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Wroxham 5K

Well done to the runners who took part in the Wroxham 5k evening run.

Ant has provided the write up:-

It’s a Wednesday night in July so it must be the Wroxham 5k. A date in the diary for anyone wanting a fast time or a 5k Pb. A quick course with a classy field to pull you round. It was a perfect night for running, no breeze and cool. The first kilometre is slightly uphill but you don’t notice this as you are trying to make space to get into your stride amongst the other 700 runners in the race. The course then levels off and you can catch your breath and settle into a rhythm. There are so many runners around you that you can always target someone to catch up or stick with, this definitely helps around the 3.5k mark when you are turning for home. No sooner have you done this and you are on the final stretch which is a welcome downhill and a chance to empty the tank and stretch your legs to achieve that Pb. None of the Runners Next the Sea troubled the Top 10 finishers who were all in in under 16 minutes.

 Official Results:-

Ant – 19.04

Liam – 19.53

Cam – 20.48

Paul – 23.19

Andy – 23.21

Rachel – 25.27

Libby – 27.56

Debbie – 31.25

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A busy weekend of RntS running various distances and Countries, from the North Norfolk Coast to Finland

Very proud moments for Chris and Ceri who took part in the World Champions at the Ratina Stadium in Tempere, Finland running for Great Britain.

Chris took part in the 200m and 100m distances in the M70 category.

In the 100m Chris qualified for the semifinals with a time of 15:07.

In the 200m Chris came 5th in the heat, sadly not getting through to the semifinals, but a fantastic achievement given that Chris was struggling with hamstring issues and had to be taped up (with GB tape).

Ceri took part in the 8k Cross Country distance and came 11th, another fantastic achievement with 30+ degree heat.

Very well done to both of you.

Holkham Outlaw 10k

A group of RntS took part in the Holkham Outlaw 10k on Saturday, well done to you all, it sounds like it was a tough run.

Andy Sutton has provided a write up of the event:-

Holkham was very tough, hilly and windy!!  I started off quickly then slowed at 4 miles where Kevin Heyhoe caught me up and helped drag me home.  We finished 12th and 13th.  Great event, I was pleased to just complete it after a few weeks nursing an injury.

Official Results:-

Kevin Heyhoe - 42:57 - pb

Andrew Sutton - 42:58

Mat Eyre - 43:27

Kyle Hastings - 43:56

Gordana Sucur-Hills - 50:51

Sarah-Jane Smith - 51:51

Gemma Pickering - 51:55

Cat Cameron - 54:14

Bob Lyddon - 54:20

Sophie Defew - 01:09:50

Mark Riseborough - 01:10:21

Cameron Raven - 01:12:57

Shirley Browell - 01:13:01

Vikki Powles - 01:13:57

Laura Shaw - 01:15:27

Angie Barker - 01:19:22

Darkside Running sunset Marathon

Nur, Lucy and Kerrie took part in the Sunset Marathon on Saturday afternoon.  A tough trail marathon.

Kerrie has written up thoughts on the event:

Nur , Lucy and myself took part in the Darkside Running Sunset Marathon. The race follows the coast path from Wells to Snettisham on mixed terrain, road, track, grass and sand. The idea is to get to Snettisham before the sun sets.  We started at 3:30pm on Wells Beach, running to Holkham on the sand and from Holkham to Burnham Overy on sand, not an easy start to the run.
We followed the coast path to Brancaster where we got diverted away due to works on the boardwalk, this was also the case at Thornham, we had a vague idea that the marathon distance was going to be slightly extended due to these diversions. It was such a lovely route, Lucy and I chose the run as we have not ran from Holme to Snettisham before and thought this was the perfect opportunity. The support from family and friends along the way was so welcoming and really helped us with the run. Many walkers along the route wanted to know what we were doing, it was lovely to chat to them. It was a self navigational run, maps were required but thankfully we didn’t need them and followed the correct route until the last mile where we made a slight wrong turn. I have never been so glad to see the finish line of a run, it was dusk at this point and severe fatigue had set in for a while. The support from Lucy on this run was amazing as always, I had a few moments along the way especially when I knew we were going to be running at least 28 miles (instead of 26.2!) but I did make it to the finish line and we got to the see the sun setting over the sea at Hunstanton which was beautiful.
It was one of the hardest runs I have done to date.
For anybody wanting to do a trail marathon, this is a great one with a generous cut off time, however it is a tough one, Norfolk may be flat (ish) but the terrain is not easy.
 
