A lovely evening had by all at the Scottow Sundowner 5k last night. Another very well organised and marshaled run by the Coltishall Jaguars running club.
A new sign in procedure made registration very quick so there were no hold ups and the usual cakes and drinks were on hand for pre and post run fueling.
The weather was warm but luckily cloud cover helped keep it cool during the event, if only they could sort out the head wind down the back of the airfield, it would be perfect!!!
It was great to have a couple of our C25K graduates taking part in their first official race. I think they enjoyed it!
As normal with a race organised by the Jags, the medal was superb and apparently glows in the dark!
Official Times: Ambie – 22:24.0 Paula – 23:07.8 Mark – 25:52.9 Lucy Mc – 26:27.8 Chris – 27:18.4 Keith – 27:42.7 Sophie – 27:46.4 Tasha – 29:13.2 Jodie – 29:27.0 Emma – 29:43.8 Hermione – 30:04.6 Angie – 33:43.5 Claire – 33:53.4 Sharon – 34:24.5 Holly – 35:38.3 Teresa – 36:44.2 Kerrie – 36:56.4 Denise – 36:59.9 Lucy – 48:38.2
A brilliant evening for this year’s Run-next-the-Sea Carnival running events raising funds for both West Norfolk Mind and the club.
Once again, we were blessed with great conditions for both runs. This year we had our biggest turnout of runners with 109 competitors (67 for the fun run and 42 for the competitive run).
Shouts go out to: Thomas O’Reilly – Male Fun Run trophy winner in 7:42 Isabelle Needham – Female Fun Run trophy winner in 11:33 James O’Neill – Male Competitive Run trophy winner in 30:03 Rebecca Main – Female Competitive Run trophy winner in 39:50
Thank you to the 40+ volunteers who helped the events take place, It couldn’t happen without you.
Official Carnival photos here. More pictures of the competitors are available on the FaceBook page.
Race 3 of the Thetford trails summer series: It was a tiny bit drizzly and a tad muddy. I managed to somehow run 49:52 being a course and an overall PB! Mum was saving her legs for run Norwich, but we all know know that’s her excuse. She finished in a still very good time of 57.32. I was once again 2nd junior, first junior girl and first in my age category.
Isn’t it wonderful what eight weeks of effort can
achieve.
Just over eight weeks ago we welcomed a group of
beginners into the supportive arms of Runners-next-the-Sea as they started on
the annual Couch to 5Km course.
Nervous tension was in the air as our beginners, not
knowing what to expect and fearing the challenges ahead of them began their
journey. The support from the RntS
membership, as always, quickly dispelled any apprehension and provided a firm
foundation from which the beginners began to build.
Week by week our C25K beginners grew in ability and confidence,
week by week the homework was completed through sunshine, rain and wind and
week by week I was proud of our beginners and proud of the wonderful support
that was given by RntS.
So today, Saturday 13th July, RntS held the second C25K ParkRun graduation. Nine of our beginners achieved this significant milestone and are welcomed open armed into the RntS Membership Family.
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” ??
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
