Chris Wordsworth reports:

On a crisp and sunny morning, Liz Ashton and I assembled with 397 others for the start of the Cusworth 10k, in the grounds of the imposing Cusworth Hall, near Doncaster.

The route ran on rural roads and began with a number of gentle undulations before flattening out, though with a cruel hill in the final mile.

I finished in 273rd place in a recorded time of 54.36 (54.18 by my watch) and Liz finished in 292nd place with a recorded time of 55.19. We were each rewarded with a stunning orange technical T-shirt which we may be wearing for Saturday’s handicap!

The race was won by Andrew Ward (Clowne Road Runners) in a time of 30.24 and Jenny Blizard (Rotherham Harriers) in thirteenth position overall in 35.48.

Results from Doncaster Athletic Club.