:33; 7 V Tallant (Rush) 8:34; 8 F Kenney (Mans) 8:40; 9 E Pares (SinA) 8:44; 10 O Shaw (Mans) 8:44

U11 (1.5km)

1 A Kemp (Works) 6:24; 2 P Aitchison-Bowser (Newk) 6:51; 3 F Davidson (Rush) 6:53

Start Fitness North Eastern Harrier League, Wrekenton, Low Fell, September 24

Slow-pack Matthew Walton was first home from the 542 starters. Sam Charlton, from the medium pack, worked his way to third across the line with a 30:15 actual time over two minutes faster than Walton.

However, it was 18th across the line Jarlath McKenna who was quickest with a 30:14, a second quicker than Charlton.

Walton led Morpeth to a team victory.

Matthew Walton (David Hewitson)

The womens race saw the first 12 home from the slow pack with Katie Iliffe the race winner from 441 finishers.

Iliffe was only third fastest overall though as Catriona MacDonald 17th to finish was just under a minute quicker with a 24:03 time and MacDonald was in the winning Morpeth team.

Senior men:
1 M Walton Morpeth H U20 32:17 (Slow pack) (actual 32:17)
2 S Szaclewski Durham City  32:38 (S) (actual 32:38)
3 S Charlton Wallsend H  32:45 (Medium)  (actual 30:15)
4 J Tilley Morp H U20 33:02 (S) (33:02)
5 A Hughes Sund H U20 33:02 (S) (33:02)

Mens start (David Hewitson)

Fastest:
1 J McKenna Bristol and West M40 30:14
2 Charlton 30:15
3 W Cork Brighton & Hove 30:38
TEAM:
1 Morpeth Harriers & AC 80
2 Elvet Striders 117
3 Tyne Bridge Harriers 117

Women:
1 K Iliffe Durham City H 24:56 (Slow) (actual 24:56)
2 M Stead Morpeth H W45 25:22 (S) (25:22)
3 E Hardie Houghton AC 25:34 (S) (25:34)
4 S Acey Ponteland Runners 26:12 (S) (26:12)
5 D Foster Tynedale H W45 26:15 (S) (26:15)

Womens start at Wrekenton (David Hewitson)

Fastest:
1 Catriona MacDonald Morpeth H 24:03
2 J Hodgson Morpeth H W40 24:17
3 Iliffe 24:56

EMIL ZATOPEK RUN, Wormwood Scrubs, September 17

Overall (5km):

1 C McConnon (TVH, U17) 17:18; 2 M Da Silva (TVH, M40) 18:51; 3 A Svihalkova (TVH, U15W) 19:11; 4 M Jenicek (M40) 19:29; 5 B Rock (TVH, U20) 20:32; 6 R Datnow (TVH, M50) 20:34

M45: 1 J Mccarthy (TVH) 20:42

M55: 1 G Williamson 23:19

Women:

1 Svihalkova 19:11; 2 L Da Silva (TVH, W35) 21:04; 3 R Vallance (TVH) 21:22; 4 M Collins Smith (B&B, U15) 21:40; 5 A Kelly (TVH, U15) 22:38

W55: 1 J Giorgi (TVH) 24:54

U17: 1 K Simakova (TVH) 22:41; 2 C Edge (TVH) 22:46

U15: 4 S Bishop (TVH) 22:40; 5 M Sutaria (TVH) 22:40

U15 (3km):

1 L Moore (TVH) 11:11; 2 R Rock (TVH) 11:11; 3 H Collins-Smith (AFD, U13) 11:13; 4 D Walker (TVH) 12:20; 5 F La Trobe Weston (TVH) 12:22; 6 K Gulamhuseinwala (TVH, U15W) 12:48; 7 Z Moore (TVH, U13) 12:50; 8 H Malpica (TVH, U15W) 12:52; 9 I Martin (TVH, U15W) 12:52; 10 S Gulamhuseinwala (TVH, U13W) 13:54

U11 (2km):

1 L Da Silva (TVH) 8:04; 2 B Pela (TVH) 8:17; 3 K Gulamhuseinwala (TVH) 8:37; 4 E John (U11W) 8:49

With no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong kit choice, we look at gear suitable for the changeable autumnal conditions

This unisex running jacket (below) is featured packed with the key ingredients required during the autumn and winter months. The lightweight fabric is wind and shower proof yet remains breathable enough to cope with long runs and it does so without the fabric rustling or flapping in the wind as you run.

Saysky Jacket

Saysky Clean Pace Jacket 122.00

Its a joy to run in and when combined with the base layer (see below) it makes for the perfect running combo.

Pinhole design elements in the back of the jacket aid ventilation and thumb loops in the elasticated sleeve ends allow for makeshift mittens to be made. Reflective details aid visibility and twin zip pockets and build in hood are all useful extras.

Saysky Baselayer

Saysky Mesh Base Layer Long sleeve 43.00

Finding the perfect shirt to use under a jacket can prove tricky. Many are too thick leaving you to overheat quickly. This mesh long sleeve is perfect. First up, its super lightweight and incredibly thin yet it manages to trap a little air within its construction to keep you warm enough to operate without overheating.

