Three of the Porter family who competed in the “Run Sandringham” events on Sunday. Prince William and children were the event starters. Ben running his first half marathon finished in 2.08.48. Sally and Geoff ran the 5k with Sally finishing second in the 55-59 ladies category in 32.41 and Geoff 3rd 60-64 in 40.00. Hope you enjoyed the wet conditions !!
Marriotts Way Half Marathon June 2021
Well done to Chris Mickleburgh who finished first overall in what was a very muddy and wet Marriotts Way Half Marathon in 1.24.52. This is all part of Chris‘s marathon build up so it looks as though it’s all going to plan.
Norwich Half Marathon June 2021
Well done to Bhaskar Kumar on completing the Norwich Half in what were pretty tough conditions. Running his first HM for BVH Bhaska finished 8th M45+ in a gold standard time of 1.28.11.
Sunset Trail Marathon June 2021 & Norwich Half Marathon
Sunset Trail Marathon What a great job by our ladies Katherine Mortlock and Leanne Botwright in the sunset trail marathon. They kept each other company all the way finishing 2nd and 3rd ladies overall in 5.06.39 and 5.06.40. I hope that beer tent was waiting for you at the end for that well deserved pint or two. Well done girls
Norfolk Schools Track and Field Champs & GY Open Track Meeting
Billy Eccles competed in the 1500m but was running underage at the bottom of his age group which is a tough ask. As is the norm with Billy he went off pretty quick, had a bit of a lapse in the middle then finished with an epic final lap to run 5.16. The previous week at Great Yarmouth, Billy and…
Mike Groves 10k June 2021
Well done to the 5 runners who completed the MG 10k and in what were very hot and humid conditions. This course is well known for some strong winds but it was the total opposite today and with no shade either a slight wind would have been really welcome. Joanne Watkins running her first race in the BVH vest finished…
Olympic Park 10k
Olympic Park 10k Simon Bales who ran a very hot Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k today finished first 40+ in 37.41. The beer after was well deserved Simon.
Blickling & Boston Half Marathon May 2021
BLICKLING HALF Well that was a warm one and the hill/friend at the end turned out to be a bit unfriendly. Simon Partridge who set off 5 minutes after the first runners overtook all but one which gave him first overall place in 1.17.12. (diamond standard). This was Simon’s last race as a senior man. Arron Coe running with an…
Valentines 10k May 2021
It was really good to see 13 BVH members racing again after such a long time off. Let’s hope it’s the first of many. There were some excellent results with Callum Bowen-jones first across the line in 32.15. This was Callum‘s first 10k for BVH. In 4th place Scott Walford ran a club personal best time of 32.52. Scott was also first…
UEA Open Track Meeting May 14th. Smile mile final. Wildcard Mile & 3000m
Smile mile The final of the Smile mile race was really exciting to watch and must have been so tough for the athletes competing. Having to put a few sprints in the middle of the race just to stay in the race must have had their legs screaming. A big well done to Callum Bowen-jones who was 3rd in a…