UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships

Sue, Sophie & E-J

The clubs Senior athletes were out in force to represent the Berkshire teams at this seasons UK Inter Counties held at Cofton Park, Birmingham on Saturday. Jess Franklin earned the honour of leading the Berkshire team home in the Senior Women’s race, just missing out on a top 100 place by 5 places. Sophie Crumly recovered well from last weeks half marathon to finish in 139th place. E-J Bailey wore the Berkshire vest for the first time and ran well in 217th place, while Sue Van Huyssteen answered a late call up to record 237th place.

Steve, Alex, Peter & Mark with Andy (County Team Manager)

Alex Muir was even closer to a top 100 finish in the Senior Men’s 12km race, he was Berkshire second scorer in 103rd, followed by Mark Vardy in 191st, Steve Barnes who was also making his Berkshire debut in 233rd, and Peter Crisp 251st.