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The biggest herd of RntS at an event so far (and more club members than any other club at the event!)! A special shout out to Ambie and Evette who both won their class. But, I’ll let the RntS do the rest of the talking…..

Paula –
“I took one for the team by turning up to cheer you on when it was RAINING!!! Well done everyone, you all did really well and it was great watching all the RntS t-shirts coming down the hill to the finish line ? “

Shirley –
” Nerves were kicking in this morning as the only 10k races I have done so far have been flat tarmac. With Teresa Abel and Claire Nash for company and a steady pace it was really enjoyable. I don’t know about the rest of you but I thought it was perfect weather for running “
” Have to say that it was a great turnout from Runners Next The Sea. Brilliant to see so many taking part “

Chris P –
” Perfect running conditions for us but not quite what our visitors from Singapore are used to! “

Emma –
” My 2nd 10k race since returning to running last year and it was such fun! We’re so lucky to run round Holkham on our training runs, but to have a race here was something extra special. I was worried about the course being lumpy, but I think I prefer it to completely flat – it makes it a lot more interesting. Great support by team RntS, both runners and non runners – fab morning out! “

Teresa –
” Was the most enjoyable 10km that I have done so far. The support from all the RntS and their families was amazing and the weather was a bit of a bonus too. “

Sophie –
” Smiled the whole way round, nothing like running on your home turf whilst being cheered on by an awesome running family! #RntS ? “

Rob D –
” My first ever one. And I cannot say anything that these great bunch of guys have not said already “

Laura –
” First Holkham 10k and third 10k this year. After being initially nervous I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Got a PB too ?. So lovely to have such great support from fellow RNTS and their families. What a lucky bunch we are ?‍♂️?‍♀️ xx “

Hayley W –
” Great turn out of rnts, running and supporting ? I think I am hanging up my 10k trainers and passing the baton to Amberly though. Proud mum again, Amberly winning 1st in age category (15-19) with an amazing time! “

Lisa –
” First 10k! Something I never ever would have been able to achieve without the support of the RuNTS. From C25k to here, amazing who would have thought! Had such a fab run, initially very nervous but enjoyed being out there in the park with the support of my fellow runners ❤️ x “

Chris L –
” My first Holkham 10k and loved it, perhaps a bit of a tight track for the first 2k but all round a great race on our home turf. Then of course there are the Rnts ? what a brilliant bunch of people, they just never stop giving ❤️ “

Adam –
” Managed to get round thanks to my good friends Co Codomol and Ibuprofen.
Not too much discomfort which was a bonus.
Fantastic atmosphere around Holkham park and superb support from all the Rnts.
????????? “

Team Woodhouse –
Amelia: “it was fun”

Sophie: “I had a good time and lots of people tapped our powerful board and took the jelly babies”
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Kirsty –
” Absolutely loved being part of the RuntS family today, the best feeling ever! Thanks to everyone for their cheers, support and sweets! ?? “

Vikki –
” So lovely to have so many of us together for such a great event. The weather was so much better for running this year and I really enjoyed the race. Apart from the uphill on the South Drive, which seemed to go on forever! Thanks everyone for being such a great team. ? “

Ceri –
” Now that’s what they call a club run – brilliant experience well done everyone – go Rnts ?? “

Official Times:
Kevin – 46:07
Cam – 48:36
Ambie – 50:51 – 1st in class
Jack – 52:20
Bunny – 53:19
Evette – 53:50 – 1st in class
Cat – 53:50
Mark – 54:49
Chris L – 55:23
Hayley W – 55:40
Vikki – 57:03
David – 58:10
Keith – 58:21
Alison – 59:20
Kirsty – 1:00:25
Ceri – 1:02:02
Sophie – 1:03:47
Emma – 1:04:27
Laura – 1:05:44
Marie – 1:07:21
Robert McP – 1:07:20
Lisa – 1:07:54
Charlotte – 1:10:08
Lynne – 1:13:27
Robert D – 1:14:08
Shirley – 1:18:26
Teresa – 1:18:27
Claire – 1:18:29

