Author Archives: Ellie Taylor

Gloucestershire County XC Championships – Cotswold Farm Park

Starting in the bumpy fields, athletes ran a medium lap around ruins ground and Barton bushes. They then completed 2 large laps including the field north of Gorse valley finishing again in bumpy fields. Conditions were as expected of a cross country race, very muddy in places! But the sun was shining for the senior male race.

David Witnall ran for Running Somewhere Else, finishing the 9.5k course in a great time of 41:05!

Great fun as usual- it’s not about the position or finish times. It’s for the challenge and the grind that cross country offers. Club members should give it a go just once. It’s not as bad as you think!!

Dave Witnall

Brilliant running, Dave!

Fladbury Festive 5

This 5 mile multi-terrain race takes place along the banks of the River Avon. Runners cross through Fladbury Village and Lower Moor in Worcestershire for a mainly off-road race. Only in its 8th year, Fladbury Festive 5 has become popular amongst local runners, particularly for the free gift and refreshments at the end of the run!

Liz Hulcup took on the challenge and finished in a brilliant unofficial time of 55:11, coming first her age category!

It was actually 5.5 miles, mainly trail run, so muddy, and a nasty cold wind …

Liz Hulcup

Well done, Liz!

parkruns

Worcester parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 27:18
• Felicity Crotty – 36:07

Cirencester parkrun

• Dylan Boreham – 23:52
• Phil Southworth – 24:41
• Ben Chapman – 24:49
• Andy Sworn – 29:12
• Cheri Edwards – 29:55
• Nadine Brown – 29:56
• Anne-Marie Davies – 30:48
• Elaine Chapman – 30:56
• Ellie Witnall – 30:57
• Maria Yates – 32:36

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.

January Bingo Challenge

The coaches have put together a January Bingo challenge to keep you motivated for the start of the year. Take on a single challenge, fill a bingo line or take on the whole card, it’s up to you!

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Saturday 28th January 2023: Annual RSE Awards evening – The link to book is now available on the club WhatsApp group and Facebook page!
• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

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

Westonbirt House Christmas 10k

The last day of the year saw runners take on the beautiful grounds of Westonbirt House for a festive 10k. The race follows 2-laps through the House grounds and is mainly on road/pathways, although 1.5k crosses trail/grass.

Several RSE members took on the challenge, ending the festive season in running style! We particularly loved the Christmas pudding outfits worn by Linda, Cathy and Sarah!

• Louise Hayes – 1:05:44
• Linda Edwards – 1:09:41
• Cathy Steer – 1:09:41
• Sarah Page – 1:09:42
• Charlie Austin – 1:20:47

Myself, Sarah and Cathy ran the Westonbirt Christmas 10k today which was rescheduled due to the snow. It poured down and we were nice and snug on the start line. The sodden puddings however gained some weight in water as we ran the two loop course. It was great fun and well supported despite the weather. We were also joined by another pudding friend from Dursley running club.

Linda Edwards

A huge congratulations to everyone who ran!

parkruns – Christmas Eve (24/12/2022)

Stratford-upon-Avon parkrun

• Cathy Steer – 29:31
• Linda Edwards – 30:01

Cirencester parkrun

• David Witnall – 20:38
• Jon Campbell – 24:50
• Sharon Smith – 26:02
• Steve Sandercock – 26:48
• Paul Beaumont – 29:04
• Ellie Witnall – 30:42
• Nadine Brown – 30:43
• Elaine Chapman – 30:43
• Alan Powderhill – 30:44
• Paul Robertson – 30:44
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 33:00
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 33:07
• Vicki Mason – 33:29
• Felicity Crotty – 35:41
• Sue Navin – 36:12
• Sylvia Warman – 36:45
• Louise Hayes – 36:46
• Taryn Hancock – 51:33

Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud

• Jon Collins – 31:42

Land’s End parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 25:08

parkruns – New Year’s Eve (31/12/2022)

