ali in sprint for second at blyth 10k

There were more than 500 finishers for the 17th running of the popular (and sold-out) Port of Blyth 10k on Sunday.
 
In glorious conditions that were the best anyone could remember for the race in a long time, Blackhill Bounder Jordan Bell was first home in a time of 32 minutes 18 seconds, with Ali Douglas getting the better of Elswick’s Lewis Liddle in a sprint finish for second (32:32), Bell having got away from the leading group, who also included Heaton’s David Young, at Seaton Sluice.
 
It was no mean achievement for Ali, who had been a member of the winning road relays team at Redcar less than 24 hours previously.
 
Tyne Bridge Harriers Sophie Marr (38:22) and Alison Dargie (39:09) were first and third women, with Tynedale’s Diane Foster in second (38:49).
 
There was plenty of Morpeth involvement, with Dave Stabler 31st and 4th O/45 next home in 36:54, just ahead of Shaun Land, 32nd in 36:59. Jason Dawson was 61st and 7th 0/50 in 39:25, Ed Hillier 124th and 19th 0/45 in 41:44 and Mike Winter 136th and 13th 0/50 in 42:47.
 
Anna Wright was 6th 0/40 and 148th in the race in 43:09 and Julie Vermaas 7th 0/45 and 151st, while it was great to see Shuna Rank picking up a prize for first Over 55 with a clocking of 46:52.