Three Middlesbrough Futsal players, Robbie Bettson, Josh Phillips and Jonathon Prosser, plus manager Damon Shaw took part in the Tees Pride 10k on Sunday, to promote the region’s lovemiddlesbrough image campaign.

Sporting their 2009 lovemiddlesbrough home kits, the boys braved the blisters to run the 6.2 miles.

All four finished the race in under an hour, with last season’s top scorer Robbie Bettson leading the way with an impressive chip time of just 50.41 minutes.

Hot on Bettson’s heels were team mates Josh Phillips (50.45) and Jonathon Prosser (50.48) and manager Damon Shaw brought up the rear on 56.34.

Speaking prior to the race, Shaw, said: “It's a big event in the town so we're more than happy to support it and lovemiddlesbrough at the same time.

“It will also help our players' fitness levels with the season fast approaching!

“Hopefully when our season kicks off we'll have some new fans who've seen us doing the 10k in our kits!"

The 2010 Tees Pride10k was won for the third year in a row by Ian Hudspith who recorded an incredible time of just 30.51 minutes.

Rosie Smith won the women's 10k in 35.33, while the wheelchair races were won by Brian Alldis in 23.52 and Jade Jones (28.41) respectively.

Middlesbrough Futsal club have now turned their attention to preparing for the FA Futsal Cup which takes place this weekend.