TWENTY Watford Joggers joined almost 600 others in pleasant conditions for a record breaking Ricky Road Run on Sunday over a well established course of 18 years.

Peter Benjamin continues to astonish his team mates with the second fastest time from a first team jogger for ten years, but his performance was matched by Sharon Kassemzadeh who, returning recently from a break from competition, was thrilled with an easy personal best.

Training partner Greg Hill was second jogger home, while John Cherry also finished comfortably in a pleasing time. Michael Brogden made a welcome return as did Dickie Dickinson. Samantha Watling made her race debut and finished strongly.

Meanwhile, the Watford Joggers are again presenting their Autumn Challenge to the public; a challenging but picturesque five mile multi-terrain race around Whippendell Woods and Cassiobury Park.

The race takes place on Sunday, November 11 at 11am and costs £4 for individuals, £3 if a member of an affiliated running club, or £20 for a team of between six and ten.

This year's race will incorporate a leg of the Herts Sunday Cross Country League and a large field is expected. The slower runner is very welcome and encouraged to participate.

Race Headquarters will be at the Sun Postal Sports and Social Club in Bellmount Wood Avenue.

Please contact Colin Taylor with an stamped addressed envelope at 5 Northridge Way Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 2AE or e-mail on cjigg-taylor@supanet.com

November 6, 2001 10:30