Andy and Clare still ahead after Mid-Cheshire 5k, with Graham and Anest not far behind – see https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/roadracing/competition/roadrunchamps

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club produced a solid start to life in the top flight.

The Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based senior men`s and women`s squad finished fourth in their first ever North of England Track and Field League Division One appearance.

Sophie Percival, Ethan Milligan, and Dave McKay all celebrated individual victories at the fixture staged in blistering hot conditions at Wakefield.

Percival, a student at the University of Chester, launched the javelin to a winning mark of 39.94m and hit a new shot put personal best of 11.31m alongside B winner Kelly Baker (10.30m).

Milligan elevated himself to a winning clearance of 1-90m in the high jump, and McKay threw the javelin to a winning distance of 54.33m.

Andrew Clague won the B 3,000m steeplechase in a time of 11 minutes 23.9 seconds and provided back-up for Tom Booth who finished third overall in 10:56.5.

Booth also clocked 17:58.2 in the 5000m alongside Clague who clocked 18:17.1, and Booth added important points from the pole vault (2.40m), 400m hurdles (71.6) and B 110m hurdles (22.4).

Zac Barnsley sprinted to times of 11.9 and 25.9 seconds in the 100m and 200m alongside James McMahon in the B 100m (11.9) and Liam Davoren in the B 200m (25.4).

Alex Kearns clocked 54.5 in the 400m alongside Alan Littler who posted 57.6 in the B race.

Richard Farley rounded the 800m in 2:02.7 and the B 1500m in 4:56.4), while Ethan Greenland clocked a new personal 800m best of 2:14.0 in the B race, and posted 4:39.2 in the 1500m.

McKay, who secured good points from the 110m hurdles, hammer, discus, triple jump and shot, was supported by Richard Stocker who was second in the B shot (10.93m), third in the discus (36.91m), and third in the B hammer (32.31m).

McMahon (6.39m) and Milligan (5.63m) combined in the men`s long jump, and Milligan triple-jumped 11.59m.

Alice McMahon headlined in the short sprints, with times of 12.8 and 26.0 alongside Shona Valentine (13.3) and Georgia Barlow (27.0), before Valentine (61.8) and Maisie Tipping (65.1) teamed up in the 400m.

Katie Clarke posted a new 3000m personal best of 10:51.8, alongside Ellie Robinson (12:22.5), who also rounded the 800m in a personal best 2:35.0. Lisa Davies earned valuable points in running times of 2:48.2 in the 800m and 5:48.5 in the 1500m.

Alice Jennings clocked 70.1 in the 400m hurdles alongside B winner Danielle Erskine (76.2), and the duo combined in the 100m hurdles with times of 17.3 and 17.8 respectively, as well as in the long jump with Erskine nailing 4.97m and Jennings 4.44m, and in the triple jump with Erskine hitting 9.46m, and Jennings managing 9.23m.

Jennings cleared 1.55m in the high jump alongside Tipping (1.40m), while Debra Erskine hit 24.31m in the hammer alongside Percival (21.19m) who also achieved 27.07m in the discus.

McMahon, Valentine, Barlow and Danielle Erskine then teamed up for a winning time of 50.1 in the 4x100m relay.

MATCH RESULT: 1 City of Sheffield 353 points; 2 Preston 341.5; 3 Wakefield 335.5; 4 West Cheshire 306; 5 Kingston Upton Hull 297; 6 Blackburn 227.

MARK DAVIES of West Cheshire won the Delamere 5k parkrun in a new personal best time of 18:31, ahead of clubmates Alex Staniforth (fifth in 19:17), Rory Willson (13th in 20:05), Tamsin O\’Keefe (second lady in 21:53), Cara Henshall (fourth lady in a new pb of 22:52), Lily Moorhouse (22nd lady in 27:41), Ellie Finn (44th lady in 29:13), and Leon Moorhouse (298th in 39:01).

Vince Hodges (12th in 22:11) was West Cheshire\’s first finisher at the Ellesmere Port 5k ParkRun, ahead of Harvey Tegg (14th in 22:14), Liam Farrell (15th in 22:15), Louis Tegg (28th in 23:57), Tony Kennedy (30th in 24:04), Rosemary Rogers (fifth lady in 25:14), and Dave Hough (47th in 27:10).

ALEX STANIFORTH will provide an illustrated talk and book signing this Friday about his expeditions to Mount Everest.

