Woodstock Harriers' Paul Brackett competed in his 20th long distance race of the year when he clocked 3hrs 36mins 30secs in the New Forest Marathon.

So far in 2008, Brackett has run 15 marathons and five ultra marathons.

His next challenge is this weekend, when he runs in the London to Brighton Trail Race, which is a 57-mile run!

  • Following the cancellation of the Woodstock 12 due to waterlogging at Blenheim Palace, White Horse Harrier Paul Jégou travelled further afield to continue his preparations for the Abingdon Marathon.

Jégou ran in the Cransley Hospice Half Marathon in Kettering, and was second overall over a tough and hilly course, clocking 1hr 18mins 01secs.

Jégou's time gave him first in the senior men's category.

  • Julian Lhomme, competing for the Oxford Tri Club, posted a brilliant victory in very hot weather conditions at the London Duathlon.

He ran the first 10km in 31mins 16secs, before cycling two laps of Richmond Park (20km) in 35.56.

He ran the last 5km in 16.04 for a combined time of 1.25.09.

  • The annual meeting of the Oxfordshire AA will be held on Friday, October 17 at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, starting at 7.30pm.

All clubs are invited to attend a representative to the meeting to discuss the future of Oxfordshire athletics.

OTHER RESULTS

CHARLBURY 10K

Eynsham RR: B Breaker 40.31, G Bridges (V40) 41.45, D Breaker (V50) 48.39, K Bird (LV35) 55.00.

WINDSOR HALF MARATHON

Headington RR: S Farrow 1.39.16, G Burke 1.44.56.

KING ALFRED'S TORMENT 7-MILE

Didcot Runners: D Knopp 56.08.