ATHLETICS: Julia Downes was the first lady home in Icknield Way 10k in a time of 39 minutes.

There were also good finishes for Handy Cross team mates Liz Davey (51 mins), Linda Weedon (54 mins) and Vernon Martin (65 mins).

Another Handy Cross runner, Trevor Hunter, won the half marathon in one hour 17 minutes and 33 seconds with Margaret Moody first lady over 50 in 1.44.

John Dooey finished in 1.30 with Alfred Benjamin coming home in 1.34.