Staverton 10

On a rather blustery Sunday morning, the first Championship race of 2018 saw 8 RSE runners compete in this 10 mile, 2 lap course which heads out of the airport and into Churchdown; returning to the airport via a brief section through farmland. First back for the club, with a fantastic result in his first 10 mile race, was Tom Cooper very closely followed by Russell Young. It was also a close fight for the ladies with Nadine Brown having to obtain a PB to hold off 2017 Club Champion Elaine Chapman to the finish line. Sarah Reynolds also raced for the first time in RSE club colours and put in a great performance. Well done everyone!

Tom Cooper 1:05:49 PB; Russell Young 1:06:01; Jack Pitcher 1:11:57; Andy Masser 1:15:37; Nadine Brown 1:20:01 PB (3rd SL); Elaine Chapman 1:20:39; Sharon Smith 1:24:55 (1st LV65) and Sarah Reynolds 1:27:56.

Marrakech Marathon

Mark Manley continues to inspire as he completed the Marrakech Marathon on Sunday in a time of 3:25 (awaiting official confirmation). The route took runners through the gardens of Medina, orange groves and round the ancient sandstone city walls. This is continent number 4 in Marks quest to complete a marathon in every continent and we couldn’t be prouder to have him doing so under RSE!

parkruns

Swindon: Martin Joyce 20:41; Steve Sandercock 26:28 and Caroline Sandercock 35:43.

Cannock Chase: Laura Butler 36:07.

Pomphrey Hill: Jack Pitcher 31:15.

Beginners Running Course

Interested in running?

Want to get outdoors and be active?

Want to meet people, have fun, be encouraged?

Want to get fit?

Want to get in shape?

Discover local places you never knew existed…

Running Somewhere Else Running Club is pleased to announce its Beginners Running Program starting on the 9^th April 2018. This 8 week program is designed to introduce newcomers to running in a fun, friendly and structured manner. The course provides twice weekly coaching sessions, on a Monday and Wednesday, which will help you begin and improve your running techniques, avoid injuries and even take part in your first race (if you feel ready)!

You need not have run before. Come and join our social running group designed for any size, shape and ability. See what running can do for you.

To learn more details of the course or to enrol, please email us at runningsomewhereelse@hotmail.co.uk or call us on 01285 861566 or by visiting our website www.runningsomewhereelse.co.uk.

Starting: Monday 9th April 2018 at 6:30pm

Meet at ‘Somewhere Else’ in Castle Street, Mondays and Wednesdays

First session is free, thereafter club membership is required.

What are you waiting for………..let’s go running!

A big well done to the 8 of you who participated in Parkruns on Saturday; results as follows:

Parkruns

Swindon: Jonathan Lewis 24:45; Steve Sandercock 26:54; Martyn Joyce 28:51 and Caroline Sandercock 35:54.

Chippenham: Laura Butler 36:42.

Pomphrey Hill: Jack Pitcher 20:57 (Course PB); Emily Jefferies 25:19.

Hove Promenade: Amelia Culshaw 21:46.

So, a quiet racing weekend but wonderful to see many RSE members running together and getting those training miles in on Saturday morning. Linda Franks 5 Mile race next weekend, good luck to all those taking part.