Author Archives: Dave Daniels

Upcote Autumn Trail

Described as “one of the most beautiful race routes in Gloucestershire” this new 5 mile race on Saturday 17th October hosted 250 runners. Held at Upcote Farm (home of 2000 Trees Festival and The Barn At Upcote) on a mix of bridleway and permissive path, the route enjoyed stunning views, challenging climbs, flowing forest tracks and exciting descents showcasing the best of the Cotswolds.

Representing RSE was Kevin Joynes-Creed who finished in a time of 43:44.. He was followed very closely by;

Sharon Smith – 43:52 and 1st in the LV70 Category

Kirsty Pitts – 48:19

Janet Daniels – 51:19

Becca Wilson – 54:43

Caroline Joynes-Creed – 56:12

Kay Kipling – 1:15:15

Great running and well done.

Hullavington Half Marathon

The Hullavington Half Marathon on Sunday 18th October 2020 was a road race over a gently undulating and picturesque course, starting and finishing in the village of Hullavington, Wiltshire.

Representing RSE was Andy Masser who finished in a time of 1:35:28. He was followed by;

Mark Garrett – 1:37:05

Elaine Chapman – 1:47:45

Zoe Markham-Lee – 2:06:00 and a personal best by 9 minutes.

Fantastic effort from you all.

London Marathon 2020

For the first time ever, runners were invited complete the the London Marathon their way, joining up to 45,000 runners up and down the UK – and across the world.

The virtual 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon took place on Sunday 4th October and participants had 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds to complete the 26.2 miles, which they could choose to run, walk or jog – making the event the most inclusive London Marathon ever.

Although most people would have looked out the window this morning and decided it was too wet and too rainy to go for a run, let alone a marathon, there were a number of RSE runners that thought otherwise.

Representing RSE was Mark Manley who completed the 26.2 miles of his choice in 3:46:00. Although not directly followed by him due to a choice of different routes as far as times went he was followed by;

Sharon Smith – 3:48:58 and first in the over 70 female category. This time was also only 44 seconds outside the British female over 70 record set in 1993. An amazing result.

Sarah Reynolds – 4:42:50

Liz Farooq – 4:43:18

Tim Wainwright – 4:45:00

Cheri Edwards – 5:13:46

Vicki Mason 5:13:46

A great effort from all of you. Well done

Dirt Run Ultra

The Dirt Run Ultra took place on Sunday 4th October. This 33 mile ultra race was a fantastic scenic urban loop around the historic Black Country. The route was set among some great urban escapes including old railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels and other exciting things that you just don’t get to see from the roads.

Representing RSE and fresh from a marathon last week was Linda Edwards who completed the run in 7:06:18.

Fantastic effort and definitely time for a relaxing weekend.