The final race of the Three Counties Cross Country was a little on the quiet side last Sunday, 16th February. Taking place in Wootton Northamptonshire, with Delapre Abbey as the backdrop, this was originally supposed to be the second event of the League, but November's Storm Bert put pay to that. The host club managed to reschedule, however, allowing for the full set of five races to go ahead although the date change likely a contributory factor in attendance. This was the case for Biggleswade AC's turn out, along with injury and illness affecting participation on the day. The BAC Men were particularly hampered by only five running but a total of eight required for scoring. This meant forfeiting the remaining three scores to give the Men's Team 14th position in the race. The BAC Women faired better with the four scorers achieving a respectable 8th place. In terms of individual results, Emily Varley continued to shine finishing second female in the race and first in her age category. Roxann Holder also put in a strong turn to achieve 3rd in her age category and Ian Grimwood 4th in his. As this was the last race, the overall League finishing positions were calculated and prizes awarded after everyone returned to race HQ to enjoy a rewarding cup of tea, roll and slice of cake. Despite Biggleswade AC being one of the smallest clubs competing, the Club achieved a respectable 11th position. Prizes were also awarded to Emily for her League win, achieving the highest placing of women across the required minimum four out of five races required. Two other prizes were claimed by Roxann (2nd place medal for the 30-34 age category) and Ian (2nd place medal in the 70-74 age category). Congratulations to all Biggleswade AC runners who ran in the League - bring on the next season starting in October!
Biggleswade AC's Emily Varley
Biggleswade AC Cross Country Team
Charlie Arnold
Emma Bell
Stuart Goodwin
Ian Grimwood
Juliet Grimwood
Magdalena Hartley
Nick Haworth
Giles Hawthorne
Andrew Hedley
Stuart Highland
Lynn Hill
Richard Hill
Roxann Holder
Nick McGlashan
Tim McGlashan
Maria Merridan
Natalie Morgan
Robert Morgan
Damien Pitts
Nicholas Sinclair
Paul Swinburne
Louise Thomas
Emily Varley
Jackie Warren
James Watson
And a huge thank you to Club member, Bev Strong, for handling all the administration on behalf of the Biggleswade AC XC Team.
(Photo credits: Bev Strong)