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London Landmarks Half Marathon

If you fancy a tour of London, the Landmarks Half Marathon is highly recommended, taking in some of the most iconic sites across the city. Runners are treated to views of St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, Big Ben, The London Eye as well as the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Notorious for it’s incredible atmostphere, the race is organised by baby charity, Tommy’s and raises a lot of money for good causes.

Congratulations to Paul Robertson who finished the course in 1:48:07!

It was amazing. Its my favourite race of the year. A little slower for me than last year but that just meant more time to savour the encouragement of all the charities and the street bands and performers. It’s just so much fun.

Paul Robertson

Manchester Marathon

A go-to for club members, the Manchester Marathon boasts a fast and flat route supported by lively and friendly crowds that make for an excellent race atmosphere. The 26.2 mile race begins at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket ground before taking runners through the city centre, past Sale and Timperley and then out towards Altrincham. Challengers then make the long run back to the start.

The Manchester Marathon is the 4th largest marathon in Europe and the UK’s flattest!

Running for RSE was Jon Collins, who ran with his niece to finish in a brilliant time of 4:54:50! Well done to Jon and his niece!

Rutland Spring Half Marathon

The Rutland Spring Half Marathon is scenic race that takes place along Rutland water and around Hambleton Peninsula. Starting and finishing at Barnsdale Wood, the course is a mix of undulating tarmac and trail, boasting unrivalled views of the countryside.

Running for RSE were Darren Jenner and Felicity Crotty!

• Darren Jenner – 1:50:16 – A 2.5 minute PB!
• Felicity Crotty – 2:23:49

Well done both of you!

Taunton Half Marathon

This country half marathon is popular amongst runners in Somerset, taking entrants on a 1 lap rural route, starting and finishing at the Somerset College of Arts and Technology. 600 half marathon runners took on the challenge whilst marathon runners also took on 2 laps of the course.

Well done to Zoe Markham-Lee who completed the half marathon course in 2.08.57!

Was lush – Sunny Somerset today and medal given by the mayor.

Zoe Markham-Lee

Excellent running, Zoe!

Gloucestershire AAA Awards

This week saw the prize giving for the Gloucestershire AAA Awards, and 2 incredible runners from RSE received an award. Well done to Sharon Smith and Nia Glover who picked up prizes in the LV70 and Ladies Open categories respectively!

Sharon was there to receive her award, a fantastic looking shield!

parkruns

Lydiard parkrun

• Richard Edwards – 30:47

Cirencester parkrun

• David Witnall – 20:09 – 3rd Overall!
• Mark Manley – 21:35
• Michael Bagot – 24:09 – New CR!
• Anne Gardiner – 27:37 – 3rd lady overall and 1st in age category!
• William Gardiner – 28:23
• Anne-Marie Davies – 28:58 – New CR!
• Katie Tunstall – 29:01
• Kathryn Cowdall – 30:20
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 30:50 – 1st in age category and new CR!

Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun

• Taryn Hancock – 29:09

Itchen Valley Country parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 23:34

Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve parkrun

• Campbell McIlroy – 24:39

University Parks parkrun

• Linda Edwards – 32:17

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 🙂

Chippenham Spring 10 Mile

Starting and finishing in Monkton Park, Chippenham, the race follows quiet country roads around the village. The course is listed as ‘predominantly flat’, although our RSE runners didn’t quite agree with that statement!

Congratulations to Elliot Gardiner, Zoe Markham-Lee and Mark Garrett for completing the course!

• Elliot Gardiner – 1:17:45 – A New PB!
• Mark Garrett – 1:17:56
• Zoe Markham-Lee – 1:35:27 – A New PB

A new DB max race route and a new 10 mile race PB 🤩🏅 Not quite ‘pan flat’ as advertised, especially the bridge over the railway at about mile 8! 🥵 So I was very pleased to get another PB at this distance. Thanks to Mark Garrett for pushing me along in mile 9 👍🏻

Elliot Gardiner

As Elliott said on Strava, it wasn’t as flat as we thought!

Zoe Markham-Lee

Chester 10k

Tipped as a fast course, the Chester 10k passes some iconic sights, including Chester racecourse, the historic Victorian town hall, Medieval Cathedral and Eastgate Clock. The flat, wide roads make this a perfect event for runners chasing a time.

Well done to Felicity Crotty, who ran the course alongside her cousin, and earnt a very awesome looking medal!

Felicity finished in a brilliant time of 1:01:39!

Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country

After last weekends final Gloucestershire Cross country meeting at Old Down, the race series results have been collated and we can announce that Paul Beaumont has jointly won the V70 Championship!