Official Results:
Nur Hooton - 06:30:08
Lucy Mccallum - 06:47:03
Kerrie Coslett - 06:47:10
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A 5k North Walsham race and a Relay over the Weekend

Epic North Walsham 5k

5 RntS took part in the North Walsham 5k on Friday evening.

Sarah-Jane said the course was hilly but good fun! Very warm!. 

Official Results:-

Kevin Heyhoe - 19:48 - pb

Kyle Hastings - 20:35 - pb

Sarah-Jane Smith - 23:09

Laura Watson - 26:36

Debbie Moore - 32:45

 

Alex Moore Relay

6 teams took part in the relay event on Sunday.

It is a relay race around the village of Skeyton. Teams consist of three runners: 1st runner (1 lap - 2.2 miles), 2nd and 3rd runners (2 laps - 4.4 miles) and together (all 3 runners as a team) (1 final lap - 2.2 miles). So each team will complete a Half Marathon.

Alex Moore was a former Norfolk Gazelle who died in a sky diving accident in 2003 at the age of 24, Alex was a talented runner who joined Norfolk Gazelles in 2001. To celebrate Alex's life, Norfolk Gazelles set up the Alex Moore Memorial Relay in 2004.

The race is very enjoyable with a great atmosphere, but a tough one and the chance to have a picnic together after the event.

Cat Foley-Wray has done the write up for this event

“Sufficiently in the middle of nowhere” was Alex`s description of where google maps had identified the location of Race HQ as he was planning the route on Saturday Evening! Luckily for me, I didn’t need to worry about the navigational side of things as I hopped aboard  Woodhouse`s Wonder Tours` on Sunday morning and was escorted to the race. I could tell the journey would be entertaining after the response I got from Paul after I politely asked if I could finish eating my banana in his car was “ as long as it keeps you quiet.” No Chance! Anyway, we set off with Paul`s hope to educate me about Norfolk Life after my  query regarding any on street parking at the race was met with dismay in relation to my lack of Norfolk understanding! I enjoyed my front row seat as we toured past the many, many fields, lack of pavements, and the occasional sign of human life along with an unidentified animal running across the road with another unidentified animal in its mouth?! A brief stop allowed Ant to aboard the tour who informed us that he is now feeling happier and more refreshed after having recently taken the decision to bring in his bird feeders at night time as the birds were making too much noise in the morning and waking him up! Norfolk life!  With his faded RNTS top on, I offered for my children to bring their felt tips along to colour in the faded boat logo , however Alex and the boys had already left as they embarked to find Race HQ in deepest Norfolk. The tour continued with many more fields, although a distinct lack of tractors. An interesting topic came up with regards to Paul`s upcoming birthday to which he wasn’t showing much enthusiasm about, so I took that to mean he was hoping to keep his 60th Birthday on 11th September on the low. Libby and I helpfully suggested the positives in that he will be entering a new, albeit older age category with the potential to be in contention of some top ranking results along with Libby having the idea of sharing a selection of photos over his 60year existence, however both suggestions didn’t seem to excite him too much so we shall leave the his upcoming 60th birthday on September 11th on the quiet.

Luckily for Paul we soon arrived at Race HQ, the village pub, albeit I couldn’t actually see a village?! Norfolk Life they say.  We did however find the rest of the lovely RNTS Rabble and all got ready for the relay. The sun was out and seemed to be getting hotter by the minute although there was a rather strong breeze too. Team members completed either  1 or 2 of the 2.2mile laps and then all running together for the final lap. The course was all on road bar the change over point and was a triangular shape consisting of gently undulating country roads and was well marshalled and supported- credit to Norfolk Gazelles. RNTS had huge success for all of the 6 teams that competed.

Official Results:-

18TH-Speedy RntS-  (5th in category)

Ant (1 lap) - 13:39

Shane (2 laps) - 30:14

David (2 laps) - 28:52

Final Group lap - 15:32

Total - 1:28:16

31st- Leg it Ladies (2nd in category)

Ana (1 lap) - 16:18

Lorraine (2 laps) - 31:26

Cat F-W (2 laps) - 29:41

Final Group Lap - 16:52

Total 1:34:18

34th The Three Must Get Here`s

Paul (1 lap) - 15:34

Rob (2 laps) - 31:07

Liam (2 laps) - 31:02

Final Group lap - 17:12

Total 1:34:57

47th Kneerly There 

Bob (1 lap) - 16:54

Andy P (2 laps) - 34:01

Sarah Jane (2 laps) - 33:47

Final group lap - 18:27

Total 1:43:11

86th RIOT- Running Is Our Therapy

Libby (1 lap) - 19:28

Anna (2 laps) - 37:30

Nita ( laps) - 43:07

Final group lap - 22:25

Total 2:02:31

93rd Run Now, Moan Later

Hayley W (1 lap) - 20:28

Kerrie (2 laps) - 41:53

Lucy (2 laps) - 42:53

Final group lap - 24:25

Total 2:09:41

Well done to all, especially the 3rd runners in each group.

