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Forest of Dean AC runners had a busy weekend, representing the club in a number of different events. 23 took part in CLC Striders’ Avaitor 4 mile road race and club came away with 6 awards. Peter Woodward was 2nd overall … Continue reading →

A number of Forest of Dean AC runners took part in the second race of the 2014 series.  After some rain, conditions were a bit breezy which was reflected in the times, with few managing to beat their results in … Continue reading →

Chepstow Harrier Katherine Matthew smashed the female course record at the Devauden 10K challenge on May 5th. Her time of 39.54 was one minute and 36 seconds faster that her record breaking time last year.  Her run, which earned her … Continue reading →

The first Hare & Tortoise of the year was held on May 6th, using the parkrun course at Five Acres.  Runners are set off at 30s intervals based on their recent 5k times: usually the local parkrun.  Provided the handicaping … Continue reading →

Martin Drew and Chris Moore tackled this event on May 4th.  Martin writes: “Monumental. Ancient monumental, to be precise. Approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes after setting off from Avebury, Chris Moore and I dropped across the finish line of the Neolithic … Continue reading →

Whilst many Forest of Dean AC runners were away in Wales competing in the “Round the Lakes 10k”, 6 members took part in Spirit of Monmouth’s re-established Kymin Dash.  Chris Penny was the first of these to finish: 14th in … Continue reading →

A band of 20 Forest of Dean AC runners gathered at Parc Bryn Bach, just outside of Myrthyr Tydfil, for the “Round the Lakes” 10k charity race.  The 2-lap course included much of the Bryn Bach parkrun route, with a … Continue reading →

The second Forest Mile was held at the Five Acres track on April 22nd.  Runners from Forest of Dean AC were joined this year by representatives from Cheltenham Harriers, Chepstow Harriers, Spirit of Monmouth and Severn AC to race 4 laps. … Continue reading →

Rogue Runs latest race was held in some spectacular scenery, covering a 10 mile tour around the Clydach Gorge and encompassing the limestone ramparts of Gilwern Hill where the 800ft ‘Grunt’ made its presence felt.  It started with a run over … Continue reading →

The summer track and field season began with a meeting at Yate.  A number of senior athletes took part. Results:  Angela Sonn was first in the 100m in 15.90s.  Darren Creed and Nick Wellsted both completed the distance in 14.10s. … Continue reading →