This years Cross country series has been, as expected, run in some tough conditions. The mud of Cirencester park in November, the wind at Pittville park in February and the hills of Old Down last weekend. Well done Paul for representing the club (sometimes solo) and winning in your age category. Let’s hope for more club success in the next series starting again in November.

David Witnall, Club Captain

Fantastic running, Paul! Well done!

parkruns

Brentwood parkrun

• Cathy Steer – 37:40

Cirencester parkrun

• David Witnall – 20:59
• Steve Sandercock – 26:22
• Elaine Chapman – 27:51
• Liz Hulcup – 27:51
• William Gardiner – 29:15
• Anne-Marie Davies – 29:38
• Vicki Mason – 35:40

Tetbury Goodshed parkrun

• Paul Robertson – 26:46
• Taryn Hancock – 30:22

Bury Field parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 23-19

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.

First Aid Course

Well done to the RSE club members who completed and passed the first aid course this weekend. Lead by Phil from Cotswold First Aid, club members were taught the fundamentals of emergency first aid, plus a few running-orientated extras (think sprained ankles!).

It may have been fun and games to patch each other up on the day, but our club members are now prepared (if ever needed) during club sessions.

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 🙂

London Winter Run

The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run took place on the 13th February in the centre of the capital city, following a route of famous London landmarks. The event boasts live entertainment, fancy dress characters and over 11,000 runners.

Running for RSE was Charlie Austin, who completed the course in a fantastic time of 1:16:05!

Really lovely route around Central London with the roads closed to traffic. Starts in Trafalgar Square and goes to the City and back again.

The beginner’s sessions at RSE have really helped me and although I didn’t manage to run it all, it wasn’t awful!

Charlie Austin

Wiltshire 10

The next race in the RSE Club Championship was the Wiltshire 10, starting and finishing in Melksham. Despite the windy and rainy weather, a fantastic number of RSE runners turned out for the event, which didn’t go unnoticed – as one rival club runner put it, ‘Have I just been overtaken by half of Cirencester?’ The course follows rural, undulating lanes to Lacock, before following the River Avon back to Melksham.

• Mark Garrett – 1:05:17 – 3rd MV50!
• Dave Witnall – 1:07:52
• Nia Glover – 1:12:11
• Phil Southworth – 1:16:40
• Rosie Oates – 1:17:03
• Paul Robertson – 1:18:58
• Elliot Gardiner – 1:18:56 – A 4 minute PB!
• Elaine Chapman – 1:20:23
• Sarah Reynolds – 1:20:33
• Darren Jenner – 1:21:37 – A 2 minute PB!
• Jo Wood – 1:22:26
• Ellie Taylor – 1:22:38
• Nadine Brown – 1:22:53
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 1:22:53 – A new PB!
• Paul Coates – 1:24:11 – 3rd MV60!
• Steve Sandercock – 1:27:22 – A 2 minute PB!
• Sarah Page – 1:27:39
• Kirsty Pitts – 1:27:48
• Anne Gardiner – 1:30:41 – A 5 minute PB!
• Liz Farooq – 1:31:45 – A new PB!
• Martin ‘Ted’ Pitts – 1:31:52
• Teresa Hazelwood – 1:38:16
• Felicity Crotty – 1:43:41
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 1:45:15 – A 1 minute 20 sec PB!

Out & back route from Melksham. Managed to get a new 10 mile race PB despite the strong howling headwinds and torrential rain! 😁 I was a very pleased drowned rat at the finish line! Thanks again to Robbo for pacing and pushing me along 💪🏻

Elliot Gardiner

Incredible times from Team RSE!

Gloucestershire XC Country

Taking place in Pittville Park, Cheltenham on the 13th February was race 2 in the Gloucester AA cross country league. It was a 2 lap course around the park and edges of Pittville lake with 2 stream crosses to negotiate. With heavy rain to contend with, it was a tough challenge to take on!

A huge well done to Paul Beaumont who took part in the event! Official results are still to be released.

Parkruns

Stratford Upon Avon Parkrun

• Linda Edwards – 36:56

Cirencester Parkrun

• Vicki Mason – 28:25
• William Gardiner – 28:41
• Wayne Edginton – 29:20
• Ellie Taylor – 30:58
• Zan Futter – 30:58
• Kathryn Cowdall – 31:54
• Cathy Steer – 32:04
• Elaine Chapman – 32:06

University Parks Parkrun

• Phil Southworth – 21:54

Evensham Parkrun

• Liz Hulcup – 25:41

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.

Don’t Forget – Club Social Reminder

Don’t forget that you need to book (via RunTogether) and pre-order food (via Linda Edwards) for the Pizza Express social by the 14th February!

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 🙂