Other than a short woodland trail the course for the penultimate mid Lanc’s X/C at Leigh sports village was dry flat and fast!

Although a decision was made by coach Steve Priestley to rest some of the juniors due to a packed season in preparation for the nationals in 2 weeks time

The Kendal AAC athletes still put in some stunning performances .

U11 from the gun Kate Collin was in contention for the top spot keeping up the pressure right to the line for a well earned 2^nd place Lara Smith followed 13^th and Isla Ford 25^th the girls finished an impressive 2^nd team in a field of 78.

The strong U11 boys team finished 3^rd as the boys packed well Noah Wadsworth 8th, Leo Ranner 11^th, Alfie Addison 13^th followed by 10 yr old twins Josh & Alfie Todd.

There was a breathtaking performance by Sarah Smith who’s gutsy mature run earned her a race win in U 13, and with another year in the age group. Sophie Cowin 15^th place was one to be proud of.

A stunning run by footballer Louis Bigland earned him 4^th U13. He was backed up by Jack Hewitson, Rio Egner & Oliver Willoughby.

The U15 Boys continued to impress & it was Daniel Sanderson who stuck with the lead group of four keeping a strong head to finish 1st . James Bowen was 5^th with Henry Hunter 8^th, Harry Bowen 12^th & John Egner followed for a 1^st team place.

Rosie Woodhams returned after overcoming  a foot injury for 3^rd U17 proving that a shorter distance is no obstacle for an all round athlete .

The excitement continued in the U17 men’s race with Jacob Smith running his best race of the season 3^rd

Ultra runner Sally Ford’s 15^th place was a good warm up for a marathon the following day. Next was Jackie Nowell, Hazel Clark, Carolyn Kevan 6^th V55, Paula Bowen, Dianne Priestley 1^st V65, Sue Booth & Joanne Pennington. Carolyn, Dianne, & Sue were 2^nd V55 team. Jackie, Carolyn & Paula were 4^th V45 team.

With just 4 seconds separating 3^rd 4^th & 5^th place Jonny Dry’s 5^th spot was a great result. For Tom Hartley it was yet another fine race 18^th. The vet 40 men’s team had a runaway victory Quinten Gratrix 7^th, Matt Wilson 9^th, Richard Wilson 11^th & Joe Todd 13^th posting the same time as Joe was Will Sisson. Matt Dunn, Stuart McGurk, Mick Walsh, Stephen Roberts & Mark Walker brought the teams home 4^th A & 3^rd B teams.

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