Alex Pilcher took the Derby 10k title for the 2nd time, finishing in 30:39, a course record and just 15 secs off his PB. Dave Westbury also made the podium with a 3rd placing, despite suffering with an anke niggle. Dave's 10k was a PB as he hasn't run one in recent years. Martin Booth achieved a great PB with 32:21 in 5th place.

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Derby failed to put out a team for the prestigious National 12 Stage Road Relays at Birmingham yesterday. A combination of illness, holidays and the London Marathon meant that Derby were not able to get a complete team of 12. Based on that, everyone except Alex Pilcher and Rich Weir decided not to run.The team of Alex Pilcher and Rich Weir did well to 'finish' 5th after the two legs. Alex Pilcher came in 13th, with a 26:47 PB over the 5.4mi course (29th fastest log leg). Rich Weir then stormed round to a 7th fastest short leg of the day with 14:30, astounding given that Weir has had interruped training after a recurring quad problem.

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The combined Northern and England Athletics 5k Road Championships takes place on Sunday 11th July on a traffic free course starting from the familiar Witton Park in Blackburn. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 individuals and 3 teams (3 to count) in the England and Northern categories.

The closing date is Sunday 4th July .

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Ben Connor continued his fine XC form with another National medal, this time taking Bronze in the Senior Boys English Schools XC held in a muddy Heaton Park (Manchester). Despite racing against older runners, Ben ran an aggressive race finishing just 15 secs behind gold. With one more year left in the Senior group, Ben should be aiming for title honours next year!

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