Author Archives: Ellie Taylor

Avebury 10k

This free event, staged by The National Trust, gives entrants the opportunity to run part of Wiltshire’s stunning prehistoric landscape around Avebury. The route is a circular 10K starting on the edge of the village before making its way up onto the Ridgeway and around Silbury Hill. It’s a challenging route which provides stunning views across the wider Avebury landscape.

Running for RSE was Caroline and Kevin Joynes-Creed, who both finished in brilliant times!

• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 1:10:42
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 1:11:05

parkruns

Lydiard parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 25:58
• Felicity Crotty – 32:08

Thornbury parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 23:20

Cirencester parkrun

• Elliot Gardiner – 22:34 – new Ciren parkrun PB!
• Andy Poole – 22:57 – new parkrun PB!
• Mick Bagot – 23:20
• Daniel Drayton – 24:11
• Phil Newman – 24:25
• Sharon Smith – 25:29
• Steve Sandercock – 25:52
• Wayne Edgington – 28:23
• Vicki Mason – 29:26
• Cheri Edwards – 29:29
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 29:30
• Linda Edwards – 30:50
• Richard Edwards – 33:16
• Portia Bigger – 39:06 – new parkrun PB!

Seven Fields parkrun

• Paul Beaumont – 24:25

Parkrun result not mentioned? It may be that you’re not listed as Running Somewhere Else in the parkrun results online. For information on how to change/add RSE as your listed club, click here.

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Taylor by 5pm Sunday each week 

Blaisdon 10k

This out and back course can only be described as beautiful. Held in Long Hope near the Forest of Dean, the route begins at the Red Hart and follows the undulating road, taking in the picturesque countryside. This was the next race in RSE’s championship, meaning several club members took on the run in the hot summer’s heat!

• David Witnall – 40:35
• Mark Garrett – 42:29
• Nia Glover – 43:43
• Rosie Hartland – 47:01
• Phil Southworth – 47:22
• Sharon Smith – 49:04
• Paul Beaumont – 49:29
• Elaine Chapman – 49:44
• Cheri Edwards – 51:57
• Sarah Page – 54:28
• Kirsty Pitts – 55:34
• Liz Farooq – 59:42

Well done to the RSE ladies, who secured 3rd place overall! Congrats to Nia, Rosie, Sharon and Elaine!

Great atmosphere finishing at the pub and a scenic undulating route!

Sharon Smith

Happy Birthday to Paul, who ran on his birthday!

parkruns

Westport parkrun

• Fran Penny – 24:54

Worthing parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 25:14
• Felicity Crotty – 30:23

Cirencester parkrun

• Mick Bagot – 23:13 – new parkrun PB!
• Campbell McIlroy – 23:27 – new parkrun PB!
• Ben Chapman – 24:07
• Ellie Taylor – 24:15 – 2nd lady overall!
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 25:10
• Steve Sandercock – 25:37
• Jessica James – 26:26 – new parkrun PB!
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 29:37 – new parkrun PB!
• Taryn Hancock – 30:14

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun

• Richard Edwards – 30:02

Chippenham Playing Fields parkrun, Monmouth

• Phil Southworth – 24:06

Parkrun result not mentioned? It may be that you’re not listed as Running Somewhere Else in the parkrun results online. For information on how to change/add RSE as your listed club, click here.

Sports Day

This week saw RSE’s first ever sports day! Rather than the usual effort session, the club tackled space hoppers and foam javelins, and tested their balance skills with the egg and spoon. A massive thank you to Nadine Brown, Ollie Hazel and Carol Sworn for organising the events, keeping score and managing the competitive-ness of the RSE members. We loved it!

Well done to the Red team who won the evening!

And thank you to those that took all these embarrassing photos…

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Taylor by 5pm Sunday each week 

Langley 10k

This fast 10k is the second in the lightening bolt services held in Langley Burrell, Chippenham. The race features only 14m of elevation, making it perfect for runners seeking a PB, and the event website writes that it “promises to be one of the fastest 10k races in the UK.”

Running for RSE was Mark Garrett and Alan Powderhill, who both ran brilliant times!

• Mark Garrett – 43:53
• Alan Powderhill – 49:28 – New PB!

A nice, flat course and definitely worth doing if up for a PB attempt. There are 2 more races there this summer.

Mark Garrett

Race to the Stones 100k

The Race to the Stones 100k is an incredible ultra challenge with breathtaking scenery and a touch of history to keep runners occupied on route. The course takes runners from the Uffington White Horse to Liddington Castle, and then finishing at Avebury Stone Circle.

