London Youth Games Cross Country

A huge congratulations to Joshua who, having finished in a fantastic 6th at the Borough Cross Country Champs last week, was selected to represent Sutton in the London Youth Games Cross Country event at the weekend.

Over 280 boys competed in the U12 Boys’ event, with runners coming from across the capital representing most of the London Boroughs to run the course at Parliament Hill in Central London. This was a traditional cross country course across mud, uneven ground and through trees and parkland - not easy underfoot at all and a big field of runners which means there’s more to think about than just running the course, you have to negotiate other runners and have your wits about you to stay on your feet. It’s not very easy in competitions like this to run your own race but is a great experience for all the children who have earned the chance to represent their Borough - an achievement in itself.

Joshua finished the course confidently and has already said that he’s looking forward to the London Mini Marathon in April where he will get to run on the more predictable pavements of the city!

It’s always fantastic to have our children be chosen to represent the Borough and are very proud to celebrate Joshua’s success with him - very well done Joshua!