New year brings fresh challenges

With the new year nearly 3 weeks old, training for the new season is in full swing.

Last weekend saw many Tone Zone Runners brave the cold to enter, for some their first races of the year.

On Saturday five runners braved neck deep icy water, energy sapping mud and biting wind to compete in Hell Runner at Longmoor Camp in Hampshire.

Sunday saw runners compete on the roads at the Stubbington Green 10k with Jess Thomson running an amazing race, knocking over 1 minute off her previous best.

Tone Zone Runners at the Stubbington Green 10k - from left, Adam Norgett, Jess Thomson, Stuart Thomson and Paul Stevenson

Also on Sunday was the Dendies 10 mile in aid of The British Red Cross, Cheryl Laing and Alison Gilbert flew the club flag here.

17 runners also took part in the Bognor Park run. This free 5k event takes place at Hotham Park every Saturday at 9am, Jean Morris achieved a PB this weekend.

Tone Zone Race Results: Stubbington Green 10k - Trevor Swann 45.55; Adam Norgett 47.45; Jessica Thomson 47.48 PB; Stuart Thomson 56.44; Paul Stevenson 57.40;

Hell Runner - Neil Borely 2.08.02 PB; Sarah Santer 2.24.57; Benita Milton 3.33.04; Nicky King 3.33.04; Alan McTernan 3.33.07 Denbies 10 Mile - Cheryl Laing 2.07.53; Alison Gilbert 2.07.53 Brutal 8k - Debbie Patching 1.19.00