What better way to celebrate a 60th birthday than to run 60 miles! A huge congratulations to Lesley Hinsley for completing the challenge for her birthday and for charity, and to Mark Manley for supporting in such a fantastic run!

Mark and Lesley finished in a brilliant time of 14 and a half hours, and Lesley came first in the LV60 category!

For my big birthday this year I talked to Mark about doing a 60 mile race. Mark came up with the 100k ‘Race to the Stones’ which was yesterday 9th July to celebrate my 60th year.
I also wanted to raise money for our Café charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
Mark has coached me, helped, encouraged, guided and pushed me every step of the way and believed I was capable of doing it. He even did the whole race with me! He has been a real diamond and I can’t thank him enough.
The race was especially tough yesterday due to the very hot weather and any one who knows the Ridgeway knows there is NO shade.!
Both suffering falls along the way we finished in 14 and a half hours 197th and 198th out of 1000 entrants on the day. 150 DNF, lots due to the heat. I came 1st lady in my new age category MV60. Absolutely delighted. Apart from a few stiff legs, we both escaped injury free.
I have so far raised £4,500 for the TCT with promises of more to come on completing the race.
Thank you to everyone from RSE who donated. And ready now for my next challenge (the stairs 😂) in a day or two!

Lesley Hinsley

This time last year, Lesley had only ever run one marathon but yesterday she did Race to the Stones in 14:29 – 23m further than she’s ever run and she was 1st 60VF! The heat on the Ridgeway where there was little shade was brutal and Lesley face planted early on. Lesley will raise £5K for Teenage Cancer.

Mark Manley

Frampton 10k

This fast, flat 10k race has been popular amongst RSE members over the years, and was previously a club championship race. Run by Stroud AC, the course takes runners through the picturesque village of Frampton-on-Severn on a 1-lap route. As well as being a great race for runners seeking a PB, the event also offers a cider for finishers at the end!

Well done to Sharon Smith for completing the course in a brilliant time of 51:10 and finishing 1st LV65! It was Sharon’s first road race since January!

parkruns

Old Deer Park parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 22:37

Conkers parkrun

• Linda Edwards – 32:36

Ludlow parkrun

• Jessica James – 30:30

Cirencester parkrun

• Cheri Edwards – 24:27
• Ellie Taylor – 27:11
• Nadine Brown – 27:12
• Anne Gardiner – 27:56
• Anne-Marie Davies – 28:14
• William Gardiner – 28:40
• Taryn Hancock – 29:45
• Kathryn Cowdall – 30:52
• Cathy Steer – 31:36
• Elaine Chapman – 38:07

Cranbrook Country Park parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 26:54
• Felicity Crotty – 33:54

Parkrun result not mentioned? It may be that you’re not listed as Running Somewhere Else in the parkrun results online. For information on how to change/add RSE as your listed club, click here.

Spotted!

Spotted on Running Somewhere Else’s group chat – how many current club members can you recognise?

Just a Reminder

If you are running a club championship race and would like to be included in the championship results, you must wear an RSE race vest on the day. The only exceptions are if you’re running for a charity and would like to wear a charity vest, or if you’ve just started with the club and have not yet received a race vest.

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Witnall or Elaine Chapman.

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Taylor by 5pm Sunday each week 

Langley Burrell ‘Lightening Bolt’ 10k

As the name suggests, this is one fast, flat race! Held from Langley Burrell Village Hall, the ‘Lightening Bolt’ 10k has only 14m elevation across its 1 lap course, meaning it attracts some speedy runners. The race is the second to be held as part of a 3 race event series – the final 10k taking place in August.

Running for RSE was Anne Gardiner, who finished in a brilliant time of 52:32, and came home 1st female V60!

Bourton One Mile Race

Held in the heart of Bourton-On-The-Water, the Bourton mile is a fast, flat road race through the picturesque town. This unusual distance puts runners to the test, and is a tough sprint! Part of the Gloucestershire AAA Road Race series, the race encourages entries from children to adults, for a chance to win an overall or county medal.

There was a fantastic turnout for RSE, with 17 club members taking on the challenge.

