For Bournemouth Athletic Club, the Junction Quarter Marathon (traditionally held on New Year's Day, but this year on Monday 2 January as this was the Bank Holiday), the first Dorset Road League race of the year, meant a slightly 'sticky' start to the 2012 League campaign, but, nevertheless, there were some fine performances, and a full Ladies' League team, which is hopefully a precursor of things to come, particularly as the Ladies' team now lies top of Division 2. In addition, many individual members have started 2012 with good positions in their League age categories, as listed below, and, for the Men, a full League team completed the race, which could prove important as the League unravels. Finishing second overall, Jon Sharkey had an excellent run, and, in sixth position, Club Captain Simon Munro set an example, considering he is at the moment suffering from an irritating knee niggle. It was also pleasing to see Duncan Wells running so well, placed ninth in the race, after such a recent return to regular training. Janie Chapman, finishing 26th, was first in her age category, as was Steph Slade who was 30th overall, in a race which attracted a record entry this year, and recorded 290 finishers.

Results (BAC):
2. Jon Sharkey 36.20 (1st 25-29); 6. Simon Munro 38.10 (1st 21-24); 9. Duncan Wells 39.13 (1st 30-34); 26. Janie Chapman 41.55 (1st F40-44); 30. Steph Slade (1st F25-29); 51. Ian Graham 44.11 (1st 65-69); 84. Joe Price 46.35 (3rd U20); 106. Andy Gillespie 48.01; 143. Dave Parsons 50.37; 163. Janet Dickinson 51.51; 274 Will Price 1.05.48.

• Congratulations to all those BAC athletes, namely Ian Habgood, Simon Munro, Roy Long, Janie Chapman and Helen Ambrosen who received awards after the Junction Quarter for the 2011 Road Race League. Full details can be found at www.dorsetrrleague.co.uk click on 'League Awards'.