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Race Report – 13/10/24 – a weekend of Personal Bests💥

Gloucestershire Cross Country Series

  • Nia Glover 27:30
  • Ellie Witnall 34:54

“This was the first race in the Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country League for the winter. It was held at Yate Outdoor Sports Centre and for women was 3 loops (two large one medium) around the fields including a muddy bank to climb up each time totalling just under 4 miles. It was a generally flat course but felt like tough work on the grass! Nevertheless I had good fun and very pleased the sun came out for us.” Nia

 “A good choice if you like getting muddy! It was surprisingly warm and the race wasn’t too hilly, although there was a short steep hill which was pretty tough – thankfully Dave was there screaming ‘Attack it! Attack!’ to spur me on ” Ellie😉

 

London Royal Parks Half Marathon 

This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks.  There are over 16,000 runners.

  • Anna Field 1:49:19 New PB!!

   

“I loved running the Royal Parks half as a change from trail running.  Such an atmosphere with music, dancing and the whole route lined with people cheering you on. Main goals to complete without injury and not have to use the event loos! Nailed that! Pleased to get a PB too!  Would recommend joining the ballot to try for a place,  I got lucky to get a place this year.”

 

Oxford Half Marathon

More than 13,000 runners have taken part in this year’s Oxford half marathon, raising around a million pounds for charity.

Thousands of spectators lined the route of the annual race, which began in the city centre, passing the sites of Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s Lady Margaret Hall, before finishing on Parks Road.

  • Rebecca Southerington 1:43
  • Elliot Gardiner 2:02:19

I initially booked this race for my half marathon PB attempt this year. However, the Achilles tendinitis that’s been dragging on since August, meant I had to turn it into a training run after 5 weeks off 😒 The Achilles didn’t feel as bad as expected thankfully and I managed to knock a couple of minutes off my time since my last race at the GNR last month, so I’ll take that as a positive! The course was very flat and it was good to be able to take in the historic sights of Oxford city centre, as it wasn’t a head down PB attempt. Will definitely be back to do this one again when fit.” Elliot

                           

 

Bournemouth Half Marathon

Part of the Bournemouth Marathon Festival, the half marathon course follows the full marathon coastal route, which sets off from Kings Park before making its way down to the seafront, taking in Boscombe and Bournemouth pier along the way. It offers the ideal combination of flat roads and sweeping views.

  • Leah Brown 1:50:38 New PB!!

 

Lightning Bolt 10k

Fast, flat 10k racing for all abilities. With an elevation of just 14 metres, the Lightning Bolt has established itself as one of the fastest 10k races in the UK. This was also an RSE Club Championship race.

  • Jon Last 39.05 New PB!!
  • Mark Garrett 41.20
  • Phil Hudson 41:31 New PB!!
  • Jenny Glass 45.09 1st in age category
  • Al Powderhill 47.01 New PB!!
  • Darren Jenner 47.36 new PB!!
  • Jo Beames 48:17
  • Jo Wood 49.17
  • Anne Gardiner 49:55 New PB!!
  • Zoe Markham-Lee 53.30
  • Sue Navin 54:34 New PB!! 1st in age category
  • Felicity Crotty  55:36

“Great conditions, once you were warmed up! Nice to see so many RSE runners. Extra motivation from the pacer too”. Jon Last

“Although not a PB it was the first time I have run that fast since 2017!! A chilly flat run in the countryside, lovely to run with RSE and very good pacers especially Robbo running the 55 min. Thanks to Phil H for helping me run in the final 200 metres too.” Felicity

 “A great day of racing with fellow RSE members. So happy to achieve another PB today with a consistent pacing plan, certainly helped by the pacer. If only I could have found a few more seconds! Will have to have another go next year.” Al Powderhill

Parkrun Results

Newbury parkrun

  • Darren JENNER Running Somewhere Else 00:25:07
  • Felicity CROTTY Running Somewhere Else 00:29:23
Cheltenham Parkrun
  • Russell YOUNG Running Somewhere Else 00:22:40
  • Liz Hulcup 2nd Claim RSE 28:49
Cirencester parkrun
  • Phil HUDSON Running Somewhere Else 00:24:13
  • Paul BILLINGHURST Running Somewhere Else 00:24:13
  • David WITNALL Running Somewhere Else 00:25:40
  • Cheri EDWARDS Running Somewhere Else 00:59:30
Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud
  • Rachel WEAVER Running Somewhere Else 00:33:59

 

Call for volunteers!

We need you! RSE are organising the second round of the Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country Championships on the 2nd November and need a number of volunteers to marshall the course and car park (morning or afternoon). There is opportunity to marshall and run the race if you wish, and you will be well fed and watered. If you are interested please get in touch with Pauline or Dave W.

Save the date!

Nov (tbc) – End of season social
3rd Nov – Guy Fawkes 5 (RSE Championship race)
24th Nov – AVR Wiltshire half marathon (RSE Championship race)
Jan 17th (or 18th) Annual Awards evening. tbc
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/

Anne 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Race Report – 06/10/2024

Race Results

Chester Marathon

Chester is the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales. The route takes in the beautiful surrounding landscapes and villages that both countries have to offer.

