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RSE Racing Report – 25th February 2018

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Back to Black 10k – Wild Night Run Series

175 people took part in the Back to Black 10k on Saturday evening which is the last of 4 races in the Wild Night Run series. The race starts at Leigh Wood, a popular spot for night running. Not content with the 10k, Richard Marshall added on an extra mile (route markers are much harder to see in the dark!) finishing in 1:25:27. Well done Richard.

SMaRTT Smasher 10k

A fantastic result from Martyn Joyce at the SMaRTT Smasher 10k in Calne on Sunday. He finished 5th overall and picked up the prize for 1st MV40. He believes it was an unexpected result, but we at RSE know how hard he trains and it was fully deserved.

Bourton 10k

 

On a beautiful, crisp Sunday morning 10 RSE members ran in the Bourton 10k. A popular fast and flat course has definite PB potential and many members were able to take advantage of this. First home for the club was Ben Chapman who, after reviewing the photos, seemed to run the whole 6.2miles with a wonderful ear-to-ear smile upon his face! Fantastic work Ben 🙂 Special mention to Vicki Mason who took 3 mins off her previous PB and Linzi Gregory who ran for the first time in RSE colours. Thank you also to the fabulous support crew.

Ben Chapman 45:03; Nadine Brown 47:09 (PB); Ted Pitts 48:11; David Whitlow 48:22; Cheri Edwards 50:07 (PB); Wayne Edgington 52:24; Janet Daniels 53:54 (PB); Vicki Mason 54:02 (PB); Linzi Gregory 54:07 (PB) and Laura Butler 1:07:42. Excellent running everyone.

 

Seville Marathon

Seville Marathon boasts that it’s not only a fast course but it’s also one of the most beautiful circuits in the world, crossing the city centre and the main monuments of the ancient town. RSE Zoe Hammett took full advantage and finished in 4:04 – awesome work Zoe!

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Swindon:  Martyn Joyce 24:47.

Hanley: Sarah Reynolds 24:31.

Pomphrey Hill: Emily Jefferies 28:07 and Jack Pitcher 28:08.

Cirencester: Dave Witnall; 20:35; Steve Phelps 23:07; Alice Mason 28:13; Jenny Hoffmann 29:55; Ruth Herbert 30:05; Kate Potter 30:06 (1st VW65-69) and Laura Butler 47:59 (tail-walker).

Please be aware that if you do not have Running Somewhere Else listed under your parkrun profile your run result will not be included in the race report. If you require help in updating your profile to reflect this please let Nadine know.

A big well done to all racers, runners, volunteers and supporters this weekend!

RSE Racing Report – 18th February 2018

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Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country: Pitville 6.4k

Sharon Smith finished 1st in her age category in this highly competitive championship on Saturday 17th February in a time of 35:09 and with a new personal best. Great work Sharon!

 

Castle Combe ‘Chilly’ 10k

The Chilly 10k provides a flat and smooth running surface over multiple laps on the famous Castle Combe race circuit. 605 runners finished the race including four RSE members on Sunday; all taking advantage of the flat course. Another weekend of racing for Jack Pitcher saw him earn a PB to reward his hard work in an impressive time of 39:34 and Martyn Joyce was, rightly, pleased with his race finishing in 41:24. Emily Jefferies finished in 45:46 and Steve Phelps also gained a great PB in a time of 47:00. Super work all!

 

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A special mention to RSE member Jon Collins who acted as Run Director for the first time this weekend and saw an impressive 211 runners take part in the 3rd Cirencester parkrun. Remember parkrun only happens because of the time and dedication of volunteers. If you or your friends / family are able to help please get in touch by sending an email to cirencesterhelpers@parkrun.com. Thank you.

Ashton Court: Emily Jefferies 24:24 and Jack Pitcher 24:25.

Swindon:  Sarah Reynolds 25:25 and Caroline Sandercock 34:17.

Newbury: Laura Butler 34:01.

Colby: Louise Abbott 33:20.

 

Well done to all racers, runners and volunteers this weekend!

Championship 2018 update – Endurance Experts Round 2

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The 2nd race of the Endurance expert Championship was run at the Wiltshire 10, on 11th Feb. A great turnout from club runners saw many points given out. 10 ladies and 7 men took part.

First in for the men was Tom Cooper, strengthening his lead with another 10 points, followed by Jack Pitcher collecting 9 points, moving him into second place overall. Returning from illness and injury, Dave Witnall came in third to pick up 8 points.

First in for the ladies was Emily Jeffries, returning from injury for her first club race of the year, and collecting the 10 points. Nadine Brown again showed herself to be strong in the last miles and picked up the 9 points ahead of Elaine Chapman who finished in 3rd to pick up 8 points.

Special mention to Cheri Edwards and Becca Wilson who both ran in their first club championship races, both putting in great performances!

So overall results so far in the Endurance Experts Championship after race 2

Mens:

  1. Tom Cooper 20 points
  2. Jack Pitcher 17 points
  3. Russell Young 9 points

Womens:

  1. Nadine Brown 19 points
  2. Elaine Chapman 17 points
  3. Emily Jeffries 10 points.

Great running all. Next race is the Gloucester 20 mile race in March!

Happy Running!

Elaine, Club Captain.

RSE Racing Report – 11th February 2018

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Wiltshire 10

17 RSE Members took part in the Wiltshire 10 on a beautiful Sunday morning. The route follows a gently undulating course through rural Wiltshire and loops around the historic village of Lacock before following the River Avon back to the finish in Melksham. The course is capable of producing fast times and many RSE runners took advantage of this, producing a number of PBs.

Tom Cooper 1:04:51(PB); Jack Pitcher 1:09:08 (PB); David Witnall 1:11:10; Emily Jefferies 1:15:58 (PB); Nadine Brown 1:18:43 (PB); Elaine Chapman 1:19:36; Jon Lewis 1:19:49; Martin Pitts 1:21:37; Teresa Hazelwood 1:21:58 (PB); Graham Aitchison 1:23:27; Jo Wood 1:25:37; Cheri Edwards 1:26:23 (PB); Paul Coates 1:28:55; Kirsty Pitts 1:29:52; Sarah Gray 1:41:15; Becca Wilson 1:41:20 (PB) and Laura Butler 1:57:23. Congratulations to you all!

 

Bath Skyline 10k

Sarah Reynolds described the Bath Skyline as the muddiest, slippiest and hilliest 10k she’d ever done but fun none-the-less and achieved 1:04 in these tough conditions. Well done Sarah!

 

Bramley 20

684 people took part in the Bramley 20 mile race in Reading. RSE’s Andy Masser took part in this one finishing in 2:42:12. Awesome effort Andy!

 

The Slaughter Valentines 10k

New member Steve Phelps ran this scenic run in and around the beautiful Cotswold hills and through the villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter. The route featured a lot of long uphill stretches on the country roads so provided good training opportunities.   Steve finished in a time of 49:11 (awaiting official confirmation). Great work Steve!

 

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Cirencester: Sarah Reynolds 25:36; Martin Sheriff 25:46; Jess Osbourne 27:31; Henrietta Murfitt-Pearce 30:38 and Laura Butler 49:54.

Swindon: Martyn Joyce 22:14.