October got off to an impressive start for Frome Running Club with the Atlantic Coast Challenge. The event features three marathons over three days from 4 – 6 October and participants can choose to complete one, two or three days. Sara Elliott (FV55-59) took on the first day of the challenge, completing the marathon in a time of 06:37:44. Fiona Norris (FV55-59) signed up for the entire three days. She completed her first marathon on day one in 06:37:38, the second marathon took 07:01:33 and the third 09:25:34 – resulting in a time of 23:04:45 for the entire 78.6 miles. Over in the Welsh capital on 6 October, a small contingent of Frome runners were busy notching up PBs in the Cardiff Half Marathon. Ellie Burford completed the distance in 01:44:37 (PB), followed shortly after by Paul Waterer in 01:45:54 (PB) and Neil Grist in 01:57:30 (PB). Over in Gloucestershire, yet more hardy Fromies took to the fields and lanes around Marshfield for the Marshfield Mudlark, an 11-kilometre off-road

As the nights draw in and the temperatures start to drop, autumn can provide ideal conditions for runners (with the occasional storm thrown in for good measure). Frome’s valiant runners have continued to battle on through wind and rain and occasional autumn sunshine. On Saturday, 21 September, Paddy Mead took part in the Ashton Steeple Chase, a 2.5-mile run over field and stile in west Wiltshire. Paddy completed came 4th overall posting a time of 00:21:48. Sunday, 22 September saw the return of Frome Running Club’s very own Mells Scenic 7. Starting and finishing in the historic village of Mells, this seven-ish mile trail race takes runners out over footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes in the beautiful East Somerset countryside. Joseph Donworth (MV35) was the runner to finish for Frome Running Club. His speedy time of 00:45:03 earning him third position overall. Hot on his heels was Mark Lee (MV35) who crossed the line in 00:52:38. He was followed by Paul Waterer (MSEN) in 01:0