Jonny Evans (34.41) and Elaine Leslie (39.42) both won their respective men’s and women’s races in a field of 292.

Evans dispensed with his nearest challengers, Blackhill Bounder Gary Wallace, who finished second (35.16) and Tyne Bridge Harrier Sparrow Morley in third (36.34), after half the race had been completed on The Leas.

Veteran Leslie finished 23rd overall (39.42) to win the women’s race well ahead of runner-up, Crook’s Kirstin Farquhar (43.09) and South Shields Harrier Francis Dembele (43.45).

Sunderland Stroller Christopher Rawle finished 18th (39.11), Mike Hobson was 30th (40.45) and Andrew Bell finished 44th (42.23). Gillian Ritchie was fifth woman in 44.06.

Sunderland Harriers’ were led home by Darren Stoker in 26th (39.53), then came Tony Allinson 29th (40.41) an improving Karl Robinson 33rd (41.17) and Dean Phillips 53nd (43.14). Linda Mudford was the first Sunderland woman in 92nd (46.27).

In the Washington 10k multi terrain race, both Sunderland Harriers’ Michael Barker (39.14) and Michelle Avery (49.15) retained their titles....

Original Article Sunderland Echo:
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/athletics/evans-and-leslie-dance-to-success-in-south-shields-sand-dancer-10km-1-8520121