Frome Firsts!
Putting Frome Running Club firmly on the map was Paul
Horton’s half marathon result in the Kempton Half Marathon which he completed
in 1:29 , a PB, 12th overall in the whole race and first in his age
category (MV 55 -59). Amazing result!
Paul Horton justly proud of his medal and excellent result
in the Kempton Half Marathon
Bratton Hilly 11k
The Bratton Hilly 11k race was held on a hot late Spring
weekend. Three Frome runners did themselves proud that day with Ted Sprules
finishing 1st in age category (MV60) in a time of 51:20, Lynn Brand
crossing the line also first in age category (FV60) 1:01 and Rachel Bala (FSEN)
finishing in a competitive time of 1:10, congratulations to all.
Lynn Brand, Ted Sprules and Rachel Bala at the end of the
Bratton Hilly 11k race
Edinburgh Marathon
Ellie Burford travelled north of the Scottish border up to
Edinburgh to compete in the city’s annual marathon, finishing in 3:55 which
gave her 59th in age category. This was Ellie’s first marathon in 3 years;
well done Ellie, superb running.
Ellie Burford with her tartan medal for completing the
Edinburgh Marathon
Cheddar Gorge Challenge
Four Fromies stayed closer to home, heading west to run the
Cheddar Gorge Challenge. Paul Horton and Andrew Smallbone took on the half
marathon with Paul finishing first in his age category (MV 50- 59) in a time of
1:52 and Andrew came in 5th in age category (MV50-59) in 2:19. Steve
Jackson and Sarah Smallbone ran the 10km, Steve (MV 40-49) finishing in a time
of 1:11 which was 12th in his age category and Sarah (FV 50-59) in 1:14,
which was first in age category.
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