On Friday 28th July, LBAC held its 5 mile road championship. The race chosen this year was the John O'Callaghan 5, which also doubled up as the county championship, so there was plenty to race for.

The race was hosted by Luton Athletics Club, so Friday evening saw 14 LBAC runners with nothing better to do on a Friday night along with 100 others meet at the Vauxhall Recreation club for a 7.30 start.

It wasn't the best conditions with on off drizzle all evening, but it was not too hot or cold and not much wind. The course itself was undulating but nothing to give you nightmares.

Taking fist place for the club was Peter Mackrell finishing on 29 mins exactly and fifth overall, so well done Pete. Only 10 seconds and one place behind was Tom Inchley. His brother Andy Inchley finished in 9th overall and 3rd for the club, proving that he's not loosing too much sleep from the recent birth of his first child, maybe he's not doing his fair share of nappy changes eh Amy? 

Chris Norman was only one place behind and 10th overall just ducking under 30 mins with 29.51 meaning there were 4 LBAC runners in the top 10 of the race. James Bell was next in 16th position,  followed by Gary Straford. Chris Dimmock on 33.50 then Daniel Webb on 34.24 were both pleased to finish under 35 mins.

Jane Sauer won the ladies club championship to continue her superb form in 36.08, Lynn Boddy got the second place with 37.19 and 3rd veteran 35 lady for the county. Following was Roger Seldon in 38.15 and the first veteran 60 for the county, Paul Douglas who took it easy finishing in 40.25, Fred Watt with 40.30 coming in 2nd veteran 65 for the county, Fiona Towell who got a PB with 41.51, and finally David Adams who graced us with his presence finishing in 42.25, making him 3rd vet 65 in the county. 

A good turn out and some good results for the club. A few drinks in the Vauxhall Recreation club bar finished a pleasant Friday evening.