The Chester-born adventurer will present the gripping true story of his journey, from his hometown to the top of the world – Mount Everest.

The long distance runner, aged 20, faced obstacles through childhood such as epilepsy, stammering, mental health problems and bullying, to eventually become part of the two biggest disasters in Everest history.

Both attempts to reach the summit ended in tragedy with the 2014 avalanche, and last year, where he narrowly survived the avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake.

His debut book ICEFALL, endorsed by Bear Grylls, tells an inspirational account of overcoming adversity and this is your chance to hear the experiences first-hand and get a signed copy.

The talk and book signing, being hosted by West Cheshire Athletic Club, will take place at Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton By Chester, CH2 1PR, this Friday, (May 13), with doors opening at 6.30pm, the talk starting at 6.45pm, and the event scheduled to finish at 8.30pm.

The cost of the event is £5 (inclusive of hot drinks and refreshments), which is payable on the door.

ENTRIES are being taken this Saturday and Sunday at the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Macclesfield. Further details can be obtained online at: www.cheshireaa.com

FIXTURES this weekend include the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday (9am start).

Nothing and next to nothing to choose between top two men Andy and Mark, and women Anest and Ellie, with Dave and Clare still in third. See https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/roadracing/pointscomp/

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club blasted their way to an emphatic victory at Bury.

The purple-vested under-17 and under-20 juniors celebrated a 92-point winning margin in the opening round of their Youth Development Track and Field League campaign.

Sophie Percival and George Hyde spearheaded the Ellesmere Port Sports Village-based outfit`s charge to success by each securing a hat-trick of victories.

Percival spun the under 20 womens discus to a mark of 24.06m, hit 37.29m in the javelin, and powered her way to success with 10.62m in the shot.

Hyde provided solid back-up after hitting 14.68m in the under 17 mens shot, throwing the hammer to a mark of 38.32m, and launching the javelin to 31m.

Georgia Barlow celebrated an under 20 womens sprint double in the 100m (13.2) and 200m (27.1), while Isobel Griffin Morris grabbed glory in the under 17 womens discus with 37.88m, and Lauren Dimbylow cleared 1-45m for victory in the under 17 womens high jump.

Maisie Tipping clocked a winning under 17 womens 300m time of 45.8 seconds, while Emma Howe nailed a winning under 17 womens javelin throw of 36.78m.

Other important womens squad point scorers included Katie Clarke (second in the 3000m with 10:55.7), Issy Clarke (second in the u17 womens long jump with 3.85m), Georgina Moulton (first B discus with 15m, first B javelin with 8.11m, and first B shot with 6.04m), Alice Barnsley (second u17 womens long jump with 4.07m), and Keane Harrison (second B u17s 300m with 47.9).

The u17 womens quartet of Dimbylow, Howe, Barnsley, and Tipping won the 4x100m relay in 56.3 seconds, and the u20 womens 4x100m team of Percival, I Clarke, McMahon, and Barlow posted 55.9 for second spot.

James McMahon achieved maximum points in the u20 mens shot (10.65m) and long jump (6.24m), and was backed up by Ethan Milligan who cleared a winning height of 1-80m in the u17 mens high jump.

Ethan Greenland (9:53.1) and Rory Willson (11:01.4) were A and B under 17 mens 3000m winners, while Daniel Berg won the u17 mens hammer (42m), Will Rattray was first B in shot (8.17m), and Alex Kearns won the B 100m (12.2).

The mens team received important support from Charlie Douglas (fourth in u17 mens 100m with 12.8), Jake Gibson (sixth B in u17 mens 100m with 14.0), Josh Ford (second in u17 mens B 400m with 59.9), David Dentith (second in u17 mens 1500m with 4:31.7), Patrick Tait (second in u17 mens B 800m with 2:40.5), and Jac Goodall (second in u17 mens B 1500m with 4:37.8).

MATCH RESULT: 1 West Cheshire 465 points; 2 Border Harriers 373; 3 Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde 364; 4 M60 Nomads 324; 5 Bury 236; 6 Horwich RMI Harriers 173; 7 Hyndburn 23.

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club secured no fewer than 11 prizes at the final round of the Borders Road Running League.

And both mens and womens teams secured their places in Division One next season after a series of noteworthy performances at Prestatyn.