Its also incredibly breathable; the mesh is so thin theres really not much fabric for any swear to soak into meaning you stay dry and warm. Its an essential this winter.

Montane Sabre t-shirt

Montane Sabre T-Shirt 35.00

The Apex PK fabric used in this shirt effectively wicks moisture and dries quickly as well as being treated with Polygiene, a process which provides permanent odour control. Its great as a base layer or even stand-alone garment and with a close, body contoured shape and flat seems its comfortable all day long.

Montane Dragon Twin Skin Shorts

Montane Trail Shorts Dragon 5 Shorts 60.00

Perfect for trail running and racing, these shorts feature a broad, stretch waistband with internal drawcord as well as rear stretch mesh pockets in which to stash essentials. Perfect for gels, gloves, hat or other small items, the pockets are easy to reach and access on the go.

A Polgiene treated inner mesh brief provide odour control and the closer, tailor fit allows for a great range of movement on the trails.

Tracksmith Baselayer

Tracksmith Brighton Baselayer 101.00

Made from a seamless construction of Merino wool, this base layer regulates temperature better than anything else. Even when its wet Merino remains warm and that means it keeps you comfortable for longer and able to train harder for longer.

The natural material will keep you warm when its cold yet also cool when the temperature increases making it the perfect training garment. The super-soft touch of the shirt feels great against the skin and no seams means no chaffing.

Tracksmith Womens Session Shorts

Tracksmith Session Speed Shorts 82.00

Specifically tailored for the female athlete, these shorts are designed for going fast! With a 3.23 inseam they are specifically shaped to ensure they feels super-light without any restriction. With a broad elasticated waistband they offer a snug and secure fit.

A Polygiene lining has a raw hem so theres no irritation and a small zip pocket is perfectly sized for a key. The four-way stretch fabric means weather you are racing or training the shorts move with you and retain their shape.

TNF T-shirt

The North Face Sunriser T-Shirt 45.00

A distinctive contour line inspire design gives a hint to the intended use of this trail running t-shirt. The shirt uses a Jacquard-knitted back for increased breathability and a lightweight stretch-woven fabric to the front of the shirt to aid comfort.

The shoulder seams are rolled forward to ensure comfort even when using a backpack and the shirt is treated with FlashDry technology to help wick moisture away more effectively.

TNF Shorts

The North Face X Elvira Stridelight Shorts 65.00

Build for adventure, these short feature a broad mesh waistband pocket that can accommodate all those essentials for a trail race or adventure. With plenty of space for a phone, keys or gels, you can carry all those vital bits of kit within easy reach.

Ventilating zonal perforations in the fabric mean the shorts are highly breathable and the fabric uses FlashDry technology to wick sweat efficiently.

Under Armour Outrun the Cold

Under Armour Outrun The Cold Half Zip 75.00

Perfect for changeable autumnal weather, this Midweight four-way stretch long sleeve shirt has water resistant, woven overlays in key areas to keep the weather at bay. The half zip helps with temperature regulation and fold over sleeve end mittens are a useful bonus.

The fabric wicks moisture well and dries quickly to keep you warm and dry making this perfect for training during the coming months.

Under Armour Speed Short

Under Armour Speed Pocket Trail Short 55.00

The speed-pocket is a feature unique to Under Armour and proves to be a great way to carry essentials securely and within easy reach. The folder over pocket located at the front of the broad waistband is large enough to carry a phone, gels or keys and the stretch fabric ensures the contents are always secure.

As well as the speed pocket, these shorts feature twin mesh pockets at the rear of the waistband which are great for more gels or even gloves or hat once youve warmed up.

The shorts use a lightweight perforated fabric, keeping them breathable and quick drying.

Bam Longsleeve

BAM Novea Base Layer 55.00

Made with a blend of bamboo and responsibly sourced wood pulp yarns, this natural fabric base layer benefits from being thermoregulating and incredibly soft against the skin.

Being a natural yarn also means no nasty niffs build up as you sweat and the absorbent material wicks moisture as well as drying quickly, keeping you drier, fresh and on warmer days cooler and fresher for longer.

There are flatlock seems to reduce chaffing and the sleeves feature thumb holes to make mittens and keep your hands warm at the start of your workout.

Smartwool Trail Jacket

Smartwool Hudson Trail Fleece Full Zip Jacket 129.99

The 45% recycled wool used it this jacket gives it a mindful construction as well as being exceptionally functional in retaining warmth. The natural yarn makes for a snug environment and the feel of the garment is soft and luxurious. Twin zip pockets and a full-length zip make it a functional piece thats great for warmups as well as keeping warm.

Most of the garments featured here are available in both mens and womens styles. Please check the manufactures websites for more details.

In our international round-up, individual medallists Alison Lavender and Andrew Davies lead Britain to success in Spain while CJ Albertson sets 50km world mark in the United States

IAU 50km European Championships, Avila, Spain, October 9

Great Britain and Northern Ireland won double team gold and claimed two individual medals through Alison Lavender and Andrew Davies.

