On Sunday, a few members of Newport & District Running Club took part in races at Weston Park, with 5k and 10k options available. Taking place in the grounds of the stately home, the routes for the two races were a mixture of tarmac, gravel, concrete and grass, with some long inclines thrown in for good measure! 

Alex Cochrane after his podium finish in the 5k!

Alex Cochrane was the sole NDRC entrant in the 5k, and took a fine third place out of a field of 50 runners, running a very rapid time of 20 minutes, 14 seconds for his place on the podium. Andrew Wilmot led the way for NDRC in the 10k, taking 27th place overall, in a field of 182 participants, with a time of 48:20. 

Dale Fordham celebrates his first ever 10k race with a win in his age category!

Dale Fordham was taking part in his first ever 10k race, having completed the club’s “couch to 5k” course earlier in the year. He achieved first place in his age category, as well as 53rd overall, with his time of 51:50. Dale attended with fellow new club member Dave Thomas, who finished 36th overall with a time of 49:27.