THERE were personal bests and age group wins for Warrington Athletics Club members at the Sale Sizzler 5km road race.

The first of the club’s six representatives to finish was Chris Stanford, who clocked 15mins 49secs to place 48th overall and fourth in the over 40s age group.

Leighton Sharman was next in as he clocked a personal best 16mins 37secs while close behind was Steve Watmough, whose time of 16mins 49secs saw him place second in the over 55s.

Jude Peck won the women’s over 45s age group with her time of 19mins 12secs bringing her home 175th overall.

Clare Andrew, who recently joined the club from Spectrum Striders, was sixth in the women’s over 40s and 193rd overall in 19mins 29secs.

Completing the club’s runners was Steve Burthem, who finished the race in 19mins 43secs to place him third in the over 60s age group and 206th overall.

Meanwhile, Louise Blizzard was in action in Knutsford at the Colshaw Hall 10km road race on Sunday.

She completed the course in 40mins 51secs – the second-fastest woman over 45 and the sixth-fastest female competitor overall.