  • Jennifer Glass: 3:47:43

“Really cold and rainy while we were hanging around at the start but a good temperature for the rest of the race. Hilly at the start and then some big hills in the second half including a big hill at the end. Pretty tough course all in all but I was pleased with my time. Chester is a beautiful city and I enjoyed running in the countryside the route the marathon took us through.” 

 

Cirencester Slog

The Cirencester Slog is a multi-terrain 10 mile race in Cirencester Park, taking in some of the less familiar trails the park has to offer. The race is run in support of SARA, an Inshore Lifeboat and Inland Search and Rescue organisation covering the River Severn, it’s estuary and the surrounding area.

  • James Ball: 1:09:49
  • Daniel Drayton: 1:26:27
  • Paul Beaumont: 1:30:13
  • Sharon Smith
  • Sara Juggins
  • Andrew Barrett

“Really enjoyed the run, through parts of the park I’d not seen before” – Dan

“Really enjoyed this run. A bit of mud but not too much; a few hilly bits but not too many; easy to get to; good atmosphere AND, we were clearly told at the beginning that the money they were making was going to charity. What’s not to like?!” – Paul

“Great trail run through Cirencester Park. Beautiful conditions. A few puddles and muddy patches to keep things interesting. Amazing finish from the horse statue down the hill to the finish above the Cecily Hill gates.” – James

 

Cardiff Half Marathon

Cardiff Half Marathon is one of the “SuperHalfs”, a global series of the world’s most prestigious half marathons. The fast and flat route attracts almost 30,000 runners to the capital city.

  • Wayne Hewitt: 1:31:55
  • Gemma Wright: 1:54:41
  • Tim Wainwright: 2:07:56
  • Paul Robertson

“A new course PB over two minutes quicker than last year, I’m well chuffed and good to be representing RSE in Wales” – Tim

 

Roundhay Half Marathon and 10k

Roundhay Park in Leeds is one of the biggest city parks in Europe, boasting 700 acres of parklands, lakes, woodland and gardens. Run Yorkshire hosted a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k options for runners.

Half Marathon

  • Linda Edwards: 2:13:00

10k

  • Liz Hulcup: 56:26

“As second claim runner with Bourton Roadrunners I attended the BRR club trip to Leeds. Starting with my 100th Parkrun on route at Long Eaton we attended the running festival the day after in Roundhay Park. I opted for the Half Marathon. The route was undulating with a steep climb on each of the 5 laps around the lake. The route was mainly trail with some parts technically difficult however the views were lovely. A great route for supporters and a nice cafe at the end.” – Linda

 

Parkrun Results

Long Eaton:

  • Linda Edwards: 29:33 – 100th Parkrun!
  • Liz Hulcup: 29:35

Trelissick:

  • Julie Taylor: 37:43

Newbury:

  • Felicity Crotty: 30:02

Chipping Sodbury:

  • Rachel Weaver: 31:12

Cirencester:

  • Phil Newman: 23:20
  • Paul Billinghurst: 23:21
  • Daniel Drayton: 24:16
  • Sara Juggins: 32:12

Plymouth Central:

  • Darren Jenner: 27:00

 

Call for volunteers!

We need you! RSE are organising the second round of the Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country Championships on the 2nd November and need a number of volunteers to marshall the course and car park (morning or afternoon). There is opportunity to marshall and run the race if you wish, and you will be well fed and watered. If you are interested please get in touch with Pauline or Dave W.

 

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 🙂

Hills and Puddles

Hi all. There were a few cancellations over the weekend, thanks to the weather, but we still had a great turnout at races and various Park Runs from club members, as you will see below….

Mark Garrett

Bourton Half Marathon

It may no longer officially be the “Hilly Half”, but none of the hills have gone away and it’s a challenging, but pretty, course.

The results count towards the County Road Race Championship races and there were also County medals for the race itself. Zoe, Elaine, Sharon and Steve were all awarded medals!

 

Jennifer Glass                    01:46:25               LV50/02                2nd in age category

Steve Sandercock              01:50:27               MV60/09

Jo Wood                              01:57:34               LV40/08

Elaine Chapman                02:02:15               LV40/10

Zoe Markham-Lee             02:05:22               LV40/14

Teresa Hazelwood             02:13:08               LV40/16

Felicity Crotty                    02:16:46               LV40/17

Sharon Smith                     02:17:20               LV70+/01             1st in age category

Sara Juggins                       02:34:20               LV40/20

Liz Hulcup                          02:42:51               MV70/2                Tail Runner

 

“Bourton half or ‘hilly’ half as it’s more commonly known. Seems like all the races lately have had hills in! This was my fourth race in 4 weeks and wasn’t sure what would happen as I haven’t trained for a half marathon lately. Turns out it went ok!! Over 22.5 minutes FASTER than last year’s attempt AND a seasons best for a HM this year! (Faster than Solihull and Goodwood). A lovely race with good organisation and fab support from Bourton road runners.”