In the womens race, Lavender claimed the silver medal behind Irelands world 100km bronze medallist Caitriona Jennings (3:19:42) in 3:21:26 to push Polands Dominika Stelmach into third.

Jennings marathon PB is 2:36 and was achieved at Rotterdam 10 years ago and this year she won the Limerick Marathon in 2:41:09 and here she went through the marathon point in around 2:49 and actually accelerated over the final 5km.

Sally OGorman (3:22:23) and Rebecca Bunting (3:26:04) finished fourth and fifth to give Britain a cumulative time for the top three counters of 10:09:52 as Spain took second.

Chloe Richardson (19th in 3:49:56) and Elizabeth Renondeau (24th in 3:55:30) also placed highly.

The mens contest was closer as Britain won by 90 seconds as Spain had the clear winner Houssame Eddine Benabbou Aziz (2:49:20) while team-mate Alberto Puyuelo Pardo (2:52:39) finished runner-up. The winner, a 2:10 marathoner, passed the marathon point in around 2:23 and covered the last five miles at a similar pace.

Davies bronze medal was achieved in a time of 2:53:09 and the 42-year-old was chased home by his compatriot, Will Mycroft (fourth in 2:53:23).

Andrew Davies (Mark Shearman)

In an incredible show of strength, four other Britons made the top 10 positions with Alex Milne (2:54:33), Dan Nash (2:55:00), Nigel Martin (2:55:42) and Aaron Richmond (2:56:29) as they packed in sixth to ninth and Britain had six runners well before Spains third scorer.

This race did not feature the fastest 50km of the weekend however as the 35th Annual Ruth Anderson Memorial Run in San Francisco on October 8 saw CJ Albertson clock 2:38:44 to improve South Africas Stephen Mokokas pending world record of 2:40:13. It works out at 3:10 per kilometre (just over five minute miling) for 31 miles plus!

The American was 13th in Boston this year in 2:10:23.

Overall: 50km:
1 Houssame Eddine Benabbou Azizi ESP 2:49:20
2 Alberto Puyuelo Pardo ESP 2:52:39
3 Andrew Davies GBR 2:53:09
4 William Mycroft GBR 2:53:23
5 Remigijus Kancys M45 LAT 2:54:05
6 Alexander Milne GBR 2:54:33
7 Daniel Nash GBR 2:55:00
8 Nigel Martin GBR 2:55:42
9 Aaron Richmond GBR 2:56:29
10 Niels Michalk M40 GER 2:57:29

TEAM: 1 GBR 8:41:04; 2 ESP 8:42:34; 3 GER 8:58:41

GB women winners (John ORegan/IAU)

Women: 50km:
1 Caitriona Jennings IRL 3:19:42
2 Alison Lavender GBR 3:21:26
3 Dominika Stelmach POL 3:21:50
4 Sally OGorman GBR 3:22:23
5 Rebecca Bunting GBR 3:26:04
6 Sorcha Loughnane IRL 3:26:46
7 Yesica Mas Castany ESP 3:28:14
8 Petra Pastorová CZE 3:30:35
9 Silvia Šimunovic CRO 3:34:01
10 Barbara Ramon Salamaña ESP 3:35:03
19 Chloe Richardson GBR 3:49:56
24 Elizabeth Renondeau GBR 3:55:30

TEAM: 1 GBR 10:09:52; 2 ESP 10:42:14; 3 CRO 10:57:41

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON, Chicago, IL, USA, October 9

Benson Kipruto won the mens race and although Ruth Chepngetich just missed the world record, with a sub-50 first 10 miles, it was arguably one of the greatest female road runs in history.
For a full report click here.

Mar:
1 Benson Kipruto KEN 2:04:24
2 Seifu Tura ETH 2:04:49
3 John Korir KEN 2:05:01
4 Bernard Koech KEN 2:07:15
5 Shifera Tamru ETH 2:07:53
6 Kyohei Hosoya JPN 2:08:05
7 Conner Mantz 2:08:16
8 Hamza Sahili MAR 2:08:22
9 Erick Kiptanui KEN 2:08:26
10 Dong Guojian CHN 2:08:53
11 Zachery Panning 2:09:28
12 Matt McDonald 2:09:49
13 Nicolas Montañez 2:09:55
14 Riki Nakanishi JPN 2:09:59
15 Abayneh Degu ETH 2:10:55
16 Patrick Tiernan AUS 2:11:02
17 Amanuel Mesel ERI 2:11:38
18 Clayton Young 2:11:51
19 Turner Wiley 2:11:59
20 Hiroto Fujimagari JPN 2:13:04
21 Stephen Kissa UGA 2:13:16
22 Wilkerson Given 2:13:42
23 Kiyoshi Koga JPN 2:13:42
24 Reid Buchanan 2:14:06
25 Paul Hogan 2:14:55
26 Jp Flavin 2:14:55
27 Steven Martinez 2:15:22
28 Alan Peterson 2:15:30
29 Tyler McCandless 2:15:50
30 Frank Lara 2:15:57
31 Chase Weaverling 2:16:03
32 Yang Shaohui CHN 2:16:11
33 Garrett Lee 2:18:20
34 Dan Kremske 2:18:33
35 Donnie Cowart 2:18:39
36 Peng Jianhua CHN 2:19:06
37 Jonathan Hiley GBR 2:19:37
38 Koki Ozawa JPN 2:19:54
39 Prescott Leach 2:19:57

