Emma Hine – 29:31
Christian Hine – who paced Emma around and managed to get a PB of 29:32 only for Emma to overtake him on the line. Great effort Christian.
Dave Witnall – 22:15
Richard Hobbs – 25:17
George Rackley – 28:26
Naomi Allen – 28:58
Felicity Crotty – 29:09
Amanda McIlroy – 33:25
Joanne Beames – 35:51
Sarah Reynolds – 43:06
Claire Collett – 46:26
Steve Sandercock – 24:21
Caroline Sandercock – 33:46
On Sunday 21st July the eighth edition of the Frome Half Marathon took place. This saw the same famous course offering runners a big city race experience in the beautiful town of Frome and surrounding villages.
A single 13.1 mile loop took runners from Frome Town Football Club through residential areas before they headed up through the town centre. Countryside lanes offered tranquil scenes as they continued out to the idyllic Nunney village, before heading back into Frome Town Centre and through to the football club finish line.
Representing RSE was Kevin Joynes-Creed who completed the run in an unofficial time of 1:59:37. Well done.
The Frome 10K which took place on the same day was a single 10K loop from Frome Town Football Club through two residential areas and the town centre before finishing at the football club.
Representing RSE was Caroline Joynes-Creed who completed the run in an unofficial time of 1:13:39. Great effort Caroline.
Trailmania was a series of 3 trail runs, for all ages and abilities, in around the beautiful heart of the Cotswolds, with views, hills, woodland trails & winding footpaths full of flora and fauna. It all started in Nailsworth with the Nelly, the fields of joy, to Avening and back. Followed by the the Sizzler, in mid July which took runners to the top of one of the great Cotswold Hills with views across to Wales. Finally, Cranham Beast 10k.
The Cranham Beast 10k trail event took place on Sunday 21st July in some of the most hilly, but beautiful, and stunning parts of the Cotswolds. The event gave runners and walkers the opportunity to explore fantastic commonland, diverse woodland, the famous Cheese Rollers Hill, spectacular Cotswold views and visited local villages such including Sheepscombe, Witcombe, Birdlip and of course Cranham.
Representing RSE was Nadine Brown who completed the run in 1:05:57 coming in first place in the senior ladies category. She was followed by Dave Witnall in 1:05:58 and Elaine Chapman in 1:12:31.
Great effort from all of you.
The 24h Conti Thunder Run was held on the weekend of 19th to 21st July at its regular venue Catton Park, Walton on Trent. Conti Thunder Run was an off-road relay race against the clock designed to be both physically and mentally challenging. Although a relay race there was also the option to complete the race as an individual runner.
The course was made up of a 10km cross-country circuit set in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside. The track twisted and turned across varied terrain running from woodlands and trails to steep hills and open fields.
Representing RSE was Rochelle Ravenscroft who completed 13 laps of the 10k circuit making a total distance covered of 130km or 80.778 miles. Fantastic achievement Rochelle.
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Trailmania was a series of 3 trail runs, for all ages and abilities, in around the beautiful heart of the Cotswolds, with views, hills, woodland trails & winding footpaths full of flora and fauna. It all started in Nailsworth with the Nelly, the fields of joy, to Avening and back. Followed by the the Sizzler, in mid July which took runners to the top of one of the great Cotswold Hills with views across to Wales. Finally, Cranham Beast 10k.
Nadine Brown completed the 3 events coming 8th place overall and 1st Senior Lady. A great effort from you Nadine well done.
And then we have Rochelle Ravenscroft completing a staggering 80.778 miles in 24 hours. An event like this is a real test of not just physical fitness but mental strength all of which Rochelle clearly has plenty of. A fantastic achievement Rochelle well done.
Anne Gardiner – 27:03
Dave Witnall – 21:08
Felicity Crotty – 32:09
Ben Chapman – 20:49 which was a park run PB
The Gloucester 10k took place on Sunday 7th July. The route which started at Gloucester Park gave competitors the chance for some running tourism passing Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays. The course was predominantly flat and therefore gave the potential for a PB.
Representing RSE was Amanda Haines who completed the race in 58:35. Well done
Linda Edwards – 25:49 which was a PB and first in her age group
Dave Witnall – 21:03
Anne Gardiner – 27:15
Naomi Allen – 30:02
Emma Hine – 30:11
Charley Trykush – 38:35
The Cotswold Way Relay which was in its 27th year, operated as 10 back-to-back races, starting each stage with a mass start with an hour between the start of each stage..
Stage 1 started at 7 am on a very hot Saturday 29th June from Chipping Campden with stage 10 concluding at Bath Abbey in the early evening. The race used the waymarked route of the Cotswold Way with over 90% off-road, taking in many hills, woodlands, fields and tracks, all offering spectacular views of the countryside around (if ever a runner looked up from the path to take it in!). Each stage consisted of various distances and ascents which offered a differing flavour for each runner in the team.
This year RSE entered ladies, veterans and mixed teams.
At the time of this the individual stage results have not been published.
The Mixed team consisting of Ollie Hazel, Nick Duncan, Nadine Brown, Henry Church, Ellie Taylor, Ben Chapman, Istvan Vegh, Sarah Reynolds, Martin Sherriff and Rosie Oates completed the race in 18:48:16.
The Veterans team consisting of Cathy Steer, Gareth Roberts, Dave Daniels, Kirsty Pitts, John Buck, Dave Whitlow, Richard Marshall, Rochelle Ravenscroft, Paul Coates and Sharon Smith completed the race in 19:46:19
The Ladies team consisting of Elaine Chapman, Linzi Gregory, Tracey Pitts, Linda Edwards, Felicity Crotty, Vanessa Poole, Anne Gardiner, Becca Wilson, Sarah Page and Jo Beames completed the race in 21:42:34
A great effort from everyone running in very hot conditions and thanks to all supporters and those who assisted in the water station.
The GE Aviation Aquathlon was a fast swim/run event held over two distances which raised funds for the charitable trust which operates Sandford Parks Lido. It was designed for competitors aged 13 and above who enjoyed a personal or team challenge. The race started with a swim in the heated main pool of the lido followed by a fast, flat run on pavement, grass and parts of Sandford Park. There were two separate race distances at which competitors could choose to compete. 400m swim, 2.5km run and 800m swim, 5km run.
Representing RSE and competing in the longer distances was Kate Potter who finished the race in a time of 56:26 coming 3rd in the female over 60 category.
Well done Kate
Steve Sandercock – 24:49
Caroline Sandercock – 37:03
Claire Collett – 48:46
Dave Witnall – 22:09
Ryo Woodsell-Taylor – 30:39
Vicki Mason – 41:00
Andy Masser – 29:16
Emma Hine – 30:31