Monthly Archives: April 2014

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 →

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 →