Parke parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 29:07
• Felicity Crotty – 41:49

Guernsey parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 24:15

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 23:43
• Daniel Drayton – 25:50
• Andy Sworn – 26:51
• Anne Gardiner – 27:49
• Carol Sworn – 27:54
• Nadine Brown – 29:04
• Katy Miller – 30:24
• Elaine Chapman – 30:25
• Vicki Mason – 31:13
• Sarah Reynolds – 31:14
• Sylvia Warman – 37:44

Witney parkrun

• Taryn Hancock – 50:43

Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun

• Sharon Smith – 38:50

Babbs Mill parkrun

• David Witnall – 19:34 – 2nd Overall!
• Ellie Witnall – 25:55 – 3rd Lady Overall!

Please note that there are no consolidated club reports for Christmas day or New Year’s day. If you completed a parkrun on either of these days, tell us in the comments on Facebook!

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.

Bank Holiday Away Day Run

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Saturday 28th January 2023: Annual RSE Awards evening
• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

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

A WEEKEND OF FINALS

Overshadowing the World Cup final this afternoon, was a more important and more unique finale – the RSE PARKRUN CUP FINAL 2022!!

This year it was contested by Linda Edwards and Vicki Mason.

To celebrate the occasion, a snowy Cirencester parkrun was descended on by our club members, some running, some volunteering and some there to support our finalists.

The parkrun cup started back in June with 30 competitors taking part. Each draw, 2 runners competed head to head on a handicap basis. It was excellent to see so many people getting involved with the cup and improving round on round. As we reached our final stages, it was inevitable that PBs were harder to come by, so congratulations to all runners for the times they achieved! I will post the full parkrun cup ladders after Ellie posts the club report so you can all see the fantastic progression of the runners!

David Witnall, parkrun cup organiser

And so to the winner… RSE would like to give a huge congratulations to our 1st ever parkrun cup winner:

Vicki Mason!!!

The 2023 parkrun cup will start in March. If you would like to enter or would like further information, message David Witnall.

parkruns

Cirencester parkrun

• David Witnall – 23:47
• Jon Campbell – 24:30
• Ben Chapman – 25:36
• Vicki Mason – 28:27
• Anne-Marie Davies – 30:37
• Kirsty Pitts – 30:46
• Linda Edwards – 31:22
• Maria Yates – 32:41
• Cathy Steer – 33:23
• Felicity Crotty – 36:47
• Elaine Chapman – 44:47

Havant parkrun

• Paul Coates – 27:36

Bank Holiday Monday Away Day

We are planning an away day visit to Avebury on Monday 2nd January.
There will be two distance options available, full details to follow soon…

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Monday 2nd January 2023: Bank Holiday Monday Away day
• Saturday 28th January 2023: Annual RSE Awards evening
• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Witnall – Next race report will be Monday 2nd January!

Gloucestershire Cross Country – League Race 2

Hosted by Stroud AC, the second race in the Gloucestershire took place at Milton End Arlingham. The race crossed over farmland and a motor cross course, for the added hills! The icy conditions did not stop runners turning out, and what started as hard ground soon ended up as the usual cross country mud.

Despite having a cold, it was good to get out in the bitter fresh air and run with some of Gloucestershire’s finest.

Dave Witnall

Ladies Race Distance – 6.2k

• Fran Penny – 33:01

Mens’ Race Distance – 9.2k

• David Witnall – 41:49
• Ollie Hazel – 43:36

Well done everyone for braving the cold!

parkruns

Hampstead Heath parkrun

• Jenny Hoffman – 33:35

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 23:04
• Daniel Drayton – 23:14
• Maria Yates – 29:59
• Cheri Edwards – 35:24

Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud

• Sharon Smith – 33:19

Banbury parkrun

• Liz Hulcup – 28:04

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Saturday 17th December – parkrun Cup Final
• Saturday 28th January 2023: Annual RSE Awards evening
• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

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