5 of Wallasey Athletic Club's male runners joined the 486 record entry in the popular Penny Lane Striders 10k. Heat is normally the challenge in this race, however, on this occasion it was the wind. The 40 mph cross wind, whilst not hampering the runners directly, meant that they were buffeted for most of the course along Otterspool promenade. Greg Jones made light of the conditions to record 36:17 for 18th place, he was followed by Tony Barbat 36:41 in 24th. Steve Lampkin set a personal best recording 40:39 and 80th place.