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Jolly Jags 10k

What a hot day it turned out to be and out of 7 BVH members running the Jolly Jags 10k and junior race we had 4 trophy winners which isn’t a bad percentage. Michael Eccles had a cracking run finishing first overall in a diamond standard pb of 33.43. When you consider Michael had run over 19 miles the previous…

Round Norfolk Relay 2019

What a great result for the BVH RNR team.  Our overall time of 22.01.52 was almost 1 hour faster than 2018. We were the first small club, 4th Club Class and 7th team overall. The Stage Winners were:-  Scott Walford Stage 5. Autumn Hales Stage 14. Faith Viney Stage 17. The Individual Awards went to:- Phil Hurr “Darryl Davis Memorial…

Salford 10k 2019

Scott Walford, running the Salford 10k, and hoping to qualify for an England vest exceeded all expectations by finishing 3rd overall and first vet 45 in a time of 33.21. This is Scott’s fastest 10k since he started racing as a vet Well done Scott. Absolutely brilliant.

Bedford Running Festival 2019

There were three BVH members – Leanne Botwright, Greg Howard and Simon Partridge – taking part in the Bedford Running Festival 2019, a three day event which takes place in a beautiful country park within the town. That meant the courses took in tarmac, loose gravel and grass sections, but they were flat and an ideal hunting ground for some…

Wissey Half Marathon 2019

There were close to ideal conditions at Oxborough Hall for our 3 competitors. The wind was probably a bit too strong and created a strong headwind for the uphill miles on 7-8. The sun was out, the temperature was good for running. The course is gorgeous with quiet country lanes and tree lined scenic views of the beautiful Norfolk countryside.…

The Lowestoft Scores 2019

On what was one for the hottest days of the year only 4 members decided to tackle the tough 401 steps race. Michael Eccles was first overall, in a clear win by well over a minute, finishing in 27.06 Louise Paterson was 2nd F40-44 in 37.08 and husband, Luke, running in the BVH vest for the fist time ran 39.18.…

Dereham 5k 2019

Great results as follows:- Our four medal winners were Michael Eccles 3rd overall in a diamond standard pb time of 16.02. Faith Viney 1st lady in 17.40. Phil Hurr 2nd 60-64, missing first place by just one second, in 19.17 and Sabina Spence 1st F45-49 in 20 37. Personal best times were by Arron Coe, 18.42. Ben Porter 20.07 and…

Great Yarmouth Half Marathon 2019

Michael Eccles flew the only flag for BVH at the Great Yarmouth Half Marathon doing himself and the club proud by finishing first overall, by over 2 minutes from the second place runner, in a diamond standard time of 1.16.01. This was Michaels first Half Marathon for BVH. Well done Michael.

Sundowner 5k & Reepham 10k 2019

3 members were out in the windy conditions at the Reepham 10k but it didn’t seem to hamper their results in any way. Matt Stone finished in 37.41 and awarded the 1st male 40-49 trophy. Louise Paterson received the 2nd female 40-49 trophy running 46.12. Katherine Mortlock ran a course pb by 4 minutes to finish in 1.01.17.   Well…

Milton Keynes 5000 special 2019

What a wonderful day out at the MK5000 day of pb’s. Great running, great support, great food and a wee bit of well deserved alcohol to finish. Amy Balaam was first on the track for the 12 and a half laps finishing with a 28 second pb of 20.11.00. Autumn Hales was in the second race and continuing her recent…