Three Counties members participate Norwich Half Marathon while fellow athlete completes his 500th parkrun

Three Counties Running members took part in the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon.

This event used to be organised under City of Norwich AC but has now been taken over by Good Running Events.

The route is based on closed roads and tarmac.

This popular race invites thousands of participants of all ages and abilities to join in the fun at the picturesque Norfolk Showground.

With a stunning route that winds through the beautiful countryside of Norfolk on closed roads, runners experience the charm and splendour of this iconic East Anglian event.

The start and finish is based within the Norfolk Showground site.

It was a windy start to the day and the course wasn’t flat as the runners were led to believe.

Everyone had fantastic runs on the day whether they used the event as a training run, supporting another runner or going out for a personal best.

Times: Sarah Johnson 1:45:25, Lauren Day 1:46:23 (PB), Gary Ingrey 1:54:22, Sarah Lamb 2:37:04 and Lorraine Parker 2:39:16.

This weekend saw club member Colin Apps complete a fantastic achievement of taking part in 500 park runs.

It has taken Apps 13 years and four days to get to this amazing total.

Parkrun results

King's Lynn: Alfie Grant 22:41, Tabitha Cook 24:44, Melvin Green 31:37.

Blickling: Jennie Ambrose 35:02.

Edgbaston Reservoir: Jonny Clark 27:06, Jodie Clark 29:42.

Sandringham: Daniel High 28:27, Sarah Johnson 28:28, Vicki Newton 28:29, Phil Newton 28:59, Hayley Cook 32:29.

Wisbech: Katie Vargeson 20:25 9th/172, Richard Allen 20:25 10th, James Stace 23:28 31st, Jonathan Quail 24:30 39th

Tracey Else 25:30 49th, Craig Freestone 25:31 50th, Les Phillips 25:43, Colin Apps 28:00, Donna Johnson 28:54, Anna Holland 29:11, Laura Vincent 29:18, Keith White 34:36, Lesley Phillips 42:14, Moira Macdonald 42:15, Joely Apps 45:06.