Frome runners finish the year in style

Frome Running Club runners put the perfect finish on a busy year of running posting some great results in December 2023. 

Things kicked off on 3 December with an annual favourite The Bromham Pudding Run. This fast, flat 10k race takes competitors twice around the village of Bromham. Frome fielded a strong team with Alexander Fisher (MV40) first past the post in 00:41:44. He was closely followed by Keith Vance (MV40) in 00:43:30 and David Lee (MV40) in 00:44:00. Hot on his heels came Andrew Smallbone (MV50), finishing in 00:44:52, followed by Barrie Knight (MV70), whose time of 00:49:38 earned him 2nd in age category, and Christopher Steele in 00:53:04.

The following weekend saw two Frome stalwarts competing in the Westonbirt 10k. Starting at Westonbirt House, this beautiful route takes runners through the different areas of the National Arboretum. Ronan Ferguson (MSEN) crossed the line in 00:40:23, followed by Nicky Thomas (FV50) in 00:54:02.

Wednesday, 13 December was the last of the Street 5K races for the year. This fast, flat five-lap course offers ideal conditions for a PB, something reflected in the club’s results. Alexander Fisher (MV40) notched up another PB with his time of 00:20:03. So too did David Lee (MV40) with 00:20:52 and Daniel Thomson (MSEN) with 00:21:29. Barrie Knight (MV70) put in another stellar performance with a time of 00:23:49, bagging first in age category, closely followed by Brett Sadler (MV60) in 00:24:20.
  

Jo Fordham (FV45) rounded out the year for the club with the Baltonsborough Race, a five-mile road race on undulating country lanes, starting and finishing at Baltonsborough Village Hall. Finishing in 00:37:39, Jo secured 2nd in age category and was the seventh female overall.

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.