The Blacksticks Blue 10K starts and ends in the Bowland village of Whitechapel and proved to be a real ripper of a race around the hard ascents of Beacon Fell. Preston Harrier Robert Affleck took the battle to the lead protagonists over the first mile and utilised his marathon strength as the race route climbed through the tree covered hillside to attain an unassailable lead resulting in a fine victory with 34.24. Neil Mc Donald made a tentative start but relished the tough undulations and was able to work himself into a creditable 6th overall, 1stMV45 with 38.33. Preston Harriers continued to stream through the line to collect their prized cheese whilst being cheered by a healthy crowd with Jake Meap in 12th place (40.08), Peter Cowling (42.16), Phil Lakeland (52.55), Kate Lakeland (56.32) and stalwart David Roberts who stormed through in 56.54 to complete the proud Harrier Team.