Three of our members took on this Leeds city centre route. It promised to be a quick course with a fairly flat 5km out, one U turn and the 5km back. It was a cool, fresh 9.30am start for the race. It proved to be a quick course. Ryan Davison ran a PB time of 33:39, finishing 201. He should…
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Trowse 10k 2019
The weather conditions were a big improvement on the previous few days but that still didn’t make this tough course any easier for the following 8 members taking part. Simon Bales, running his first 10k for BVH, finished 2nd in the M40+ category in a diamond standard 38:00. Paul Ward was 4th in the M45+ category in 40:32 Dean Hawkins…
SEAA Cross Country Relays 2019
SEAA X/C Relays 4 x 5k Wormwood Scubs, London Michael Eccles, our first leg runner, had a cracking run, handing over to Matt Stone in 6th position in a superb time of 13.55. Michael was the 10th fastest runner overall out of 155 runners. Matt, on the second leg, had to contend with much younger runners but as usual gave his all…
East Coast 10k 2019
The new course this year proved difficult for some of the runners and the strong head wind along the promenade didn’t helpers matters, hence, why most of the times were slower than expected. Michael Eccles, in the awards once agian, was second overall in 34:15. Colin Robilliard, as usuaul, ran hard to finish first in the M65+ age group in a time…
Bournemouth Half Marathon, Cardiff Half Marathon, Marriots Way 10k
The course for The Bournemouth Half Marathon wasn’t runner friendly with a head wind, sand on some of the roads and paths and then the slippy wooden boards of two piers to contend with but that didn’t stop Scott Walford securing his second England Masters Vest by finishing 6th overall and 1st MVet 45+ in a time of 74.21. In the…
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.…