Category Archives: News

Frampton 10k

On a sunny and hot evening on 2nd July 448 runners completed the Frampton 10k.   This was a flat and fast course that starts at the green in the picturesque village of Frampton-on-Severn before heading to the village of Fretherne and down to the river Severn before looping back to Frampton.  Seven members of RSE ran the race including Sarah Reynolds, Kirsty Pitts, Teresa Hazlewood, Paul Coates who were all recovering from their efforts in the Cotwsold Relay the day before.  Extra good effort from them.

First in for RSE was Teresa Hazlewood with a time of 48:25.  She was followed by;

Sarah Reynolds – 49:51

Paul Coates – 50:58

Kirsty Pitts – 55:50

Sarah Gray – 1:01:10

Jenny Hoffman -1:02:53

Caroline Coates – 1:10:58

Gloucester 10k

The Gloucester 10k race took place on Sunday 8th July.  The course was designed with sight seeing in mind and therefore it had the odd twist and turn.  However it was predominantly flat and for most runners this was a potential PB course.  During the race you visit the Gloucester Cathedral, Docks and Quays finishing at Gloucester Park.

Amanda Haines completed a very very hot race in 1:08:42.  She was followed by Kay Thompson in 1:19:07.

Well done both of you.

Bath Two Tunnels Races 

Also on Sunday 8th July RSE had a lot of runners taking part in the Bath Two Tunnels Races.  This was a multi distance event using the Two Tunnels Greenway path shared along Linear Park.  It includes the Devonshire Tunnel which measures 408m long and the Coombe Down Tunnel measuring 1672m long.  The half marathon route is a 2 lap out and back course which means that the runners pass through the tunnels 4 times during the race which makes it the race with the longest underground section in Britain.  It is sold as being perfect for setting a PB however this didn’t account for the very hot weather.  The coolness in the tunnels and the piped music where a welcome relief from the sun.

Libby Saunders completed the 5k race in 32:55

In the 10k Steve Phelps completed the race in 49:21 followed by Martin Pitts in 51:01.

First in for RSE in the half marathon with not only a PB by 6 minutes but in 4th place overall was Tom Cooper in a very impressive time of 1:25:14.

Next in for RSE was Ollie Hazel in 15th place overall in 1:32:53 who was followed by;

Andy Masser – 1:39:31

Dave Daniels – 1:46:39

Nadine Brown – 1:48:47 who was 4th in her age category.

Sharon Smith – 1:50:22 who was 1st in her age category.

Ellie Taylor – 1:55:37 who beat her PB by 5 minutes

Paul Coates – 2:00:25

Kirsty Pitts – 2:05:24

Sandie Wood – 2:12:41 who kept in the family trend by coming 4th in her age category.

Ryo Taylor – 2:22:07

Cirencester Park Run

Martyn Joyce – 21:59

Steve Sandercock – 26:39

George Rackley – 29:36

Jon Collins – 30:26

Naomi Allen – 31:48

Caroline Sandercock – 37:27

Mentioned in Dispatches

The following members have been selected to be mentioned in dispatches.

Tom Cooper for not only setting a PB during a very hot half marathon but by smashing his previous PB by 6 minutes and coming 4th overall.

Ellie Taylor for also setting a PB in the half marathon smashing her previous by 5 minutes.

Ryo Taylor for achieving something that has probably never been done before at the two tunnels half marathon.  Getting lost!

Everyone who raced on Sunday it was very hot.

PS – For those who are unsure about the rules concerning being mentioned in dispatches (I’m not surprised as I make them up as I go) you can’t nominate yourself.

Chedworth Midsummer Run Out

Three members of RSE took part in the inaugural Chedworth Midsummer Run Out on Thursday 21st June.  This is a new event organised by the Chedworth Crickt Club and covers a stunning trail run of around 6 miles taking in Withington and Chedworth Woods and also a section of the Stowell Park estate.  This is a challenging trail which is primarily off road and includes plenty of stiles to negotiate.

First to finish for the club and competing in his first trail race was Kevin Joynes-Creed in a time of 1:01:27.  He was followed by Lisa-Marie Evans in 1:20:21 and Kay Thompson in 1:31:59.

