Fenland Running Club members participate in final Frostbite Friendly League race

The last Frostbite Friendly League event of the season took place at Jubilee Park in Huntingdon.

Thirteen runners from Fenland Running Club braved the saturated cross-country course in the continuous downpour of rain, to compete in the five-mile race.

The final Frostbite race showcased a celebration of camaraderie, determination and excitement for each of the 255 runners who took part.

Many found their rhythm effortlessly; however, all were fighting the wind, rain and treacherous unpredictable grounds.

The Fenland Running Club achieved a superb set of results.

The first male home was Sean Banks with an outstanding time of 36:08.

This was closely followed by Tom Richards with a great time of 38:26 and Paul Griffin with a stunning time of 40:49.

Carol Bowett was the first female home with an astonishing time of 39:22, followed by Nicky Jennings with a fabulous time of 45:11 and Jac Richards in 48:19

Placings and times: 36 Sean Banks 36:08, 59 Tom Richards 38:26, 77 Carol Bowett 39:22, 91 Paul Griffin 40:49, 126 Nigel Marlow 44:21, 132 Tim Chapman 44:44, 136 Nicky Jennings 45:11, 142 Stuart Cheslett 45:45, 158 Jay Gilbert 47:18, 165 Paul Wiegand 48:05, 168 Jac Richards 48:19, 200 Ian King 52:43, and 233 Sarah Rippon 59:50.

The Frostbite Friendly League is a series of six “closed” running races for senior and junior runners from 16 road-running clubs based mainly around the Peterborough/ Cambridgeshire area.

Races are staged at four to five-week intervals on a Sunday morning during the winter months from October to March (hence Frostbite) and were formed in 1988.

It is a great incentive to get out and run in the winter months.

Thanks to all the clubs and volunteers for organising the Frostbite Friendly League this season in what has been extremely challenging weather.

Fenland Running Club is a vibrant community of passionate runners dedicated to promoting fitness, camaraderie, and a love for running.

The club encourages runners of all levels to join and participate in various events throughout the year and meet every Tuesday and Thursday each week in Wisbech.

For more information about Fenland Running Club and upcoming events, please visit: www.fenlandrunningclub.co.uk

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