Benson Kipruto (Getty)

Other British results
63 ALEXANDER WALLACE (M40) 2:24:13
102 THOMAS HOLLIDAY 2:27:36
137 SHANE GRACE (M40) 2:30:17
203 JASON FRENCH (M40) 2:34:01
221 JACK LETSON (M40) 2:34:57
555 JERÓNIMO LOPES (M55) 2:44:15
841 JOHN BEVERIDGE (M50) 2:49:15
1401 CARL GADEN (M55) 2:55:39
1663 RALPH GOMARSALL (M55) 2:57:39
1848 PAUL DUNNE (M55) 2:58:45
3406 D EVANS (M65) 3:11:00
3610 JOHN ORDEN (M65) 3:12:33
4592 S TYRRELL (M65) 3:18:27

Ruth Chepngetich (Getty)

Women: Mar:
1 Ruth Chepngetich KEN 2:14:18
2 Emily Sisson 2:18:29 NR
3 Vivian Kiplagat KEN 2:20:52
4 Ruti Aga ETH 2:21:41
5 Waganesh Mekasha ETH 2:23:41
6 Susanna Sullivan 2:25:14
7 Sara Vaughn 2:26:23
8 Maggie Montoya 2:28:07
9 Sarah Inglis GBR 2:29:37

Sarah Inglis (Bobby Gavin)

10 Makena Morley 2:30:28
11 Laura Thweatt 2:31:24
12 Emeline Delanis FRA 2:32:36
13 Tori Parkinson 2:33:20
14 Jessie Cardin 2:33:34
15 Marie-Ange Brumelot FRA 2:33:49
16 Carrie Verdon 2:33:50
17 Brittney Feivor 2:33:59
18 Nina Zarina RUS 2:34:19
19 Olivia Pratt 2:34:22
20 Liza Howard CAN 2:35:29
21 Argentina Valdepeñas MEX 2:35:34
22 Rachel Hannah CAN 2:36:04
23 Theresa Hailey 2:36:40
24 English Tomlinson 2:36:51
25 Meriah Earle 2:38:39
26 Cassidy Heaton 2:39:08
27 Rachel Hodgkinson GBR 2:39:13
28 Kelly Calway 2:39:39
29 Shari Eberhard 2:39:42
30 Annie Wheating 2:39:56
31 Ivette Mejia MEX 2:40:23
32 Jessica Chichester 2:40:34
33 Carter Norbo 2:40:52
34 Diane Nukuri 2:41:05
35 Carolyn Buchanan CAN 2:42:42
36 Krista Duchene CAN 2:43:03
37 Alyssa Barrette 2:43:15
38 Rebecca Gallop W35 GBR 2:43:20
39 Marissa Lenger 2:43:22
40 Caitlin Busch 2:43:25
41 Lauren Ross 2:43:37
42 Lucie Bonwich 2:44:02
43 Katy Farrell 2:44:14
44 Alisa MacDonald CAN 2:44:17
45 Sammi Groce 2:44:17
46 Julie Hartenbach 2:44:21
47 Jennifer van Otterloo 2:44:32
48 Julie Lajeunesse CAN 2:44:49
49 Hannah Bast 2:45:38
50 Emily Haggerty 2:45:39

READ MORE: Chicago Marathon coverage

Other British women results (with overall position):
1168 SUSAN STEAD (W) 2:53:27
1255 ARMANA RAI (W) 2:54:19
1479 TROI BAXTER (W) 2:56:16
1660 JO MEEK (W45) 2:57:38
1685 JESSICA GOODERHAM (W) 2:57:47
1692 HELEN DARLING-STAFF (W) 2:57:50
1695 REBECCA CLARKE (W) 2:57:50
1882 KELLY JOY (W45) 2:58:56
2207 ALICE BURCH (W40) 3:01:33
2480 GILLIAN BLEE (W40) 3:04:02
2959 SAMANTHA ALDEN (W45) 3:07:55
3212 ANDREA BUCHANAN (W45) 3:09:36
6266 JANE SHAW (W55) 3:26:38
6839 SARA BEANEY (W55) 3:29:00
8459 CHRISTINA KLUTH (W60) 3:36:24
9833 HILARY HERMAN (W60) 3:42:35
11087 PENNY JARVIS (W70) 3:47:41
16105 Y OLNEY (W65) 4:06:05
23292 GINA LITTLE (W75) 4:37:15

Lisbon Half-Marathon, October 9

Charles Kipkirui Langat gave Kenya another road race victory but it was close as he prevailed by two seconds from Ethiopian Dinkalem Ayele by just two seconds.

