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RSE Race Report – Sunday 29th September 2019

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Berlin Marathon

Now in it’s 46th year the 2019 BMW Berlin Marathon was held on Sunday, 29th September. Fast, flat and synonmous with world records, with another one this year only missed by 2 seconds, the BMW Berlin Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world and has been held annually since 1974. The course begins and ends near the city’s Brandenburg Gate and is part of a giant loop. For those runners that actually look at the scenery this marathon was an excellent way to see the city, including Reichstag, BerlinerDom, Brandenburg and Potsdamer Platz.

Representing RSE was Dave Whitlow who completed the race in 3:28:28. He was followed by,

Nadine Brown – 3:41:50 which was a PB

Linda Edwards – 4:09:48 which was a PB

Emma Hine – 4:12:02 which was a PB by a fantastic 34 minutes

Fantastic effort from you all well done.

Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon

The Forest of Dean half marathon took place on Sunday 29th September. The course started and finished at Speech House and was run entirely on forest trails with no road crossings at all. The multi-terrain route generally used well-maintained tracks including a number of new trails and was slightly hillier than the previous course.

Representing RSE was Kate Potter who completed the race in 2:38:44 and came in first place in the female V70 category. Outstanding effort Kate.

Badminton HTE 5K

This unique event, now in its 36th year, is held in Badminton Park in Gloucestershire, and the all terrain course took the runners over some of the world-famous Horse Trials obstacles, in sight of deer herds and through fields and woods.

Competing in their very first Canicross 5k and representing RSE was Rosie Oates and her pup Barley. The route itself was very muddy and included a lake crossing but that didn’t stop Rosie and Barley from winning the race in 22:36. Hope you didn’t have to carry Barley all round. Well done to you both.

Swindon Park Run

Steve Sandercock – 24:48

Caroline Sandercock – 36:11

Minehead Park Run

Becky Heal – 48:33

Hasenheide Park Run

Linda Edwards – 29:40

Cirencester Park Run

Sally Jamieson – 28:30

Charley Trykush – 37:05

RSE Club Championship- Cricklade HM and 10km Handicap times.

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The entries for the Cricklade Half Marathon and 10k are set to close on the 25th September, and there will be no entries on the day.

This is our final Endurance and Short Stuff Championships. It is also our club handicap time race. I have attached below the handicap times for those that have entered club races this year and also the Cricklade event.

If you have any questions regarding your handicap time, please speak to David Witnall or Elaine Chapman at club or via Whatsapp.

Good Luck all participants!

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Updated 26/09/19

Championship Update 2019 – Endurance Expert – Race 6, Chippenham Half Marathon

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The Chippenham Half Marathon was the 6th race to be held in the endurance expert championship on Sunday 8th September. Conditions were perfect for quick times and our 11 club members did not disappoint with many PB’s to show for it.

Men’s Competition

Seven men took part and first home was Mark Garrett finishing in 1:29:29 (sub 90 minutes and his quickest time in 7 years) taking the 10 points. Next was David Witnall (9 points) completing in 1:30:49. A close tussle for 3rd saw Andy Masser (8) just pip Dave Whitlow (7) with times of 1:39:22 and 1:39:25 respectively.

The other points awarded were Ben Chapman (6) and PB, Kevin Joynes-Creed (5) and Ryo Taylor (4).

The overall men’s Endurance top 3 is as follow

  1. David Witnall – 38 points
  2. Andy Masser – 30 points
  3. Tom Cooper and Mark Garrett – 28 points

Ladies Competition

In the Ladies contest there were 4 participants with Eleanor Taylor taking the 10 points in a PB time of 1:42:42. Second was Rosie Oates in (9 points) 1:44:57 a massive 12 minutes PB! Next was Kirtsy Pitts (8) 1:56:15 and Elisabeth Butler (7) 2:05:15 and a PB.

The overall ladies Endurance top 3 is

  1. Eleanor Taylor -38 points
  2. Rochelle Ravenscroft – 36 Points
  3. Kirsty Pitts – 29 points

So, we now move on to our final race which is the Cricklade Half Marathon or 10 km, this is also a Handicap race and the target times have been worked out and will be published soon.

Keep up all the hard work in training, and try to beat your Handicap times at Cricklade to gain maximum points.

Also, don’t forget if you have run a marathon or 5km this year, please submit your times to the Club Captains.

David Witnall (Vice Captain)

Short Stuff Specialist Championship 2019 Update – Round 6

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The 6th race in the Short stuff championship was the Flying Monk 10km in Malmesbury. Another good turn out saw 9 Men and 7 ladies competing in the race.

Men’s Competition

First in for the 10 points was David Witnall. He was followed by Mark Garrett for the 9, Ben Chapman picked up 8 points. How has this affected the results? With 1 race and the ongoing 5km being the remaining opportunity to pick up points, it is starting to get exciting! A few runners have completed 5 races, so will be using the last races to improve their score. The top 3 is as follows:

  1. Mark Garrett – 44 points
  2. David Witnall – 40 points
  3. Ben Chapman – 36 points

Ladies Competition

First home for the ladies was Ellie Taylor collecting 10 points, she was followed by Linda Edwards and Kirsty Pitts, collecting 9 and 8 points respectively.

The ladies competition remains exciting, with many names with the potential of making it to the top 3.

  1. Ellie Taylor – 45 points
  2. Rosie Oates – 40 points
  3. Kirsty Pitts and Sharon Smith – 36 points

The next championship race will be the Handicap race at Cricklade which could mix things up! Don’t forget to let me know if you have a 5km you would like to count towards the championship.

Happy Running!

Elaine, Club Captain