JENNY McBain was the first lady home at the Dirt Half Challenge in Leighton Buzzard.

Alchester’s McBain completed the multi-terrain half marathon course in 1hr 28mins 29secs.

The route, which took in canal towpaths, woods, mud and some steep hills, saw McBain win by more than three minutes from Libby Wechter (1.32.14).

Alchester’s Michelle Pank was the third lady home in 1.32.25, while clubmate Nigel Lambert topped the men’s vet 70 standings in 2.03.20.