Ethiopia though did win the womens race through Emebet Niguse in 69:35.

Charles Kipkurui Langat (EDP Lisbon)

Men: HM:
1 Charles Kipkurui Langat KEN 60:44
2 Dinkalem Ayele ETH 60:46
3 Isaac Kibet UGA 61:23
4 Fabiano Sulle TAN 61:56
5 Isaac Temoi KEN 61:58
6 lfred Ngeno KEN 62:19
17 Mathew Jackson GBR 71:16

Women: HM:
1 Emebet Niguse ETH 69:35
2 Ludwina Chepngetich KEN 70:31
3 Faith Jerotich KEN 70:54

Lisbon start (EDP Lisbon)

EDP Lisbon Marathon, October 9

Ethiopias Andualem Shiferaw narrowly broke his own course record with a time of 2:05:43, bettering last years time by nine seconds.

The winner of the last two editions (in 2019 and 2021) he led home compatriots Hacoftu Asefa (2:06:33) and Birhan Tesfaye (2:07:04).

In the womens race, the Kenyan Bornes Kitur won in 2:24:17, just three seconds short of the course record.

Ethiopians Sorome Amente and Buzunesh Gudeta finished second and third, with 2:25.57 and 2:26:01 respectively.

Men: Mar:
1 Andualem Belay ETH 2:05:45

Andualem Shiferaw (EDP Lisbon)

2 Haftu Teklu ETH 2:06:33
3 Birhan Nebebew ETH 2:07:04
4 Julius Tuwei KEN 2:08:23
5 Ayana Tsedat ETH 2:08:32
6 Mekuant Ayenew ETH 2:10:13
7 Dasa Debeko ETH 2:10:31

Women: Mar:
1 Bornes Kitur KEN 2:24:17
2 Sorome Negash ETH 2:25:57
3 Bezunesh Getachew ETH 2:26:01
4 Soboka Urge ETH 2:27:34
5 Amid Jemal ETH 2:28:30
6 Zerfie Limeneh ETH 2:29:56
7 Jane Jelagat KEN 2:30:34
8 Tsedal Gebretsadik ETH 2:35:30

Lisbon start (EDP Lisbon)

Munich Marathon, October 9

The city which hosted this years European Championships welcomed back elite runners and there was a Kenyan double for Philimon Kipchumba (2:07:28) and Agnes Keino (2:23:26).

Germanys Sebastian Hendel was fourth in his debut marathon in 2:10:37.

Men: Mar:
1 Philimon Kipchumba KEN 2:07:28
2 Gezahagn Zelalem ETH 2:07:56
3 Berhane Tesfay ERI 2:08:10
4 Sebastian Hendel 2:10:37
5 Edwin Kimaiyo KEN 2:11:02
6 Rogers Keror KEN 2:12:34
7 Meshack Koech KEN 2:14:53
8 Mgondzashe Ncube ZIM 2:15:39
13 Stephen Dawes GBR 2:30:26

Agnes Keino (Munich Marathon)

Women: Mar:
1 Agnes Keino KEN 2:23:26
2 Mare Dibaba ETH 2:24:12
3 Souad Kanbouchia MAR 2:27:35
4 Violet Jelagat KEN 2:28:11
5 Aberu Mekuria ETH 2:28:33
6 Cavaline Nahimana BDI 2:31:21
7 Helen Jepkurgat KEN 2:32:07
10 Flick Burton GBR 2:59:05
12 Catriona Probert GBR 3:02:32

HM:
1 Carolin Kirtzel 74:58
2 Melissa Hawtin GBR 77:10

United Airlines Rock n Roll Running Series Half-Marathon, San Jose, October 9

There were half-marathon wins for Justin Kent of Canada (62:48) and American Jennifer Bergman (72:50).

Men: HM:
1 J Kent CAN 62:48
2 F Ande ERI 62:51
3 D Korir KEN 63:02

Women: HM:
1 J Bergman 72:50
2 M Weigel 72:55
3 J Bareikis 73:09

Eindhoven Marathon, Netherlands, October 9

Paskalia Chepkosgei won the womens race in 2:22:47  just five seconds ahead of Ethiopias Ayalew Asayech in 2:22:52 as they pair finished miles ahead of the rest of the womens field.

Pius Karanja won the mens race in 2:06:55.

Overall:
1 Pius Karanja KEN 2:06:55
2 Gevin Kerich KEN 2:07:07
3 Joshua Kemboi KEN 2:08:09
8 Mark Kiptoo KEN M45 2:11:38

Women: Mar:
1 Paskalia Chepkosgei KEN 2:22:47
2 Ayalew Asayech ETH 2:22:52

Action on the road in our weekly round-up including quick wins for Kris Jones and Mollie Williams and news from the Great North 5km

Manchester Half-Marathon, October 9

Former Scottish cross-country champion Kris Jones won the mens race by around a kilometre in a fast time of 63:46.

