OUTSTANDING performances were recorded by Warrington athletes in the 12th High Legh 10k at the weekend.

On International Women's Day, it was perhaps most notable that the first female home stood out for her achievement of improvement over a 12-month period.

Last year, Alison Roberts produced a creditable performance that saw her cross the line 67th overall but fourth woman home.

But this time around the Lymm Runners athlete knocked almost four minutes off that time as she crossed the line in 40mins in gold medal position for the ladies race and 15th overall.

It was also an exceptional day for Chris Stanford, who won the men's race for the second year running.

OUTSTANDING performances were recorded by Warrington athletes in the 12th High Legh 10k at the weekend.

On International Women's Day, it was perhaps most notable that the first female home stood out for her achievement of improvement over a 12-month period.

Last year, Alison Roberts produced a creditable performance that saw her cross the line 67th overall but fourth woman home.

But this time around the Lymm Runners athlete knocked almost four minutes off that time as she crossed the line in 40mins in gold medal position for the ladies race and 15th overall.

It was also an exceptional day for Chris Stanford, who won the men's race for the second year running.

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Men's race winner Chris Stanford with Callan Rowland, who finished second, hard on his heels

The Warrington Triathlon Club competitor, a vets over 40s runner, did so in a time four seconds slower than last year but 20 seconds clear of the next best runner. He clocked 33mins 39secs.

Lymm Runners secured the prize for the first female team and were presented with their prize by race director James Hurrell.

Organisers, High Legh Community Association and Lymm Runners, made moves to reduce the event's environmental impact by using biodegradable goody bags, offering entrants the opportunity to opt out of having a T-shirt which raised a contribution of over £200 to the WWF, and using paper bags for the iconic gingerbread men offering to every competitor.

The Warrington Triathlon Club competitor, a vets over 40s runner, did so in a time four seconds slower than last year but 20 seconds clear of the next best runner. He clocked 33mins 39secs.

Lymm Runners secured the prize for the first female team and were presented with their prize by race director James Hurrell.

Warrington Guardian:

Organisers, High Legh Community Association and Lymm Runners, made moves to reduce the event's environmental impact by using biodegradable goody bags, offering entrants the opportunity to opt out of having a T-shirt which raised a contribution of over £200 to the WWF, and using paper bags for the iconic gingerbread men offering to every competitor.