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TCS London Marathon

As one of the most popular marathons in the world, the London marathon is notoriously hard to gain a place for. The route has remained the same since 1981, passing the city’s most famous and historic landmarks, including the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Since the Covid pandemic, the London marathon has also incorporated a virtual marathon, where runners can upload and track their runs alongside the city-based version.

Despite being hard to enter, RSE has a fantastic turnout of runners, with 8 club members taking on the course and 3 running virtually!

London Marathon Results:

• Victoria South – 3:34:11
• Gemma Wright – 4:19:48
• Liz Hulcup – 4:26:04 – New CR!
• Liz Farooq – 4:32:35 – New PB!
• Sarah Reynolds – 4:34:29
• Tim Wainwright – 4:34:43
• Alan Powderhill – 4:38:29
• Paul Robertson – 4:38:30

Virtual London Marathon Results

• Rosie Hartland – 4:32:20
• Darren Jenner – 4:37:58
• Felicity Crotty – 6:07:07

What a great event you can see why it’s one of the best races in the world. Cutty Sark and tower bridge were stand out points.

Alan Powderhill

We ran up and down Plymvalley trail a few times and around Saltram estuary. We managed to miss the rain and where blessed with sunshine. Lots of dog walkers cheered us on. Going to go and lay down now.

Felicity Crotty (and Darren Jenner)

Just having some food and a massage courtesy of the BHF 😁 London Marathon time was 4.32.35, a PB of 11 minutes 😃. The marathon was everything I hoped it would be, just amazing. I’m still feeling emotional!

Liz Farooq

It was a fabulous event and the crowds were amazing 🤩

Gemma Wright

Wow, what an experience that was! So many people shouting my name which kept me going. I’ve never enjoyed a race as much as today. Thank, you, London! ❤💯

Tim Wainwright

Cricklade Half Marathon & 10K

These popular club races are not as flat as some club members may tell you! Starting at St. Sampson’s School in Cricklade, the first 3 miles of both routes take runners out towards the Cotswold Waterpark, before they diverge. As 10k runners head back towards the school (and up a very large hill at mile 5!), the half carries on through Ashton Keynes and South Cerney. The surprising heat of the day made it a tough run!

Half Marathon Results

• Mark Garrett – 1:32:33
• David Witnall – 1:34:17 – 3rd SM!
• Nia Glover – 1:36:33 – 1st lady overall!
• Elliot Gardiner – 1:50:38
• Jo Beames – 1:51:02
• Elaine Chapman – 1:54:04 – 2nd LV40!
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 1:57:57
• Katy Miller – 2:04:32
• Amanda Ball – 2:11:30
• Zoe Markham-Lee – 2:11:31

10k Results

• Cat O’Neill – 44:56 – 2nd SL!
• Paul Beaumont – 49:58
• Ellie Witnall – 50:03 – 3rd SL!
• Anne-Marie Davies – 58:41 – 3rd LV50!
• Maria Yates – 1:02:04

Nice and quiet scenic out & back loop to Ashton Keynes. Not too far off a PB but the combination of a pulled muscle in training and the last 3 miles of undulation & unexpected heat got the better of me today! Still pleased overall considering!

Elliot Gardiner

Lovely racing weather and great to see so many RSE!

Zoe Markham-Lee

Cardiff Half Marathon

Featuring some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, the Cardiff Half Marathon treats runners to a mix of beautiful scenery and historic buildings. Starting at Cardiff Castle, entrants run past the Principality and Cardiff City Stadiums, Penarth Marina, Cardiff Bay and the Norwegian Church and Wales Millennium Centre. There’s then a grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Centre!

A huge well done to the RSE members who took part!

• Cathy Steer – 2:16:16
• Gareth Roberts – 2:18:11
• Linda Edwards – 2:18:25

Started at the castle. The sun came out for us. Great support all the way around and a sneaky hill at the end!

Cathy Steer

parkruns

Bath Skyline parkrun

• Taryn Hancock – 31:38

Gloucester North parkrun

• Andy Sworn – 27:58

Ferry Meadows parkrun

• Jessica James – 26:16

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 22:20
• Kathryn Cowdall – 33:42

If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to message Ellie Witnall by 5pm Sunday each week 

Ironman Emilia-Romagna

Ironman courses are notoriously tough, crossing lengthy distances for a swim, bike ride and run. Taking place in ancient fishing village of Cervia, the Ironman Emilia-Romagna is based on the East Coast of Italy; the course includes a sea swim of 3800m (2.4m), a two lap bike course of 180km (112m) and a 4-lap run of 42.2km (26m). Entrants are treated to spectacular views and Italian history as they cross the course.

