Author Archives: Dave Daniels

Hullavington Secret Santa 10 Mile

The Hullavington “Secret Santa” 10 was a 10-mile road race that took place on Sunday 22nd December. The route was over a gently undulating and picturesque course, that started and finished in the village of Hullavington. The added incentive to take place was that all runners received a Secret Santa gift and of course free cake after they cross the line.

Representing RSE was Kevin Joynes-Creed who completed the race in 1:22:55 which was a PB by 4 mins 15 secs.

Great effort Kev

The Westonbirt Christmas Tree 10k

The Westonbirt Christmas Tree run on Sunday 22nd December was a festive running event the whole family could enjoy offering a variety of distances to race. Festive dress was expected.  

The 2 loop 10k was over a both flat/undulating route on surfaced forest trails, which took in the splendour of the Aboretum.

Representing RSE was Louise Norman who finished in a time of 1:03:42. She was followed by Kay Thompson who finished in 1:27:49

Well done both of you.

Tamar Trails Park Run

Felicity Crotty – 31:05

Lydiard Park Run

Steve Sandercock – 25:00

Cirencester Park Run

Rosie Oates – 24:57

Sylvia Warman – 34:29

Elizabeth Lloyd – 36:05

Tetbury Goods Shed Park Run

Martin ‘Ted’ Pitts – 26:31

Santa Run at Sudeley Castle

This event was held on Sunday 15th December 2019 and included a 1 lap 8k, a 1 lap 5k (approx.) plus an all ages and abilities 1k and a free 5 years and under 50m dash. For 2019, this was also a festive dress event only. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years. The castle is surrounded by breath taking, 1,200 acre estate with a backdrop of rolling Cotswold Hills, green fields and woodland breaks making the vast Sudeley Estate the perfect venue for a Santa Run even if it was very wet and muddy.

Representing RSE in the 8k event was Sandie Wood who finished in a time of 1:10:22 and came 4th in her age category. She was followed by:

Felicity Crotty – 1:13:06

Tracey Webster – 1:15:51

Great running from you all.

Gloucestershire Cross Country League at Old Down Country Park

This event took place on Saturday 14th December at Old Down Country Park neat Bristol. The route consisted of mown and fairly flat grass, tracks over grass and through woods, a short tarmac section by the visitors’ car park and a gravelly track before returning to grass. Most of the descent was on grass or a grassy track and an ascent through the woods.

The Senior and Vet ladies teams had to run a 6k over 3 laps.

Representing RSE was Nadine Brown who finished in a time of 39:59. She was followed by;

Sharon Smith – 40:55 and 2nd in the LV65 category

Elaine Chapman – 42:27

Ellie Taylor – 42:27

Jenny Hoffman – 50:10

Kate Potter – 54:12 and 2nd in the LV70 category

This put the RSE Ladies senior teams in 22nd and 28th place in their category with the Ladies veterans team in 16th place in the Ladies vet category.

The Senior male event consisted of a 9k route over 4 laps. Representing RSE was Istvan Vegh who finished in a time of 1:06:50

A special thank you to Sarah Reynolds who assisted as driver and supporter.

Well done to you all.

Cirencester Park Run

Richard Hobbs – 22:55

Anne Gardiner – 28:59

William Gradiner -29:00

Emma Hine – 29:57

Kevin Joynes-Creed – 30:21

Linda Edwards – 30:58

Mark Manley – 31:27

Cathy Steer – 32:53

Sylvia Warman – 35:02

Caroline Joynes – Creed – 36:51

Gato Sports Head Torch 10k

On Wednesday 4th December the first of a 3 event series took place in Salcey Forest. This race will be followed by the second on the 23 January 2020 and the third and final one on the 25 February 2020.   Salcey Forest is a stunning area of woodland featuring ancient trees, building remains and flora that is also home to a variety of trails. Managed by Forestry England it contains flat, well established footpaths that are ideal to run in both the daytime and evening although a headtorch is necessary for the latter!

Representing RSE was Amanda Ball who finished the race in 1:09:26.

Well done Amanda  

Aberystwyth Charity 10k

The Aberystwyth Charity 10k on Sunday 8th December was a fast, flat race following roads and paths around the town that took runners along the promenade, through the harbour, and around the Rheidol river’s edge before it finished back at the start point.

Representing RSE was Felicity Crotty who finished the race having battled through through winds of 30 mph in a time of 57:17

Good effort Felicity

Weston-Super-Mare Christmas Cracker 10k

The Christmas Cracker 10k took place on Sunday December 8th. Now in its 32nd year, this race encouraged runners to wear fancy dress or at the very least one piece of tinsel. The course was flat and over both tarmac and the beach with the addition of a nice head wind..

Representing RSE was Elliot Gardiner who finished in a time of 50:35. He was followed by Zoe Markham-Lee who finished in 1:06:27.

Well done both of you.

Hackney Marshes Park Run

Sylvia Warman – 30:47

Cirencester Park Run

Dave Witnall – 20:59

Oliver Hughes – 25:55

Sarah Reynolds – 26:58

Fire Service Park Run

Linda Edwards – 29:38

Mallards Pike Park Run

Felicity Crotty – 29:13

Bromham Pudding Run

The Bromham Pudding Run which took place on Sunday 1st December was a 10k race around the Wiltshire village of Bromham, in between the towns of Melksham, Devizes, Calne and Chippenham. The two lap course was flat and is known to have regularly produced personal bests for runners of all abilities, unless that is you are dressed as a Christmas Pudding. As expected every finisher was provided with a Christmas Pudding.

Representing RSE was Anne Gardiner who finished the race in 54:15. She was followed by;

Cathy Steer – 1:00:43

Vanessa Poole – 1:00:44

Caroline Joynes-Creed – 1:06:40

Kevin Joynes-Creed – 1:06:40

Kate Bartram – 1:09:35

Well done all of you.

Hampstead Heath Park Run

Jenny Hoffman – 32:52

Cirencester Park Run

Dave Witnall – 20:46

Elaine Chapman – 24:41

Jo Wood – 25:22

Oliver Hughes – 38:14

Gloucester City Park Run

Felicity Crotty – 28:18