It was his first completed half-marathon since he ran his 63:05 PB running for Britain in the 2020 World Half-Marathon Championships.

The womens race was a slightly closer affair and Mollie Williams retained her title as she won in a big PB of 73:29.

Leila Armoush also rewrote her PB as she went inside 75 minutes for the first time.

Nine seconds back, 46-year-old Kirsty Longley, who was the overall winner of the last Masters International, remarkably set a PB and that moved her to fourth all-time in the UK W45 age group.

Kirsty Longley (David Greenwood)

Overall:
1 Kris Jones Swansea H 63:46
2 James Tilley Nantwich M35 67:12
3 Tom Charles 67:25
4 Peter Huck Vale of Aylesbury 68:18
5 Alex Lanz Birmingham U 68:36
6 James Scott-Farrington 68:46
7 Daniel Lloyd Crewe and Nantwich 68:54
8 Ross Good Giffnock North 69:03

Women:
1 Mollie Williams Stockport H 73:29
2 Leila Armoush Leeds City AC 74:59
3 Kirsty Longley Liverpool Pembroke Sefton W45 75:08
4 Caroline Lambert Middlesbrough AC Mandale 77:18
5 Nicola Jackson Rainford RRAMS W35 80:25
6 Claire Frankland West End Runners 80:32

Great North 5km, Newcastle, October 7

Reece Slater, a 17-year-old who broke two minutes for 800m for the first time this summer, used his track speed to win the Friday night event in a big PB of 15:18, two seconds up on James Nettleton.

Finishing just outside the top 10 overall, Sophie Pikett, a Herne Hill Harrier, was a clear womens winner in 16:23.

Overall:

1 R Slater 15:18; 2 J Nettleton 15:20; 3 M Hedley 15:32; 4 S Christie 15:45

Women:

1 S Pikett 16:23; 2 C Dillon 17:06; 3 S Maclean Dann 18:14

Reece Slater (David Hewitson)

LES JONES MEMORIAL 5km, Belfast, October 9

Overall:
1 D Spalding (Bdrain) 15:58; 2 J Heron (Larne) 16:00; 3 G Lyons (NBH, M45) 16:06

M55: 1 S Hoey (Jog Lisburn) 17:45

Women:
1 R Byrne (Dub Running Club, W50) 22:08; 2 H Ewart (DeeRun) 22:59; 3 S Mccarry (W40) 23:10

MORECAMBE 10km, Morecambe, October 9

Overall:
1 B Riddell (Salf, M35) 32:10; 2 R Edgar (L&M, M35) 34:21; 3 J Croasdale (Unatt) 35:59

M70: 1 M Walker (Sport W) 44:00

Women:
1 M Murphy (Barrow ABC, W35) 42:23; 2 L Grantham (Pens, W45) 45:42; 3 S Zejma (Unatt, W35) 46:30

RUGBY 10, Rugby, October 9

Overall:
1 D Green (R&N) 54:03; 2 A Mcdonnell (R&N) 56:10; 3 A Siggers (Kenil, M35) 56:44

Women:
1 H Munn (R&N) 62:37; 2 K Wright (Strat, W55) 63:13; 3 V Neason (R&N, W35) 64:36

MARTLESHAM 7, Martlesham Heath, October 9

Overall:

1 S Ramsey (Ips, M35) 37:07; 2 M Allen (Ips J, M55) 40:00; 3 H Wade (Ips) 40:58

M60: 1 C Thomas (Box) 44:50

Women:

1 A Keeble (Ips J) 49:19; 2 H Taylor (Felix, W35) 50:09; 3 S Page (Kesgrave, W45) 50:26

MARTYS RUN 5km, Derry, October 9

Overall:

1 C Bradley (Liv H, M35) 15:19; 2 S Rankin (Foyle V) 15:43; 3 J Canning (Foyle V, M35) 16:39

Women:

1 N Burke (IRL, W35) 17:19; 2 J Storm (Derry) 18:04; 3 H Wade (Derry, U17) 18:24

ROYAL PARKS FOUNDATION HALF-MARATHON, Hyde Park, London, October 9

Oscar Bell led home more than 12,000 runners in Londons latest mass participation event, Martin Duff reports.

The Ware 23-year-old, who ran 67:30 in the Big Half at Greenwich in September, improved his best to 67:14 when heading Tom Beasley by more than a minute.