Run for Gin Race Cheltenham

On Friday 22nd June RSE entered a mixed 4 person team into this relay race that requires each team member to complete a 2 mile run around the beautiful Pitville Park in Cheltenham.  On successfully completing the leg you are provided with a glass of gin.  The team of Jess Osbourne, Libby Saunders, Steve Phelps and Martin Sherriff (including guest appearance of Starpig) completed the race in fifth place overall and first place in the mixed team category in a time of 1 hr 32 secs .

Sherborne 10k

The Sherborne 10k run which is in it’s 8th year took place on Sunday 24th June and involves a challenging all-terrain 10k run through the beautiful National Trust parkland and the sleepy streets of Sherborne.

Sharon Smith completed the course in a course pb of 51:52 which was 4 mins faster than last year.  Surprisingly Sharon also came first in her age group.

Cricklade Olympic Triathlon

Sarah Reynolds entered the Cricklade Olympic distance triathlon on Sunday 24th June.  This included a 1500 m pool swim, 40 k cycle finishing off with a 10 k run. Not only did Sarah complete this in 2:39:45 but also came first as first lady.

Nailsworth Nelly Race

The Nailsworth Nelly race is the first run of the Trailmania series and involves a scenic 10.5 k trail run through Nailsworth and Avening.  Two members of RSE entered this event with Cheri Edwards completing the run in 1 hr 8 mins followed very closely by Teresa Hazlewood in 1 hr 9 mins.

The next race in this series is the Selsley Sizzler in 3 weeks time.

Cirencester Park Run

Amanda Mcllroy – 37:11 which is a pb by 4 minutes.

Sarah Page – 27:09 and also a pb

Great effort from everyone racing this past week.

Summer Sizzler 10k

RSE were out in force at the Cirencester Park Summer Sizzler 10k event on Wednesday evening organised by Cirencester Athletics. The course consists of 2 laps and goes through scenic parkland exclusively within the estate of Cirencester Park. This race is part of the RSE Championship and every RSE member ran like true champions with a number of PBs and SBs being recorded.

First home for the club (and just missing out on a top 10 finish by 5 seconds) was Tom Cooper putting last weeks disappointment to bed. Teresa Hazelwood confirmed she is certainly getting back to her best by finishing as first female for the club. Sharon Smith finished first in the LV65s, Sarah Page 2nd in LV55s and Teresa Hazelwood 3rd in LSEN. There were plenty of big personal bests to celebrate also – well done Martin Sheriff (1 min off), Rosie Oates, Linzi Gregory (2 mins off), Helen Berry (7 mins off), Sarah Page (4 mins off), Emma Hine, Cathy Steer (8 mins off), Vanessa Poole (5 mins off) and Lisa Evans (2 mins off). Great to see Lisa Courtney and Tony Wilkins in the RSE Vests for the first time too! Congratulations to all 34 of you.

Tom Cooper 38:22; Mark Manley 42:01; Andy Masser 44:46; Ben Chapman 45:24; Teresa Hazelwood 46:52 (3rd Sen Lady); Steve Phelps 47:35; Tony Wilkins 47:39; Martin Sheriff 47:48; Sharon Smith 47:54 (1st LV65); Elaine Chapman 48:16; Nadine Brown 48:22; Vic Trykush 48:27 (SB); Paul Coates 48:42; Jo Wood 48:46; Cheri Edwards 49:00; Ellie Taylor 49:56; Rosie Oates 50:12 (PB); Martin Pitts 50:45; Linzi Gregory 50:55 (PB); Kirsty Pitts 51:10 (SB); Wayne Edginton 52:27; Jess Osbourne 52:52; Helen Berry 53:21 (PB); Lisa Courtney 53:58; Sarah Page 55:06 (2nd LV55, PB); Emma Hine 55:14 (PB); Cathy Steer 58:26 (PB); Vanessa Poole 59:05 (PB); George Rackley 1:02:18; Lisa Evans 1:07:56 (PB); Caroline Joynes-Creed 1:09:55; Edith Putt 1:10:15; Charlotte Austin 1:12:19 and Kay Thompson 1:23:14.

Well done to the Mini RSEs too (Ellena Daniels, Toby Wood, Rory Brown & Isobel Daniels) who completed in the 3k Fun Run. Special congratulations to Ellena as this was her furthest run!

