CHARD Road Runners had four entrants into the final race of the club championship, the Full Montecute, a challenging 10-mile course with as many hills.

First off was Wayne Loveridge, who set a good pace but realised he would be denied a podium place by the man hot on his heels.

Disappointment didn’t stop him from showing his true sportsmanship, as he waited for the last Chard runner to come in before heading home.

Adrian Male was next over the line having enjoyed the weather and the views from Ham Hill more than the mud.

Helen Baxter and Lizzie Smith both decided to run as Mrs Christmas.

Baxter started her first race since a nasty fall with three goals; don’t end up in hospital, don’t get another injury and finish.

It was mission accomplished, though it was a relief; staying upright wasn’t on the list as both she and Smith took tumbles.

With the latter falling before mile four, she proved there’s a hard in Chard and finished the race despite hurting her foot.