St Helens Striders were represented across the pond this weekend with honeymooners Peter and Rachael Fairclough racing in the Running from an Angel 10k in Boulder City, Nevada, USA.

The race enjoyed near perfect winter desert conditions over rolling terrain overlooking crystal blue waters of Lake Mead.

Peter claimed first place overall and Rachael was first lady.

Competing closer to home in the Manchester Area Cross Country League in Heaton Park, Manchester, were Claire Murphy, 41.49 (9th in category), Louise Reid, 44.36, Charlotte Ward, 55.26 and Victoria Kehoe, 1.01.26. Strider men were Paul Demore, 48.53, John Smee, 50.19 and Gary Spriggs, 51.14.

Further south on Sunday in London, Kevin Monaghan continued his return from injury finishing the Capital Runners Richmond Park 10k in 48.42.