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Run Sandringham & Tattenhall Tough Team Event

A team of RntS took part in the Run Sandringham events on Sunday.  Taking part in the 5km and Half Marathon distances.

Kirsty Lack has provided me with a race report:-

A lovely day for Sandringham half today with some brilliant sights to take in on the way round. The course was very mixed terrain which I found hard to get a good rhythm going before it changed to the next type! The route goes past Sandringham House, through the gardens and some weaving around the woods and visitor areas.  It was a tough course but very rewarding once complete. 
This was my first time doing this race and with a couple of friends who I run with regularly our first race running together! We kept each other going, started together and finished together with a little competitive sprint to the finish line!
Well done to everyone who ran today and thanks to everyone who came to support.  
 
Official results - 5km:-
Malcolm Senior - 24:37 - 1st in age
Jennifer Simmons-Brack - 44:00
 
Official Results - half Marathon:-
Kevin Heyhoe - 01:39:46
Shane Hunt - 01:40:08
Lorraine Hunt - 01:42:51
Kyle Hastings - 01:43:21
Rob Jackman - 01:48:48
Darren Smith - 01:52:25
Steve Twyford - 01:53:31
Cam Raven  02:06:18
Stuart Cameron - 02:08:52
Suzanne Wedderburn - 02>18:25
Nita Jackman - 02:23:45
Kirsty Lack - 02:36:42
Hayley Wright - 02:37:55
Ceri Howell - 02:38:46
David Howell - 02:42:32

Alex Mason took part in the Tattenhall Tough Team event recently

Report by Alex Mason:-

A 9 mile multi-terrain event for teams of three hosted by Tattenhall Runners.

http://www.tattenhallrunners.com/our-races/tough-team-race/

The race is a lollipop shaped route with 3 miles out and back along the road with 3 miles in the middle featuring ‘the railway’, a climb of 100m averaging 66%.

I’ve done this event four times before and recruited a new team of two other runners – Frank who is really strong on the trails and fells and Tony who is a strong road runner and about the same time as me at Parkrun.  Both in their early 30s so at 46 I was expecting to be hanging off the back.  With this race it’s key to have people who have similar yet different strengths to each other.

There were 69 teams entered and looking at the start list there were some really strong teams, I thought we’d finish somewhere in the top 10 if all went well.

We got to the start and registered.  I laid the plan down with my team – start the 3 mile road section (which kicks uphill towards the end) at 10K pace which is 4 min/k and Tony would dictate.  Frank would then take over on the trails and then we’d work together on the road back to the finish.

The key thing was communication.  If the pace was too fast or too slow, we need to let each other know and adjust accordingly.  If someone is hanging off the back then the other two keep with them and muster them along.  I said that the race only really starts once you hit the top of the railway so anything before that, don’t worry about.

We got to the start and then off.  Tony paced us along really well, we kept around the 4 min/k mark whilst a lot of other teams shot off.  This is where the road runners leg it and leave everyone else behind.  I was comfortable with this and I told my team that when we hit the trails they will fall to pieces.

We started to hit the climbs on the road and I was falling off the back, the pace wasn’t hard hard, just hard and I told them to keep it up and they dragged me along.

Soon enough we hit the trails, a short climb, a switch back and then I started dropping off again.  We got to the top and through the single track I managed to re-group.  We then descended down to the railway where it looked like we were gaining on the team in front.  We then hit the famous railway.

Frank had never done it before, Tony had the week before and I’ve done it 440 times so knew it pretty well.  We passed two teams going up it and I helped encourage Tony along who now looked to be struggling.

We got to the top and got running straight away, you can lose a lot of time beasting yourself up the railway and have your legs full of lactic and lungs popping out of your chest.

We got to the water station and then the grassy downhills which were ace.  Frank was loving it!

Occasionally I’d look behind and I could see the guys we passed on the railway closing so I urged the team on.

We exited the trails and got back on the road to the finish.  It’s a horrible 5k.  You just have to hold on and get to the finish.

I was feeling really strong and my ultra running kicked in so I set the pace whilst Tony and Frank were now behind me and I slowed slightly for them to keep on me.  I thought we were about 7th team based on people in front and the one’s we’d passed however I never let us ease off and we ran strong.

