We had to wait an extra couple of weeks for the Reedham 10 Mile race, which was postponed at the end of January because of cold weather and icy roads, but what a great result for all nine members running. We had five PBs, four people running the distance for the first time and five medal winners. Michael Eccles…
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Reepham Cross Country – January 2023
We had two BVH members running this year’s, very muddy Reepham Cross Country race – Alistair Ross and Eleanor Chapman. Alistair came across the line in 47.51, while Eleanor won the third female prize in 49.46. Well done both of you.
Shouldham Warren 3k/5k Cross Country – January 2023.
In the 5k race Matt Stone came second VM50, Joanne Watkins was second VW35 and Michael Eccles was second overall but finished first VM40. Billy and Eva Eccles both won their U15 age groups. However, the star of the day has to be Belle Watkins who was second U17, she ran 25mins which is a big improvement from her recent…
Norfolk County Cross Country Championships – January 2023
We had 20 members running in this years XC Champs at Earlham Park on Sunday 8th January, taking part in the U/15, U/20 and Senior/Masters categories. First up was Billy Eccles running in the U/15 category and in a tough, hard fought race Billy finished in an excellent 5th place. Laurie Woods, running with the seniors and masters, but running…
WAC Not New Years Day 10k
Laurie Woods started the year off well with an excellent 37 second personal best time. Laurie finished 7th overall in a diamond standard time of 34.33. Peter Woods struggling with a virus ran 43.10 Louise Paterson also getting over a virus ran 45.58 Gail Hardingham was second W60-64 in 53.29 Well done to all on what is not the easiest of…
Southern Masters Cross Country Championships 2022
Michael Eccles, in what was a very competitive race and on a hard 10k course, had an outstanding run to finish first overall in 33.28. An extra long hill had been added this year and Michael said it was the hardest hill he has ever encountered so, coming from him, it must have been tough. Plus they had to run…
Perivale 5 Mile
Billy Eccles was on a mission to beat his Dad’s 5 mile time which he ran at almost the same age when he was 15. Unfortunately he missed it by 3 seconds. This was Billy’s first 5 mile race and he finished first under 20 in a gold standard 30.11. Dad Michael didn’t do too bad either, finishing second overall…
East Coast 10k
There were two excellent BVH results at the wet and windy Gt Yarmouth 10k today. Simon Partridge ran 34.43. He was 3rd overall and awarded the 1st M40-44 trophy. Joanne Watkins ran 42.27 winning the 2nd lady 18-39 trophy.
Eastern Counties Cross Country Champs
Under 15 boys 4k race Billy Eccles had yet another excellent run finishing 3rd in a time of 13.23. Senior/Masters 12k race Michael Eccles finished 5th overall and 1st V40 in 40.34. This bodes well for the Southern Masters Champs in December.