Frome runners put the perfect finish on a soggy February
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| Frome at the Street 5K |
Nestled in the Somerset Levels, the village of Street offers the ideal conditions for the fast, flat 5K series of races organised by Wells City Harriers. On Wednesday, 14 February, a hardy bunch of Frome runners celebrated Valentine’s Day by taking to the starting line of the penultimate race in the 2023/24 Street series. Alexander Fisher (MV40) was first past the post with a blistering time of 00:20:02, closely followed by David Lee (MV40) in 00:21:19. Brett Sadler (MV60) crossed the line in 00:23:33 with Daniel Thomson (MSEN) following in 00:23:38. Four days later, on Sunday, 18 February, David Alsford (MV50) took part in the SMartt Smasher 10k, a flat multi-terrain traffic-free 10k run along the picturesque national cycle network from Calne to Stanley, near Chippenham. David put in a stellar performance, posting a time of 00:46:28.
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| Anne at the Bath Two Tunnels
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Sunday 25 February proved to be a busy day with Frome runners participating in five different races from Somerset to Malta. In Bath, Anne Porter (FV60) braved the cold, wet weather to take part in the Two Tunnels 10K, making the most of the fast, flat course to post a speedy time of 01:00:10, which earned her first position in age category. Over in Pewsey, local off-road classic, The Terminator, was back with a bang and plenty of mud courtesy of the wet start to the year. The conditions underfoot made the 12-mile hilly course even more challenging. First to finish for Frome was Emma Surridge (FV40) in a time of 02:04:15, closely followed by Ian Holmes (MV50) in 02:06:00. David Alsford (MV50) followed soon after in 02:08:44. On the same day over in Berkshire, Paul Horton (MV50) represented the club at the Wokingham Half Marathon, crossing the line in an exceptional time of 01:26:14. Daniel Thomson (MSEN) was again flying the flag for Frome, this time in London, for the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 10k. Daniel crossed the line in a speedy time of 00:46:15. The prize for the furthest distance travelled by a Frome runner in February undoubtedly goes to Vicki Trundle (FV45-49) who made her way to Malta for the Life Star Malta Marathon. Braving pouring rain, Vicki crossed the finish line in 04:35:02.
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.