In cool but good running conditions, 21 Springfield Striders ran the Essex & Club 10 mile Championship Road Race at Tiptree on Sunday.

They were lead home by Paul Dobson who finished in ninth place, in a time of 56 minutes, 27 seconds.

Nine minutes behind was Gary Rayner closely followed by David Jellicoe, Tracy Apps, the Striders leading lady and Jamie Woodyard.

There was a further gap before Richard Taylor lead in a batch of Striders, Ian Gowers, Gill Carter, Nick Bailey, Dave Gridley and Colin Almond.

Nick Westwood George Pembroke and Mick Clarke completed the men's team.

Janet Hill was next to finish in 1h 24m 03s to secure the fifth place for the Striders in the Ladies team race.

Published Thursday October 24, 2002

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