. . for the first time this year there were some junior races, and they were taking place as I returned to Race HQ, a few minutes after the final 10k runners . .

. . everything had gone so well until now . . some unexpected bursts of sunshine caught me out, and with so much reflective gear around not all the presentation photos came as well as I would have liked . . my apologies to those who's photos are a bit too bright . . I've done my best with them . . and further apologies for wobbling a little whilst taking a couple of the photos . .

. . Congratulations to all the prize winners . . and to everyone who took part . . and my thanks to the Helmsley Community Sports and Social Club for inviting me to return this year . . and for asking me back to take photos of the 4th Helmsley 10k MT Challenge at the end of March 2013 . .