Reading Athletics Ladies displayed a strong team performance in their home cross country fixture at Prospect Park.
The rain managed to stop in time for the race but in true prospect style it was extremely muddy, wet and hard going underfoot.
With a gradual down hill start, the race started fast as always before the runners turned and completed two very hilly, muddy loops testing all those out on the course, before running round the park into the finish.
First up the hill for Reading AC was U20 Mia Waldmann looking strong and confident working up the hill in the lead pack.
She kept her composure to finish an amazing personal best fourth position leading the team home.
Laurie Marlow closely followed continuing her excellent cross country form finishing an impressive personal best eighth position.
Completing the team with an excellent race return post baby was Anna Godfrey who looked strong and confident to finish in another personal best position of 21st.
Next home and the first vet lady was Helen Antrum in 40th who ran strongly and worked well with Shirley Ann Dix who had a brilliant race in 41st.
Completing the vets team Sue Francis and Lucy Daniels backed up their strong winter training with fantastic runs to finish 49th and 54th.
Next came Leanne James in 56th and Simran Dhillon in 57th who helped push each other all the way round, running well together.
A strong trio of smiling vets were next to complete the course with great runs from Elsa Curran in 68th, Kathryn Tolson in 77th, and Clare Mills in 83rd.
Another successful outing with excellent performances from all Reading ladies on a tough cross country course was had by all, to help the team finish fourth overall.
