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Alex Wray took part in the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday - very well done.

After an 11.5hr drive to our holiday park on Friday followed by another hours drive to Edinburgh the next day and a manic meal out in the city with the kids I was looking forward to having a few hours to myself, albeit running a marathon!! My first marathon debut,  and potentially my last  I woke up with both nerves and excitement. The race started in Holyrood Park and we made our way out of the city down the coast ultimately ending in Musselburgh. The course had a bit of everything which was nice, city, coast and even running through an outdoor café, no time for a croissant sadly! It was a lovely day, clear skies and sunshine which made it a rather warm run but great for views. Annoyingly, but predictably, my IT band kicked in at mile 6 and kept me company for the remaining 20miles, the idea of clocking 4hrs I knew was not going to be achieved by around 10miles but I was looking forward to seeing Cat and the boys at 16 and 20 where we did an out and back. They didn't fail in their support, as like others have said before, I could hear them long before I could see them! This time there was no saucepan banging  partly as Cat didn't want to be issued with a fine for scratching the pans however they clearly had a creative morning as the boys had pasta bottle shakers and the metal thermos flask was getting some abuse from the spoon making a delightful noise! The support was great and I stopped for a quick chat and photo before heading off for the long , gruelling remaining 6 miles, crossing the line in 4hr 44. 47 I enjoyed the experience and am now looking forward to some shorter distances! Thanks for having me Edinburgh! 

Official Time:

4:44:47

NNBR Holt 10Km

A group of 21 RntS members took part in the Holt 10km on Sunday - very well done to everyone.

The course is undulating, the roads are not closed which was tricky at times and with the weather a bit drizzly to start made it an interesting race.

It is such a pretty route though with lots of marshals along the course and with the RntS support teams spread around the course strongly supporting along the way made the race a very enjoyable one.

Official Results:

Andrew Sutton - 41:02

Ant Cude - 42:52

Cam Raven - 43:48

Liam Dawson - 44:41

May Eyre - 44:56

Steve Twyford - 46:32

Stuart Williams - 48:35

Paul Woodhouse - 48:43

Bob Lyddon - 53:36

Julie Fisher - 54:26

Rachel Dawson - 55:11

Lucy Mccallum - 58:07

Libby Woodhouse - 58:25

Kerrie Coslett - 59:24

Hayley Jones - 1:00:56

Jenny Watson - 1:03:34

Hayley Wright - 1:03:56

Ceri Howell - 1:07:19

Kevin Barker - 1:07:29

Chloe Fisher - 1:14:41

Angie Barker - 1:18:06

Well done to the runners who took part in the Mike Groves 10km race on Sunday.

On a very warm morning 3 RntS members took part in this race.

Official Results:-

Tara Betts - 00:44:51

Malcolm Senior - 00:47:43 (2nd in age group

Andy Payne - 00:49:09 - pb

Mammouth Marathon / Half Marathon

The first road Marathon in Norfolk since  1990 took place on Sunday.  5 RntS took part in the marathon and 7 RntS took part in the half marathon.

Well done to all the runners, but especially to the marathon runners.  Congratulations to Rob, Nita and Pete who ran their first marathon.

Thank you to Kevin & Evette for volunteering at the event, their cheers at the end were very welcome.

Write up by Ant Cude for the Half:-

After a rather chilly gathering of RntS on the start line at Mundesley, which after the heat of Saturday was a welcome change in temperature.  We (Cam and I) started our trip along the Coast Road to the finishing line in Sheringham.  We all got into our strides after the initial climb out of Mundesley had finished.  The weather conditions were perfect with a slight tail wind also helping.  As we made our way to Cromer there was no shortage of support from people in their gardens and the calls of well done and keep going were most welcome.  

Entering Cromer the traffic was manged well for us to run through unhindered, again the support was great from some friendly faces rom the North Norfolk Beach Runners.

Reports over the last few weeks of monster hills and hard climbs from fellow runners had made us worry about the course and up to the point of entering Sheringham I was wondering what all the fuss was about, but as we turned left into Common Lane I was about to find out that Norfolk is indeed not flat. The climb just kept going and kept getting steeper.  We passed several people who had given up running and it was just about survival to get to the top.  We were determined not to stop running but the speed certainly dropped off.  Getting to the top was a delight and the run to the finish was made all the better with the great support of fellow club runners marshalling or just out to support each other for the event.

Official Results Marathon:-

Darren Smith - 4:18:02

Rob Jackman - 4:20:39 - pb

Lucy Mccallum - 4:59:06

Peter Alder - 5:13:27 pb

Nita Jackman - 5:29:06 pb

Official Results Half Marathon:-

Cam Raven - 1:45:39 - pb

Ant Cude - 1:45:40

Roland Bewick - 1:53:40

Kerrie Coslett - 2:20:24

Hayley Wright - 2:21:25

Nur Hooton - 2:23:50

Lynne Dowdy - 2:31:14

Dereham 10 Mile

Well done to the 9 RntS who took part in the Dereham 10 mile race on Sunday.

