HEYDON Mizon was Witham Running Club's first man home at the Wix Five Mile race in a new personal best of 29 minutes 43 seconds to complete his quest for gold standard.

Vicky Hunt was Witham's first lady home as she tackled her first five-mile race and earned a trophy for third lady over the line in a time of 34m 45s.

The ladies’ team of Hunt, Rachel Pearsons and Anita Grainger came in second place and the men’s team of Mizon, Chris Martin and Scott Darney were fourth.

Dawn Shilling continues to improve and knocked nine minutes off last years’ time.

RESULTS: Heydon Mizon 29:43.6 PB, Chris Martin 29:56.9, Scott Darney 30:54.9 PB, David Hunt 31:10.6 PB, Leo Cole 32:03.0, Mark Austin 32:49.9 PB, Paul Chandler 33:32.5 PB, Steven Watson 34:31.6, Victoria Hunt 34:45.5, Shawn Beckerleg 36:41.2, David Enders 37:49.0, Colin Short 39:18.5, Rach Pearsons 39:37.5, Steve Hennings 39:46.7 PB, Anita Grainger 39:48.5, Emma Sweeney 42:34.7, Dawn Shilling 45:18.7, Becky Grimwood 45:42.3, Tracey Denby 45:44.4, Stewart Waller 46:28.0, David Howard 51:08.7.