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RSE Club Report – Big Bears and Mayhill Mud!

Big Bear 6 Hour Challenge

Hosted by Big Bear events, this time challenge invited runners to complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they can. The course was held Ryton Pools Country Park and follows an off-road route

Fresh from their ultra in December, Mark Manley and Lesley Hinsley took on the challenge, completing a massive 36.3 miles in 6 hours and 25 minutes!

[It was the] first ultra of 2022 for Lesley and I on Tuesday. Big Bear 6 hour challenge at Ryton Pools near Coventry…. The challenge is Run as many 3.3m laps as you can start in 6 hours so it’s a mental challenge as much as an endurance challenge. Lesley and I did 36.3 miles in 6:25, with it being her furthest distance to date.

Mark Manley

We managed 36 miles in total, making us 4th and 5th out of a total of 200 runners. It was in the beautiful Ryton Park. 1,800 ft taking you up on the way out and back down. Even though it was round and round the same loop, it was lovely scenery and Mark kept me going, as usual.

Lesley Hinsley

A huge well done to Mark and Lesley!

Mayhill Massacre

The Mayhill Massacre includes 9 or 15 mile options for tough cross country run featuring tough climbs up Mayhill near Huntley, Glos. The race boasts some stunning views and great scenery.

RSE were lucky to have 3 runners taking part in the 15 mile event, which actually came up short at around 12.7 miles! Official times have not yet been released, but here’s a sneak peak of who ran and their times:

  • Nadine Brown – 2:41:19 – 2nd lady overall!
  • Andy Sworn – 2:41:19
  • Carol Sworn

Throw in some very muddy trails some great scenery and the open plain at the top of Mayhill and you have a recipe for an enjoyable morning out!

In reality the route was short and a lack of marshals was noticeable leading to a little confusion amongst the runners. However, everyone finished with a smile on their face.

Nadine Brown

Well done Nadine, Andy and Carol on a tough run!

Welcome to the Club

It’s always lovely to see new runners sign up to RSE! Here’s what a few of them have to say:

Welcome to the Running Somewhere Else!

Parkruns

Cirencester Parkrun

  • Andy Sworn – 27:20
  • William Gardiner – 27:42
  • Kathryn Cowdall – 32:11
  • Caroline Joynes-Creed – 32:30
  • Kevin Joynes-Creed – 32:32
  • Vicki Mason – 34:01
  • Nadine Brown – 45:26
  • Anne Gardiner – 56:27

Tetbury Goods Shed Parkrun

  • Darren Jenner – 23:32
  • Tarryn Hancock – 29:01
  • Felicity Crotty – 29:35

Babbs Mill Parkrun

  • David Witnall – 20:05 – 1st overall!
  • Ellie Taylor – 24:36

Parkrun result not mentioned? It may be that you’re not listed as Running Somewhere Else in the parkrun results online. For information on how to change/add RSE as your listed club, click here.

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Taylor by 5pm Sunday each week 🙂

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