Write ups by Paula Smith & Malcolm Senior:-

Paula Smith:-

Norfolk County Championships

Cat Foley-Wray and Chris Palmer both took part in this event - well done to both of them.

Chris Palmer - Silver medal in the M70+ category for the 100 metres with a time of 15.6 seconds.  Sadly Chris tore the rotator cuff in his right shoulder in warm up so was in A&E rather than taking part in the 200m.  We wish you a speedy recovery Chris.

Cat Foley-Wray - First place in the V35 category for the 3000 metres with a time of 11:32

Write up by Cat Foley-Wray:-

With a few days before entries closed I decided to enter myself into the Norfolk 3k track and field championships.  Despite having not stepped on a track since 2016 I knew the drill and had nothing to lose and was keen to see how I would do. Track running is different to road/ xc especially when the number of laps increase. My intention was to set off slow and suss out the field and hope to be able to tuck in behind someone and get dragged along. It was a small field of youngsters with me clearly being the golden oldie! It was one of my most comfortable races where I felt relaxed and actually enjoyed it, probably as there was zero pressure and had my lovely boys clapping and cheering on each lap. I gradually picked the pace up which was helped by the little wind and came through the field to finish 2nd overall and 1st female, making me the vet 35 3k County Champion in a time of 11mins 32. Even though I was the only vet 35, you have to be in it to win it😂

Well done to everyone who took part in the Aylsham 10km race this morning.

Race Report by Kerrie Coslett:

It was a hot and sunny morning when we arrived at Aylsham, it was easy to park and get to the race Head Quarters.  Very well organised with getting the race numbers and quick queues for the toilets (always a bonus!).  The race started at 9am, a good start time with the sun already feeling very hot.

The RntS runners gathered together waiting for the race briefing and we were talking about the race ahead.  I thought I had mapped out the route on a route planning app which showed the route to be flat, I shared with this the group, maybe I should have kept what I thought to myself.  It was definitely not flat!!

The run was undulating and I would say the first half of the race uphill, but with a lovely scenic route and the majority of the second half down hill, it really was an enjoyable run.

The marshals were out in force on the course and were very encouraging along the way.

Well done to Aylsham Runners for putting on a great race.

Official Results:

Ant Cude - 00:41:33

Cameron Raven - 00:42:37 - PB

Malcolm Senior - 00:46:49

Mat Eyre - 00:47:21

Andy Payne - 00:51:10

Sarah-Jane Smith - 00:51:15

Lucy Mccallum - 00:58:29

Kerrie Coslett - 00:59:32

Hayley Wright - 01:03:26

A bit late adding this news event, but well done to everyone who took part in the 1st 2 mile handicap of 2022.

Results as follows:-

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Well done to all the runners who took part in Sunday's run.  From what I heard it was a great run with lots of support.

Official Results

Stuart Cameron - 00:49:48

Marie Duncan - 00:59:36

Tash Heley - 00:59:46

Sophie Defew - 01:06:26

Ceri Howell - 01:08:17

Amy Howes - 01:11:20

Tasha Woodhouse - 01:13:01

Angie Barker - 01:18:35

Well done to everyone who ran, volunteered and supported at the Active Fakenham Easter Run

Official Results:

Ant Cude - 20:01

Liam Dawson - 21:00

Cam Raven - 22:02

Darren Smith - 22:04

Rob Jackman - 22:45

Paul Woodhouse - 22:52

Andy Payne - 24:03

Julie Fisher - 27:21

Nita Jackman - 28:09

Libby Woodhouse - 28:12

Sophie Defew - 30:54

Ceri Howell - 33:05

Jenn Simmons-Brack - 36:42

Chloe Fisher - 36:42

Bungay Marathon - 10th April 2022

Very well done to Andy Sutton running Bungay Marathon resulting in a huge pb.  Andy has provided me with his write up:-

The day started with an hour drive to Bungay. A lovely sunny day lots of people around for the event. The first 7 miles to Beccles is very hilly. The next 6 is a lot flatter. Then passing the start line we get to do it all again! My pb was a 3 hr 49 I was aiming for a 3:40, but managed to complete in 3:27 finishing 18th out of 150. The last 5 miles were very difficult. At every water and marshal station there was lots of encouragement.

Official Result - 03:27:26 - PB

Brighton 10km

Well done Mat & Hayley for completing the Brighton 10km before cheering on the marathon runners.

Unofficial Results at the time of typing:-

Mat Eyre - 45:47

Hayley Wright - 1:00:59

Brighton Marathon

Tara Betts & Kirsty Lack both took on Brighton Marathon - very well done to both of them and from what I hear some fabulous supporters along the course.

Kirsty has written up the race report:-

I always remember when I started running and had finished a parkrun, someone said to me ‘marathon soon’ and I was very much ‘no way’ as I wouldn’t be able to commit enough time to all the training required. Roll on a few years and I’ve been completing a half marathon a month as a personal challenge to myself. I then had the opportunity last year for a place in Brighton marathon which I decided to take up. I made myself a training plan which fitted around being a mum and working full-time and committed myself to it. I really enjoyed the training, even the long runs; there was just one day where I doubted myself but the lovely Rnts crew were there with support as always.

