FRESH from representing England in a home international, a Prudhoe runner set a new record closer to home.

Just two weeks after donning the national vest in the British Masters International 10k Road Race, in Cardiff, Terry Scott triumphed in his home town by winning this weekend’s Prudhoe Miners’ Race.

Since taking up running in 2012, he has progressed rapidly and he has claimed two victories in the Hexham Courant’s Race Within a Race in the Great North Run, to go with two England call-ups.

He added another achievement to his belt when he finished streets ahead in the 10k Miners’ Race, organised by Prudhoe Town Council, SCA Hygiene and Run Northumberland, completing the course in 34 minutes and seven seconds to shave just four seconds of West Wylam’s Lee Bennett, of Elswick Harriers, who had the previous record after last year’s event.

The miners’ race was once again a great success as word continues to spread since it was brought back as part of the town council’s celebrations ahead of the London Olympics 2012, up to 300 people taking part in the variety of races.

Blaydon Harriers enjoyed a good run out as Andrew Alderson came in second and clubmate Hedley Fletcher occupied the third and final place on the podium.

There was plenty of female entrants into the race too, and the honour of fastest female belonged to Helen Gertig, of Ryton, in a time of 40:05.

George Placogiannakis, the site manager at race sponsor SCA’s Prudhoe Mill, was on hand to start the race and handed the trophies over to the adult victors, including Terry who is an employee at the firm.

He said: “I’d like to congratulate everyone who took part on Sunday. As Prudhoe’s largest employer, we are keen to support events that bring individuals and communities together, encouraging all ages to have fun and get active regardless of age or experience. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event and are confident the Miners’ Race will keep growing in popularity as an annual community sporting event.”

Prudhoe High School produced both of the winners in the 3km junior races, with Jack Boaden (15) and Keeley French (14) taking the respective titles among the 11 to 16-year-old entrants.

Jack’s schoolmate Luke Shears came in third in the boys’ race, with County Durham’s Connor Scott sandwiched in between to take the runners-up spot.

Tynedale Harrier Keeley enjoyed triumph in the girls’ race, finishing ahead of Charley Lee and Zoe French.

The younger children of the district turned out in force too with the 1.5km mini races aimed at those aged between five and 10.

Taking the title of fastest boy was 10-year-old Brenda Wheatley, who lives in the town, but the winner of the girls’ equivalent hailed from 300 miles away in Winchester as 10-year-old Leica Parker took top honours.