November Race Running Report

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Frome Running Club November Running Report

November was a busy month for Frome Running Club. Apart from the weekly training sessions, club members participated in a number of events far and wide.

Over the Hills was a multi terrain race (including a river crossing) over 12km which was held on Sunday 6th November. Paul Horton completed the course in 57:36, Lynn Brand (vet 60) finished in 1:21:11, giving her 11th in age category and Zoe Daly (Senior) crossed the line in 1:20:31.

On Sunday 20th November 3 members of Frome Running Club took part in the ‘Chilly 10km’. This is a 10km race run over a flat, smooth running surface on the famous Castle Combe race circuit.

First home for Frome was Barrie Knight, in a time of 00:49:50 which gave him first in age category (Supervet 70).  Then the ladies followed, Helen Bakunowicz in 00:53:16 and Clare Dunning in 00:59:24


Helen Bakunowicz, Clare Dunning and Barrie Knight with their medals after the Chilly 10km

Sunday 27th November was a particularly busy day for Frome runners. Ian Holmes ran the Brent Knoll 5.75 mile race in 53:49 and four Frome runners took on the local AVR Half Marathon. First home was Emma Surridge in 1:42:47 (which was 3rd in age category). Next home was Ben Spicer in 1:55:06, then Barrie Knight in 1:56:45 and Julie Chilvers in 1:57:22

 


Barrie Knight, Emma Surridge, Julie Chilvers and Ben Spicer at the end of the AVR Half Marathon

 

 Rachel Bala was the sole Frome representative at the Downton Half Marathon set in the beautiful New Forest countryside. Rachel completed this scenic run in 1:59:17, well done to Rachel for a sub 2 hour half marathon.


Rachel Bala after completing the Downton Half Marathon in under 2 hours

 

Lynn Brand and Paul Horton flew the flag for Frome Running Club on Sunday 27th November in the Tri-County Cross Country Championships held at Bath University with Lynn earning a gold medal for her efforts.


Paul Horton in the closing stages of his 10.3km  race

 


 Lynn Brand proudly displaying her gold medal from the Tri-County Cross Country Championships


Frome Running Club Juniors Compete at Tri-County Cross Country Championships.

 Frome Running Club Juniors also took part on Sunday November 27th in the Tri-County Cross Country Championships held in Bath. Frome runners in the U11 and U13 age groups, both boys and girls, competed against teams from Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset. Although they didn’t win any medals, they all enjoyed the events and gained valuable experience for their next Cross Country competition. 

 The Frome Running Club Juniors programme is open to young people aged 8-18 years.  Under the guidance of an EA Certified coach, the Juniors focus on running events, with the goal of improving overall fitness through activities that involve strength, coordination, speed and endurance. Runners practice different running events, including sprinting, hurdling, middle distance and cross country running. The training is open to young athletes of all abilities, including those new to running or runners with more experience. 

 Training sessions are held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. There will be an autumn term, winter term, and a spring term with breaks that follow the school calendar.  

 Registration forms and payment details can be found on the Frome Running Club web page at www.fromerunningclub.co.uk or by email to fromejuniors@gmail.com

 

 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