February got off to a picturesque start with the Bath Skyline series of races on 10 February. The 5k and 10k races take runners through the skyline hills overlooking Bath. Stunning views were in short supply, however, for the hardy souls who braved the night race. David White from Frome Running Club completed the 5K challenge in the dark in 00:28:26 while Stephen Ratcliffe finished the 10k race in 00:59:55. The following day, David and Stephen were on form again. David completed the 5K route in daylight in 00:27:02, earning him second position overall and first in category, and Stephen finished the 10K route in 00:59:55. Sunday, 11 February also saw the return of a perennial favourite, the Wiltshire 10. Starting and finishing in Melksham, this ten-mile course follows an undulating route through rural Wiltshire. Peter Grist (MSEN) was the first Frome Club runner to cross the line. His impressive time of 00:55:37 earned him third position overall. Hot on his heels was Joseph Donworth (...

The new year got off to an impressive start with the Winter Traverse 50K Ultra on 6 January 2018. This 50km ultra marathon takes runners from south to north Dartmoor, through some of the most remote parts of the moors. Martin Taylor was flying the flag for Frome and completed the gruelling challenge in 08:30:00. The following weekend, Victoria Penman (FV35) and Lynn Brand (FV55) continued to garner the off-road mud and glory with the Rough n’ Tumble 10 near Pewsey. Victoria crossed the line in 01:38:28 followed shortly after by Lynn in 01:47:07. Sunday, 21 January saw Martin Taylor back in action in the Doynton Hard Half. He completed this challenging off-road course in 02:13:25, earning himself 1st position in category. January 28 saw a large contingent of Frome club athletes at the Longleat 10K. Starting in front of the magnificent Longleat House, this undulating race takes in the estates' private, traffic-free roads. Ross Stacey (MSEN) was first to cross the line for Frome in 00...