Chippenham Shortest Day 10k
Originally called the “Chippenham 10k Longest Day”, race organisers postponed the event to the only day that made sense – the shortest day! Runners had the choice to run the race on route or take on the virtual option.
Starting and finishing at Monkton Park, the route was mixed terrain, with mostly trail but some road parts. Representing RSE on the set route was Sharon Smith, who finished in an excellent time of 49:50 and was 1st in the LV70 category!
The route was very muddy, as expected, and busy with cyclists and dog walkers at 11am. It was undulating as well. The race was very well marshalled, thank heavens, as there were no runners in site!
Sharon Smith
Running the race virtually was Pauline Tilbury, who ran a time of 1:03:12 at the end of a 50 mile week! Pauline’s route took her around Cirencester Park – well done for choosing to take on ‘that’ hill!
This has been one of my favourite races since I started in 2012 and I got a PB there twice. Shame not to have been on the course but I chose the safe option of running it virtually.
Pauline Tilbury
Hullavington Secret Santa ’10’ Mile Race
After avoiding lockdown, Hullavington 10 mile instead faced another challenge when part of the route was closed off due to flooding. Not to be deterred, race organisers re-routed the event, which then came in just shy of 8 miles (7.7 miles according to Strava!). The road race was undulating, starting at the Hullavington Arms public house and taking in the picturesque countryside around Grittleton and Hullavington. Safety precautions meant that runners were set off in waves of 6 and had their tempreture taken before the start.
RSE runners came out in force for the event, with 8 members competing – well done to all runners, who we can assume got a new PB in a 7.7 mile race!
Undulating course but fantastic weather – sunny and cold. Some beautiful village scenery in Grittleton and Sevington.
Jo Wood
Great to be out in a yellow vest and the best chocolate brownie I’ve ever tasted at the end!
Vicki Mason
Unfortunately at the time of writing this report, there have been some problems with the official times. Here is a combination of runner and recorded times:
- Tom Razazan – 51:18
- Ollie Hazel – 52:15
- Andy Masser – 55:18
- Nia Glover – 55:48
- Elaine Chapman – 1:01:18
- Jo Wood – 1:01:27
- Cheri Edwards – 1:04:27
- Vicki Mason – 1:11:48
A lovely sunny run, rewarded with cake at the end!
Nia Glover
I enjoyed it, nice quiet country roads. Passed over the motorway twice. Friendly atmosphere and well marshalled.
Cheri Edwards