Frome Half Marathon and 10k
On Sunday 21st July the eighth edition of the Frome Half Marathon took place. This saw the same famous course offering runners a big city race experience in the beautiful town of Frome and surrounding villages.
A single 13.1 mile loop took runners from Frome Town Football Club through residential areas before they headed up through the town centre. Countryside lanes offered tranquil scenes as they continued out to the idyllic Nunney village, before heading back into Frome Town Centre and through to the football club finish line.
Representing RSE was Kevin Joynes-Creed who completed the run in an unofficial time of 1:59:37. Well done.
The Frome 10K which took place on the same day was a single 10K loop from Frome Town Football Club through two residential areas and the town centre before finishing at the football club.
Representing RSE was Caroline Joynes-Creed who completed the run in an unofficial time of 1:13:39. Great effort Caroline.
Cranham Beast
Trailmania was a series of 3 trail runs, for all ages and abilities, in around the beautiful heart of the Cotswolds, with views, hills, woodland trails & winding footpaths full of flora and fauna. It all started in Nailsworth with the Nelly, the fields of joy, to Avening and back. Followed by the the Sizzler, in mid July which took runners to the top of one of the great Cotswold Hills with views across to Wales. Finally, Cranham Beast 10k.
The Cranham Beast 10k trail event took place on Sunday 21st July in some of the most hilly, but beautiful, and stunning parts of the Cotswolds. The event gave runners and walkers the opportunity to explore fantastic commonland, diverse woodland, the famous Cheese Rollers Hill, spectacular Cotswold views and visited local villages such including Sheepscombe, Witcombe, Birdlip and of course Cranham.
Representing RSE was Nadine Brown who completed the run in 1:05:57 coming in first place in the senior ladies category. She was followed by Dave Witnall in 1:05:58 and Elaine Chapman in 1:12:31.
Great effort from all of you.
The 24hrs Conti Thunder Run
The 24h Conti Thunder Run was held on the weekend of 19th to 21st July at its regular venue Catton Park, Walton on Trent. Conti Thunder Run was an off-road relay race against the clock designed to be both physically and mentally challenging. Although a relay race there was also the option to complete the race as an individual runner.
The course was made up of a 10km cross-country circuit set in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside. The track twisted and turned across varied terrain running from woodlands and trails to steep hills and open fields.
Representing RSE was Rochelle Ravenscroft who completed 13 laps of the 10k circuit making a total distance covered of 130km or 80.778 miles. Fantastic achievement Rochelle.
Mentioned in Dispatches
This wasn’t that difficult to figure out this week.
Trailmania was a series of 3 trail runs, for all ages and abilities, in around the beautiful heart of the Cotswolds, with views, hills, woodland trails & winding footpaths full of flora and fauna. It all started in Nailsworth with the Nelly, the fields of joy, to Avening and back. Followed by the the Sizzler, in mid July which took runners to the top of one of the great Cotswold Hills with views across to Wales. Finally, Cranham Beast 10k.
Nadine Brown completed the 3 events coming 8th place overall and 1st Senior Lady. A great effort from you Nadine well done.
And then we have Rochelle Ravenscroft completing a staggering 80.778 miles in 24 hours. An event like this is a real test of not just physical fitness but mental strength all of which Rochelle clearly has plenty of. A fantastic achievement Rochelle well done.
Cirencester Park Run
Anne Gardiner – 27:03
Tetbury Goods Shed Park Run
Dave Witnall – 21:08
Parke Park Run
Felicity Crotty – 32:09
Swindon Park Run
Ben Chapman – 20:49 which was a park run PB