RADCLIFFE runners fared well in the Central Lancs Grand Prix - a series which comprised seven road runs ranging from five miles to half-marathon with the best five races counting.

Sixth overall and a pleasing second among the over 45 age-group was Adrian Harris, who has had a good year's running. Adrian trains hard to maintain his high standards and deserves his successes. David Bartlett has shown flashes of good form all year, yet his fellow runners were left feeling he could stay at a better level. He was 24th and must be looking optimistically at events in 2003.

He finished one place ahead of Alec Steele, who was sixth over-50, in a result list rather over-crowded with veteran runners.

In 28th place and 10th among the over-40s, was Mark Emmett, whose season is a story of gradual improvement after a slow start through injury. If he stays healthy, he will do well, because he has shown he is prepared to make a good effort in training. Iain Harris was 32nd and eighth over-50, followed by Alan Sumner, second over-55.

Tom West was 38th and second over-60. Tom is keeping up a decent standard among his age group, earning respect from his rivals. He was followed in by Tony Meakin, seventh over 45 and a consistently cheerful supporter of Radcliffe AC. IT is an achievement in itself to actually get enough races under your belt, and Tony scored over all the others who failed to clock up the necessary five events.

Radcliffe had two ladies in the final standings. Glenda Garry, in her first year with the club, popped up as third over-40, 10th overall, a most pleasing result. Eileen Royle won the over-50s section, 12th overall, confirming her consistent standards over the years.