Frome runners shine in busy January race calendar

The new year got off to a great start for Frome Running Club with the Chard Flyer on 1st January, a 10K road race that takes in a loop round Chard reservoir. Ronan Ferguson (MSEN) finished in a blistering  time of 00:38:58, closely followed by Daniel Thomson (MSEN) in 00:46:33.

Wednesday 14th January saw the return of the Street 5K, the fourth race of the six-event series. Alex Fisher (MV40) was the first Frome runner to finish the five x 1K lap route in a time of 00:18:24 to bag first in age category. Sam Baraud (MSEN) was next past the post in 00:20:32, followed by David Lee (MV40) in 00:20:51 and Andrew Fowler (MV40) in 00:22:27. Barrie Knight (MV70) crossed the line in 00:24:37 also winning first in age category. Hot on his heels was Brett Sadler (MV70), whose time of 00:24:47 earned him second in age category.

On Saturday 17th January, Frome stalwart Lynn Brand (FV60) lined up for the Maverick New Forest Trail Half, a 22km trail route through the heart of the forest. Lynn completed the course in 02:13:00, bagging another first in age category.

Rounding out the month was perennial favourite the Longleat 10K. As customary, Frome fielded a strong team. First to finish for Frome was Alex Fisher (MV45) in 00:40:14, followed by Callum Cardwell (MSEN) in 00:45:55. Anthony Sprules (MV70) finished in 00:48:31 for first in age category. Ella Kempshall (FSEN) crossed the line in 00:51:35, followed by Joanne Thwaite (FV45) in 00:55:07, Chris Chivers (MV40) in 00:59:32 and Catherine Walton (FV45) in 00:59:24.

Frome Running Club offers both on and off-road training and welcomes new members, whatever the ability. For more details, visit www.fromerunningclub.co.uk.