Fission 20 and Half Marathon
Based in Berkeley, this local running event is not to be confused with, and a lot less kinder, than the similarly named Barkley marathons held in the US this week (if you don’t know what they are, we recommend looking them up!). Both half marathon and 20 miler have a fast, flat course, along quiet country roads with views of the beautiful countryside close to the river Severn. Whilst the half marathon follows 1 loop of the circuit (+ a bit extra), the 20 mile distance follows 2 laps of the course.
This year, the Fission 20 is included as the longest run of the RSE Club Championship.
Half Marathon
- Mick Bagot – 1:45:09 – 2nd MV60!
- Leah Brown – 1:54:23
- Anna Field – 1:57:30 – First half marathon!
- Anne Gardiner – 1:57:38 – 2nd FV60!
- Katy Miller – 2:05:09
Well done to Leah, Anna, Anne and Katy who were the 2nd ladies team overall!
Possibly my favourite half marathon yet. A scenic flat course with not too many people which meant I was able to run my own race. Really pleased with how it went, tough at the end when the sun came out but super chuffed to have shaved 6 mins off my PB, now at 1:54 (last official HM race PB of 2hrs).
Leah Brown
20 Miles
- Mark Manley – 2:50:55
- Elliot Gardiner – 3:00:51 – First 20 mile race!
- Jo Wood – 3:03:53
- Darren Jenner – 3:04:35
- Sarah Page – 3:05:55
- Elaine Chapman – 3:09:41
- Nadine Brown – 3:13:11
- Alan Powderhill – 3:13:11
- Liz Farooq – 3:14:44
- Zoe Markham-Lee – 3:20:20
- Linda Edwards – 3:31:31
- Caroline Jones-Creed – 3:57:25
- Kevin Joynes-Creed – 3:57:33
As everyone knows I stopped road running in favour of trail ultras. This was my first road race and club race for over three years.
I’m so out of the habit, I couldn’t find my road racing shoes.
Good to be back in the saddle, but I missed a bag of crisps walking up a hill.
Mark Manley
Anyway, my most mentally challenging race, due to my sickness bug at the beginning of the week. So glad to dig in and complete it, and so pleased to have a respectable time too! A very lonely race at parts but a great experience with lovely RSE support.
Alan Powderhill
Longest ever race and run so far! Fairly flat x2 lap route around Berkeley country lanes, finishing at the old power station. This was the acid test for the upcoming London Marathon. Aimed for 9 min miles so I was very pleased with the pacing for the first 15 miles after which I hit the wall and dipped for a few miles before bringing it back for a stronger finish! Slightly disappointed not to get the sub 3 but very pleased overall considering this is my longest ever distance 💪🏼 definitely feeling more confident now for the marathon!
Elliot Gardiner
Pretty course taking you twice round the deer park on quiet country lanes through few villages. Cheerful, encouraging Marshalls and coffee and cake at the end.
Sarah Page
Hullavington 20
Hosted by Stampede Sports, the Hullavington races are popular amongst RSE runners, despite their ‘undulating’ nature. Starting and finishing in Hullavington, our second 20 mile race of the weekend has an “unequal” 2-lap course around the picturesque countryside of the area. Thanks to friendly marshals and a great atmosphere, this is the perfect race for newbies to the distance, or to those taking on their 2nd 20-miler of the weekend!
- Libby Butler – 3:32:36
- Kevin Joynes-Creed – 3:33:14 – 2nd 20-miler of the weekend!
This was a tough one but a big win for the race against my asthma.
Kevin was amazing and got me round. I couldn’t have done it without him. Really happy with my pace.
Libby Butler
Darren and the team at Stampede Sports always put on a great race and this was no exception. As normal with a Hullavington route it was a bit bumpy in places and certainly not pancake flat but the scenery is great and the weather was perfect. Of course it goes without saying the cake at the end made the effort worth while 😋
Kevin Joynes-Creed
Banbury 15
Hosted by Banbury Harriers, this 15 mile course starts and finishes in Spice Ball country park in Banbury. The course follows rural roads visiting the villages of Cropredy, Claydon and Appletree, and is the first race in the Oxfordshire AA Road Race Grand Prix. The route consists of quiet, country lanes with some ‘significant’ hills to break up the tranquility of the run!
- Liz Hulcup – 2:31:19
It was a hilly, well marshaled course with 3 tough hills. I had to walk up some of the last 2 and very glad to see the finish line.
Liz Hulcup
parkruns
Lydiard parkrun
- Jon Campbell – 22:59
Chipping Sodbury parkrun
- Cheri Edwards – 29:57
Swansea Bay parkrun
- Sylvia Warman – 32:30
Cirencester parkrun
- Phil Newman – 25:28
- Daniel Drayton – 25:29
- Phil Southworth – 26:16
- Sarah Reynolds – 28:40
- Jessica James – 29:43
- Anne-Marie Davies – 30:47
- Taryn Hancock – 34:11
Save the Date!
Dates to add to your diary:
- Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k