• David Witnall – 5:16 – New PB!
• Mark Garrett – 5:31
• Nia Glover – 5:46 – 1st SL overall and 1st SL Glos. AAA!
• Ollie Hazel – 5:44
• Rosie Hartland – 5:56 – 3rd SL, 2nd SL Glos. AAA and new PB!
• Paul Robertson – 6:01
• Phil Southwark – 6:09
• Ellie Taylor – 6:38 – 3rd SL Glos. AAA!
• Cheri Edwards – 6:42 – 2nd LV35 overall and 2nd LV35 Glos. AAA!
• Paul Beaumont – 6:46 – 2nd MV70 overall and 1st MV70 Glos. AAA!
• Elaine Chapman – 6:48
• Darren Jenner – 6:58
• Jo Beames – 7:04 – 3rd LV50 overall and 3rd LV50 Glos. AAA!
• Steve Sandercock – 7:10 – 3rd MV65 overall and 3rd MV65 Glos. AAA!
• Vicki Mason – 7:29 – 3rd LV35 overall and 3rd LV35 Glos. AAA!
• Anne Gardiner – 7:45 – 2nd LV60 overall and 2nd LV60 Glos. AAA!
• Felicity Crotty – 9:13

Cotswold Way Relay

Running Somewhere Else take on the Cotswold Way Relay each year, running the 103 miles across 10 stages as a team. This year, the relay celebrated its 30th event! The course is tough, and each leg presents its own challenges, including tough terrain and high elevation. In compromise, the views of the countryside are incredible!

Although this year RSE did not have a full team quota, the team spirit was high, with 10 club members running a leg.

• Leg 1 = Teresa Hazelwood
• Leg 3 = Anna Field
• Leg 4 = Elaine Chapman
• Leg 5 = Jenny Hoffman, supported by Taryn Hancock
• Leg 6 = Ollie Hazel
• Leg 7 = Sharon Smith
• Leg 8 = Jo Beames
• Leg 9 = Darren Jenner
• Leg 10 = Felicity Crotty

A huge congratulations to Sharon, who has now completed every leg, making her officially, Queen of the Cotswold Way Relay!

Hope 24

Another event supported by RSE each year is Hope 24, a mix of camping and festival, with a touch of incredibly hilly running. The event is based in Plympton, and began as a 24 hour challenge, which could be run by soloists or by teams of up to 8 runners. This year, Hope 12 (hour) and Hope 36 (hour) categories were also added to the mix.

The supportive and celebratory spirit of RSE club members is always on show at Hope 24, which makes it a great event (despite the hills) for first time ultra runners, and those daring to take on a tougher challenge than normal.

Hope 24 Solo

• Sarah Reynolds – 14 laps/70Miles – 3rd lady overall!
• Andy Poole – 13 laps/65 Miles – Happy Birthday, Andy!

Hope 12 Solo

• Vanessa Poole – 7 laps/35.5 miles – 1st ultra marathon!
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 6 laps/30 miles
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 5 laps + a bit extra/ 26.2 miles – 1st marathon distance!
• Pauline Tilbury – 5 laps/25 miles

Hope 24 Relay

• Team RSE Nifty Over 50 – Kirsty Pitts, Sarah Page, Cathy, Linda Edwards, Carol Sworn – 23 laps/115 miles – 1st ladies team overall!
• Team Ultra Slackers – Andy Sworn, Ted Pitts, plus friends Huw Williams, Nellie Bausor & Steve Hemmings – 23 laps/115 miles – 3rd male team overall!

Hope 12 Relay

• Team RSE Like Mother Like Daughter – Sandie Wood and Nadine Brown – 10 laps/50 miles – 1st ladies team overall!

It was great fun although blooming hard work 😁

Kirsty Pitts

Westonbirt Half Marathon

Tipped as one of the most beautiful half marathons in the UK, this race takes runners on a tour of Westonbirt National Arboretum, including the stunning Old Arboretum and the tranquil ancient Silk Wood. Although the course is flat, there are some hard trails underfoot.

Running for RSE were Elliot Gardiner and Cat O’Neill! Although official times are yet to be released of the event, Elliot finished in an unofficial time of 1.43.17, a new PB by 11 minutes!

Lovely scenic trail route through the arboretum & silk wood which turned out to be pretty flat. Aimed for 8.30 min miles and managed to maintain around 8.20’s. New PB by approx 11 minutes BUT the course was short so will have to only count as a new trail PB 😅 nice medal and a beer & buff included 😁

Elliot Gardiner

Excellent running both of you!

parkruns

Cirencester parkrun

• Phil Newman – 24:03
• William Gardiner – 27:18
• Jessica James – 27:34
• Anne-Marie Davies – 28:44
• Kathryn Cowdall – 28:57
• Felicity Crotty – 31:38
• Richard Woodsell-Taylor – 32:23
• Vicki Mason – 37:05

Victoria Dock parkrun

• Charlotte Austin – 36:06

Parkrun result not mentioned? It may be that you’re not listed as Running Somewhere Else in the parkrun results online. For information on how to change/add RSE as your listed club, click here.

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Taylor by 5pm Sunday each week