Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow Athletic Club

WSEH AC were well represented when they hosted the 3rd match in the Apex Sports Chiltern Cross Country League at Upton Court Park, Slough on Saturday. The competition produced both team and individual successes for the local club.

Senior Mens Race
Under 20 athletes made up most of the WSEH team in this race, all performing well and giving hope for a swift resurgence of the club’s distance running fortunes. Nathan White(U20) led the charge with his excellent 3rd place. Ian May was next home in 11th spot. The improving Rhys Glastonbury(U20) was some 10 places away in 22nd, with Nick Lingley(U20) in 28th. Newcomer Josh Moss(U20) was next home in 35th. Luke Turton(U20) had another good run for 40th and the steadily improving Jack Philp(U20) was 45th. Triathlete Sam Gardner made one of his rare appearances to finish 48th with Cameron Smart(U20) in touch in 50th spot. There was a gap before veteran Bob Fuller crossed the line in 77th place to complete the team scoring.

Other WSEH finishers were: Mike Hill(vet) 102nd, Paul Ashby (vet) 137th, Wal Wessely(vet) 138th, Suk Sohal(vet) 168th

Team Result: 1. Milton Keynes 1433, 2. WSEH 1341, 3. Harrow AC 1264.
U20 Team result: 1.WSEH 457, 2. Milton Keynes 435, 3. Luton AC 309

Senior Ladies Race
WSEH were down to the bare minimum in this race where just 4 local athletes faced the starter. Best of these proved to be former international Marina Stedman, now a vet, and she finished in 9th place. The improving Yolanda Edwards was 17th but there was then a wait for WSEH to close their team via Paula Hing 58th, and Ruth Lingley (vet)59th.

Team result: 1. Milton Keynes 256, 2, Bedford 240, 3. Headington Runners 235. 6. WSEH 141.

Under 17 Mens Race
WSEH have their strongest squad for several years in this age group and they duly proved the point by winning the team race. Best of the 11 strong team was Nathan Ditton in 4th. He was closely followed by the improving Alex Goodall in 6th, Elliott Woolmer in 7th and new find Khalid Al Abraidy in 8th. James Bennington completed the team in 13th spot.

The other WSEH finishers were: 18th Zac Curran, 23rd James Tidd, 26th Jonny Dry, 28th Nick Cockle, 29th Connor Vine, 34th Gari Brown
Team result: 1.WSEH 115, 2.Bedfgord 95, 3.Vale of Aylesbury 62

Under 20/17 Ladies Race
Steeplechase specialist Martha Reynolds led the way for WSEH with her 5th place. Maryse Haynes was in close attendance with her 8th place and Bex Myers was also in touch with 12th place. Leah Barrow completed the team scoring with her 20th place.

Other WSEH finishers ; 23rd Allysa Spitzer, 27th Jo Wilkinson, 30th Emily Wilkinson
Team result: 1. Milton Keynes 262, 2. Bedford 235, 3. WSEH 192

Under 15 Boys Race
Ricky Harvie was always amongst the vanguard in this race, taking pole position at the finish. Kieron Wye was next to appear in 9thb place, followed in quick succession by Ben Bradley in 16th and the improving jack Watson in 18th. Greg Baynham was the other WSEH finisher in 37th place.

Team result: 1. Bedford 170 2. WSEH 161, 3. Bracknell 142.

Under 15 Girls Race
Emma Croft was the best of the WSEH contingent in this race with her 14th place. Jo Fallon was on her heels in 17th with Sophie Street also in touch in 19th. New girl Rebecca Riches completed the team in 21st spot.

Other WSEH finishers: 22nd Ellie Wallis, 26th Rose Adams, 31st Liadh Troy
Team Result: 1. Bracknell 115. 2. Oxford 115, 3. Bedford 113, 4. WSEH 85

Under 13 Boys Race
Already medal winners at area level, it was not surprising to see the WSEH team in this age group taking the team title. Gus Cockle again proved the best with his 4th place, swiftly followed by George Popplewell in 7th, Tom Coe having his best run to date for 8th, and James Cumins closing the team in 13th
Other WSEH finishers were: 25th Giles Robinson, 63rd Will Roberts.

Team result: 1. WSEH 188, 2. Chiltern Harriers 158, Watford 143

Under 13 Girls
16 WSEH girls faced the starter in this race, a highly encouraging sign. The super talented Becca Croft blazed the trail at the front – winning by nearly 10 secs. Eloise Milbourn 6th, and Kathryn Ditton 7th gave support and Fiona Johnson completed the team in 17th place.
Other WSEH finishers were: 22nd Heather Riches, 31st Tilly Compoton-Stewart, 32nd Greta Spitzer, 37th Olivia Saligoi, 40th Velvet Barratt, 42nd Jamie Marshall, 43rd Amy Talbot, 44th Imogen Fanning, 50th Amee Brameld, 56th Kate Wellman, 67th Megan.Szpur

Team result: 1.WSEH 201, 2. Bedford 183, 3. Chiltern Harriers 155

Under 11 Boys Race
Just 4 WSEH athletes contested this race, with Jack Davies the best of the quartet in 30th place. G.Frise was next in 34th, Hamish Smart was 38th and G.Flowers 51st.

Team result: 1. Chiultern 158, 2. St Albans 133, 3rd Bedford 108 8th WSEH 66

Under 11 Girls Race
Alex Barbour led the way for WSEH in this race, finishing in 6th place. Sophie Davies was next home in 11th, with Juliet Ehinger in 23rd to complete the team
The other WSEH finishers were: 27th Olivia Smyth, 34th Emily Tebbitt, 35th Hope Smith

Team result: 1. Bracknell 141, 2. Chiltern 125, 3.St Albans 110 4. WSEH 107