ASHWIN Shah was fastest for Grange Farm and Dunmow Runners at the 22nd Halstead and Essex Marathon that was held in sweltering temperatures.
Shah finished in three hours 55 minutes seven seconds, just ahead of team-mate Ian Lawson (3h 57m 28s).
Grange Farm will be holding a nine-mile trail race from the Black Lion in High Roding, on June 12 and a 10km road race at Felsted on July 10.
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