The Professional Cross Country Club heads to Stowport this week for the MA and LJ Bates Plumbing ten kilometre handicap.<\/p>\n
The undulating course on country roads is very scenic although on the last tough climb to the finish runners won\u2019t be admiring the scenery.<\/p>\n
The race will suit strong backmarkers but probably not those who completed the marathon last Sunday.<\/p>\n
The best chance looks to be Hayden Bishop, who is still looking to break through for his first win in his second year of running. Bishop is coached by last week\u2019s marathon winner, Greg Smith, and is sure to be inspired by Smith\u2019s win.<\/p>\n
He has been showing great form and finished seventh a couple of weeks back at Wynyard. This race will suit better.<\/p>\n
Keegan Powell has been close-up in several runs and looks the main danger. He has had several placings in shorter races and he will relish the distance.<\/p>\n
Others who could break the tape include Ricky Brown, Lachlan Barry and Lorraine Shepheard.<\/p>\n
Members are asked to bring a plate of morning tea.<\/p>\n
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