Monthly Archives: November 2013

The first running of this race started from Moseley Green public house on 21st November.  A field of 90 runners, including 25 from Forest of Dean AC, covered a route consisting of two, three-mile laps on Forestry Commission roads and … Continue reading →

This 15k run at Blaise Castle, Bristol set a longer-distance challenge for Wendy Lawrence and Eva Goodhead.  Angela Sonn took part in the 5k race.  Wendy says “Eva, Angela and me ran the Blaise Castle race today (a nice technical … Continue reading →

Five of Forest of Dean’s lady members took part in this event in Cirencester Park.  The race consisted of a 1 mile run, followed by a 5 mile mountain bike ride and then another 1 mile run. The course was … Continue reading →

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 →