Overall:
1 O Bell (Ware) 67:14; 2 T Beasley 68:51; 3 R Serif (Vale R) 70:23; 4 C Gibbens (Inv EK) 71:20; 5 T Phillips 71:50; 6 C Winfield 71:53; 7 S Brashaw (High) 72:42; 8 P Quinn (Clap P) 73:11; 9 N McClements (Ton) 73:38; 10 C Braisher 73:42; 11 J James St Alb) 74:30; 12 J Davies 74:45

M60: 1 R Marston 85:27; 2 M Wheeler 90:12

Women:
1 L Church (Read) 79:52; 2 E Schaertlin-Coffey (C&C) 83:40; 3 O Sadler (B&W) 83:52; 4 K Hofer (W40) 84:16; 5 T Horrobin 84:21; 6 A Cook (Lon H) 84:41; 7 L Ashrafian 85:17; 8 K Harris (QPH, W50) 85:28; 9 S Palmer (Rane) 85:30

W40: 1 L Waterlow (St Alb) 87:08

W50: 2 A Dolan 92:07

W55: 1 J Worster (Serp) 1:40:06; 2 S Harris (St Alb) 1:45:49

SHREWSBURY 13.1km, Shrewsbury, October 9

Overall:

1 A Dalton 49:43; 2 A Moore (Newp&D, M35) 52:09; 3 D Cains (Tel, M35) 53:28

Women:

1 M Tibbetts (Lawley) 55:41; 2 L Goode (Unatt) 63:47; 3 S Main (Croft A, W50) 64:40

SHREWSBURY HALF MARATHON, Shrewsbury, October 9

Overall:

1 P Jones (Shrews, M50) 73:51; 2 P Aston (Shrews, M35) 75:22; 3 R Weston (Wchurch W) 76:34

M70: 1 P Hough (Shrop S) 1:42:17

Women:

1 J Hartley (Merc, W40) 88:01; 2 M Ferguson (Abing) 90:27; 3 J Brown (Shrews, W35) 91:52

WEST COAST HALF MARATHON, Preston, October 9

Overall: 1 B Gamble (Unatt, M40) 71:52; 2 M Toft (Lyth) 80:46; 3 S Sumner (Unatt, M35) 82:14
Women: 1 J Perry (Garst, W40) 1:44:17; 2 A Wade (River RR, W35) 1:47:52; 3 C Dobson (Unatt, W40) 1:49:31

RUN THE RIVER MT 10km, Edmonton, London, October 9

Overall:
1 V Riviere 35:45; 2 F Mannion 37:19; 3 R Campbell 38:07

Women:
1 K March 42:59; 2 J Kent (Barn, W55) 53:00; 3 S Wilkins 43:32

GREAT WALSTEAD 5 MT, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, October 9

Race win number 1028 for 45-year-old James Baker.

Overall:
1 J Baker (Chich R, M45) 30:46; 2 M Daly (Horsh J) 31:25; 3 A Rawlinson (Pslade) 33:18

Women:
1 K Philpott (Burg HR) 37:59; 2 G Moffatt (Pslade, W55) 38:56; 3 R Davies (Burg HR) 39:24

TYWARNHALE MT 10km, Truro, October 9

Overall:
1 R Hanley (Corn) 40:07; 2 S Reynolds (Truro, M35) 41:22; 3 T Van Berkel (Truro, M35) 41:45

Women:
1 E Harrison 46:16; 2 A Jenkins (Corn, W40) 49:11; 3 O Carthew (N&P) 50:54

HITCHIN TOWN CENTRE 5km, Hertfordshire, October 9

Overall:
1 A Peterson (FVS, M40) 16:31; 2 O Warburton (Royst) 16:50; 3 T Cropley (U20) 17:08

Women:
1 G Harvey (W40) 20:49; 2 J Conway (St Alb) 20:50; 3 T Pitcairn (NHRR) 21:05

RIDGEWAY RUN MT, Tring, Hertfordshire, October 9

Overall (15km approx):
1 O Blake (Osw) 56:34; 2 M Chisholm (THH, M40) 57:28; 3 A Pavey (Tring, M40) 58:21

M50: 1 S Coombes (L Buzz) 59:08

Women:
1 H Burkhardt (St Alb) 65:13; 2 R Mitchell (L Buzz) 66:46; 3 J Sharples (L Buzz) 67:23

W50: 1 W Walsh (St A) 70:48; 2 C Pusey (Burn J) 72:17

RUSHMOOR WELLESLEY 10km, Hampshire, October 9

Overall:
1 L Maliphant (AFD) 36:00; 2S Raj 36:13; 3 M Irving (AFD) 36:40

Women:
1 R Wallace (Fleet, W40) 41:02; 2 N McKenzie (Bwater, W40) 43:43; 3 H Regan (W40) 44:50

SHEFFIELD TEN10TEN MT 10km, South Yorkshire, October 9

Overall:
1 L Cossham (Hallam) 35:12; 2 J Taylor (Oxf C) 36:22; 3 C Battersly (Hallam) 37:00

Women:
1 S Huxham (Hallam) 42:03; 2 J Cartmell (Hboro & R) 43:06; 3 C Gains (Dronfield) 43:28

PAVILION GARDENS 5km, Buxton, October 8

Overall:

1 L Parker (Stock H) 16:00; 2 D Finch (Bux, M45) 17:48; 3 T Gilliver (Hi Peak AC, U17) 17:52

Women:

