Tiptree 10 sees Bloomfield win again

From the archive, first published Wednesday 17th Oct 2007.

Crispian Bloomfield notched up his second successive victory in the Tiptree 10, making it four victories in a row for his club Billericay Striders.

Crispian, who had run a tough race in the Essex cross-country league the day before, finished in 54:05, almost a minute clear of Springfield Strider, Paul Molyneux who ran 55:03. David Laing, who was first V40, finished a good third in 56:58.

Chelmsford AC's Keith Wilkinson retained his V50 title, running 60:09 to finish 6th overall. First V60 went to Roy Farrance of Thrift Green Trotters who ran 74:01. The men's team title went to Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.

In the ladies event, Stowmarket Striders' Tamara Jordan was a clear winner, running 62:55 to finish 15th overall. Maxine Oxlade of Springfield Striders was second lady, finishing 22nd overall in a time of 64:36. Tracey Curl of Norwich Road Runners was third in 67:10, and first F45. Claire Kerr of Ware Joggers retained her F35 title with a run of 68:59, while Janet Pardon of Billericay Striders was first V55 with a time of 76:31. The ladies team title went to Benfleet Running Club.

On the Saturday, Tiptree Road Runners made an encouraging start to the Essex Cross-Country league season with a full scoring team finishing in 12th place out of 20 clubs. In the under-13 girls event, 11-year old Abigail Morgan made her club at cross-country finishing in 33rd place.