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Storm Claudia washed out the local parkruns, so a quiet news week.  Many thanks to Linda for giving me something to write about!

Newent 9, by Newent Runners

Linda Edwards: Race Time: 1.00:19 ( gun time only)

About the race: The first time running this race and I was not disappointed as the route was pretty and a low key event with easy parking.
The gun time only (chip only at end) race starts off running around a field then after a short gravel path there is a long hill. The rest of the route is generally undulating (hilly) until near the end as you approach Newent. There are quite a few turns on and off pavements and a zebra crossing. The route was well marshalled however water was available only at the end.
The roads were not closed and a few cars on country lanes passing.
The race was very reasonably priced (£18 if I recall correctly) and a bobble hat, nice medal, sweets, hot drink and cake included.
I would definitely run this one again.

Park Runs

Jersey Farm Parkrun

Linda Edwards 32.38

Cheltenham parkrun

Keswick parkrun

Seven Fields parkrun 

Central parkrun, Plymouth 

Ganger Farm parkrun

Socials

Save the date: RSE Annual Awards evening. Saturday 31st January at The Gateway Centre (South Cerney)

Transport will be provided. Full details to follow

What a weekend for RSE runners! Great efforts by the Cross Country team at their home event on a wet Saturday, organised by Dave Witnall, with lots of RSE members acting as marshalls. Sunday brought the sunshine and Cirencester market place made a beautiful setting for the first ever Cirencester Half Marathon

Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country Race in Cirencester Park

Women (~6k)

• Jennie Glass 27.27
• Jade Beaumont  33.55

Men (~ 9k)

• Jon Last 40.10
• Phil Hudson 44.03

Jennie -“I really enjoyed today – it was classic cross country – some long hills, a bit of mud and some rain.  The race was  well organised and there was great support from the RSE marshals – it’s always great to be cheered on! It was also fun to be part of the RSE women’s team.”

Jade – “Really well organised and the great support and turnout from RSE made it feel a bit easier!”

Phil H – “My first run in the AAA cross country series. Found this race tough with a high class field of runners, mixed in with our RSE superstars. Pace was super quick to start and ground got more slippery and my lack of grip made laps 3&4 a grind. Great fun and well done to the team, fantastic supporters and Jon C for twisting my arm to embrace the dark side of XC running. I will be back for more I’m sure.”

Jon Last – “A hard slog that one. But a good vibe, great organisation and encouraging Marshalls.”

Cirencester Half Marathon

• Dan Drayton 1.45.30
• Elliot Gardiner 1.48.20
• Anna Field 1.51.05
• Rich Sharp 1.51.52 (First ever HM!)
• Stella Pavitt 1.53.14 (PB!)
• Sara Juggins 2.05.42( PB!)
• Linda Edwards 2.14
• Tim Wainwright 2.21
• Lee Jones 2.23.08
• Vicki Mason 2.27 approx. (as pacer)

Dan – “A good turnout of runners from the club. It was a tough incline out of Daglingworth to Park Corner. But there was great support on the way as a lot of people where supporting RSE. Huge thanks to club members who came out to support!”

Sara J – ” I got a PB! The course was really nice. Had a lovely down hill run to the finish”

Anna – “Fab day and such great support from team RSE and our community. Made up for those hills!”

Linda – “The inaugural half marathon exceeded my expectations. The town lends itself well to supporters to being able to cheer on at several points and this made the race even more enjoyable. I really hope that the race is held again next year.”

Tim – “After almost a year out of running it felt brilliant wearing the famous yellow vest again.Seeing you lovely people out there with me today cheering or running I absolutely loved every single mile, I ran with a smile the whole way to just be out there again Thankyou all supporters and special thanks to Jeremy whom stuck by me most of way around.”

Elliot – “Great atmosphere, lots of friendly faces, fantastic turn out of support, plus glorious weather for the inaugural Ciren half! So pleased we now have a successful half marathon event in our town! 💪🏼 I planned to run with the 1.50 pacer, but it turns out there wasn’t one 😅 so tried to stick to 8.20 min miles instead, which successfully resulted in a sub 1.50, despite the Daglingworth hills! Official chip time 1:48:20. It seems the fitness is steadily returning! PB attempt will have to be next year!”

Tewkesbury Guy Fawkes 5 mile race

• Rebecca Southerington  35.40 (3rd FV40)
• Jennie Glass 35.54 (3rd LV55)
• Al Powderhill 36.21 (PB!)
• Ben Chapman 37.08.04
• Sharon Smith 38.21, (1st LV75)
• Liz Hulcup 42.22 (1st LV70)
• Sue Navin  43.07, (2nd LV70 and a PB!)
• Zoe Markham-Lee 43.38
• Jade Beaumont 45.25
• Helen Cue 54.03(PB!)
• Sylvia  Warman 54.24(PB!)

