There were some great Ivanhoe performances in other overseas climes.

In Dublin, Phil Stevenson clocked 3.16.13 but all the plaudits went to Victoria Smith who cracked four hours for the first time with 3.57.58, just behind training buddy Carolyn Osborne whose brilliant sub-4 hour time of 3.56.28 guarantees a good for age London marathon slot.

In Frankfurt, Alistair Chambers flew round the fast course to clock an amazing 2.56.18, followed by Ian Bolton in an impressive 3.02.49. 

Also marathon running in Ivanhoe colours were Richard Bebbington in the very tough Snowdonia marathon, clocking an impressive 4.34.21, and Ian Kirk in the off-road Beachy Head marathon, clocking a fine 4.36. 

Written by Kevin Sanders - last updated on 31/10/2017