Monthly Archives: July 2015

Blaisdon 10k

There was a swarm of green and white when Forest of Dean AC runners made up more than half of the field in Severn AC’s Blaisdon 10k race, held on July 28th.  The race is an out & back road … Continue reading

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Weekend Summary – July 25th/26th 2015

DEVIL’S CHIMNEY 10K – JULY 25TH Cheltenham’s Almost Athletes 10k run from Leckhampton is a tough uphill race taking athletes to the Devil’s Chimney with stunning views over the Cotswolds. The winner was Felix McGrath of Westbury AC in 35.25. Three … Continue reading

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Tri in the Park: July 18th

This mini triathlon in Cheltenham’s Pittville Park has proved popular with four FODAC members doing the 400 metre pool swim, 10k bike ride and 2.5k run. This was the second time that Rachel Nash and Vanessa Pegler had entered and this … Continue reading

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Rose Inn: July 14th

This was the 3rd in the series of four organised by Chepstow Harriers, a four mile road race around Redwick. A number of FODAC runners took part. First man overall was Daniel Bodman of Aberdare RC in 20.39 and first … Continue reading

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Gloucester 10k / Upton Triathlon

While some of the Forest of Dean runners were away in the hills, others chose a more level route by taking part in the Gloucester 10k.  The route aimed to showcase Gloucester, passing the Cathedral, through the Docks and Gloucester Quays … Continue reading

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BRECON FANS – July 11th & 12th

This was a weekend of fell racing in the Brecon Beacons. This involves two races: runners can do either or do a double for an additional prize. On the 11th runners took on Pen Y Fan the shorter race of 3.5 … Continue reading

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Frampton Cider Race

This annual event has attracted some Forest of Dean AC runners in the past, but the numbers have never been great since it tends to sell-out very quickly.  This year, it was included in the Club Championship and there was … Continue reading

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Tintern Trot

Chepstow Harriers annual evening run the Tintern Trot is a 6 mile run starting at Abbey Mill and taking runners along the side of the river before climbing up to the Offas Dyke path and back down, was a record … Continue reading

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