Al – “Really pleased to grab another PB and complete this years set of running a PB in every distance for the 3rd year in a row. The Achilles issue this week was a worry, but luckily didn’t hamper the race. Great to run with all the other RSE racers as always. Need to rest up now.”

Jade”This felt really tough after the cross country race yesterday so didn’t quite get the time I was aiming for. It was nice to run on a predominantly flat road though rather than through muddy fields! Was great to see everyone from RSE running so well and there’s cake at the end!”

Helen – “First time running the Guy Fawkes race. But what a lovely race.  Lots of RSE entries, lovely views of hikes during the race and a very unexpected PB.

Sylvia – “I always enjoy this race. Lovely sunny day for it and course PB for me. Great to cross the line surrounded by yellow vests.”

Apocalypse Run

• Sarah Kaminski

Alice Holt Spooky 10k

• Mary Shepherd 1.08

Mary – “Spooky 10k run, two loops around Alice Holt Farnham Surrey.  Ran with my daughter in law in the dark.  Loved the lights trail.  Lots of kids and family’s running different distances.  A great family event.”

Running Somewhere Else – Parkrun Report

Event Date: 1 November 2025

Chippenham parkrun (#526)

• Cheri EDWARDS – 29:29

• Vicki MASON – 29:55

Cirencester parkrun (#316)

• Paul BILLINGHURST – 23:31

• Daniel DRAYTON – 24:21

• Phil HUDSON – 24:54

• Jon CAMPBELL – 24:54

• Ben CHAPMAN – 26:01

• Andy SWORN – 26:35

• Elaine CHAPMAN – 30:03

• Sarah REYNOLDS – 30:17

• Anne-Marie DAVIES – 30:44

• Paul ROBERTSON – 30:51

• Samantha WARD – 30:59

• Linda EDWARDS – 34:59

Cranbrook Country Park parkrun (#208)

• Darren JENNER – 25:00

• Felicity CROTTY – 33:41

Kilkenny Lane Country parkrun (#3)

Rachel WEAVER – 58:58

Well done everybody. Enjoy your running.

It’s been a great week for RSE racing, with Zoe running 31 miles, Linda smashing yet another marathon,  Nia going sub-20 for the first time (and picking up another trophy), Katy running in the sunshine for wine, and Phil (aging like a fine wine) getting a half marathon PB. Congratulations all.

Mark

Calne Clock Change 5K

Nia Glover                19:45

“It’s no secret I’ve been aiming for a sub 20 5k for a while and it has continually eluded (and frustrated!) me. I targeted this race a couple of months ago and have been working towards it for a while, although still didn’t really believe I could do it. Today somehow the pace just happened and coming toward the finish seeing I was well under the 20 I was in a bit of disbelief. I am totally thrilled and still can’t quite believe it. I finished first lady which was a nice cherry on top.”

Nia Glover

Scare Bear

Zoe Markham-Lee     6:13:21

“An interesting event as you could do 3km to 50km and more if you could! I chose the timed event where you had 7 hours to do the course as many times as you wanted. Lovely and flat along the Thames. The medal attracted me to this one, being an 80’s born girl. I managed 31 miles.”

Zoe

Stroud Half Marathon

Phil Hudson          1:31:57

“About the race: Stroud is my local race and a great event, well organised on an undulating route today we had perfect 4oC temp and bright sunshine for the start.
I felt strong today so pushed ahead of planned pacing, knowing second half is harder. Hanging on a bit at 10 miles but then got my second wind to finish with a two minute PB.
This run is a reflection of the fantastic motivational support we get from the club, the flood of kudos on the WhatsApp chat for every runner celebrating their achievements and the dedicated and professional training and support from our committee and coaches. RSE is a special club and thank you.”

Phil

Valle dei Segni Wine Trail

Katy Miller             1:14

“While away on a sabbatical in Northern Italy I joined in a local run event opting for the non-competitive 8km trail run… It was more like 9.5km with over 400m of climbing, but it was absolutely worth it for the views and the glass of Prosecco at the finish! I even managed to rope in a friend for his first ever run event!!!”

Katy

Dublin Marathon

Linda Edwards           4:50

“Fabulous Dublin marathon. Brilliant support despite the terrible weather wind and rain. “

Linda

Park Runs

Durlston Country Park

Sandy Water

Tetbury

Prospect

Cirencester

Bushy, Dublin

Fire Service College