UKA Midland Masters held their annual Colin Simpson Memorial 5 mile in conjunction with Centurion Running Club at John Henry Newman College in Solihull. The UKA [ United Kingdom Athletics] Masters can best be described as a club within British Athletics that is dedicated to veteran age groups. Having said that, veteran in this sport starts at 35 but it does encourage athletes of all ages. There are regional clubs throughout the country but Gloucestershire is covered by Midlands.
139 runners took part in this road run, which was primarily through the scenic Kingfisher Park. Among the MMAC runners was Angela Copson who is rated the top 65 y/o woman runner in the UK and who was 1st FV65 in 35.05. First veteran home was Michael Morley of Birchfield Harriers in 28.56. Jacqui Wynds who was also representing Forest of Dean AC was 1st FV60 in 41.00.
The race is a handicap and Jacqui Wynds was also 1st lady overall.