Alex was was delighted to be invited to join Cheltenham & County Harriers for a training session at the Prince of Wales stadium.
Remarkably, for the second year running C&CH under 13 and under 15 athletes are one of just seven teams nationwide to qualify for the National Final of the Youth Development League on 2 September.
Alex is confident that they will do well at the finals - particularly as he was soundly beaten in an impromptu sprint ...
Alex said:
"I was delighted to be invited to join Cheltenham & County Harriers for a training session at the Prince of Wales stadium.
"The under 13 and under 15 athletes of this much loved local club are one of just seven teams nationwide to qualify for the National Final of the Youth Development League on 2 September.
"That is a stunning achievement for the athletes themselves. But enormous credit too must go to the parents, volunteers and coaches who make such sacrifices to enable this success - the whole of Cheltenham will be supporting you on 2 September!"