A friendly running club based in Cirencester!

Race Report 8/12/24: Racing through stormy weather

Congratulations to everyone who managed to get out racing despite Storm Darragh’s best efforts to dampen our running enthusiasm…

DB Max Christmas Chilly 10k

Sarah Page 52.38.4

Elaine Chapman  52:52.5

Linda Edwards 55:54.5

Jade Beaumont 58:12.9

Jade : A very windy one and definitely lived up to its ‘chilly’ name!

Sarah : Not called Chilly 10 k for nothing but would have been better called chilly and windy today. Luckily it stayed dry which counts as a bonus! Well organised race and lovely flashing 🏅 Was chuffed to get 1st place in age category

Gloucestershire Cross Country League – Bath

Nia Glover: 28:41
Sharon Smith:  33:53 1st LV70


Nia: This was the third Gloucestershire Cross Country League race of the season, hosted at the University of Bath. It was also the Inter-Counties Championship (whatever that is!). Storm Darragh made for tough conditions, thankfully it stayed dry but gusty winds and strong headwinds on the uphill sections were a bit mean!

For women the course consisted of a “short” two laps followed by one longer lap which added in an extra hill over slightly rougher terrain. Generally the course had long downhills and long uphills and we were lucky the footing was mostly dry. Beforehand we weren’t particularly keen to run in the storm today but in the end we both agreed we were glad we did it!

Park Runs

Kingsway parkrun, Gloucester
Phil HUDSON 21:20

Lydiard parkrun
Cheri EDWARDS 31:46

York parkrun
Samantha WARD 29:58

Gloucester North parkrun
Carol SWORN 33:10
Andy SWORN 33:11

Warwick Racecourse parkrun
Felicity CROTTY 31:46

Alton Water parkrun
Sylvia WARMAN 39:00

 

Race report by Jess James – let me know if there are any errors or omissions!

An epic ultra, an RSE special, a run for charity and a Christmas pudding!

Goodwood Running GP – 50km Ultra Marathon

Located at the foot of the Sussex Downs, the track is the only classic circuit in the world to remain entirely in its original form. Goodwood Motor Circuit originally opened its gates to the public on September 1948, to host Britain’s very first post-war motor race meeting at a permanent venue. Paul Robertson decided to drive down there, abandon his car and  run round it  instead!  Here are his thoughts

Ultra Runners are insane. My first attempt going above Marathon distance and boy did it feel like a massive challenge. Only 5 more miles but I cannot describe how hard they were. Wind, rain and laps are not a good combination but these were muted by great support from the Run Through staff. Possibly the happiest water station I have ever encountered. I’m not convinced that Ultra Marathons are for me but looking back, I did not enjoy it at the time but I am enjoying the happiness of completion. Thanks to everyone at RSE for their well done messages after. You made the mental pain disappear very quickly after.

The day went like this

Started – Finished – Retired from Ultra Running…!!!!!

What a fantastic achievement!  Here’s Paul’s time: 05:48:52

had to

AVR Half Marathon Replacement Event

As the final race of the Club Championship, the AVR Wiltshire Half, was cancelled because of bad weather, an alternative was arranged.  Many thanks to the captains and marshalls who made this possible.   A number of RSE members managed to get out there.  Here are messages from  some of the particiapnts

Felicity Crotty

Today our lovely club put on a virtual race to make up for the cancellation of AVR HM last week. The route was 2 laps of Fairford 10k plus a little out’ n ‘back section to begin with. In Fairford the sun mostly shone, we were greeted by lovely marshalls Ellie, Pauline and Steve on the route, with Ben coordinating timings at the start / finish area. Great company from Zoe all the way round too. Glad to have a rest over Christmas now.

Alan Powderhill

A nice steady half ran with Darren Jenner to get the championship completed. Some tough hills on that Fairford course. Great route sorted by Ben & Elaine and brilliant help from the marshals. Well done to everyone for completing it in the drizzle.
Darren Jenner completed it  after a tumble at 6 miles!

Alan Powderhill        01:56:06

Darren Jenner           01:56:22

Elaine Chapman       02:04:51

Tim Wainwright       02:13:36

Zoe Markham-Lee   02:18:28

Felicity Crotty           02:18:39

The two captains who helped make it possible. Was the cuppa a better option?

Bromham Pudding run

The Pudding Run is a 10k race around the Wiltshire village of Bromham, in between the towns of Melksham, Devizes, Calne and Chippenham. The two lap course is flat and regularly produces personal bests for runners of all abilities.  Cheri Edwards ran it.

