In the first of this year’s events, organised to raise money for the children of Chernobyl, 23 Preston Harriers braved the wet and cold conditions to take part in the Chernobyl 10K race and there was a big field.

The first Preston Harrier was Paul Lightfoot, 41st, in 39.35 with Gema Adams pushing him to the line with a gritty performance, after recent injury, to crack the 40 minute barrier in 39.48 and be 2nd lady overall. Tunde Buraimo was next to finish in 42.11 followed in by Christopher Scott 44.22, in his first 10k. John Langhan  was home in 47.04, Anthony Ward 48.50 and Carla Dawson 49.47. Evidence of continued coaching support to the Wed. Running Fitness Group, was present with Steven Jackson pushing Charlotte Rawcliffe all the way round, with both in a time of 50.03.

Matt Edgley was next home in 52.04 followed in by Shirley Hunt 53.05, Toby Campbell 55.09, Ruth Schofield 55.47, Melanie Haworth 57.32, Sue Wickham 1.01.44 and wonderfully, claiming 1st Lady Vet 60 was Maureen Whitman 1.01.52. Michael Dunn 1.03.34, Tanya Hillis 1.03.52, Lorraine Burton 1.07.33, Kerry Stevens 1.07.51, Susan Mercer 1.11.09 and Keith O’Brien 1.15.20 completed the team entry.