Last Friday night saw the running of the Marston Forest 5K around the forest that is located between Milton Keynes and Bedford. The club only had two entries in the race organised by Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers.

Whilst many people will not know Helen Crossland, she has been out representing the club at quite a few races this year and on this occasion made her way around the 3.1 mile course in 33:35 and made the top 300.

Simon Coombes has been focusing in recent months on the shorter races that are around and is getting quicker and quicker, despite approaching veteran status! On this cool damp night, the conditions suited Simon perfectly and he took the lead very early on and never looked back. Throughout the race Simon gradually pulled away from the rest of the field crossed the finishing line in a fantastic 15:57, nearly 30 seconds ahead ahead of his nearest challenger.

So many congratulations to Simon. The next local 5K is the county and club championships in Bedford on Wednesdya 27th July. Don't forget to enter.