Crunch time for World Cross hopefuls

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Fri 08 Mar '13

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Ryan McLeod leads the men's race at the Inter Counties 2011

The World Cross Country Championships come but once every two years these days, so for those hoping to gain a GB vest in Bydgoszcz in 2 weeks, timing of form is now critical if they are realise their ambitions of racing at the World Cross…

This Saturday sees the annual Inter Counties XC / McCain Cross Challenge final round taking place at Birmingham’s Cofton Park, and this year doubles as those World Cross Country Trials.

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Though many of the main protagonists were prevalent at the National XC mud bath a week or two ago, some (such as Andy Vernon) have been keeping their powder dry for this one.

No more to say other than direct you towards this preview over at British Athletics, and keep tuned-in to the BA social media outlets this weekend too, along with the likes of athleticos, Athletics Weekly and AW ed. Jason Henderson.

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