The slow trickle of actual races is starting to show signs of turning into a torrent - not that anyone from Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners is complaining.

Dunmow Broadcast: Gillian Robertson of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.Gillian Robertson of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

Gillian Robertson took part in her first Phoenix event of the year, completed 13.1 miles in one hour 50 minutes 32 seconds, a course PB.

Dunmow Broadcast: Heidi Shubrook of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.Heidi Shubrook of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

There was a first too for Heidi Shubrook, her first ultra, as she ran a total of 31 miles in five hours.

Dunmow Broadcast: Naomi Ross of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners with friends.Naomi Ross of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners with friends. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

Naomi Moss took part in a relaxed half marathon with friends to raise money for MND, completing it in 2.01.30.

The Essex Half Marathon also gathered a lot of GFDR support, and yet more great times.

Dunmow Broadcast: James Bosher of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.James Bosher of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

James Bosher clocked 1:12:55, not just a PB for him but a club record too.

Dunmow Broadcast: Luca Predebon of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.Luca Predebon of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

Luca Predebon also achieved a PB, coming home in a time of 1:25:43 while Tony Karas got round in 1:39:49.

Dunmow Broadcast: Tony Karas of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.Tony Karas of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

Lee Prowse's time of 1:47:33 was just outside of his best while Emma Baldock took part with her daughter Naomi, finishing in 2:26:13.

Dunmow Broadcast: Lee Prowse of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners.Lee Prowse of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners. (Image: Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners)

Declan Evans meanwhile took part in Essex Trail Events' on your marks run, finishing third over the 9.33-mile course in 1:10:13.