Hercules Wimbledon Athletics Club runners of all ages were out in force in the London Cross Country Championships last Saturday.

Veteran London Marathon competitor Claire Grima led the way in the women’s 6K with a time of 24 minutes and 14 seconds.

Hercules Wimbledon were 10th in the team contest.

Also in action were almost 40 youngsters representing Merton and Wandsworth, in eight London Youth Games races.