Isle of Wight runners, Dave Hunt and Charlie Metcalfe, have represented their country at the Masters International 10k race, incorporated into the Great Birmingham Run.
The members of the Ryde Harriers running group had qualified for the event in November and, on May 4, lined up in Birmingham against the best masters runners in the UK.
Just a fortnight after completing the London Marathon, the pair put in excellent performances.
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Dave passed the 5k halfway point in 17 minutes 34 seconds before picking up speed, crossing the finish line in 34 minutes and three seconds and placing 9th place overall, in his M40 category.
In the M45 class, Charlie ran a tough race, digging in during the second half to race it out with her England teammates and older masters men.
She crossed the line in 38 minutes and 51 seconds.
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