 I love this race! It’s a 2 (and a little bit) lap on quiet roads around Bromham, a small village in Wiltshire between Chippenham and Calne. It raises funds for the local primary school and is always well supported, with residents standing outside their houses; clapping, cheering, playing Christmas music, dressed up in festive costumes etc!

I’d describe it as fast and flat (although my legs disagreed with that around mile 4!) and appeals to those chasing a fast PB as well as those who want to complete their first 10k and everyone in between.

This is the fourth consecutive year I’ve ran it and it’s definitely the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. As well as the fact you get a Christmas pudding at the finish line

Cheri ‘s time:  00:51:40

Churn Project Santa 5k

The Churn Project is hoping that this will become an annual event at this time of year with people putting on their best Santa or festive costumes plus running shoes .Whether a seasoned runner, or just looking for some holiday cheer, the event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.  There is a 1K route around the park for younger families to take part, so no-one is left behind.  Both the 1K and 5K runs started at 10.30am with a fun warm up session beforehand for everyone to get motivated.

Anne Gardiner

The Churn Project reaches many members of our community, so it is a worthwhile cause to support. Sadly, the rain increased just before the race, but there was a dancing warm-up, and the rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the many runners in fancy dress, including young children who participated in the 1k fun run. The huge puddles soaked us, but it was fun. Well done to Fran Penny as Run Director.

Sue Navin

In the Abbey grounds in the rain. Quite a task for the organisers to manage a 5k and 1k family race with a diversion to avoid a flooded area. 4 out and back laps with big puddles. I fell over trying to avoid a group of Santas and elves hurtling towards me. A great atmosphere and turnout despite the rain. Thank you to Anne for her company and encouragement

Anne Gardiner:  27:57

Sue Navin:          ?? 28 minutes ??

Sylvia Warman

I don’t imagine that the times matter to the runners that do it.  Maybe next year people could warm down there after a Cirencester parkrun  to help the support the Churn (or do I just feel a bit guilty for being away?).

Parkruns

Lydiard parkrun

Darren JENNER          00:26:34

Felicity CROTTY          00:29:41

Whiteley parkrun

Brett LYONS                 00:32:17

Cirencester parkrun

Phil HUDSON              00:22:38

Oliver HAZEL               00:24:01

Daniel DRAYTON        00:25:18

Steve SANDERCOCK  00:27:22

Robert BAKER             00:28:08

Sue NAVIN                   00:29:43

Liz HULCUP                 00.30.21

Andy SWORN              00:30:23

Vicki MASON              00:32:49

Samantha WARD       00:34:01

Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun

Helen CUE                    00:36:51

St Mary’s parkrun

Paul BILLINGHURST      00:23:20

Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud

Sharon SMITH                  00:27:30

Save the date!

Jan 18th –  Annual Awards evening

Thanks for reading! Apologies if I have missed something/got something wrong

If you are racing next week don’t forget to submit the race report form for your result to be included: https://www.runningsomewhereelse.com/race-report-form/

Race Report – Battling Storm Bert

Race Results

The final race of the Club Championship, the AVR Wiltshire Half, was cancelled this weekend as Storm Bert battered the UK. Nevertheless, RSE runners managed to fit in some races on Saturday before the peak of the storm hit – and very sensibly Linda escaped to race in warmer climes in Italy!

 

Florence Marathon

  • Linda Edwards: 4:30:32

“My running friend Susan from Stratford AC and I decided to run this marathon and combine it with the beautiful Lucca Walls Parkrun. Both cities offer a gourmet spectacle of architecture and culture.

The marathon started and finished at the Duomo also known as the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. The route passed the Palazzo Vecchio before heading out of the city and back through the city of renaissance. 

The route is fairly flat however there is a proportion of running on cobbles with uneven surfaces which proved a challenge on tired legs. It was also difficult dodging tourists trying to cross the marathon route between barriers.

I really loved the marathon for two reasons. Firstly the route was stunning taking in the ancient architecture and beautiful vista. Secondly I adjusted my nutrition plan before and during the race which helped me significantly finished with an official time of 4:30:32. This was not a PB but then again I am getting older!”

Draycote Water Half Marathon

  • Liz Farooq: 02:08:50

“I had transferred my entry from the Solihull half to this event, hoping that it would keep me motivated to train as the days shortened and the colder weather kicked in. It was very well organised by Run Through and there were great marshalls all around the course, even in the horrendous conditions. 

Storm Bert certainly made its presence felt on the home straight (completed 3 times) but some aspects of the course were more sheltered. I know the reservoir well (home town turf) which has its good and bad points. I knew that it would be pretty bleak and exposed in the weather so I planned a great playlist! However, I also knew I’d be able to see the finish for all 2 and a half laps of it (hate this, prefer to see it with about 200m to go!) and that the course was the nasty uphill clockwise circuit. 

