Frome Running Club Celebrates Turning 40!
Another Covid victim has been the opportunity to mark Frome
Running Club’s 40th Anniversary. On 7th May 2022, one
year late (!) the Club pulled out all the stops to celebrate.
The day began with a huge contingent of Frome Club runners
joining the Park Run at the Old Showfield ground. Even the Race Director was a
club member (Emma Evans) as were a good number of marshals (including Rachel
Bala, Claire Dunning, Lynn Brand, Justin Worringham and Pete Clardy). The sun shone and support throughout the race
was extraordinary. Club members were met with Prosecco and croissants after
they finished –quite a novel way to end a Park Run! Thanks to Anne Porter and
Sara Elliott for organising the refreshments.
One of the three founding members of Frome Running Club,
Alan Berry, can normally be found marshalling first post on Park Run, but on
this momentous day, he donned his shirt and participated once more in a race. Frome
team members cheered Alan on, Harry Ebdon ran the last 2 laps with him and Anne
Porter handed Alan the obligatory glass of fizz as he finished.
Later that evening, the Club held a social event in the
George Hotel in Frome, which was decked in club coloured balloons and
memorabilia and included a slideshow of photos of races since 1981. This had
been deftly organised by Anne Porter, Emma Surridge and Sarah Smallbone. The
Club then presented its awards and trophies (winners are listed below) for the
season 2021 to 2022.
Besides prizes for running categories, the Club made three
other notable awards. Justin Worringham was awarded the Chairman’s Award,
chosen by outgoing Chair, Ellie Burford. Justin was thanked for his ongoing
commitment and outstanding contribution to the Club.
Justin Worringham receiving the Chairman’s Award from
outgoing Chair, Ellie Burford
Frome Running Club members had the opportunity to vote for
‘People’s Choice’ award. Anne Porter was voted the winner of this honour for
her work as Membership Secretary and for her capacity to be endlessly cheery,
enthusiastic and hard working for the club.
Anne Porter receiving ‘The People’s Award’ from Club
Secretary, Justin Worringham
A special
award was made to Pete Clardy in recognition of his work in leading coached
sessions on Wednesday evenings and for reviving the Junior section of the club.
Pete’s dogged determination has kept the youth sector alive; well done Pete.
Pete Clardy receiving his special award from the Chair, Ellie Burford
|
Trophy |
Winner 21-22 |
Second |
Third |
Qualifier |
|
Grand
Prix (GP) Road Men |
Paul
Horton |
Barrie
Knight |
Chris
Steele |
|
|
GP
Road Ladies |
Lynn
Brand |
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|
Grand
Prix (GP) Off Road Men |
Andrew
Smallbone |
Harry
Ebdon |
Dave
Perrett |
|
|
GP
Off Road Ladies |
Lynn
Brand |
Sara
Elliott |
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|
Combined
GP Men |
Andrew
Smallbone |
Harry
Ebdon |
Dave
Perrett |
|
|
Combined
GP Ladies |
Lynn
Brand |
Sarah
Smallbone |
Emma
Evans |
|
|
Men
Multi-Terrain Ultra |
Harry
Ebdon |
Andrew
Smallbone |
Peter
Reed |
Alex
Chesterton |
|
Ladies
Multi-Terrain Ultra |
Sara
Elliott |
Lynn
Brand |
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|
Best
Newcomer |
Paul
Horton |
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Most
Improved |
Lucy
Heath |
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1st
Man FHM 2021 |
Paul
Horton |
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1st
Woman FHM 2021 |
Lynn
Brand |
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|
Most
Races |
Harry
Ebdon |
Lynn
Brand |
Dave
Perrett |
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|
Chairman’s
trophy |
Justin
Worringham |
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The
People’s Choice |
Anne
Porter |
Frome Running Club offers both on and off-road training and
welcomes new members, whatever the ability. For more details, visit
www.fromerunningclub.co.uk