GB legend beats off local opposition in a New Year’s Eve event

The event was due to be held in Ferry Meadows, but was cancelled due to Covid regulations and was staged as a virtual race instead. Pavey is an ambassador for the race organisers, Sublime Racing, and jogged a 10km near her Devon home in 41:52 to finish as quickest lady.

Pavey, who is now 47, won the European Championship 10,000 metre title for Great Britain in 2014 - less than a year after giving birth.

Emma Hankin of Peterborough Nene Valley AC was second fastest lady with a time of 42:34 with her teammate Wendy Perkins third in 44:59. Yaxley’s Roslyn Loutit was the fastest over 55 lady with a time of 45:46.

Isaac Ellard of Helpston Harriers won the mend’s race.

Ellard chose Teardrop Lake in Hampton for his run and he completed the 10km distance in a time of 31:36 to claim first place.

Yaxley’s Danny Snipe was the next local runner home finishing fifth with a 38:25 clocking.

Roy Young of Eye Community Runners was first over 60 in a time of 47:13 with Eric Winstone of Bushfield completing the distance in 46:31 to finish first over 65.