Deed does the business

A FIELD of 140 runners completed the first event in the Summer Series, the John O’Callaghan five-mile race comprising a two-lap course around Luton Hoo last Friday night.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jul 2012, 14:40 BST

The conditions suited Darren Deed (Bedford & County) who led from start to finish to clock 24.37mins. Deed, 34, won the event for the 12th year in a row, while rising junior Luton AC star Daniel Woodgate produced a valiant effort but finished nearly a minute down.

Louise Peters of Stopsley Striders won the ladies race from Luton’s Claire McMahon, with Luton claiming the team award.

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In the men’s Masters category, the V40 was won by Stuart Still (Luton AC), the V45 by Nick Jones (Ampthill & Flitwick), the V50 by David Green (Harpenden Arrows), the V55 by Keith McLennon (Luton AC), the V60 by Jeff Dowsett (Stopsley Striders), the V65 by Tim O’Leary and the V70 by PJ Hough (Stopsley).

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For the ladies, Anna Folland (Bedford Harriers) was the V40 winner, Sally Cartwright (Bedford Harriers) the V45, Veronica Singleton (Bedford Harriers) the V50, Nora Haggart (Bedford Harriers) the V55, Elaine McCulloch (Bedford Harriers) the V60 and Georgie Hamilton the V65 (Harpenden Arrows).

The next race in the series is the Wardown Park 5km starting at 10.30am on Sunday, July 22. Entries can be made on the day or by visiting www.lutonac.co.uk.

For a full list of results and pictures, see the Luton News/Dunstable Gazette on sale now.