Felicity Crotty

             

Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon

This Autumn Half Marathon is run in the Forest of Dean at the end of September. Using the same organization (but a different course) as the popular Spring event, this race follows a forest trails course with no road crossings. This course has some interesting hill challenges and offers a chance to experience the Forest with its late-summer leaf canopy.

Katy MILLER                02:17:58

Vicki MASON                02:19:19

Windor Half Marathon

Well done to Liz Farooq for completing the course.

Park Runs

Cirencester

Lydiard Park

Jon CAMPBELL                  00:21:28

Cheri EDWARDS                00:25:21

Robert BAKER                    00:27:00

 

Trelissick

Julie TAYLOR                      00:38:06

 

Gloucester North

Anne-Marie DAVIES       00:30:05

 

Chipping Sodbury

Rachel WEAVER                                00:33:08

 

Woolacombe Dunes

Sarah PAGE                        00:35:51

Kirsty PITTS                         00:39:16

Rebecca WILSON             00:39:24

Cathy STEER                       00:44:29

Linda EDWARDS                00:44:30

Tracey PITTS                       00:47:25

Sallie CLATWORTHY         00:47:26

 

Tetbury Good Sheds

Edith PUTT                          00:29:55

Samantha WARD              00:49:34

 

Itchen Valley Country Park

Vicki MASON                     00:32:40

 

Cranbrook Country Park

Darren JENNER                 00:24:32

The things some people put themselves through on a wet Sunday morning!

A 10 mile single lap of scenic Cotswold countryside through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the famous Chedworth Roman Villa. It is a challenging multi-terrain race that uses a variety of undulating tracks, footpaths, fields, and features a river crossing. Having being voted one of the best trail races in Gloucestershire, 97% of entrants would do the race again (Runnersworld.co.uk).

Running Somewhere Else were out in force with lots of smiling faces before, during (particularly, the water), and after.  It’s a well organised race by Cirencester Athletics Club and goes through some fantastic countryside.  Many thanks to all the marshalls and supporters but especially the ones from  RSE!  Memorable moments include the rain before, the mud, the hills, the river and especially a member of RSE carrying on running without her shoe.  In fact she did so well perhaps more of us should try it!

Results

Team Male RSE 1st; Female RSE 1st!!!!

Time                  Chip time

James BALL                                       1.21:04.5            1.21:03.5               2nd MV 40

Philip HUDSON                                1.23:35.7             1.23:33.0              3rd MV50

Mark GARRETT                                1.26:05.5            1.26:03.2

Wayne HEWITT                                1.28:05.9            1.28:03.5

Rebecca SOUTHERINGTON         1.33:24.5             1.33:18.1                2nd FV40

Jennifer GLASS                                 1.34:32.4             1.34:28.5                1st FV50

Paul BEAUMONT                             1.39:04.8            1.38:55.2

Phil NEWMAN                                  1.39:46.5             1.39:39.0

Alan POWDERHILL                        1.42:55.4             1. 42:48.9

Lesley HINSLEY                               1.45:32.9              1.45:22.8                2nd FV60

Anna FIELD                                       1.48:50.0             1.48:39.9

Elaine CHAPMAN                            1.52:57.4             1. 52:46.3

Gemma WRIGHT                              1.52:57.9            1. 52:46.2

Liz FAROOQ                                      1.54:05.6            1. 53:54.1

Zoe MARKHAM-LEE                      1.57:53.2              1.57:41.9

Anne GARDINER                             1.57:53.2             1. 57:43.0                3rdFV60

Run for nature at Chester Zoo 10k

A 10k route takes you through the zoo and around some of the surrounding countryside and includes entry to the zoo after the race is complete.

Felicity Crotty was there

I ran this with my cousin Jo who raised £65 for save the rhino as it was world rhino day today AND overall runners raised £60,000 for Chester zoo. We were worried it was going to be stormy but it was quite dry in the end and finished 10 seconds faster than last week’s race!

Race Time: 00:58:41

A great cause to run for!

The Pride Run 10k

The Pride Run 10K on 21 September 2024 is an annual 10km race held in beautiful Victoria Park, East London.  It sold out this year.

Liz Hulcup with some friends completed the course in a time of : 60.47

Parkruns

Stonehouse parkrun

Linda EDWARDS              00:29:16

 

Cheltenham parkrun

Russell YOUNG                00:22:38

 

Cirencester parkrun

Wayne HEWITT                00:20:34

Paul BILLINGHURST     00:22:58 (PB!)

Phil HUDSON                   00:22:59

Phil NEWMAN                 00:23:48

Robert BAKER                  00:27:16

Sue NAVIN                        00:27:34

 

Cranbrook Country Park parkrun

Darren JENNER                00:24:48

 

Mile End parkrun

Liz HULCUP                       00:30.22

 

Save the date!

13th Oct – Langley Burrell Lightning 10k (RSE Championship race)

Nov (tbc) – End of season social

3rd Nov – Guy Fawkes 5 (RSE Championship race)

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

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/