LUDLOW Runners' promotion of the Tenbury Wells 10k in aid of local Round Table charities was the best yet despite hot and humid conditions making any sort of physical effort extremely difficult.
A record field of 145 runners set off from the swimming baths to cover a challenging course that included the steep climb through Upper Rochford.
First man home was Simon Link (Stourbridge AC) in a time of 37.32 and the first lady Lyn Cox (Tipton Harriers) in 42.24. 17 runners represented Ludlow, the fastest being veteran Barry Wilson in 40.53, also winner of the MV50 prize.
Other good performances came from Chris Dowden, 10th in 41.10, Simon Norwood 13th (42.08), Clive Richards 32nd (46.42), Paul Elliott 36th (47.10) and David George 48th (49.10). Joy Miles was fourth fastest female in 50.02, whilst Ann Cruse (62.47) took the FV55 prize.
After this race on one of the hottest days of summer, runners reported emerging from the changing room's refreshing cold showers still perspiring.
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