Doug Kelley had a record-breaking run at the English National Cross-country Championships, finishing in the highest ever position by a Newark athlete in the senior men’s race.
It was a tough 12K course with heavy mud, and the conditions were extremely cold at the Roundhay Park venue in Leeds.
The Newark Athletic Club youngsters had a superb turnout at the third Sportshall League meeting of the season as they produced their best result for many years.
It was an unusually warm day for cross-country as Newark Athletic Club competed in the first major league race of the season in the North Midlands Cross-country League at Markeaton Park, Derby.
The Newark Athletic Club junior members kicked off the Notts Mini League cross-country season with a hugely promising start in the first meeting at King’s Park, Retford.