ATHLETICS: Andy Grice took the honours at the North Worcestershire eight-mile hill race on Sunday in his first outing in an Amazing Feet Running Club vest.

Grice clocked an excellent 52 minutes 29 seconds on a tough, hilly multi-terrain course over the South Birmingham and Worcestershire border.

John Amos, who was 27th in one hour 03-09, picked up a trophy for the four-race multi-terrain series this year by finishing as third male over 40.

Lindsay Pulley took the runner-up prize for the over 60 category.

Other positions and times: Craig Lewis 45th, 1-05-55; Roger Canavan 92nd, 1-14-01; Helen Grice 93rd, 1-14-12; Gerry Sanders 97th, 1-14-51; Richard Haynes 100th, 1-15-32; Debbie Sault 104th, 1-16-50; Richard Baker 106th, 1-17-03; Gordon Sims 116th, 1-18-18; Corin Elliott 117th, 1-18-23; Heather Harrison 1-18-30.

Rob Parr headed further afield to finish the Kenilworth half-marathon in 1-58 as he continues his training towards the New York marathon next month.

Other club members took part in the Brixham 10km in Devon with Eddie Sanders finishing 55th in 43-37.

Other positions and times: Colin Lucas 128th, 53-09; Rob Edwards 133rd, 53-15; Samantha Hatton 134th, 53-22.

Meanwhile, Matt Smith took part in the national 10km run in Bourton-on-the-Water.