Kimberworth Striders: Flying Flynn conquers the Canal Race
One hundred and eighty runners embraced the challenge of the latest KMR Series event, the Canal Race.
In benign conditions the sold out field started with a lap around the Blackburn Meadows Nature Reserve before heading out onto the canal towpath and it was Flynn Rogers from Penistone Footpath Runners who broke the tape to claim victory in an excellent 29.43.
Woody Felton from Warrington based Spectrum Striders was hot on his heels but couldn't make it count and he settled for second place timing 30.18.
Sean Lee Sackfield from the hosts, Kimberworth Striders, clocked 31.46 to grab third spot on the five mile route.
It was nip and tuck for the ladies until the final stretch as Olivia Geer (Rotherham Harriers 35.48 ) and Kingstone Harriers Lisa Malloy (36.46) finally caught long time leader Joanne Rooney (Kimberworth Striders 37.00).
David Hanks from Barnsley Harriers timed 31.56 and that was good enough for the MV40 title.
The MV50 gong was claimed by Penistone's Martin Ball who returned in 32.59.
Chris McNicholas (Barnsley AC) clocked 34.14 for the MV60 top spot.
Timing 44.28 John Downing from Kingstone bagged the MV70 prize and John Fuller from Kimberworth Striders timed 51.54 for the MV80 title.
Laura Hill (Valley Hill) collected the FV35 prize as she posted 38.00.
Sarah Edwards clocked 37.58 as the Wentworth Wanderers runner bagged the FV45.
Maltby RC's Gail Barber won the FV55 category as she timed 39.50.
Caroline Holt (Steel City Striders) took the FV65 prize timing 39.52 and Barbara Haigh from Penistone posted 53.46 for the FV75 top spot.