Frome Running Club Race report September 2022

Paul Horton and Rachel Bala took on the challenge of the Great Bristol Half Marathon on 25th September. Paul crossed the line in a very quick time of 1:28:16. Equally impressive was Rachel’s finish time of 2:04:50.


Paul Horton with his half marathon medal at the end of the Great Bristol Half Marathon

 

On Saturday 17th September, George Leroy, Sally Brooker, Anne Porter, Ben Spicer ran a new Relish Running race, a downhill 10km challenge in Cheddar Gorge.

George finished 21st male (and 10th in age category) in 39 minutes 34, Ben Spicer 49:04 (27th in age category), Anne Porter 57:53 (giving her 6th in age category), Sally Brooker 1:00:52 (24th in age category) and Neil Shad 1:11:38 (54th in age category).

 


Sally Brooker, George Leroy, Anne Porter, Neil Shad and Ben Spicer at the 10km Cheddar Gorge 10km race

The Wells Festival of Running took place on 11th September in beautiful autumnal weather. Frome participants in the 10km race included Alan Brawn who finished in 50:30, Ted Sprules (42:59), George Leroy 42:42 and Barrie Knight 51:51. Well done to all.

 


 

Alan Brawn, Ted Sprules, George Leroy and Barrie Knight with their Wells 10km medals

 

Ted Sprules also ran the Baltonsborough 5 mile road race which was part of the Somerset Series. Ted completed this in 34:14 earning him 2nd place in age category. Great running, Ted.

 

We must also mention Julie Chilvers’ incredible effort in the Iron Man held in Tenby. Julie completed the course in an astonishing 14:31:18, especially given the inclement weather conditions on the day. Superb result, Julie.