The Centurion Grand Prix 5 mile race took place on Sunday 2nd February. The race took place on footpaths, tarmac and some gravel around Babbs mill lakes in Solihull.
Representing RSE was Dave Witnall who finished in an unofficial time of 32:04. He was followed by Ellie Taylor who set a new PB in an unofficial time of 37:47.
The Staverton 10 mile race took place on Sunday 26th January. The race was a 2 lap course which headed out of the airport, and into Churchdown via Cheltenham Road East. From Churchdown the route passed Chosen Hill School and returned to the airport via a brief section through farmland.
Representing RSE was Linda Edwards who continued from last year by setting a new PB of 1:26:11
The Funchal Marathon, Madeira took place on Sunday 19th January. The race was run on a flat course, almost entirely on a closed, attractively landscaped circuit, and offered runners the chance to discover and enjoy the Madeira Island through the race.
Representing RSE was Mark Manley who was taking part in his 21st marathon and finished the race in 3:35.
Well done Mark
Linda Franks 5 Mile
The Linda Franks 5 mile took place on Sunday 19th January in Cheltenham. The course was fast and flat and consisted of two anti-clockwise laps sandwiched by a short ‘out’ and ‘return section.
Representing RSE was Linda Edwards who finished in a time of 40:22 which was a new PB.
Great running Linda
Gloucester Half Marathon
On what was a largely flat course that took runners through the wonderfully scenic parish of Haresfield and Colethrop village. The start point was School Lane, Quedgeley.
The half marathon route consisted of a run of 1.1 miles out to the main 5.5 mile loop which is completed twice before a 1 mile run to the finish. This was also the 1st on the club championship endurance races.
Representing RSE in the half marathon was Mark Garrett who finished in a time of 1:27:32. He was followed by,
Dave Witnall – 1:29:42
Andy Masser – 1:41:51
Ellie Taylor – 1:45:09
Rosie Oates – 1:51:20
Elisabeth Butler – 2:00:53
Caroline Terry – 2:25:30
Great running from you all.
Mentioned In Dispatches
The Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series for 2019 consisted of 12 open races that covered a variety of distances. Points were awarded according to the runner’s position among fellow County runners. The best eight scores achieved were counted and at least five events had to have been completed.
Congratulations to Sarah Page who was awarded a silver medal in the Ladies Vet 55 category. A fantastic effort Sarah, well done.
Taking place on Sunday 12th January the Rough ‘n’ Tumble 10 was a 10 mile multi terrain race starting at Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire. From the start at the village hall runners headed through the picturesque village up to Milton Hill. The race continued along footpaths and tracks and then descended down the gully and on to the village of Easton Royal. Runners then headed up hill again to Milton Clump, then onto the Downs where the views were magnificent. Then up some more hills to the Giant’s Grave before descending down to the lakes. After a short ascent it was downhill to the finish.
Representing RSE was Nadine Brown who finished in a time of 1:47:41.