Official Times:
Ant – 18:43.4
Cam – 21:18.9
Paul – 21:19.0
Libby – 26:58.8

The beautiful Woodhall Spa was the setting for the fourth and last of OSB’s Midlands Sprint series of triathlons. The organisation was amazing, lots of crowd support and the event real festival feel. It was a very inclusive event with triathletes of all levels represented. The conditions were perfect especially if you had an early start time in the cooler morning, although the heated lido was still warm even at 8.50am! We were in a relay team, Hayley, Mat and Amberly – Team Shalom, I blame Ambie for the name. Whilst Ant took on the triathlon individually. Ambie’s first triathlon experience was a great introduction into the crazy world that is ‘triathlon’. She ran an impressive 5k time on fresh legs that individual competitors didn’t have the luxury of. We soaked up the sun, ate burgers and cakes while Ant tackled the course with ease. The Lancaster flying low above elite athletes tumble turning in the pool was something very special. The only downer on the day was arriving at the amazing bakery 3 minutes after closing time. Will we back next year? Most definitely, we need to get to the bakery on time!

Hayley W (& Team Shalom)

Official Time:
5k – 22:30 (Total time 1:21:46)

Race 2 of the Summer series trail runs at Thetford Forest and Summer had definitely arrived! Pretty much the same as race 1 with a few more competitors and the addition of a giant deckchair and selfie board.
Hayley was 2 mins faster with 56:27. Amberly was 3mins and 15 seconds faster with 51:06. Second in age category again, this time in a new age category now of 15-19.
Team Ambley

Official Times:
Amberly – 51:06
Hayley W – 56:27

Well done to Cam and Libby who took part on a rather warm evening!

Official Times:
Cam – 22:45.8
Libby – 27:48.9

Well done to Lucy Mc for completing the Norfolk 100km Ultra marathon.

In her own words:

Well I done it. Total miles 62. Got bit of a block at mile 12 but felt good at the end. Not sure how stairs are going to be this morning, by mile 47 they had already become interesting to tackle ????. So glad I done it. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported me. Kerrie for getting me along the dreaded shingle bank. The runts at Wells. My brother, Helen and Sylvie with their flags and banners, and finally my mum and dad who got me to the start and gave up their day topping me up with food and drink and tapping my smashed feet up. Andy and the kids were at the end which was so nice apart from when Connor tagged me and pretended to play it with me, cheeky chap. Now going to sleep and eat lots wearing my medal ????

Official Time:
15:13:22

Sunday 9^th June saw four teams of RntS take on the Alex Moore relay in Skeyton – some for the first time, others were returning for more!

This is an extremely friendly event starting and finishing in The Goat pub garden. Chris and Ceri provided the teams with a club gazebo as last year was so sunny and hot. This year the weather was more favourable with some sunshine and a pleasant breeze.

Each team covers a total distance of 13.1 miles during the race – runner A runs one 2.2 mile loop, comes in and tags runner B who does two loops, tags runner C who also does 2 loops and comes and collects runners A & B and the team complete the third and final loop together.

The afternoon was finished off with a pint and G&T for some and a fabulous picnic provided by Ceri, Angie, Lucy and Nell.

Thank you to Lucy, Nell and Kevin for their wonderful cheering and support.

This event will remain firmly in the events calendar. Get a team of three together and give it a go!

Cat (58B)

Official Times:
Speedy RntS (Cam, Paul, Ant) – 1:31:20
Running For Gin (Libby, Cat, Paula) – 1:47:38
Team 200+ (Robert, Chris P, Chris L) – 2:05:33
Dream Team (Angie, Tasha, Ceri) – 2:14:36

David has completed the Comrades Marathon 2019. A link to his report will follow.

Well done David. Great work once again.

Official Time:
11:52:37

After watching my fellow RntS heading off on the Duathlon from the other side of the perimeter fence, the next 30 minutes of warming up with a man holding a gun near you was interesting. The first part of the race I was getting into my stride and I have never seen such a welcoming water station or people in hiviz before at the 5K mark!

The distance around the airfield was bang on 10K.

A very enjoyable and well organised race. I will be back next year.

Hayley Jones, No 18.

Official Time:
57:47