Then Chris (from Buckley) came from behind which I was surprised with as he’s a really strong runner and I knew his team were in front.  He informed us that three teams had taken a wrong turn and we were in fact in third place.  That was incredible news as I thought we were out of contention.

That really spurred us on, unfortunately they were too strong and passed up.  Tony was really struggling now and I tried to keep him on the pace.  I could see another team behind us, maybe 100m who we had passed on the railway with about 2k to go.  I felt really strong and shouted words of encouragement to both Frank and Tony.

In the end we pulled through and finished 4th overall (64 starting teams) and 1st Male Team (the 1st three get cat wins and then there are prizes for male, female, mixed, V40,…).

I was so made up that despite on paper we were not the strongest team, we stuck to the plan, worked together, never gave up and prevailed to give our respective wives a bottle of Prosecco from the winnings.

Results:

https://tattenhallrunners.niftyentries.com/Results/Tough-Team-2022#

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2 Mile Handicap 2022 – Run 2

Well done everyone, it was a warm evening.

The cake and drinks at the end of the run made up for the effort that was put in by all.

Results as follows

NameRun2 130622
David Coslett12:34
Cat Foley-Wray12:43
Mat Eyre13:03
Liam Dawson13:07
Kevin Heyhoe13:17
Shane Hunt13:21
Kyle Hastings13:38
Steve Twyford13:49
Rob Jackman14:05
Lorraine Hunt14:12
Alice Humphries14:21
Cam Raven14:41
Sarah-Jane Smith15:00
Malcolm Senior15:03
Paul Woodhouse15:17
Andy Payne15:25
Ana Gord15:28
Bob Humphries15:57
Bob Lyddon16:33
Rachel Dawson16:38
Luke Kittridge16:40
Laura Watson16:48
Nita Jackman15:54
Chris Lubbock18:02
Nur Kurtoglu-Hooton18:07
Seb Moore18:16
Hayley Jones18:27
Kirsty Lack18:27
Kerrie Coslett18:37
Denise Sutton19:02
Emma Stickley19:04
Sophie Eleanor19:36
Jane Heasman22:12

 

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Well done to Tara Betts and Chris Palmer who both took part in events at the Weekend

Spartan Weekend

Tara Betts took part in a number of events at the Brecon Beacons over the Weekend, very well done it sounds very tough.

Report by Tara:-

This weekend I chose to leave the road running behind and test my limits on the trails of the Welsh hills!  Taking on Spartan obstacle racing and technical trail running.  Obstacles range from heavy carries, grip strength, climbs and water obstacles.

Saturday was the Beast - 13.1 miles and 30 obstacles and some were near vertical climbs and descents on technical hill trails with terrain ranging from dense woodland to loose shale.

Sunday started with a 10k trail run which showed some beautiful scenery of Wales.  The straight into a Super (10k) with 25 obstacles... and the Sprint (5k) with 20 obstacles.

This weekend has certainly tested me physically and would certainly recommend to anyone who wants a true physical challenge!

Unofficial Times:-

The Beast - 13.1 miles  - 04:53:0

Spartan 10k trail run - 01:16:46

The Super - 10km - 02:06:10

The Sprint - 5km - 01:03:22

Chris Palmer took part in the British Championships in Derby.

Two new PBs at the British Championships in Derby.

15.26 in the 100 metres and 30.92 in the 200 metres.

Very well done Chris

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A busy weekend of events for the club ranging in distance from 5km to 50km

EPIC Aylsham 5k

Well done to the group of RntS who took part in the Aylsham 5k on Friday evening

Official Results:

