Colchester Harriers’ Senior Women’s team took another big step towards securing their first ever Essex County Road Race Grand Prix title with another stunning performance at the Felsted 10K.   On a hot morning in the North Essex countryside Heidi Hogan-Steele was first home for the green vests, returning to something like her best form with a run of 38:34 to secure the individual open silver medal.  Hogan-Steele was well backed up by captain Tracy English, who took V45 gold in a personal best (PB) time of 39:05 and Victoria Primmer who ran 39:48 to claim fifth place overall as Colchester’s A team took gold.  Lydia Callan (42:06 – PB), Justine Sheekey (43:37) and Tina Southgate (50:17) then combined as Colchester also claimed the team bronze medal on the day.  Harriers now enjoy a 4 point cushion over closest rivals Springfield Striders with just one race left in the series.

Harriers’ men had a great day too taking team silver with Adrian Mussett clocking 32:35 to finish fifth overall, Tom Creswell running 34:57 and Andy Jobling 36:08.

There were also individual county medals for Colin Ridley (Gold V60), Adrian Mussett (Gold V50), Tracy English (Gold V45), Heidi Hogan-Steele (Silver Open), Bill Haining (Silver V65) and Paul Dellar (V55 Bronze).

A group of Harriers also made the trip up to Suffolk to compete in the Ipswich Twilight 10K.  John Scaife enjoyed the flat, fast town centre course, running 35:48 to finish 14^th overall and first M45.  Luke Orrin, on his 10K debut, ran an encouraging 39:33, whilst Chris Manby clocked 39:51.  Other Harriers runners to complete the course were David Hilson (44:20), Louise Yates (44:22), Simon Miller (47:47), Nicola Hilson (52:42), Lee Holohan (52:43), Anthony McLoughlin (53:39) and Sue Foley (1:17:25).

Meanwhile in Wales Matt Shaw took on the Dragon 100, a gruelling 100 mile trail race along the coast path featuring over 3,000 metres of ascent.  Shaw defied the warm conditions to complete the full course in 28:44:40 to finish 14^th in a field of over 70 competitors.

Felsted 10K full results:

Men:  Adrian Mussett 32:35 (V50 Gold), Tom Cresswell 34:57, Andy Jobling 36:08, Louis Davey 36:32, Colin Ridley 36:45 (V60 Gold), Dan Widdowson 36:49, Jerry Walder 39:28, Paul Dellar 40:28 (V55 Bronze), James Plant 43:37, Mark Wellsted 44:17, Simon Morgan 48:16, William Haining (V65 Silver) 48:48.

Women:  Heidi Hogan-Steele 38:34 (Open Silver), Tracy English 39:05 (PB – V45 Gold), Victoria Primmer 39:48, Lizzie Wellsted 42:02, Lydia Callan 42:06 (PB), Justine Sheekey 43:37, Tina Southgate 50:17, Tracy Wellsted 50:38.