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A number of Forest of Dean athletes competed in the Eastnor Castle race, which consisted of 7 miles over stony tracks and grassy banks, with plenty of mud and steep climbs.  The final mile was straight downhill, with a lap … Continue reading →

A gloriously sunny  day inspired 263 hardy runners to leave the sofa and Mo’s debut  appearance at the London Marathon, and head to Brockweir.  12  challenging miles of gnarly, hilly, off-road racing awaited.   Competitors, spectators, and marshals alike were stunned … Continue reading →

The 36000 runners in the London Marathon were treated to warm, dry conditions.  In a race which saw the first attempt at a full marathon by Mo Farah,  Matt Bond was the first Forest of Dean finisher in 3:35:40.  Next … Continue reading →

Forest of Dean runner, Simon Dimmer completed “the toughest footrace in the world”, 160 miles in 6 days across the Sahara desert, finishing in 46:23:47.

A glorious evening saw 18 FoDAC athletes turn out for this fast 5K. The course is a simple loop on road around the race course finishing with 300m on the track behind the leisure centre. There is a small, but … Continue reading →

Last weekend was a bit of a marathon one for Forest of Dean AC runners, with 2 athletes competing in different events. First to actually finish was Jason Ross-Collins who completed the Manchester Marathon in 3hrs 56 mins: a personal … Continue reading →

The arrival of Saharan sands brought over to the UK this week by prevailing winds has offered FODAC runner Simon Dimmer a final chance of some acclimatization before he heads off to Morocco later this week to compete in the … Continue reading →

The largest contingent of Forest of Dean AC members to enter a race recently joined 1700 others to run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon.  In contrast to last March’s snow and ice, the weather was sunny and warm, … Continue reading →

74 competitors took part in the fourth and final off-road night race at Mallards Pike in the Forest of Dean.  The following day, 26 competitors ran the same course during the day.  All those who had competed on Saturday night … Continue reading →

4 FoDAC athletes with upcoming marathons completed this as their final long runs before their big day. Simon Dimmer (Marathon des Sables), myself (Jools Boon, Brighton) together with Kate Frost & Alan Robertson preparing for London. Normally a 20 miler it had been reduced … Continue reading →