Chiltern Harriers' Eddie O'Gorman was the convincing winner of the tough Marlow Half Marathon on Sunday, completing the testing, hilly course in 1.14.42, over a minute ahead of his nearest rival.
Cool still conditions proved ideal for a race of this nature and the event, organised by Marlow Striders AC, attracted a large field with 871 finishers.
Despite having a strong male contingent, Chiltern just missed out on the team prize. Joining Eddie as the other team counters were Kingsley Nanton, fifth in 1.18.19, Richard Quantrill, 11th in 1.22.39, and Robert Burton, who won the prize for first Vet 50, 18th in 1.24.22. A powerful foursome from Maidenhead AC just came out in front.
The other prize-winner on the day was Brenda King who was first female Vet 60 in 2.02.52. Brenda was part of the Chiltern ladies' team that finished fifth, the others being Sarah Quantrill, 4th lady in 1.30.41, Sandra Reynolds, 7th lady in 1.36.32 and Kate Loach, 8th Vet 40 in 1.43.50. Winner of the ladies' race was Lesley Whiley from Reading Roadrunners and Maidenhead AC again won the team prize.
Chiltern Harriers' Fabian Downs confirmed his recent good form with a runaway victory at the second running of the off-road Burnham Beeches 10k recently. Winning by over three minutes in a time of 36.04, Fabian now holds the course record.
Also running well for Chiltern was Judith Orr finishing as third lady and twenty-third overall in a time of 45.19.
Debbie Wenman and Laura Butt had successful runs at the Watford Joggers' 5 mile cross country event at Cassiobury Park on Sunday, Debbie being second lady (16th overall) in 35.20 and Laura close behind as third lady (19th overall) in 35.33.
On the men's side best placed Harrier was David Holmes, 13th in 34.49.
Chiltern Harriers' Eddie O'Gorman was the winner of the inaugural Frieth Hilly 10K recently. This tough multi-terrain race attracted nearly 300 starters and Eddie's time of 35.16 was good for the challenging route.
Also on the prize list running for Chiltern was Laura Butt who finished as second lady (44th overall) in 44.36.