Katie Clarke, Anest Muller, and Ellie Robinson completed the campaign with awards in their respective age groups, with Clarke winning the under-20 prize, Muller finishing third female overall, and Robinson achieving second spot overall in her over-40 age group.

Bob Freeman celebrated success in his over-60 age group ahead of third-placed Bob Benson, while Ethan Greenland and Brian Beattie were runners-up in the under-20 and over-70 men`s age groups respectively.

Graham Wells secured fourth place overall in his over-40 age group, while Andy Carter and Andrew Clague finished fifth and sixth respectively in the over-45 age category, and Dave Tiernan finished fifth overall in his over-50 age group.

Tom Booth headed the West Cheshire charge at the final round, covering the 6.9km course in a time of 24 minutes 39 seconds for 16th position, ahead of Dave Alexander (20th in 24:56) and Mark Davies (21st in 25:02); Graham Wells (32nd in 25:38), Ethan Greenland (33rd in 25:40), Daniel Mitchell (43rd in 26:05), Ian Gloyne-Phillips (45th in 26:14), Andy Carter (55th in 26:27), Alex Staniforth (61st in 26:41), Andrew Clague(68th in 27:02), John Parlevliet (72nd in 27:14), Dave Tiernan (73rd in 27:19), and debutant Christopher White (81st in 27:27).

Katie Clarke finished fourth lady in 27:33, ahead of Anest Muller (ninth lady in 28:27), Ellie Robinson (27th lady in 30:24), Lisa Davies (37th lady in 31:39), Clare Mallon (46th lady in 32:55), Tony Kennedy (166th in 33:19), Pam Ackroyd (50th lady in 33:27), Peter Smith (168th in 34:26), David Bish (first over-70 man in 34:39), Kay Hayes (61st lady in 35:11), Lorraine McFaul (71st lady in 36:15), Brian Beattie (third over-70 man in 37:58), and Dave Brierley (184th in 44:04).

FINAL TEAM POSITIONS
MEN Division One: 1 Wirral 2200 points; 2 Wallasey 2498; 3 West Cheshire 3353; 4 Buckley 3808; 5 Helsby 4954; 6 Abergele 5219; 7 Chester Tri 8104.

Division Two: 1 Deestriders 2784; 2 Prestatyn 3084; 3 Ellesmere Port 5662; 4 Cybi Striders 6360; 5 Wrexham 6885; 6 Eryri 7117; 7 Tattenhall 7586; 8 Wrecsam Tri 8617; 9 Deeside 9635; 10 Birkenhead 11207.

WOMEN Division One: 1 Chester Tri 349; 2 Helsby 625; 3 Buckley 769; 4 Wirral 809; 5 West Cheshire 822; 6 Tattenhall 852; 7 Ellesmere Port 1777.

Division Two: 1 Wallasey 500; 2 Prestatyn 512; 3 Abergele 645; 4 Eryri 826; 5 Deestriders 960; 6 Cybi Striders 1310; 7 Wrexham 2650; 8 Wrecsam Tri 2769; 9= Birkenhead and Deeside 3150.

VETERANS: 1 Wirral 1767; 2 Wallasey 2178; 3 Buckley 2258; 4 West Cheshire 2579; 5 Chester Tri 3015; 6 Helsby 3703; 7 Prestatyn 5113; 8 Deestriders 5204; 9 Abergele 5476; 10 Ellesmere Port 6908; 11 Tattenhall 7086; 12 Wrecsam Tri 8675; 13 Cybi Striders 8947; 14 Eryri 9091; 15 Wrexham 9823; 16 Birkenhead 12745; 17 Deeside 14304.

WIRRAL AC are organising their Open Medal Meeting at Bebington Oval, on Sunday May 8, (11am start).

ENTRIES are being taken on both days of the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Macclesfield, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, and further details can be obtained online at www.cheshireaa.com

FIXTURES this weekend for West Cheshire AC include the first round of the Northern Track and Field League Division One at Wakefield on Saturday.

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club`s youngsters produced a memorable Premier Division debut in the Youth Development Track and Field League.

The club`s under 13 and under 15 members secured second spot at the opening round .
Harvey Culverhouse, Sam Paton, Jacob Simmonds, Adam Howe, Matthew Webb, Daniel Pond, Will Scott, and Ewan Bradley secured victories in the under 15 boys age group at Hull`s Costello Stadium.

