Following a good showing at the recent Aldershot Road Relays, Bedford and County AC junior boys were in action again at the National Road Relays at Sutton Park. The U13 Boys started the day with Finley Bent (14:09) posting a quick time on the first leg handing over to Harry Henderson (18:32), admirably stepping in as a late substitute. The experienced Oliver Coombes (15:48) brought the team home in 39th place.
The club was able to field 3 competitive teams in the U15 Boys. Theo Beale (13:48), Oliver Wilson (13:25) and Barnabe Faysse (15:40) led the teams out on the 3.88km course. Harry Scott (13:51), Issac Mitchell (13:57) and Zach Danobrega (15:08) all made up places on the second leg before handing over to Sam Bosher (14:02), Isaac Raddon (14:16) and Archie Henderson (14:36). A very close finish saw Bedford’s B and A teams in 27th and 28thplaces, with the B team second fastest B team on the day, demonstrating the emerging strength in depth of the squad. The C team, comprising all year 1 athletes, completed the course in 60th, gaining valuable race experience.
In the U17 Men’s race, Euan Supple (12:12) held his position in the stampede down the hill away from the start before working his way up through the field to hand over to Daniel Smith (14:13) on the second leg. Cameron Barnes (13:56) anchored the team, finishing 42nd overall.
The junior boys endurance group is developing well with the athletes enjoying racing together and supporting each other. Many of the boys made their competitive relay debuts at the Aldershot and Sutton Park events which bodes well for the forthcoming cross country season.
