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Ford and Baker win at Trafford 10k

Kev | March 13, 2012

Antony Ford and Elle Baker took impressive wins at the Trafford 10k this weekend as a host of the country’s top distance runners descended on Partington, Cheshire, showing once again why many athletes are willing to forego the Intercounties Cross Country in favour of the chance of a 10k PB. Five of the top [...]

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