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RSE Race Report – Sunday 15th March 2020

Escape From Wych Wood 10k

The Escape from Wych Wood 10k took place on Saturday 14th March on the outskirts of Taunton on the edge of the Black Down Hills. The 10k course, which was like running in a mud bath, consisted of a a run out to a circuit with a small lap before a big lap which added in the hill fort before returning to home.

Representing RSE was Zoe Markham-Lee who finished in an unofficial time of 1:23. Well done Zoe.

Berkeley 20/20

The Berkeley 20/20 took place on Saturday 14th March. This included both a 20km and 20 mile race.

The 20 km race ran through Berkeley village and then past the Salutation pub in Ham. It followed a one loop of a circuit around Bevington Deer Park on very flat and quiet country lanes. After the loop runners headed back but at Ham they cut back to the power station without going through Berkeley and then on to the finish.

Representing RSE was Sarah Reynolds who completed the race in 1:48:33.

The 20 mile race headed off from the start towards Ham without going through Berkeley itself. Runners then followed two loops of a circuit around Bevington Deer Park on very flat and quiet country lanes. After the two loops runners headed back via Ham and onto the finish.

Representing RSE was Kevin Joynes-Creed who completed the race in a 2:57:44 which was a PB by a magnificent 20 minutes.

Well done both of you.

Gloucester 20

The Gloucester 20 mile race took place on Sunday 15th March. This was the 3rd race in the RSE Endurance Race Schedule. Starting in Waterwells, Gloucester the race consisted of a 3 lap route around country lanes on what is a flat course with the exception of 2 small hills on each lap.

Representing RSE was Dave Witnall who finished in 2:18:13. He was followed by;

Mark Manley – 2:32:15

Sharon Smith – 2:45:46 and 1st in the LV65 category and a PB by 7 minutes

Elaine Chapman – 2:55:53

Ellie Taylor – 2:56:52

Tim Wainwright – 2:58:42

Sarah Page – 3:07:04

Istvan Vegh – 3:07:50 which was a PB

Linda Edwards – 3:10:58

Liz Farooq – 3:16:41 which was a PB

Cathy Steer – 3:17:24

Elisabeth Butler – 3:18:18

Kevin Joynes-Creed – 3:18:19

Great turnout from RSE and fantastic running in difficult conditions.

Bath Half Marathon

The Bath Half Marathon took place on Sunday 15th March. This was a ‘big city’ race, starting and finishing on Great Pulteney Street – a beautiful Georgian boulevard in the heart of Bath. This course was fast and flat with proven potential to set new personal bests.

Representing RSE was Nia Glover who finished in a time of 1:43:02 which was a PB by 7 minutes. Great effort.

Mentioned in Dispatches

Some great results from runners this week but it goes without saying the Kevin Joynes-Creed deserves a mention this week. Having completed the Berkeley 20 mile race on Saturday and achieving a PB he then took part in the Gloucester 20 mile the following day. Something I am sure his legs and every other part of his body is regretting now. Great effort Kevin. Now have a rest

Dudley Park Run

Linda Edwards – 29:14

Cirencester Park Run

Ben Chapman – 23:06

Rosie Oates – 23:26

Dave Witnall – 23:40

Nadine Brown – 27:06

Ryo Woodsell-Taylor – 28:17

Emma Hine – 28:39

Elizabeth Lloyd – 34:30

Charley Trykush – 42:23

Elaine Chapman – 44:14

Haldon Forest Park Run

Felicity Crotty – 29:01

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