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Plenty of parkruns and PBs this Easter weekend from you incredible lot; you’ve all earned your chocolate eggs! Well done everyone.

Westonbirt House Easter 10k

Fantastic racing on a very wet Good Friday at Westonbirt House. A flat, 2 lap course provided some great PBs for many RSE members even in the rain and mud! First back for the club and finishing 3rd male overall was Jack Pitcher in a PB of 39:09; receiving a special trophy as a memento. Cheri, Liz, Linzi and Becca also achieved PBs and Emily, Cheri and Rosie picked up prizes for being 1st ladies team. Awesome racing everyone!

Jack Pitcher 39:09 (Top 3 / PB); Emily Jefferies 44:58 (6th FSen); Steve Phelps 47:28; Cheri Edwards 48:30 (PB); Rosie Oates 51:22; Linzi Gregory 53:04 (PB); Liz Farooq 53:24 (PB); Sandie Wood 59:58; Becca Wilson 1:00:31 (PB) Sarah Gray 1:01:08; Jenny Hoffmann 1:02:41; Sallie Clatworthy 1:05:47 and Tracey Pitts 1:05:47.

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Swindon: David Witnall 19:42; Martin Joyce 21:48 and Caroline Sandercock 35:48.

Linford Wood: Pete Whitmore 40:01.

Pomphrey Hill: Emily Jefferies 32:43 and Jack Pitcher 32:44.

Tamar Lakes: Sarah Reynolds 34:35.

Worthing: Karen Langfield 37:19

Cirencester: Jo Wood 29:01 and Phil Scoble 59:08.

Gloucester City: Laura Butler 36:18.

What a wonderful Spring weekend we have finally had! And whilst some people were still in bed, drinking tea, other RSE members were out enjoying the sunshine and doing a spot of running…

Gloucester 20

Due to an unforeseen road closure the Gloucester 20 had a modified route for this year’s race on Sunday 25th March, starting and finishing at the Robin Greaves Sports Hall in Waterwells, Quedgeley. This year it was also an AAA race, with over 500 runners all taking on the new 3-lap course.

12 RSE members took part in the club’s third championship race of the season, and didn’t they do well! First home for the club was Tom Cooper in a mighty impressive 2:20:03 (PB), followed by London Marathon bound Mark Manley in 2:33:36. Dave Daniels put in an awesome effort to finish in 2:39:27 (PB), obviously spurred on by his adorable cheerleaders. Andy Masser was next home for RSE in 2:43:03, followed by Nadine Brown in 2:48:45 (PB). Gareth Roberts continues to look strong in preparation for the Brighton Marathon finishing in 2:57:04 (PB). Graham Aitchison finished in 3:00:27, followed by Elaine Chapman in 3:02:24. First timers at this distance Ellie Taylor (3:06:17 PB), Rosie Oates (3:27:55 PB), Emma Hine (3:28:36 PB) and Amanda Tyler (3:40:45 PB) should all give themselves a huge pat on the back for their awesome races too; so impressive! Linda Edwards also ran for her first claim club (Bourton Roadrunners) and finished in 3:17:07. Well done everyone!

Clock Change Challenge

The Clock Change Challenge is a popular road race offering a fun run, 5k or 10k option starting at Calne Leisure Centre. Well done to Martyn Joyce who completed the 10k in 42:15.

London Landmarks Half-Marathon

Pete Whitmore took part in London’s brand new half marathon through Westminster and the City on closed, flat roads along with over 10,000 other runners. Well done Pete finishing in 3:14:41.

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Cirencester: Ben Chapman 23:46; Sarah Gray 30:49 and Karen Langfield 43:48.

Swindon: Caroline Sandercock 36:20.

Well done to all runners, racers, supporters and volunteers this weekend!

Back to Black 10k – Wild Night Run Series

175 people took part in the Back to Black 10k on Saturday evening which is the last of 4 races in the Wild Night Run series. The race starts at Leigh Wood, a popular spot for night running. Not content with the 10k, Richard Marshall added on an extra mile (route markers are much harder to see in the dark!) finishing in 1:25:27. Well done Richard.

SMaRTT Smasher 10k

A fantastic result from Martyn Joyce at the SMaRTT Smasher 10k in Calne on Sunday. He finished 5th overall and picked up the prize for 1st MV40. He believes it was an unexpected result, but we at RSE know how hard he trains and it was fully deserved.

Bourton 10k

On a beautiful, crisp Sunday morning 10 RSE members ran in the Bourton 10k. A popular fast and flat course has definite PB potential and many members were able to take advantage of this. First home for the club was Ben Chapman who, after reviewing the photos, seemed to run the whole 6.2miles with a wonderful ear-to-ear smile upon his face! Fantastic work Ben 🙂 Special mention to Vicki Mason who took 3 mins off her previous PB and Linzi Gregory who ran for the first time in RSE colours. Thank you also to the fabulous support crew.

Ben Chapman 45:03; Nadine Brown 47:09 (PB); Ted Pitts 48:11; David Whitlow 48:22; Cheri Edwards 50:07 (PB); Wayne Edgington 52:24; Janet Daniels 53:54 (PB); Vicki Mason 54:02 (PB); Linzi Gregory 54:07 (PB) and Laura Butler 1:07:42. Excellent running everyone.

Seville Marathon

Seville Marathon boasts that it’s not only a fast course but it’s also one of the most beautiful circuits in the world, crossing the city centre and the main monuments of the ancient town. RSE Zoe Hammett took full advantage and finished in 4:04 – awesome work Zoe!

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Swindon:  Martyn Joyce 24:47.

Hanley: Sarah Reynolds 24:31.

Pomphrey Hill: Emily Jefferies 28:07 and Jack Pitcher 28:08.

Cirencester: Dave Witnall; 20:35; Steve Phelps 23:07; Alice Mason 28:13; Jenny Hoffmann 29:55; Ruth Herbert 30:05; Kate Potter 30:06 (1st VW65-69) and Laura Butler 47:59 (tail-walker).

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A big well done to all racers, runners, volunteers and supporters this weekend!

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 7^th overall and Sharon Smith who came 1^st in the VF60 category.

Jack Pitcher 47:25; Sharon Smith 59:35 (1^st 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 4^th overall (1^st 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.