Wing Chiltern League

What a stunning day. The weather was crisp and beautiful. We had a tremendous turn-out from everyone assiciated with the club and correspondingly the results were excellent too.

Firstly, it has to be remembered that there are 14 clubs in division one of the Chiltern League and we are the smallest by some distance. Last year, as a club we finished 9th in the league and this was our best result ever, having picked up a place in the last fixture at Wing in 2011. This year, barring a big upset we were settled in 9th place going into the final day which may not seem like much, but three years ago we were seventh in division 2! read more

Mackers Takes Control

On a literally freezing cold evening in Leighton, the fifth Stag trophy race of the season took place last Wednesday. With the very cold weather and a slight breeze in the faces of the runners down Grovebury Road, it seemed that the chances of fast times were pretty slim.

There were seventeen club members who made it out of the door and down to Parson's Close for the race. As usual, the race unfolded with various people overtaking each other, but it was the youth who were moving through the most. Nearing the end of the last lap, Jordan Clay caught Charlie Mead and they battled to the finish with Jordan taking victory and the 25 points in a new personal best time of 14.50 for the 2.5 mile course. Charlie also had a cracking run to also achieve a PB of 16.49. read more

Southern Champs

There are a few iconic cross-country events in England. At Alton Towers last year there was more mud than most people will see in a lifetime, the start of the races at Parliament Hills is a fantastic sight and the national in general is just great to say you've done it. However, the Southern Champs is another dimemsion for those who want to get the full cross-country experience. It is always the longest race on the calender, with the men covering 15K and the women over 8K. read more

County Championships

This Saturday LBAC hosted the Beds and Bucks County Championships on the famous course at Cottesloe School in Wing. On a glorious January day we were treated to clear views across the open grassy fields of Wing and even some watery sunshine throughout the day.

The first race involving a Leighton athlete was the U13 girls. Sarah Plummer, in her first race for the club had a battle for much of the 3K race with another athlete from Bedford, and whilst she was just out sprinted at the end still cam home in an excellent 5th place. The equivalent boys race was run over an identical course and Leighton had two representatives in the in-form Owen Drabwell and Henry Mead. Owen took 14th place in the race and he was followed home by Henry in 23rd. read more

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