Author Archives: Dave Daniels

Funchal Marathon

The Funchal Marathon, Madeira took place on Sunday 19th January. The race was run on a flat course, almost entirely on a closed, attractively landscaped circuit, and offered runners the chance to discover and enjoy the Madeira Island through the race.

Representing RSE was Mark Manley who was taking part in his 21st marathon and finished the race in 3:35.

Well done Mark

Linda Franks 5 Mile

The Linda Franks 5 mile took place on Sunday 19th January in Cheltenham. The course was fast and flat and consisted of two anti-clockwise laps sandwiched by a short ‘out’ and ‘return section.

Representing RSE was Linda Edwards who finished in a time of 40:22 which was a new PB.

Great running Linda

Gloucester Half Marathon

On what was a largely flat course that took runners through the wonderfully scenic parish of Haresfield and Colethrop village. The start point was School Lane, Quedgeley.

The half marathon route consisted of a run of 1.1 miles out to the main 5.5 mile loop which is completed twice before a 1 mile run to the finish. This was also the 1st on the club championship endurance races.

Representing RSE in the half marathon was Mark Garrett who finished in a time of 1:27:32. He was followed by,

Dave Witnall – 1:29:42

Andy Masser – 1:41:51

Ellie Taylor – 1:45:09

Rosie Oates – 1:51:20

Elisabeth Butler – 2:00:53

Caroline Terry – 2:25:30

Great running from you all.

Mentioned In Dispatches

The Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series for 2019 consisted of 12 open races that covered a variety of distances. Points were awarded according to the runner’s position among fellow County runners. The best eight scores achieved were counted and at least five events had to have been completed.

Congratulations to Sarah Page who was awarded a silver medal in the Ladies Vet 55 category. A fantastic effort Sarah, well done.

Tetbury Goods Shed Park Run

Martin Pitts – 25:58

Cirencester Park Run

Dave Witnall – 20:55

Tom Razazan – 21:23

Ollie Hazel – 22:01

Oliver Hughes – 24:20

Elliot Gardiner – 24:37

Elaine Chapman – 24:56

Ellie Taylor – 24:56

Kevin Joynes-Creed – 25:09

Nadine Brown – 27:03

Rich Hobbs – 27:30

Linda Edwards – 27:41

Sarah Reynolds – 28:03

William Gardiner – 28:42

Emma Hine – 28:56

Ryo Woodsell Taylor – 28:56

Anne Gardiner – 29:37

Amanda Ball – 29:52

George Rackley – 32:09

Elizabeth Lloyd – 33:43

Rough ‘n’ Tumble 10

Taking place on Sunday 12th January the Rough ‘n’ Tumble 10 was a 10 mile multi terrain race starting at Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire. From the start at the village hall runners headed through the picturesque village up to Milton Hill. The race continued along footpaths and tracks and then descended down the gully and on to the village of Easton Royal. Runners then headed up hill again to Milton Clump, then onto the Downs where the views were magnificent. Then up some more hills to the Giant’s Grave before descending down to the lakes. After a short ascent it was downhill to the finish.

Representing RSE was Nadine Brown who finished in a time of 1:47:41.

She was followed by Carol Sworn – 1:56:40.

Andrew Sworn – 1:56:41

Good running from you all.

Lydiard Park Run

Caroline Sandercock – 37:17

Eden Project Park Run

Ellie Taylor – 23:42

Dave Witnall – 23:43

Tetbury Goods Shed Park Run

Nia Glover – 22:57 and 1st female runner

Seven Fields Park Run

Sandie Wood – 31:26

Tracy Webster – 33:32

Chipping Norton School Park Run

Linda Edwards – 27:59 and 2nd in her age category

Cirencester Park Run

Rich Hobbs – 22:39

William Gardiner – 30:42

Felicity Crotty – 30:44

Amanda Ball – 31:02

Pauline Tilbury -34:05

Elizabeth Lloyd – 34:14

Caroline Joynes-Creed – 34:53 and a new PB

Caroline Terry – 35:15

Amanda McIlroy – 36:37

Winter Cross Ultra

The Winter Cross Ultra on Saturday 28th December took place at Meonstoke near Southampton. This gave runners the chance to blow away the Christmas cobwebs with four out and back legs of different terrains and challenges. The challenge was to start and finish within the time from dawn till dusk on one of the shortest days of the year. 

The course involved 4 legs which were run in the order of N-E-W-S.

North was an out and back route on an old railway line that was 9k long with 8k being off-road and mostly flat on gravel/chippings.

East was a 21k leg with 16k being off-road and was probably the toughest with two significant hill climbs and a smaller one on the outbound leg.

West was a 21k leg with 12k being off-road and passing through the picturesque villages of Meonstoke and Exton to join the South Downs Way heading through farms towards Winchester before returning back to HQ. This was the end point for those runners completing the 50 k option. For those with an unexplained urge to complete the 45 mile option theybthen continued to the final leg.

South  was also a 21k leg with 20k off-road and mostly flat and straight on gravel/chippings.  

Representing RSE in the 50k option was Gareth Roberts who finished in 6:34:13. He was followed by Kevin Joynes-Creed who finished his first ultra event in 6:39:52 and Rochelle Ravenscroft.

The only RSE runner completing the 45 mile option was Nadine Brown who finished in a time of 8:41:05.

At the time of this report all times are unofficial.

Congratulations to all of you and also a mention to the great support from Caroline Joynes-Creed.

Gloucester 10 mile

The Gloucester 10 mile race took place on Sunday 29th December. This was a road race that was mainly flat with a few inclines and included a section out to the main loop followed by two laps with a section back to the finish.

Unfortunately at this stage the results are not available however the following unofficial times have been obtained,

Andy Masser – 1:17:21.

Jo Wood – 1:20:50

Anne Gardiner – 1:36:00 which was her first 10 mile and therefore a PB.

Well done everyone who ran.

Lydiard Park Run

Nia Glover – 24:22

Teignmouth Promenade Park Run

Felicity Crotty – 29:03

Tetbury Goods Shed Park Run

William Gardiner – 27:07