Culverhouse won the B 100m (12.5 seconds), while Paton clocked 25.5 for victory in the B 200m, and Simmonds (41.2) and Howe (45.4) combined for success in the 300m.

Webb clocked 15.1 for victory in the 80m hurdles, while Pond won the B hammer (16.94m), Scott cleared 1-40m for victory in the B high jump, and Bradley catapulted his way to success in the pole vault with 3m.

They were backed up by other important point scorers Harvey Tegg, Liam Farrell, Sion Roberts, Charlie Potts, and Michael Ozoemelam.

Anna Crayston, Tamsin O`Keefe, Emily Misantoni, and Evie Tipping grabbed success in the under 15 girls age group.
Crayston posted 45.6 in the 300m, while O`Keefe won the B 800m (2:32.2) and B long jump (4.56m), Misantoni clocked 12.3 in the 75m hurdles, and Tipping powered her way to a winning mark of 41.39m in the hammer.

The quartet were supported by Abi Pawlett, Lily O`Gorman, Laura Mount, Molly Jones, Lily Moorhouse, Jess Hall, and Lauren Jones.

Dylan Bugg and Ethan Butler combined for top marks in the under 13 boys age group.

Bugg rounded the 800m in a winning time of 2:28.9, and Butler clocked 5:23.3 for victory in the B 1500m.

The duo were backed up by Uzezi Onomerike, Isaac Tait, Gabriel Ford, Henry Robinson, Ethan Butler, Leon Moorhouse, and Adam Riddick.

And West Cheshire`s remaining points were scored by the under 13 girls squad of Emma Ashcroft, Sophie Cribb, Stephanie Jones, Grace Scott, Lucia Pyne, Abi Cartwright, Jodi Bemand, Cerys Gaffney, and Nia Forshaw.

MATCH RESULT: 1 Leeds City 472 points; 2 West Cheshire 468.5; 3 Wirral 448.5; 4 Harrogate 414; 5 Hull 411; 6 Rotherham 297.

JEFF McQUEEN was the first of eight West Cheshire finishers at the London Marathon.

McQueen rounded the 26.2 miles in the capital for a time of 3:04:53, ahead of Andy Carter who provided a high-five to Dame Kelly Holmes after clocking 3:11:59.

Neil Webster achieved 3:15:30, ahead of Richard Batterham who was 13th in his over-65 age group with a time of 3:32:50; Sean Gannon, with
3:36:28; Ben McKean in 3:43:32; Vince Hodges, with 3:57:34; and Dave Bish, who posted 4:23:45.

IAN GLOYNE-PHILLIPS clocked a new personal best of 38:20 for 19th position at the Whitley 10k Road Racem near Warrington, ahead of clubmate Richard Hunt (162nd in 47:05).

ETHAN GREENLAND (second in 18:22) and Graham Wells (third in a new pb of 18:23) headed West Cheshire`s charge at the Delamere 5k Park Run, ahead of Mark Davies (fifth in a new pb of 18:39), Rory Willson (26th in 21:35), Adam Carlile (32nd in 21:57), and Lauren Moore (131st in a new pb of 26:04).

BOB FREEMAN posted 20:53 for 13th spot at the Ellesmere Port 5k parkrun, ahead of other West Cheshire finishers Rosemary Rogers (sixth lady in 24:58), Brian Beattie (39th in 26:13), Dave Hough (44th in 27:24).

KAY HAYES represented West Cheshire at the Fulham Palace 5k parkrun, where she posted 24:16.

OLIVIA MONTEZ-BROWN has made a superb start to life as a student in the United States.

The West Cheshire AC all-rounder was crowned NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) indoor long jump champion (5.72m) in February, before being crowned NSIC pentathlon champion with 3641 points (8.85 hurdles, 1.59 high jump, 10.57 shot, 5.55 long jump, and 2:29 800m) in March.

Olivia qualified for the NCAA (Division Two) national
championships, with a personal best score of 3773 points (8.77, 1.58, 10.63, 5.70, 2:23), before being awarded NSIC newcomer of the year for indoor track and field.

Her outdoor season commenced with two new Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, long jump records, the latest mark of 5.91m achieved this month, and she recently competed alongside Olympic champion and world record holder for the decathlon, Ashton Eaton, in Long
Beach, California.