David Coslett - 19:20

Ant Cude - 19:42

Kevin Heyhoe - 20:11

Shane Hunt - 20:25

Liam Dawson - 20:32

Kyle Hastings - 21:08 - pb

Alice Humphries - 22:54 - pb

Sarah-Jane Smith - 23:09 - pb

Bob Humphries - 23:59

Laura Watson - 26:30 - pb

Andrew Sutton - 26:38

Debbie Moore - 32:19

Angles Way 50k

Kirsty, Lucy and Kerrie took part in the Angles Way 50k Ultra Race on Saturday. Kirsty has written the race report for this event
I signed up for the Angles Way 50k ultra way back last year after holidaying in the local area and enjoying running parts of it but was very wary of getting lost or falling in the water - there's lots of it there! It is such a beautiful area and with a 14 hour cut-off time it seemed an ideal opportunity to take in the views and be a little safer.
Initially I was going to run it by myself and it was reassuring that Kerrie and Lucy were going to be there too. On the day though when we were issued a load of instructions, nerves got a little bit the better of me and I accepted Kerrie's offer to run with them.
The bus collected us from the finish point and took us out to the start line. Using the running strategy Kerrie and Lucy had devised we headed off. There was a diverse group of people in the group, some who had run this before and the 100k, walkers with poles and other solo runners.
There were lots of stiles and gates all along the route which sometimes stopped the rhythm of running and sometimes (more to the end) was welcome for a quick break! After heading across some fields, we were on back tracks then roads and we then picked up the river which was hard packed and undulating, we really had to watch our footing and also run in single file. We made the first check point in good time and was closely followed by a pair of ladies who seemed to have a similar running strategy to us as we had passed each other a few times. A good selection of drinks and snacks welcomed us and we had a quick stop before heading off again. We carried on with the same strategy towards our second and subsequent check points. The map and directions issued to us although useful were also a bit confusing at times but three heads are better than one and we worked it out.
We had a wait in Oulton Broad when the bridge had been lifted on our route for a boat to pass through. I particularly enjoyed the part where we ran on the sections I had previously run on holiday and knowing that part of the area made me feel that I had bought something to the table as it were.
On the last leg of the run we were treated to a gusty head wind which made it feel extremely tough especially as fatigue was beginning to set it and all we were talking about was food and showers! The first two 100k runners overtook us as we were nearing the finish, we pulled over to let them pass and clapped them through. So in awe of their running!
Seeing the rugby club where we were finishing was a welcome sight, but the lap around the field before crossing the finishing line was not!
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, Lucy and Kerrie's experiences of longer distances made it special for me, their great running relationship made me feel comfortable and I know for a fact I would have struggled to do it by myself and with nowhere near as much fun.
Beautiful route, fab company and a great day out.
We all completed the run in under 8 hours.

Marham Flyers Platinum Jubilee 10k

Well done to Malcom Senior for taking part in the Marham 10km race today. Official Result: 47:08 - 1st in age group
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Edinburgh Marathon

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

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Mike Groves 10km

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

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A busy weekend of running for the RntS

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:-

Today was my second time running the Dereham 10 mile race. The last time was 3 years ago, I was younger & I’m pretty sure I felt fitter?!
 
It’s a well organised run that starts & finishes at Dereham High School.  It’s roughly a 2 mile run out, a 6 mile loop on country roads then the same 2 miles back to the High School.
 
It’s all on road and mostly flat, although there are a few hills in the last couple of miles - I definitely remember them from last time!
 
We had a few RntS in attendance and some great pb’s too 👏🏻 Sadly, that didn’t include me (I blame dropping & losing all my sweets at mile 5!!) but I came close and I’d be tempted to try again next year. If you’ve thought about a step up from 10k’s or are thinking about training for half marathon distance I’d definitely recommend it.
 
Malcom Senior's write up of the Dereham 10-mile Road Race on Sunday 15th May 2022.

 

The 10 Mile race starts at Dereham Neatherd High School, Norwich Road, Dereham and then heads out into beautiful countryside along quiet roads to return to school for the finish. The route is predominately flat with some gentle undulations – that`s the official advert.

 It was trying to rain as we left Dersingham for the 45-minute drive to Dereham but it cleared as we arrived and stayed dry throughout the morning. The temperature was around 13 deg so a good day for a race. Dereham Runners AC were well organised from parking cars, number pick up, and race result presentation.

From the school the course headed east on the old A47 for two and half miles, turning onto single track roads for a four and half mile loop before returning back onto the old A47 to return to the school.

It was my first long race (greater than 10K) since August 2019 so I had to dig into my physical and mental reserves after mile 7. I felt that the route had long steady inclines rather than gentle undulation but there was no doubt that the loop on the single-track rural Norfolk roads were quiet. The course was well marshalled and plenty of volunteers at the three water stops, all volunteers giving support and encouragement for the runners.

 All finishers received a medal, refreshments at the school (tea, coffee home-made cakes) were sold in aid of charities Big C Cancer Charity and CICRA (better lives for children with crohn`s and colitis).

 Finished in a time of 1:17:29 chip time placing me 3rd MV70+. As this was an Athletic Norfolk event I also received a 3rd place County medal.

Official Results:-
Kevin Heyhoe - 1:11:41 pb
Shane Hunt - 1:13:37 pb
Tara Betts - 1:15:17
Lorraine Hunt 1:15:22 pb
Malcolm Senior 1:17:29 - 3rd in age 
Gordana Sucur-Hills - 1:19:23 pb
Paula Smith - 1:22:02
Andy Payne - 1:24:05 pb
Kirsty Lack - 1:47:01

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😂