Stainland Lions’ Richard Spendlove collected a fine medal haul of one gold and two silvers from the British Masters Track & Field Championships, in Derby.

Competing under the Northern Masters AC flag, Spendlove took on three events in the M80 category.

His best result came in the 3,000m, where he finished second overall and first M80, taking the gold medal in an excellent 13:40.29.

He followed that with a second M80 finish in the 800m, crossing the line in 3:16.43 to finish fifth overall. He completed his busy weekend with the 5,000m, again taking second M80 in 23:36.93, finishing fifth overall.

Stainland Lions at the Darkwood Demon race.

placeholder image — Stainland Lions at the Darkwood Demon race.

Two Lionesses flew the club’s colours in the ninth and final Trunce outing of the season.

Helen Hudson led the duo home in 39:02 while Paula Pickersgill crossed the line in 47:18.

It was a great day for Amjid Khan at the Vale of York Half Marathon where he powered his way to a fantastic personal best time of 1:48:01; two minutes, eight seconds faster than his previous best.

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon tested competitors’ mettle and Paul Alexander was up to the challenge, completing the full marathon distance in an excellent 4:37:15.

Naomi Edwards followed in 5:00:54, with Genevieve Thompson tackling the hills and trails in 6:06:23. Bringing the marathon Lions home was Sandy Gee in 6:54:38.

Andy Baird was first Lion home in the half marathon, finishing in 2:26:01. John Bassinder crossed the line in 2:55:04, taking first MV70 in the process.

Lance Parker finished in 3:23:25, followed by Paula Pickersgill in 3:30:54, while Alex Whyte rounded off the Lions’ contingent in 4:14:37.

The Darkwood Demon was not only a tough six-mile trail race but it was also a Lions Club Championship race.

Margaret Beever had a fantastic run to finish as first woman and first F40, thanks to her time of 47:25.

Lindsay Upton also made her mark, finishing fourth woman and second F40 in 54:12. There were more age category successes from James Penson who took second M50 in 52:39, while Rikki Hammond claimed second F60 in 1:02:19.

Several Lions were among the record 63,000 runners at Sunday’s iconic Great North Run.

Gavin Dodd was first back for the club in an impressive 1:59:51. Helen Poole followed in 2:21:52, with Adam Morton recording a personal best of 2:28:58; one minute, 50 seconds faster than last year.

Richard Brewster crossed the line in 2:34:24, followed by Paul Butterfield (2:39:22) and Carol Whitworth (3:10:38).