WIRRAL AC are organising their Open Medal Meeting at Bebington Oval, on Sunday, May 8, (11am start). Entries close on Saturday, April 30.

And Wirral AC are also hosting the second in their Track Endurance Series Races on Wednesday June 1, with a 3k (7.45pm), followed on Wednesday July 6, by a 10k (7.45pm), and on Wednesday August 3, by a 5k (7.45pm).

ENTRIES are now being taken for the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Macclesfield, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15.
The closing date for postal entries only is Friday, April 29, and further details can be obtained online at: www.cheshireaa.com

FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Under 17 and Under 20 Youth Development Track and Field League at Market Street, Bury, on Sunday (11.15am start for field events, and 11.40am start for track events), the North Wales 10 miles Road Race Championships on Saturday,
at Wrexham (2pm start), and a Trafford Open Medal Meeting on Monday (12 noon start).

WEST CHESHIRE members are being invited to take part in the annual mile races at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track on Tuesday after training at 8pm, to mark the anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister`s first sub-four minute mile.

Come to an illustrated talk and book signing by club member, Everest adventurer and author Alex Staniforth at Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane CH2 1PR, Friday 13th May. Doors open 18:30. Tickets £5, available on a first come first served basis from Dennis Wall at Stanney, or via Contacts at bottom of this screen (select `Track & Field training` from `What does your query relate to?`).

Membership renewals were due as of April 1st (online only) – please see https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/aboutus/membership for details.

Andy and Clare forge ahead after Borders League in Mold – see https://www.westcheshireac.co.uk/roadracing/competition/roadrunchamps

WEST CHESHIRE members are invited to take part in the annual mile races after training at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track on Tuesday 3rd May at 8pm,to mark the anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister`s first sub-four minute mile.

Everyone from 8 years old upwards is welcome to take part in this free event, whether you want to see if you can break a club record, or just run a mile for the sake of it.

THREE West Cheshire Athletic Club members celebrated new age group best times at Mold.

The trio of Katie Clarke, Anest Muller and David Bish all secured club best performances at the five miles Borders Road Running League event.

Clarke headed the women`s team home in a new under 20 women`s best time of 33 minutes 49 seconds, ahead of Muller who posted a new over-35 women`s best time of 34:22, and Bish who warmed up for the London Marathon with a new over-70 men`s age group best of 41 minutes.

Clarke and Muller were backed up by team mates Ellie Robinson (fifth over-40 lady in 36:31), debutant Keely Smith (12th lady in 37:28), Clare Mallon (eighth over-40 lady in 38:42), Lisa Davies (ninth over-40 lady in 39:19), Pam Ackroyd (sixth over-50 lady in 40:42), Ann-Marie Tait (ninth over-45 lady in 41:17), and Kay Hayes (11 over-35 lady in 42:26).

Dave Alexander was West Cheshire`s first man home, posting 29:03 for second spot in his over-45 age group and 18th position overall.

Tom Booth clocked 29:43 for 26th place, ahead of Mark Davies (34th in 30:15), Graham Wells (37th in 30:26), George Dewhurst (52nd in 31:03), Andy Carter (54th in 31:09), and Andrew Clague ( 62nd in 31:43).

Everest explorer Alex Staniforth completed the undulating course in 32:02 for 67th position, ahead of John Parlevliet (75th in 32:18), Dave Tiernan (77th in 32:18), Tony Woodall (86th in 32:43), Rob Freeman (second over 60 man in 32:47), Matthew Smith (122nd in 34:43), Bob Benson (131st in 35:10), Peter Smith (191st in 42:31), Brian Beattie (third over 70 man in 43:41), and David Brierley (202nd in 49:41).1

TEAM POSITIONS (after six rounds)

MEN Division One: 1 Wirral 1857 points; 2 Wallasey 2089; 3 West Cheshire 2959; 4 Buckley 3353; 5 Helsby 4341; 6 Abergele 4699; 7 Chester Tri 6337.

MEN Division Two: 1 Deestriders 2533; 2 Prestatyn 2707; 3 Ellesmere Port 4527; 4 Wrexham 5154; 5 Cybi Striders 5221; 6 Eryri 5857; 7 Tattenhall 6247; 8 Wrecsam Tri 7560; 9 Deeside 8013; 10 Birkenhead 9782.

