Midland Womens X-C 5 mile race, Sat 19th Nov
Ladies in action at Wolverhampton
A brilliant performance by the Rugby & Northampton Ladies team saw them take victory in the annual Midland 5 mile Cross country race. This years event was held at Aldersley in Wolverhampton and for once the R&N squad didn’t have to rely on any athletes over the age of 40, with the winning quartet all being in their thirties.
Leading the way yet again was Jo Pulsford whose time of 35 mins 28 secs gave her 8th place and she had terrific back up with her three team mates all making the top twenty. Daisy Melville finished in 14th spot with 37.08 followed by Maree Jesson 30 seconds later in 18th position and closing off the team was Alison Cooper in 38.13 for 19th place.
Although Alison Lavender of Oswestry Olympians won the race in 32.24 it wasn’t enough for her club to overhaul the Rugby & Northampton Ladies who finished eight points ahead of them to take the trophy.
