SWANSEA Harriers’ athlete Matthew Phillips had a worthwhile trip to Bromsgrove from Abervagenny when he won the North Worcestershire Multi Terrain eight mile race on Sunday.

In the worst conditions for this Bromsgrove and Redditch AC event in 20 years, he was a clear winner in 53.11, followed by Jamie Johnston (Bournville Harriers) in 55.58.

Last year’s winner, Matt Hawcroft, was third in 56.58, despite feeling unwell on the day.

For Bromsgrove and Redditch, Ian Keyte was first V40 and fifth overall in 59.39.

B and R’s Jamie Dancyger and Calvin Scoltock had a great battle to finish ninth and tenth in 61.48 and 61.59.

Phil Richardson came home first V50 in 66.33 followed by David Whymant (Amazing Feet) first V60 in 67.43.

Joan Clarke (Stourbridge) was first lady and first V50 in 72.18. Kate Whitfield (unattached) followed in 75.15 as first V35 with Ellen Ambrose (Halesowen) third and first V45 in 77.15.

Mel Hepke was the first B and R lady home in 59th with 78.37 and Hilary O’Shea (Abingdon) recording 84.28 as first V50.

Peter Hawcroft, from the Bromsgrove and Redditch club, said: “The race took place in the worst conditions for twenty years, with it being cold, wet and windy.

“I would like to thank all the many people who helped to make the race a success as it could not have taken place without them.”