A record turnout of 105 runners, including 17 Croft members; and a record 2nd place for Stacey, who pushed Matt all the way and was finally only 2 seconds behind. Then came 3 more in the first 10: Dan (6th – 30.39), Simon N (7th – 30.42) and Nigel Mason (9th – 30.56). Patrick, Dave A and Jon filled 20th-22nd places (32.43, 32.55 and 33.00). Suzanne, recovered somewhat from her shin splints,was 3rd lady in 41st place (36.08), ahead of Gary G (43rd – 36.12), Guy (46th – 36.31) and Tom (54th – 36.58). Nicky was second counting lady (71st – 39.18), Dave Rouse snr hobbled over the line 81st (41.06), just ahead of Steve who had set off a couple of minutes after the race was under way. Bryan (94th – 45.11) achieved his aim (just), of finishing ahead of Kim (95th – 45.38) and Catherine (97th – 46.04). Kim is steadily advancing up the field. Our first team was second, just behind Couriers.