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So in an attempt to do something a bit different and secure 1st and 3rd place respectively, Buzz and Woody…sorry Leyton Fleet and Richard Pegler embarked on a crazy notion to run the Gower Endurance Life Marathon. This race, nearer … Continue reading →

The second race of the series took place at Newbridge Fields, Bridgend.  Julian Boon and Simon Dimmer hot-footed it over from the Sodbury Slog to take part, along with Pete Woodward, Darren Smith and Alan Robertson.  Pete was 114th overall … Continue reading →

This race has been around in one form or another since 1990. It covers a country-9 mile route of roads, fields and mud with a few hay bales thrown in.  11 Forest of Dean athletes joined a field of over 1000 … Continue reading →

The Royal British Legion’s annual 11k run at Lydiard Park, Swindon, was supported by Forest of Dean Ac runners Wendy Lawrence, Eva Goodhead and Tony Pownall.  Jo Babij and her daughter Izzy tackled the Fun Run.

The Bog & Bryn Challenge is a tough 13 mile multi-terrain scenic race, across the footpaths, open fields, country lanes and woodland of Llantarnam, Henllys, Rogerstone, Coed Eva and Hollybush. The route includes numerous stiles and stream crossings, very challenging terrain … Continue reading →

The second round of the season, and the final race in the Club Championship, saw 11 ladies and 12 men from Forest of Dean AC compete in the senior races.  In the ladies’ race over two laps, Liz Usedon was … Continue reading →

The penultimate round of the 2013 Championship was the Stroud Half Marathon, held in windy conditions on October 27th. 12 male and 3 female members of Forest of Dean AC represented the club.  First finisher was James Dobbing, 93rd in … Continue reading →

New member Chris Penny wanted to do something special for his 40th birthday so decided to enter a marathon.  Not any marathon, but one of the toughest in Britain: the Snowdon Marathon.  In spite of much climbing, he completed in … Continue reading →

Following on from the fantastic turn out at Saturday’s Cross Country the club is hosting its own xc series, the first event is this Saturday 12th Oct at Lakers starting at 11am. If you have secondary School age children please … Continue reading →

Forest of Dean AC recently staged the Great Oaks Gallop in order to raise funds for the Coleford Hospice.  The race also gave an opportunity to present the Carol Jones Trophy, given in memory of our former chair, to the first FODAC … Continue reading →