Monthly Archives: December 2014

Needless to say very quiet over the Christmas period with plenty of social runs to try and deplete some of the excesses, the one exception was the Trimax Events Seven Sins run. This is a seven mile trail run incorporating … Continue reading →

The latest event in the South Wales Summer and Winter Hill Series was held at the Skirrid, near Abergavenny, on December 20th.  There were about 3 times as many runners taking part this year as last.  The winner was Paul … Continue reading →

The last parkrun before Christmas always has a seasonal theme.  Many runners come dressed as Santas, elves, angels, reindeer: the list is endless.  There is a “secret santa” pile of presents; many cakes and the best fancy dress receives a … Continue reading →

The second of this winter’s series started and finished at Beechehurst Lodge on December 13th.  6 Forest of Dean AC members took part.  Mark Mathews was the first of these to finish: 2nd in 49:36.  Other times: Greg Nash 58:40; … Continue reading →

The third round of the Glos AAA’s Cross Country lEAGUE was held at Cheltenham’s Pittville Park.  As ever there were a great number of runners and some very hot competition.  The Men’s Senior Team were 17th as were the Ladies … Continue reading →

The weather was kinder than usual for the 2014 staging of Forest of Dean AC’s annual Christmas Tree Race.  This 5.5 mile route starts and ends at Ellwood football ground and includes mud and a few hills.  80 runners and … Continue reading →

The weekend began with Richard Pegler and Leyton Fleet attempting the Endurancelife Dorset Coastal Marathon along part of the Jurassic Coast Path.  The event is described as “extreme”, covering 27 miles of steeply undulating coastline requiring much walking.  They finished … Continue reading →

Sharla Fleet organised one of the Club’s rare social events, where Chairman Chris Hawkins presented the awards for 2015. Avon League The athletes who contributed to the club winning the senior men’s competition received trophies. Club Championship: Men’s Champion Peter … Continue reading →

Mark Mathews was first FoDAC home in 13th place with a cracking time of just under 30 minutes. Dan Sandford overtook Julian Boon half way down the descent to come 24th.  Jools was 27th followed by Mark Blake then Dave … Continue reading →