Three Counties Running Club in action at Peterborough Half Marathon and High Lodge Half

Three Counties Running Club members took part in the High Lodge Half Marathon at Thetford last weekend.

The weather was ideal for the runners, with the course a beautiful circular trail route taking them through the depths of Thetford Forest.

The route followed a variety of hard packed trails, making this an ideal race for both roadies or trailers.

Lorraine Parker, Shelley Coleman, Tracy Adams and Sam Pritchard took on the challenge together and finished together.

They all had fantastic runs finishing seconds apart, with Shelley in 2:32:21, Sam 2:32:25, Lorraine 2:32:27 and Tracy 2:33:21.

TCRC members also travelled to Peterborough for the Great Eastern Run. The event has a 5k and half marathon to satisfy all abilities.

The Great Eastern Half Marathon boasts a super flat and fast route around the streets of Peterborough city centre, with the start and finish at The Embankment.

It was a sunny fresh start to the day, and 13 club members lined up at the start line.

First home for the club was Craig Freestone in 1:32:20 PB, followed by Michelle Brown and Gary Bligh 1:35:52, Richard Goodley 1:37:13PB, Amy Baxter 1:45:21PB, Victoria May 1:55:48PB, Dean Markillie (SC)1:55:51, Debbie Agger 1:57:41, Phillip Cooper 1:58:16PB, Melvin Green 2:08:30PB, Kim Coultard 2:09:36, Lou Mayer 2:39:01 and David Hammond 2:53:33.

Parkrun results:

Hastings High School: Joely Apps 33:07, Colin Apps 43:23

Wisbech: Gary Bligh 23:26, Richard Allen 23:28, Katie Vargeson 23:28, Dawn Goodley 26:10, Jonathan Quail 26:25, Laura Vincent 28:19PB, Donna Johnson 28:20, Sally Fawkes 48:44, Craig Freestone 53:26 (support)