Ryde Harriers Cross Country Championships – Arthur Biggs Handicap Race

The 3rd and final race in the Ryde Harriers Cross Country series took place on Sunday. Only 9 Roadrunners lined up for the Arthur Biggs Handicap race, many club members prioritising their marathon training runs over this short jaunt around the fields. The course was a repeat of the previous weeks, with 5 miles for ladies and 7 for the fellas. The colder weather had dried up the mud somewhat as the conditions were cold and crisp as they set off from Smallbrook Stadium.

The aim of this XC series is to run your fastest times over the first two events and then improve once more for the final event. Competitors start at intervals based upon their finishing time in either or both of the previous races in the series.

Huge congratulations to Alison Butcher who made the biggest improvement on her times to emerge this years ladies champion and was duly awarded the Victrix Ludorum trophy.