1 K Rolfe (Bux, W45) 22:05; 2 R Cudahy (Bux, U15) 24:59; 3 B Golden (Bux, W45) 25:32

W65: 1 S Bradley (Bux) 25:36

EALING MILE, Ealing, October 7

Overall:
1 M Javed (M35) 5:06; 2 A Simpson (Strag, M40) 5:07; 3 P Sharrocks (M40) 5:14

Women:
1 E Etheredge (Guern) 5:25; 2 C Pettitt (Vale R) 5:57; 3 B Lever Taylor (Eal E, W40) 6:19

METRO ABERDEEN PROMS 3km, Aberdeen, October 7

Overall:
1 S Molloy 9:14; 2 R Crawford (Adeen, U17) 9:15; 3 P Knight (Metro, M40) 9:39

Women:
1 J Hoyle (JSKRC, W40) 10:57; 2 E Wilson (Hidden Peak Running) 11:02; 3 A Tawse (JSKRC, U20) 11:21

Just days after racing the Berlin Marathon, AWs Running Shoe Guru tackled the Worlds Fastest Marathon and surprised himself with a victory

Running a marathon on a predominantly downhill course might sound easy, but a race billed by the organisers Marathon Tours and Travel as The Worlds Fastest Marathon proved harder than it might appear.

The marathon starts high above the Spanish city of Granada in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Andalucía in Spain. At 2500m above sea level, the effect of the altitude is noticeable and at one point on the course we pass a high-altitude training camp used by the national team.

At its first running in 2019 the race was won by Kenyan Anthony Karinga Maina in 2:09:38 with pre-race favourite and fellow countryman Julius Ndiritu Aguilar fading to 2:43:34, so although the course has the potential to be record breaking its by no means a given. Maina had in fact gone through 30km at sub-2hr pace on that occasion.

The race gets underway greeted by the rising sun and the road immediately drops away at an average gradient of 4.6% although at some points the road signs warn of an 8% drop in elevation. The mountain air is cool at the start at just 10C but with no noticeable wind except for the breeze created as we quickly descend, the temperature is ideal for a marathon.

The course drops around 2000m in total, with all the descent in the first 19 miles of the race. From then the route follows the Rio Genil river into Granada where runners are greeted by four laps of the Jardines Del Salon, a tree-lined elongated park with open air bars and restaurants.

Worlds Fastest Marathon

Those that have ever taken part in a fell race or even a road race with a steep downhill section will know how the muscles can feel both during and after the event. DOMS (or delayed onset muscle soreness) is the most common result of a prolonged downhill effort.

Due to its eccentric nature, running downhill induces lower limb muscle damage by alterations in the muscle structure and function. The reaction of the muscles to the alternations in movement affects performance by reducing the range of movement, the shock attenuation and the muscles peak torque. So its no surprise when after just a few miles of the race I begin to notice a little stiffness in the top of my glutes and quads.

Yes, the downhill nature of the course has certainly made the opening miles pass quickly (I went through 5km in around 17 minutes) but I was all too aware of what was happening to my legs. The effect of the altitude was negated by the rate of descent so breathing wasnt an issue and the cool air meant my body wasnt over exerting by sweating to keep me cool but the legs were certainly telling me a different story.

Elevation plot

A short, flat section of road at around 10km came as somewhat of a shock. My legs almost stumbling to regain a more natural gait after the initial downhill miles. At the next break from the continual drop at just after 10 miles I was a little more prepared. The switchback road flattened in the distance before ramping up for around a quarter of a mile.

Noticing the presence of another runner quickly closing on me I eased back a little to try to contain the stresses being compounded on my legs. As we reached the slight dip my brief respite allowed me to quickly accelerate up the short climb with my fellow runner struggling to get his legs to switch from the demands placed on them during the 10 miles of descent to those required for this short climb. I was now clear at the head of the field of around 100 runners representing 19 different nationalities from around the world that had undertaken this adventure.

Many athletes would indeed go on to record personal bests in the race as well as best times at various intermediate distances on route to the finish, but all would comment on the demands of this course.

As the route flattened out in Granada, the final laps of the race proved to be a mental challenge as hard as that of the physical one. Runners legs were literally crumbling under them as they summoned both mental and physical power to lap the Jardines Del Salon four times, each time having to run to the side of the finish gantry willing for the final lap when they could pass beneath it.

I reached the finish line in first place, both elated at my first marathon victory but at the same time delighted to stop and allow my legs some forgiveness from the almost three hours of pounding. Even then I dare not sit down for fear of ceasing up and perhaps not being able to rise again for the foreseeable future!

Runners came through the line mostly looking like they had paid a similar price for the relentless downhill course, but all wore broad smiles across their faces.

Christa McKay

The first female, Christa McKay from the Isle of Man was one such delighted runner, in her debut marathon shed taken first place and achieved her aim of a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The organisers have certainly created a unique event in Andalucía. One which feels big enough to have an international feel but at the same time one which is small enough to feel like you are experiencing it with an extended group of friends. With everything from the pre-race pasta party to post race massage and celebration dinner included with your entry, its an event thats more than just a marathon.

You can find out about next years event at Marathon Tours and Travel and the full results from this years race are here.

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