So Brighton weekend came. And it was AMAZING! We had all been so hyped up and excited in the weeks leading up to it. We had to collect race numbers the day before and the buzz in the air was brilliant. Up until we stepped into the tent for collection I’d felt absolutely fine but then the nerves kicked in a little but soon passed, it just didn’t seem real. We then dropped off my bag with what I wanted post-race in the bag drop area and looked at the merchandise. I didn’t want to jinx myself by buying a finisher top before the actual run so I had a look at what was on offer and made some selections which Paula and Clare would then get for me once I passed the halfway point. We also bumped into Hayley and Mat who were there for the 10k and also Ian which was really nice to see some familiar faces.

Race day! I’d slept awful the night before so was up earlier than planned and prepping myself for the day. Felt a bit nervous again on the park & ride bus but it soon passed thanks to Paula and Clare. The bus dropped us off and it was a short walk to Preston Park where the 10k and marathon started from. Paula and Clare had worked out where they were heading for spotting and supporting but I didn’t know so every time I saw them it was a lovely surprise. They left to get to their first spot and Hayley and Mat went down to the corrals for their race to start. The compere was talking about some of the runners and he spotted the Rnts top as I heard him read it out! Standing on my own was a bit weird as everyone else seemed to be in groups but then Ian found me so we started together.

Starting at Preston Park the first mile was a loop around that on a gradual incline and then we headed out into the city. Having all the crowds clapping and cheering was such a boost and I was trying to look both sides for Paula and Clare desperate not to miss them, especially as Paula had made me a poster! Even though I was running on my own, it wasn’t lonely. I was trying to spot people wearing leggings by the brand that I wear so we could boost each other and it was nice seeing people with their charity vests on, their reasons for running and some amazing costumes: batman, a rhino, Scooby Doo, the Gruffalo, a team from a hospital running together pushing a hospital bed, there was a man who ran it all backwards and we also spotted a barefoot runner too. I loved looking at the posters as well, some people had made generic ones which made me smile and there was so many personalised ones – you get a bit emotional reading them all. A few times the route doubles back on itself so you get to see runners in the faster groups and some of the runners who are behind you too. A couple of killer hills are thrown in for good measure but the hilly parts are mainly in the first half and a lovely flat last six miles to a glorious finish line. Such amazing views and luckily the wind had died down from the previous day and the sun came out – I am sporting a rosy glow today and some odd tan lines!

The crowd support was amazing, especially as I got to see Paula and Clare five times and Hayley and Mat came to support once they completed their 10k’s.

The hardest part of the course was in the dock area which had very little supporters (it’s the furthest point away from the finish line in the last six or so miles) and I was flagging a little. There was so many fuel stations and I made the most of them even though I was carrying all my drinks and snacks – I definitely needed a lot more drink than I had anticipated due to the heat.

The last four miles took us back along the seafront which was a mixture of angry stomping/power walking and running as my Garmin had a meltdown!! I was so angry but I think it helped me to just keep going. Seeing friends and everyone's posters, cheers of support and other runners encouraging each other just made the whole experience a fantastic one. Now to work on a few more longer runs during the day to get used to running in the heat...bring on the next one – I can’t wait!

Unofficial Results at the time of typing:-

Tara Betts - 03:49:19

Kirsty Lack - 05:45:54

London Landmarks Half Marathon

4 runners took part in this event, which started out very cold but turned into a lovely sunny day. 

My day started by getting up at 4:30am, with Lucy picking me up at 5am to travel down to London.  We had decided to travel on the day and Lucy had booked a parking space in Central London.  She easily navigated her way there and was certainly braver than me!  We walked the 10 minutes to the start area, which was already busy and very well organised - different waves with different start time.

I got into my pen at 9:30 ready for a 9:45 start (chocolate wave), the atmosphere was exciting and it was buzzing.  We bumped into Angie, Teresa and Shirley who were watching the start of the race waiting for their pen to open. 

This is my second time running this race and it did not disappoint again.  The run goes by so quickly (in my opinion) due to looking out for all the different landmarks that the route passes - St Paul's Cathedral, The Royal Courts of Justice, Big Ben and The London Eye in the distance and The Bow Bells  ringing loudly.

The crowd were loud and encouraging, steel bands, choirs and musical groups playing and singing along the way.  Libby and Paul were a welcome surprise along the way and Lucy cheering me to finish and encouraging me to push for a pb.

I would thoroughly recommend this event to anyone, very well organised and a lovely route. 

Official Results

Kerrie Coslett - 02:11:03 pb

Teresa Abel - 03:12:39 

Angie Barker - 03:12:40

Shirley Browell - 03:12:40

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Flying the flag for RntS at Goodwood Motor Circuit - Alex Wray taking part in the Goodwood 20mile race.

02.58.48 (unofficial time) - pb