Goodman wins Metropolitan League gold

It was the Shaftesbury Barnet Harrier’s first race since resuming serious training in September following a summer break.

The 7.8km race consisted of three laps of a course that twisted back on itself repeatedly in hairpin fashion.

Goodman commented: "It was good to be back in action doing what I like best, running around cross country fields.

“It was a real test of fitness and extremely difficult but I was really pleased with the outcome."