Eleanor Chapman, on her first outing to the notorious Scores Race, had a great run to finish 3rd lady. This race consists of many ups and downs but it seems like mainly ups and with many steps to contend with. It s a very unique race and worth a try. Well done Eleanor.
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Dereham 10 mile – Aug 2026.
We had 3 members out for this years Dereham 10: Steven Elvin, on the medal podium again, winning the 60+ age category in 1.07.10. Alastair Leckie, running his first 10 mile as a 45+, ran a gold standard time of 1.07.53. Sam Upton running his first 10 mile race ran a silver standard 1.12.54. Well done all on yet another…
North Walsham 5k – Aug 2026.
What a wet and miserable night it turned out to be but we had 11 members out for this race: Rob Hirst ran 17.28 (only 3 secs short of a pb). Matt Stone, running his first 5k as a 55+, ran a diamond standard 19.33 and was 3rd in his age group. Eva Eccles ran 22.18. Al Ross ran 22.29.…
Unity 5k Challenge Birmingham – Aug 2026
Sally Porter running the very “friendly” 5k at the European Athletics Champs, was pleased it was only a 1 lap course and not 8 like the marathon runners! Sally finished in 39.38 and then went off to enjoy the rest of the games. Well done Sally.
Olympic Park Chase The Sun 10k – Aug 2026.
On what was a very hot evening and on an undulating course Leanne Finch was first lady in 39:00. Well done Leanne.
Great Yarmouth HM – August 2026
Well done to our 4 members running in the heat today. Tom Jordan, in his first HM as a 40+, ran a gold standard 1.27.29. Steven Elvin was 2nd 60+ in 1.32.25. Thomas Abbs, keeping Steve company, and in his first race as a 40+ ran a gold standard 1.32.29. Leanne Botwright, running her first HM as a 40+, ran…
Snetterton 5k – July 2026
Yet another very hot evening for running so a big well done to our two members tackling the conditions at Snetterton. Dean Hawkins ran 23.00. It’s great to see him back competing after a long time off. Sally Porter said she had an enjoyable run/walk kind of 5k finishing in 42.06. Well done both!
Worstead 5m – July 2026
A popular race for BVH given Worstead is one of our regular training venues so we had lots of members out on a very warm evening: Michael Eccles 1st 45-49 in 27.27. Rob Hirst ran 29.27. Leanne Finch was 1st lady in 29.39. Carl White 1st 5m as a 45+ in a diamond standard 29.57. Steve Elvin 1st 60-64 in…
Flying 5k – July 2026
There was a mixture of all sorts of weather for this one from head wind, tail wind and hot spells. But a good morning and good results were had by all: Cee Cook was 3rd 40-44 in 21.32. Mark Crookes ran 23.22. Stephanie Ellis had an excellent run breaking the 55-59 club age record in a diamond standard 23.23. It…
Twilight 10k – July 2026
Three members headed down to Ipswich for this race: William Simpson running his first 10k for BVH was 5th junior male in a silver standard time of 43.36. Dennis Simpson, also running his first 10k for BVH ran a gold standard 53.17. Anne Ellen was 3rd F 70+ in 52.47. Well done all.