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Linda Frank’s 5 miles

This popular race sells out very quickly and runners need to be quick on the booking forms to gain a place. Although the race is not the most scenic, it’s very flat course and downhill finish make it perfect for PB seekers, and the race holds a place in the Gloucestershire AAA championship.

Congratulations to the club members who took on the challenge!

• Paul Beaumont – 37:50 – Glos. AAA 1st MV70!
• Jo Wood – 38:30
• Steve Sandercock – 38:35
• Sharon Smith – 39:00 – Glos. AAA 1st FV70!
• Jo Beames – 39:07 – Glos. AAA 1st FV55!
• Libby Butler – 40:02
• Elaine Chapman – 41:08
• Tim Wainwright – 41:20
• Ellie Witnall – 43:53
• Sue Navin – 44:41 – Glos. AAA 1st FV65!
• Linda Edwards – 45:38
• Helen Cue – 56:20
• Charlie Austin – 56:56
• Sylvia Warman – 1:09:37

Great club turnout and a lovely flat course managed a 23 second 5 mile PB so very chuffed – Libby Butler

My first 5mile race. Actually enjoyed it even though it was an early start for Sunday morning. Even though  it was laps which I don’t normally like the route was residential so lots of short sections so it didn’t really feel like laps. – Helen Cue

Boddington 10 mile

A brand new race for Gloucestershire, the Boddington 10 is a four-lap course, starting at the top of Boddington Lane before following 4 laps of Boddington. The race is flat and fast, following quiet roads, giving it the potential to be a firm fixture in runner’s diaries.

Well done to the RSE members who took part!

• Sharon Smith – 1:20:10
• Jo Wood – 1:22:14
• Darren Jenner – 1:22:25
• Kirsty Pitts – 1:25:44
• Libby Butler – 1:27:38
• Zoe Markham-Lee – 1:31:31
• Liz Hulcup – 1:34:02
• Linda Edwards – 1:34:12
• Felicity Crotty – 1:47:51

Really enjoyed this race, even though there were 4 loops and we seemed to be heading into the wind more often than not!
It was a fast, flat(ish) course along country lanes, good support from the marshalls and Ted.
Well done to everyone running. – Kirsty Pitts

This was a great race, great pace and a PB of over 2 mins. 😁 – Libby Butler

Stonehenge Stomp 40k

The Stonehenge Stomp 2024 event has challenges from 5k to 40k and is open to walkers, runners, families and dogs! The stunning views around Stonehenge make this the perfect day out for those looking to explore the area.

A huge well done to Cheri Edwards and Vicki Mason who took on the challenge, and completed the 40k course in a brilliant 5:30:00!

This event is now in its 36th year – and it’s easy to see why! There’s route options to choose from 5k up to 40k and it welcomes runners and walkers. The routes are marked by different coloured little flags (see photo) and these were easy to spot – no wrong turns for us today 😁 Although it was a very relaxed atmosphere (no set start times, no official timing etc) it was well organised and checkpoints were frequent, with friendly marshals. The route gave us a tantalising view of Stonehenge around mile 9, but we had another mile or so of undulations before we reached the closest viewpoint! It was mostly off-road, a mix of fields, bridleways and tracks. Instead of a medal we received a beautiful cloth badge (see photo). Thoroughly recommend this event, we both really enjoyed it – Cheri Edwards and Vicki Mason

parkruns 20/01/2024

Worcester parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 25:39
• Felicity Crotty – 34:02

Evesham parkrun

• Cheri Edwards – 26:38

Lydney parkrun

• Vicki Mason – 32:31

Bicester parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 26:14

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 21:56
• Daniel Drayton – 23:17
• Ben Chapman – 24:25
• Phil Newman – 24:32
• Phil Hudson – 24:48
• Robert Baker – 25:30
• Paul Beaumont – 28:27
• Elaine Chapman – 28:28
• Maria Yates – 32:21

Oxford parkrun

• Liz Hulcup – 26:54

parkruns 20/01/2024

Banbury parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 25:35

Old Deer Park parkrun

• Anne-Marie Davies – 29:27

Lydiard parkrun

• Liz Hulcup – 34:54
• Darren Jenner – 41:50

Stratford-upon-Avon parkrun

• Linda Edwards – 28:22

Cirencester parkrun

• Phil Hudson – 22:58
• Daniel Drayton – 23:35
• Phil Newman – 24:53
• Ben Chapman – 25:11
• Jon Campbell – 25:21
• Robert Baker – 25:22
• Paul Billinghurst – 27:09
• Elaine Chapman – 28:45
• Maria Yates – 32:00

Witney parkrun

• Vicki Mason – 32:11

It was the RSE Awards!

A huge congratulations to all of our winners at the annual RSE awards!

Ladies Short Stuff

• 1st – Sharon Smith
• 2nd – Anne Gardiner
• 3rd – Zoe Markham-Lee

Ladies Endurance Expert:

• 1st – Nia Glover
• 2nd – Sharon Smith
• 3rd – Sarah Page

Ladies Championship:

• 1st – Nia Glover
• 2nd – Sharon Smith
• 3rd – Zoe Markham-Lee

Men’s Short Stuff:

• 1st – Mark Garrett
• 2nd – Ben Chapman
• 3rd – Elliot Gardiner

Men’s Endurance Expert:

• 1st – Mark Garrett
• 2nd – Elliot Gardiner
• 3rd – Alan Powderhill

Men’s Championship:

• 1st – Mark Garrett
• 2nd – Elliot Gardiner
• 3rd – Alan Powderhill

Master’s Championship:

• Ladies – Nadine Brown
• Men’s – Darren Jenner

RSE’s Most Improved Runner 2023:

• Sue Navin

The Rochelle Ravenscroft Memorial Award (Runner’s Runner):

• Anne Gardiner

Save the Date

• 11th February – Wiltshire 10 (RSE Championship race)
• 12th February – Foodbank run (details TBC)
• 18th February – Dursley Dozen (RSE Championship race)
• 19th March – Berkley Fission 20/20 (RSE Championship race)
• 18th May – North Cerney Scamper
• 9th June 2024 – Fairford 10k!

