A GROUP of Haslemere Border AC runners took part in a very special Virgin London Marathon.

The race was first held in 1981 and this year the millionth finisher crossed the famous finish line on The Mall.

First to finish for Haslemere’s men was Luke Shearring in an excellent, albeit disappointing for him, time of 2hrs 54mins.

Colin Butfield was next in a personal best 2-58, followed closely by Luck Brock in 2-59, also a personal best.

Other times: Tom Millns 3-04 pb, Joe Perkins 3-03 (he ran Boston just six days before), Harry Wood 3-29 pb, Nick Bailey 3-42 pb, Marco de Caprio 4-29 pb.

Of the Haslemere Border ladies, Sally Goble and Jackie Field were running in the British Athletics Club Championships. Goble recorded 3-04 and Field a personal best 3-16.

Other times: Donna Reid 3-23 pb, Issy Peters 3-34, Jules Dellar 4-03, Philomel Pike 4-11 pb, Sarah Bergqvist 4-15 pb, Caroline Snape 4-24 pb, Sarah Barnett 4-57.