Gail Foster and Jane Mardon of Teesdale Athletics Club ran the Watlass Wander 5K race on Saturday 18th June at Thornton Watlass.  Even with a 10am start it was hot and sunny as the runners gathered on the village green for the organised warm up.  The race was run through the beautiful grounds of Thornton Watlass Hall and on into parkland, along tracks by corn fields and into the woods where some boggy bits were encountered.  The race was an out and back and classed as multi terrain with an undulating profile. Once back at the village green runners were greeted by traditional fete stalls and attractions, all supportig local charities, businesses clubs.  Jane was 1st in her age category, and Gail finished 13th.