Guernsey's FNB supported U20 endurance runners came so close to a top 20 national placing in their National relay debut but their hopes slipped away in the bedlam of a final changeover that saw them drop 10 places.
Alex Rowe (seen chasing Sale Harrier Adam Spilsbury) got the A trio off to a fine start with…
Reigning champion David Emery spoils dream return for Steve Dawes. (Image Phil Nicolle).
For two laps of the four lap race Steve Dawes looked to be on his way to a dream return to the FNB Cross Country league but ultimately it was the reigning champion David Emery who prevailed in the four mile event, the…
Image – the leading trio – L-R Pete Amy, Richard Friedrich, Alex Rowe.
Richard Friedrich may not race often but when he does he is a difficult man to beat as it proved again in the opening 3 Mile event of the 2017/2018 FNB Cross Country series.
The race unfolded with Alex Rowe, tipped by race organiser…
Ultra specialist Tiaan Erwee extended his sequence of Full Cliff path "Dogbreaker" victories to three and crossed the line of the 15 mile event in 1 hr 51 minutes 45 seconds with a convincing 10 minute margin over Tristan Robilliard with Luke Richards Third. (images of Erwee after his 2016 victory, courtesy Phil Nicolle)
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2017 Guernsey Marathon champion Steve Bienvenu was the winner of the third annual 5k Runway in 16 minutes 31 seconds from Ultra specialist Tiaan Erwee. (Images Chris George).
Elaine Graham was 44th overall in the large field of 337 finishers to claim the womens title in 21 minutes 27 seconds.
The race is organised to raise funds…
Entries from athletes covering all ages and all standards have been streaming in and the 2017/18 FNB Cross Country league looks to be heading for its biggest fields yet.
Reigning Champions Louise Perrio and David Emery have already registered but the event’s appeal extends beyond such island games level athletes and entries are also coming in…
There are not many races that Jim De Garis chooses to miss but with his marathon debut just two weeks away he may have been excused attendance at the third PwC race but having taken the line he ran a strong race to win from Richard Hann and early leader Luke Richards. (image Phil Nicolle).
The…
Final Park 5km of season yields fast times.
Peter Amy clocked up his 5th win in as many races with a 16 minute 44 second victory in the final Lee Merrien Running Saumarez Park 5k of the season. Amy matched his course personal best but behind him regulars Jim De Garis and Tom Shaw edged down…
As we undergo transition from Summer to Autumn seasons there will be subtle changes made to the Endurance coaching setup for athletes in the 18+ age group. These are being phased in now but will take full effect on September 11th. The format of sessions will remain similar to present but there will be minor…
Richard Kowenicki(no 77 in Phil Nicolle’s image) returned to Guernsey and dominated the second race in the PwC Cliff Path series.
Kowenicki is an ex- Elizabeth College student now teaching in London and whilst he didn’t do much racing prior to his departure from Guernsey he can now claim a 2:31 Marathon PB courtesy of his…