Hope24

Hope24 is a special event for many reasons. Located in Plympton on a private estate, the event provides a friendly atmosphere for runners to get together and challenge themselves to achieve their own targets. Based on a 5-mile trail course in this stunning estate, the event is open to solo runners or teams of 2-8, over a 24 hour period. This year saw Hope24 celebrate their 5th birthday, with RSE being proud to be involved since the start!

8 RSE members camped and raced through the 24 hours. Well done Richard Marshall, Elaine Chapman, Ben Chapman, Nadine Brown, Amelia Culshaw, Nick (Animal) Duncan, Ellie Taylor and Rich Taylor who achieved an outstanding 31 laps, a total of 155 miles in 24:36:29 and finishing in a hugely impressive 4th place overall.

Laps:

Ben Chapman – 4 Laps (48:42, 46:44, 56:32, 49:16)

Amelia Culshaw – 4 Laps (38:23, 37:36, 46:52, 39:23)

Nick (Animal) Duncan – 4 Laps (39:09, 40:31, 44:50, 43:07)

Elaine Chapman – 3 Laps (55:08, 48:20, 53:15)

Richard Marshall – 4 Laps (53:24, 51:01, 56:17, 52:54)

Nadine Brown – 4 Laps (41:37, 44:26, 44:29, 45:51)

Rich (Ryo) Taylor – 4 Laps (47:14, 51:21, 56:36, 52.08)

Ellie Taylor – 4 Laps (42:47, 46:35, 48:14, 53:45)

Sandie Wood also joined the festival fun supporting the relay team and completing a single lap in Hope5 in 53:24

Mini RSE runners Daniel and Matthew Chapman ran in Hope2.4 and finished in a very impressive 18:39 and 22:46 respectively.

Not satisfied in running the 24 hour relay race, some of the crazy gang also chose to squeeze in a cheeky Plymvalley park run in the morning! (See results below).

Well done also to Elaine & Ban Chapman who have really made RSE a part of the fixtures and fittings of this glorious event by attending every year since its inauguration.

Humphs Hilly Half

The Bourton Hilly Half is a challenging yet picturesque race following a single loop, starting and finishing in Bourton-on-the-Water. A notable scenic route through the pretty villages of Clapton, Sherborne, Windrush, Great Barrington and Great Rissington, it is a firm favorite with many RSE members.

Congratulations to Cheri and Linzi who ran their first half marathon and achieved impressive PB’s on this challenging course with some excellent RSE performances alround in a field of 117 finishers

Fist home for RSE was Mark Manley in 1:36:59 closely followed by John Buck (2nd in his age category) in 1:38:15. For the ladies, Cheri Edwards (3rd Senior Lady) was first home in 1:54:22 (PB) followed by Linzi Gregory in 1:57:22 (PB).

Ridgeway Revenge

The Ridgeway Revenge Half Marathon, takes on the challenge of beautiful undulating miles set along Britain’s oldest path.  Race or run part of the historical ancient trail walked by soldiers and herdsman 5000 years ago.  Experience the mystical Alfred’s Castle and classical Ashdown House set within the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire Downs. A trail run not to missed.

With a total of 146 finishers, first home for RSE in 6th place overall and 3rd in his age category was Ollie Hazel in 1:38:49 followed by Teresa Hazelwood in 2:02:05.

Cheltenham Challenge

The Challenge is a multi-terrain event offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances. All races are open to runners and walkers and isstaged as a fundraising event operated by Cheltenham-based charity Caring for Communities and People.

Andy Masser finished the half marathon in a very respectable 1:52:34 followed by Alice Mason in 2:41:22.

Meanwhile in the 10K, Steve Phelps was first home in 52.32 followed by Kay Thompson in 1:20:32.

And a well dome to Rosie who supported her Mum around the 5k event.

Parkrun

Swindon: Martyn Joyce 20:47.

Plymvalley: Ryo Taylor 29:22, Sandie Wood 29:54; Nadine Brown 29:54; Ellie Taylor 29:52.

Cirencester: Paul Coates 24:02(PB); George Rackley 27:10(PB); Libby Saunders 31:26.(PB)

Well done to all racers, runners and supportersthis weekend, you’re doing your club proud.

GO TEAM RSE!