This year we are adding a Master’s trophy to our Overall Championship, in both Men’s and Ladies Categories. The highest non-ranking veteran will receive a prize. Veterans for ladies is 35+, Men 40+. If you are in the top 3 of the overall championship, you won’t be eligible to win this, but then you’ll be in the top 3 anyway, which is awesome. This prize is for the overall championship only, not the sub-categories.
Happy Running!
This year saw big changes in the Running Somewhere Else Championship. A new format was introduced with 2 elements, the Endurance Expert and the Short Stuff Specialist Championships. Best results were taken from each of these elements to crown the Overall Club Champion
Last weekend saw the last race in the Short Stuff Specialist Championship, the Calne Clock Change 5km. The end of the month also saw the cut-off point for the marathon component of the Endurance Expert Championship. So all the points have been counted, here are the results for this years championship!
Endurance Expert
Men’s Results
There was only going to be one winner with Tom Cooper dominating over the longer distances. Great competition for the runner up places. 5 races were required to be run to count for this championship.
Ladies Results
A fantastic battle for 1st place, a strong start by Nadine Brown, then a strong second half of the season by Sharon Smith, saw a close battle. Both achieved amazing marathon times which gave them good for age for places for the London marathon. In the end Nadine Brown took the honours by only 1 point. There was another close battle for 3rd, with a similar scenario, Elaine Chapman starting the year strong, then Ellie Taylor having an amazing second half of the season with PB after PB.
Short Stuff Specialist
Men’s results
The men’s championship was a bit of a roller coaster with a different top 3 after every race! It was very close between the top 3. But in the end, Tom Cooper proved he was not only an endurance expert but strong over the short distances as well.
As well as the top 3, well done to Steve Phelps and Ben Chapman, who both ran really well in this championship, just missing out on the top 3, but joint 4th. Both picked up 10 points, during the championship, Ben at the Bourton mile and Steve at the Cricklade 10km. Great running guys.
Ladies results
The ladies championship was very close. Elaine Chapman got off to a great start, but then Teresa Hazelwood dominated the middle races in the championship. In the end, it was close with Elaine just winning by 2 points. Sharon Smith was also very close, just 1 point behind Teresa.
Overall Championship results
Men’s result
29 Men competed in championship races this year, which is fantastic! It was a great battle. Tom has proved himself to be a true champion with a strong win. Mark and Dave both ran well. In fact they both finished with the same points! So this year, with the new format we’ve agreed to honour the tie.
Great running!
Ladies Results
An outstanding 47 women competed in championship races this year, fantastic. With Nadine Brown winning the endurance championship and Elaine Chapman winning the Short Stuff championship, Sharon Smith proved to be the best all rounder, by winning the overall championship. Nadine and Elaine ended up with equal points, so another tie for 2nd place!
What an awesome year we’ve had, it’s been so fantastic to see so many runners flying the RSE flag. A great championship and some great results. Well done to all who took part this year.
We’ll be announcing the 2019 races soon,
Happy running,
Elaine, Club Co-Captain
Hi all, 7th October saw a first for the Running Somewhere Else championship – 2 club races at the same time! With the new championship format, the Cricklade 10km and half marathon were both club races. And in another twist, they were both the handicap races for each championship. The handicap race is always the chance to mix things up with the points not always going to the quickest, but to those who improved on their handicap time the most. It always gives everyone a fair shot at the 10 points regardless of speed. I shan’t repeat the handicap results, as I just posted them, plus they’re also available in the championship section of the website. But how has the handicap affected the various championship results?
Endurance Expert – Men’s competition
With Tom having already secured first place, there was no change at the top. In fact there was no change in the top 3!
With only the marathon left, the battle for 2nd and 3rd is still on!
Endurance Expert – Ladies competition
Nadine Brown has secured the endurance expert championship! No one can overtake her now. Sharon Smith has moved into second place ahead of Elaine Chapman, having now completed 5 races. Elaine managed to improve her points and Ellie Taylor is close and has also completed 5 races.
Short Stuff Specialist – Men’s competition
With a great battle between Steve Phelps and Ben Chapman, there was change again in the top 3. Mark Manley maintains his lead, but Ben and Steve are joint second! Tom and Dave still has a race in hand, so all could still change. It will basically go to the last race, how exciting!
Short Stuff Specialist – Ladies competition
No change in the ladies competition, it looks like this championship will also go to the last race!
Overall Championship – Men’s competition
Tom Cooper is in a very strong position, with 79 points, I’m not sure anyone can beat him now. As for 2nd and 3rd, It is very close between Dave Witnall and Mark Manley, with only a race left in both championships, it’ll be an exciting finish to the year.
Overall Championship – Ladies competition
This could not be any more exciting. 1 long race and 1 short race left. Currently there is a tie between Elaine Chapman, Nadine Brown and Sharon Smith for 1st place! All 3 are on 71 points. It is literally going to the end of the club season!
Fantastic running everyone. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next few weeks. It’s been a great championship this year!
(Can you tell I’m excited!!!)
Elaine Chapman, Club Co-captain
The Cricklade 10km and Cricklade Half marathon were the handicap races for this years championship. With the new championship set up with our Endurance Expert Championship and Short Stuff Specialist championship, this was the first time that club members had the choice of 2 distances to compete in to qualify for points.
The handicap race is different from other club races in that the top points don’t necessarily go to the quickest runner, but the runner who has improved on their allocated handicap time the most.
The top 3 of this year’s handicap races are as follows:
Men’s 10km
Men’s Half Marathon
Ladies 10km
Ladies Half Marathon
Some fantastic running, with many runners absolutely smashing their handicap times! Great work all. The winners of each category will all receive a prize, which will be presented at the next club social. Well done. Full results are found under the championship section of the website.
Great Running!
Elaine, Club co-captain