September got off to a festive start for Frome Running Club with the Warminster Carnival Chase 10K. Frome fielded a strong contingent of runners for this picturesque run down country lanes, tracks and trails. Peter Larman was the first Frome Club runner to cross the line, finishing fifth overall with an impressive time of 00:39:24. Ted Sprules was hot on his heels, posting a time of 00:41:24 to earn ninth position overall. Peter Reed was next with a time of 00:46:34, followed by Julie Chilvers in 00:49:04, Helen James in 00:55:28 and Martin Ward in 00:57:08. Frome runners at the Chippenham Half  The following Sunday saw the return of the Chippenham Half Marathon. This fast, predominantly flat course takes runners through the centre of Chippenham and out along scenic country lanes. Joseph Donworth (MSEN) finished first for Frome in a time of 01:20:07, earning himself sixth position overall. He was followed by Kat Uphill (FSEN) in 01:32:04, Nick Cooper (MV50-59) in 01:34:37...

Frome runners at the Hullavington 10K When the Somerset & Dorset Railway closed in 1966, the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels under the city of Bath were sealed up and made inaccessible to the public. In recent years, the tunnels have been renovated and reopened, and are a favourite among walkers, cyclists and also runners. So much so that the Two Tunnel race series has become a firm favourite for local athletes. The latest series of races was held on August 19. These fast, flat routes take runners through both tunnels and into the outskirts of Bath. Sally Brooker (FV50-59) lined up for the 10K distance and posted a time of 00:55:11. She was closely followed by Jan Lake (FV50-59) in 01:00:43. Emma Evans (FV40-49) lined up for the 5K Two Tunnels race and crossed the line in 00:27:20. On the same day, more Frome Club runners made their way to Wiltshire for the Hullavington 10K. Joseph Donworth (MSEN) again led the field for Frome in this undulating, picturesque course, coming in...