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.…
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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.
Reepham 10k – July 2026
We had two members running the Friday evening Reepham 10k: Leanne Finch was First Lady in 37.27. Leanne Botwright ran 53.31. Well done ladies.
Ekiden Relays (Ipswich) – July 2026
What a lovely friendly club day out. Thanks to everyone for supporting each other. It was run on a new and very demanding course with a lot of twisting and turning plus it was very hot. Everyone ran really well under the conditions and with great results too. The Vet Mens team were second in 2.36.59. The Ladies Open team…