Muir wins Scottish XC 14 years on from last appearance

Laura Muir enjoyed a winning return to the Scottish cross-country championships, 14 years after her last appearance at the event.

The 32-year-old Olympic medallist finished 13 seconds clear in the 10km race at Callendar Park, Falkirk.

"It was a long race for me," said Muir who picked up the Under-20 gold medal at the same venue in 2012.

"It was a wee bit of a step back into the unknown in terms of cross-country. But I knew I was very fit at the moment and I am pleased to have shown that.

"Scout Adkin and Naomi Lang [second and third] are world-class hill runners and Scout ran a brilliant race - she really pushed it on. Any technical bit, or uphill, I was losing ground so I had to dig in at times.

"Thankfully I did that and then used my speed over the closing stages to get clear and win."

Talking to Scottish Athletics, Muir added: "When I stood here 14 years ago after winning the U20 title I had no idea what was to follow in my career. I don't think I could have envisaged the medal success.

"It seems to have flashed by and so much has happened on and off the track. I've won medals at all six championships [indoor and out, European, World, Olympic and Commonwealth] which has been wonderful, but not something you really foresee.

"It has been so nice to come back here and win a Scottish title and enjoy such a warm reception."

Jamie Crowe won the men's race for the fourth time.