Anyway, the challenge made finishing it even more satisfying and I think I actually enjoyed it!”

 

Parkrun Results

Cirencester:

  • Phil Hudson: 22:03
  • Paul Billinghurst: 23:54
  • Richard Hobbs: 25:27
  • Paul Robertson: 25:57
  • Jon Collins: 29:05
  • Sarah Reynolds: 30:05
  • Carol Sworn: 30:05
  • Anne-Marie Davies: 30:31
  • Samantha Ward: 32:41

Witney:

  • Liz Hulcup: 31:06

Kingsway:

  • Ben Mutlow: 26:47 (Ran in a dressing gown for his friend’s 100th Parkrun!)

Rogiet:

  • Cheri Edwards: 25:24

Gloucester City:

  • Vicki Mason: 27:58

Mura di Lucca:

  • Linda Edwards: 29:52

 

Save the date!

28th Nov – Bicycle Maintenance Talk. Booking details are on ‘RSE Info’ WhatsApp.

29th Nov –  End of Season Disco and Karaoke, The Drillmans Arms, Stratton.

Jan 18th –  Annual Awards evening

 

Thanks for reading! If you are racing next week don’t forget to submit the race report form for your result to be included: https://www.runningsomewhereelse.com/race-report-form/

Nia 🙂

Zoe’s very muddy race and RSE Parkrunners on tour!

Races

The Sodbury Slog on November 10th is quite simply not for the faint-hearted. Forget roads – they’re for wimps – this is a lung-busting, trainer-ruining, hill-climbing, multi-terrain challenge held over and through some of South Gloucestershire’s most stunning countryside. Mud is not optional.

  • Zoe Markham-Lee 2:03:39

 

” It starts after the last post is played at 11am. Full-on trail run over 10 miles, with mud everywhere and many people lose shoes and fall over! There’s also a trough of water and muck (yep, actual muck) up to the top of your legs. I had a 45 minute shower, had to wash my running clothes twice and my trail shoes are still wet a week after. But it is great fun! ” Zoe

 

Parkruns on November 16th.

Lydiard parkrun
  •  Samantha WARD Running Somewhere Else 00:30:37
Andover parkrun
  • Cheri EDWARDS Running Somewhere Else 00:33:13
York parkrun
  • Anne-Marie DAVIES Running Somewhere Else 00:31:06
Abingdon parkrun
  • Oliver HAZEL Running Somewhere Else 00:22:55
Hove Promenade parkrun  
  • Sarah PAGE Running Somewhere Else 00:25:25
Cirencester parkrun
  • Wayne HEWITT Running Somewhere Else 00:21:11
  • Phil HUDSON Running Somewhere Else 00:21:12
  • Jon CAMPBELL Running Somewhere Else 00:21:18
  • Rebecca SOUTHERINGTON Running Somewhere Else 00:21:53
  • Daniel DRAYTON Running Somewhere Else 00:23:29
  • Paul ROBERTSON Running Somewhere Else 00:23:59
  • Paul BILLINGHURST Running Somewhere Else 00:24:08
  • Phil NEWMAN Running Somewhere Else 00:24:13
  • Steve SANDERCOCK Running Somewhere Else 00:24:51
  • Sarah REYNOLDS Running Somewhere Else 00:26:28
  • Robert BAKER Running Somewhere Else 00:27:00
  • Maria YATES Running Somewhere Else 00:29:27
  • Sue NAVIN Running Somewhere Else 00:29:27
  • Felicity CROTTY Running Somewhere Else 00:29:36
Severn Bridge parkrun
  • Rachel WEAVER Running Somewhere Else 00:29:11
Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud
  • Paul BEAUMONT Running Somewhere Else 00:26:05

Seven Fields parkrun

  •  Taryn HANCOCK Running Somewhere Else 00:33:03
Chipping Norton School parkrun
  • Vicki MASON Running Somewhere Else 00:32:01
  • Liz HULCUP  (2nd Claim member) 00:28:09
Central parkrun, Plymouth
  • Darren JENNER Running Somewhere Else 00:24:51
Bury Field parkrun
  • Amanda BALL Running Somewhere Else 00:31:30

Dates for the Diary

24th Nov – AVR Wiltshire half marathon (RSE Championship race) 

28th Nov  – a BICYCLE MAINTENANCE TALK with some practical demonstrations of how to look after your bike and what to do if you get an issue whilst out cycling.  Booking details are on ‘RSE Info’ WhatsApp.

29th Nov –  end of season disco and karaoke
⏰ 8pm till late
📍The Drillmans Arms, Stratton 

Jan 18th Annual Awards evening. 

 

Thanks for reading. 

Anne 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️