Since its inception in 1999, the NSPCC Milton Keynes Half Marathon has gone from strength to strength in all respects - the number of runners taking part, the quality of facilities provided and the level of funds raised.

In 2007 almost 1,500 runners entered and over £50,000 was raised towards the NSPCC's valuable work with local children and families.

After a week of appalling weather, we were extremely fortunate to have perfect conditions on the day for runners, volunteers and supporters alike.

The overall Male was Mark Steinle from Blackheath Harriers with a time of 1:08:26, some 3 minutes outside the course record of 1:05:20 set in 2006 by Australian Phill Sly.

In second place was Pumlani Bangani with a time of 1:12:23 and in third place was Andrew McFarlane (1:12:55).

The Female winner was Astrid McKeown from North Herts Road Runners with a time of 1:21:53 followed by Myshola Kirkham (1:26:24), narrowly beating Vane Preen (1:26:42).

The women's record is held by Liz Yelling at 1:13:29.

The Team Challenge was won by EWW Striders, just ahead of Kinetic Solutions.