It wasn’t a surprise there were no personal best times today in the very windy conditions and we’re not suprised either that some members decided not to run. We know some were disappointed with the times but we doubt there were many pb’s out there today. The best part of the day was seeing Michael Eccles coming round the final…
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Wilmslow 10k – November 2024
Another member battling the wind this weekend was Lee Quibell at the Wilmslow 10k and,despite the weather, he finished in a great time of 39.06. The photos say it all. Well done Lee.
EAMA 10k – November 2024
We had three members running this 10k: Mark Crookes, running his first 10k as a 55+, ran a gold standard time of 44.11 which equals his best time for 2024. Mark was 5th male 55+. Steph Ellis, not to be outdone by husband Mark and also running her first 10k as 55+, ran a gold standard 51.26 and was 2nd…
Chiltern Ridge Winter 50k – November 2024
Steph Laurence had and excellent run in the Chiltern Winter 50k finishing 2nd lady in 4.49.25 Well done Steph.
Eastern Counties Cross Country Champs – November 2024
Billy Eccles had an excellent run at Bury St Edmunds in the U/17’s 6k race, finishing 2nd overall in 21.01. Well done Billy.
George Munday 10k – November 2024
Thomas Abbs and Lee Quibell were our only two members running at this years George Munday. Thomas continues to improve with a diamond standard pb by over a minute in 35.23. Lee Quibell, running with the dreaded BVH cold, ran 39.04 which is only 20secs short of his BVH pb. Well done boys.
Cardiff Cross Country Challenge – November 2024
Two members ventured down to Cardiff for this XC race. Both Michael and Billy Eccles had tough races with very competitive fields. Billy, who was running with the cold that seems to be running riot in BVH just now and with a stitch, finished the 5600m course in 17.48 and 33rd U17. He started off strongly but faded in the…
East Coast 10k – November 2024
Our three members had good racing conditions for this one, with just a mild light breeze, which is most unusual for the east coast. Simon Partridge, who has been off the racing scene for all of 2024 and just running parkruns most weekends, had a great run to finish 9th overall and first M40-44 in 35.14. We hope to see…
Billericay 10k – November 2024
We had one member running this one down in Essex, Leanne Botwright, running with her brother. From Leanne: “This is the first time running together since my brothers stroke 16 months and an amazing recovery. I’m so proud of him. We both ran 55:17 and it felt great to be back together!” Well done both. That is superb.
Fenland 10 Mile – October 2024
We had three members racing this one : Tom Jordan was 9th overall and ran a diamond standard 2 minute pb time of 59.46. Jack Noble just behind Tom in 10th position ran 59. 58, only 14secs shy of a pb. Steven Elvin ran a 4 minute platinum pb time of 64.41. Steve was also 2nd V60. Well done and…