Avon Valley 10K
116 racers took part in this multi terrain course on Saturday. The course takes runners out on the Bristol to Bath Railway path before branching off for 6k of pure off road running taking in wooded trails and open countryside, before returning via the railway path again. There was certainly plenty of mud on offer! Congratulations to Jack Pitcher who finished 7th overall and Sharon Smith who came 1st in the VF60 category.
Jack Pitcher 47:25; Sharon Smith 59:35 (1st VF60); Kirsty Pitts 1:05:20; Kate Potter 1:16:48; Jenny Hoffmann 1:17:25; Rebecca Wilson 1:18:06; Sallie Clatworthy 1:23:06.
Congratulations to Emily Jefferies also who finished 4th overall (1st Sen F) in the 10k Canicross with Jasper in a time of 51:52.
Well done everyone!
London Winter Run
Richard Marshall and Pete Whitmore ran in the Cancer Research UK Winter Run Series event on Sunday. Starting in Trafalgar Square and finishing in Whitehall, London’s biggest 10k takes in some of the capitals most famous landmarks. Over 16000 runners took part, Richard finished in 55:56 and Pete 1:26:08.
Centurion Grand Prix 5 Mile
Dave Witnall ran 34:33 in this 5 mile event held on footpaths around the Kingshurst Lakes in Birmingham. Part of a 6 race series, each one is a 5 mile multi terrain race organised by Centurian Running Club. Great effort Dave!
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Cirencester: Sally Jamieson 31:42.
Swindon: Martin Joyce 21:59; Steve Sandercock 26:14; Hali Kinson 35:56 and Caroline Sandercock 36:12.