The next RSE club report will be Sunday 11th/Monday 12th February

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to fill in the form below by Sunday 5pm.

Race Report Form

Westonbirt Half Marathon

Good Friday saw the return of the Westonbirt Half Marathon, a perfect way to earn some Easter chocolate! The race follows a 2-lap course, starting at Westonbirt House before heading out around the surrounding village. Due to the amount of rain from the last couple of weeks, the route had slightly changed, and the usual grassy segment was replaced by a tarmac finish, directly outside the entrance of Westonbirt House.

A huge well done to Zoe Markham-Lee who took part in the race, and achieved a new PB!

• Zoe Markham-Lee – 1.58.48

My first ever sub 2 hour, and a half PB. Not bad 5 days after a marathon PB. 4th PB of the year and I’ve been chasing a sub 2 for four years! Lovely weather too.

Zoe Markham-Lee

parkruns

Lydiard parkrun

• David Witnall – 21:41 – 100th parkrun!
• Ollie Hazel – 21:42
• + Scout Hazel and Sunny Witnall (1st parkrun!) 🐶🐶 (slightly ahead of their owners!)

York parkrun

• Anne-Marie Davies – 27:46

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 22:50
• Maria Yates – 30:27
• Cathy Steer – 34:57

Severn Bridge parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 26:11

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 27:58
• Felicity Crotty – 31:48

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to fill in the form below by Sunday 5pm

Tough Runner Run Free 10k

Tough runner races are unsurprisingly tough, so what better way to test your abilities than with a free event. Their March course followed a figure 8 around the Notgrove estate and boasted over 700ft in elevation, putting runners through their paces at the Cheltenham location.

Vicki Mason entered for RSE, a huge well done!

• Vicki Mason – 1:08:22

A trail 10k at the Notgrove Estate, near Cheltenham, free to enter which seemed too good to be true, but it was actually a great race. Rolling Cotswold hills made for a challenging route and this week’s weather added to the challenge with extra puddles and mud to battle through but there were friendly marshals and a fab wooden medal at the end. Clearly making it free was a marketing drive, but for me it worked, I’d definitely consider signing up for a Tough Runner event in the future.

Vicki Mason

Wolverhampton 10k

Starting and finishing at Molineux Stadium, this 10k follows a gently undulating route through the closed roads of Wolverhampton city centre. Around 1,400 runners took to the streets for the race, and with free entry for spectators into the stadium, the event boasted a buzzing atmosphere with great support.

Congratulations to Cathy Steer and Linda Edwards who completed the course in RSE colours!

• Cathy Steer – 1:02:33
• Linda Edwards – 1:02:51

You may be wondering why myself and Cathy Steer were running the Wolves 10k, starting and finishing in the Molineux. My husband is a wolves supporter and I thought it would be nice for us to run together. Unfortunately he was injured and Cathy was happy to drive up to take his place. Cathy sadly didn’t realize the clocks went forward when she accepted the place and had to leave the house at 5.15 am with little sleep. Whilst packing my bag in Dudley the night before, I realized I had forgotten my trainers. Cathy came to the rescue with a pair of oversized trainers – It’s amazing what two pairs of insoles and thick socks can do. The race was fun with good support en route. The spectacular stadium made it a great finish.

Definitely one for any football fan.

Linda Edwards

Langley Burrell 10k

Held in Chippenham, this is a fast and incredibly flat 10k, with only 14ft of elevation! Named the Lightening Bolt Fast 10k, just like the Tough Runner series, this race does what it says on the tin, and is perfect for PB chasers. With less than 100 entrants, the Langley Burrell 10k still manages to maintain it’s local village atmosphere – if you’re interested, a second race is held in April!

Well done to Sharon Smith, who ran for RSE!

• Sharon Smith – 50:59 – 1st LV70!

Described as flat and fast – I have ran other races that say that and it’s often not true! But Langley Burrell is flat and it’s quite boring without hills. I was hindered slightly by the two cocktails I had last night (thought they were alcohol free!) and my sister’s support which took the form of insisting I stop for a coffee from her flask halfway. [It was] very nice. Saw a few old friends and finished in 50.59!

Sharon Smith

parkruns

Lydiard parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 25:27
• Felicity Crotty – 33:02

Winchester parkrun

• Taryn Hancock – 35:35

Cirencester parkrun

• Ben Chapman – 23:22
• Phil Southworth – 27:27
• Maria Yates – 29:47
• Jessica James – 35:29
• Charlie Austin – 40:31

Severn Bridge parkrun

• Anne-Marie Davies – 27:37

Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud

• Ollie Hazel – 22:55
• Sharon Smith – 28:06

Seven Fields parkrun

• Linda Edwards – 32:07

Save the Date!

Dates to add to your diary:

• Sunday 11th June 2023: Fairford 10k

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to fill in the form below by Sunday 5pm