OWLS A.C. Leicester

Paul Miles took victory in the Wolverton 5 at the weekend in Buckinghamshire. Beating a strong field, Paul broke away over the final mile to clock 24:36.

At the European XC Trials in Liverpool, the Under 20 Men acquitted themselves well in freezing (but not snowy) conditions. Josh Norman seems to have raced himself fit over the course of November, placing 15^th in IAAF trials race, where GB will select 6 athletes to take to the European XC Championships in Portugal in 2 weeks. Danny Hallam continued his return from injury, placing 53^rd, just under a minute behind Josh.

Leamington Spa's Newbold Comyn played host to the first Birmingham League fixture of the season, and the Owls lads got off to a good start to the league they won won in 2008. Paul Miles started his winter campaign strongly, placing 19th to the lead the team home, while Tom Mahon, returning from injury for his first race in black and white since December 2009 came home 38th. Danny Hallam, after struggling with an achilles problem in September, has put this behind him to place 46th. The ever-dependable Tom Meakin, now a Birmingham league veteran finished 77th, and should definately improve as the season progresses. A great debut in this competition was had by young Ash Chambers, who is still adapting to 10km XC events after stepping up from U17, but he finished well in 41:32 (110th). The team was completed by Lewis Smart, his first race back after breaking his ankle some months ago, and was pleased to come home 132nd.

Next fixture is Sat 4th December at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.