WOMEN Division One: 1 Chester Tri 277; 2 Helsby 532; 3 Buckley 665; 4 Tattenhall 685; 5 West Cheshire 745; 6 Wirral 752; 7 Ellesmere Port 1320.

WOMEN Division Two: 1 Prestatyn 463; 2 Wallasey 463; 3 Abergele 534; 4 Eryri 755; 5 Deestriders 886; 6 Cybi Striders 961; 7 Wrexham 2200; 8 Wrecsam Tri; 9 Birkenhead 2700 and Deeside 2700.

VETERANS: 1 Wirral 1470; 2 Wallasey 1795; 3 Buckley 1958; 4 West Cheshire 2282; 5 Chester Tri 2413; 6 Helsby 3259; 7 Deestriders 4424; 8 Prestatyn 4434; 9 Abergele 4792; 10 Ellesmere Port 5892; 11 Tattenhall 6099; 12 Cybi 7472; 13 Wrecsam Tri 7761; 14 Eryri 7774; 15 Wrexham 7908; 16 Birkenhead 11309; 17 Deeside 12165.

TOM BOOTH headed West Cheshire`s charge at the Trajan Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race organised by his club.

Booth posted 29:02 for 27th position, and was backed up by winning under 20 junior, Ethan Greenland (29:24), Mark Davies (35th in 29:23), Jack Gannon (42nd in 30:10), Dan Mitchell (50th in 30:40), Andrew Clague (54th in 30:59), Jac Goodall (second under 20 junior in 31:08),Phil Woodley (64th in 31:22), Rob Freeman (third over 60-man in 32:29), Alan Littler (81st in 32:44), and Chris White (106th in 34:08).

Issy Clarke was second in the under 20 junior age group with 34:28, ahead of Neil Carter (114th in 34:33), Harri Britton (fourth under 20 man in 35:38), Claire Harris (fifth senior lady in 37:31), Richard Hunt (162nd in 37:58), Clare Mallon (sixth over 40 lady in 38:21), Sharon Eaton (eighth over-45 lady in 39:46), Ann-Marie Tait (ninth over-45 lady in 40:25), Beth McMahon (third under-20 lady in 40:26), Ellen McMahon (third under 20 junior in 40:38), Kay Hayes (ninth over-35 lady in 42:24), Brian Beattie (fourth over 70 man in 43:02), and Dave Brierley (296th in 50:35).

Liverpool Harriers duo James McNally (26:00) and Sarah Howard (29:15) won the men`s and ladies races, while Liverpool Harriers and Helsby won the men`s and ladies team prizes respectively.

DAVID DENTITH represented West Cheshire at the UK National Sportshall Finals held at Sportcity, Manchester.

He clocked 42.2 seconds in the four-lap relay to finish joint 10th, achieved 2.35m for 29th spot in the standing long jump, and scored 77 in the speed bounce, finishing 41st in the all-round competition.

JACOB SIMMONDS of West Cheshire clocked new personal bests for success in the under 15 boys 100m (12.4) and 200m (25.4) at the Trafford Open Medal Meeting.

He was joined at the event by Isaac Tait, who posted a new under 13 boys 800m personal best of 2:25.2 for third spot and 1.10m for second place in the high jump; while Lucia Pyne clocked 4:25.8 in the under 13 girls 1200m.

ROSEMARY ROGERS represented West Cheshire AC at the Port Sunlight 10k Road Race and won the over-65 lady prize after clocking 49 minutes 49 seconds.

WEST CHESHIRE AC duo Scott and Eleanor Williams ran in the Rome Marathon Fun Run while on holiday in Italy.

WIRRAL AC are organising their Open Medal Meeting at Bebington Oval, on Sunday, May 8, (11am start). Entries close on Saturday, April 30.

And Wirral AC are also hosting the second in their Track Endurance Series Races on Wednesday, June 1, with a 3k (7.45pm), followed on Wednesday, July 6, by a 10k (7.45pm), and on Wednesday, August 3, by a 5k (7.45pm).

ENTRIES are now being taken for the Cheshire County AA Track and Field Championships being held at Macclesfield, on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15.

The closing date for postal entries only is Friday April 29, and further details can be obtained online at: www.cheshireaa.com

FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Under 13 and Under 15 Youth Development Track and Field League at Costello Stadium, Hull, on Saturday (11am start), and the Whitley 10k Road Race near Warrington on Sunday (11am start), the same day as the London Marathon.