The Mendip Marauder 50 and 30 mile races started in Frome and Mells respectively on 6th August and followed the Mendip Way path to its conclusion in Weston.
Steve Carroll and Richard Corp from Frome Running Club took on the 30-mile challenge, which included almost 1,500 metres of ascent. Steve completed the course in a strong time of 06:38:18, putting him in 14th position overall, while Richard came home in an impressive time of 07:05:50, which earned him joint 26th place.
More Frome runners were in action the following day on 7th August. Over in Dorset, Graham Farley (MV50) and Dave Perrett (MSEN) braved the heat and the hills of the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon, with Graham completing the challenging course in 02:13:20 and Dave in 02:25:07.
Another Frome athlete was lining up for a half marathon on the same day at the historic village of Lacock. Jan Lake (F40-49) joined over 120 other runners on the course through the picturesque Wiltshire countryside and posted a strong time of 2:15:28.
Tuesday 9th August saw the last of the three Heddington 5K races. The two other 5-kilometre races were held in June and July respectively. Each runner’s best time from any of the three races will be entered as a result for race number 7 in the Wiltshire Road Race League.
For this last event, Stuart Clarke and Kathryn Clarke were flying the flag for Frome. Stuart finished 12th overall with a time of 00:18:23 and Kathryn crossed the line in an impressive 00:21:56.
Frome Running Club A Team is currently ranked 7th in Division 1 of the Wiltshire Road Race League and the B Team is 4th in Division 2.
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
From 12th September to 31st October, the club will also be holding an eight-week beginners course. Organised by accredited in leaders in running fitness, the course will guide participants from walking to running. For more information and to register, send a mail to frcbeginners@gmail.com
