Mini crossword No 173

Across

1. Mad b- taking on Half Marathon today! (7)
2. Stock handler raced alongside pop icon (7)
3. Drive rather soft athlete to finish inside 1:50 (5)
4. Take heart from suggestion perhaps to have a go (5)

Down

1. First in class escaping from crowd to deliver kick (4)
2. Wind annoys all but leader, upset Catnip's race for line? (7)
3. Run gripped by sickness, brought up food (4)
4. Realise wine at intervals and a spot of voltarol stops pain (7)