Taking part for RSE was Katie Tunstall, who was completing her first Ironman! The race was not without its dramas after it was delayed for 24 hours due to a huge storm that hit Italy the day before.

A massive congratulations to Katie, who finished in 15 hours 17 mins!

Goodwood Running Grand Prix

The Goodwood Motor Circuit takes place on Bedford Autodrome & Oulton Park, which makes for a flat and fast race. Runners had the options for 5k to marathon distances across the track, and were treated to a chequered flag finish. The course consists of laps around the track and is well supported along the way.

Running his first half marathon in 10 years was RSE’s Campbell McIlroy, who completed the course in 1:53:18, a massive 9 minute PB!

Well done Campbell on a very impressive personal best!

parkruns

Parke parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 27:42
• Felicity Crotty – 1:05:14

Cirencester parkrun

• Jon Campbell – 22:11
• Elliot Gardiner – 22:39
• Mick Bagot – 23:09
• Phil Southworth – 25:51
• Anne Gardiner – 26:16
• Linda Edwards – 29:56
• Sue Navin – 30:32

Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun

• Vicki Mason – 27:27

Ashbourne Recreation Ground parkrun

• Anne-Marie Davies – 27:58

Queen of the Cotswolds

It was the return of RSE’s annual BBQ this week, and alongside the fantastic food provided by Somewhere else (and the numerous drinks) was a very special prize giving. It takes a lot of grit and determination to complete a race, and a lot of patience to complete a 10 year challenge – and that’s just what RSE’s Sharon Smith did, completing every leg of the Cotswold Way Relay in RSE’s club colours.

A huge well done to Sharon! We hope you enjoyed the (homemade) crown!

Richard Jefferies 24/100 Backyard Ultra

This event is 24 x 4.2 mile laps that start each hour in Coate Water Park, Swindon and ran from 0900 Saturday morning to 0900 Sunday. Runners complete as many laps as they want to (and not necessarily consecutively) building distance up to 100 miles. No credit or advantage is given to those that complete laps quickly (and those that finish a lap outside the hour will be able to count their distance). Runners all start the next lap together and no times will be taken with the route taking you around the lake (the old Lido), out into the woods, over the dual carriage way and back.

Someone say a long distance event … cue ultra royalty Mark Manley and Lesley Hinsley!

There were various themed loops like ‘bikini loop’, ‘super heros’, dresses’ where runners ran in fancy dress. I was happy to run as many laps as possible to beat my own target of 62.5 miles. 15hrs took us nicely to midnight and just topping 64 miles.

Whilst it was great fun, it did get rather monotonous as time went on.

Lesley Hinsley.

Lesley and I did the Richard Jeffries Backyard Ultra yesterday. 4.2m laps around Coate Water on the hour over 24 hours for as many or few as you like. We did 15 consecutive laps till midnight.

I went back this morning to make my distance to 71.5miles. Ultra #9 for 2022.

Mark Manley

Incredible running both!

Angels 10k

The Angels 10k is an undulating but picturesque road race in the Severn Vale taking in view of the Cotswold and Malvern hills. Part of the Gloucestershire AAA County Road Race series it attracts lots of runners from many of the local clubs.

A good turnout saw RSE pick up two county medals and earned the team more AAA points in the series. Congratulations all.

• Mark Garrett 41:47
• Elaine Chapman 50:45; 3rd LV40 & County Medal
• Sarah Page 52:33
• Liz Hulcup 54.07 (Running for 1st Claim Bourton Roadrunners) LV65/2 & County Medal
• Cheri Edwards 54:11
• Anne Gardiner 54:39
• Linda Edwards 1:00:56; 2nd LV55 & County Medal

There were 6 of us (representing RSE) at Angels 10k today, 11th race in Glos AAA. Lovely, pretty route with a few hills (one lasted a good mile I reckon) Nice day for it, and really well organised.

Elaine Chapman

Course very picturesque but hilly!

Sarah Page

Lovely route, certainly undulating but quiet country lanes and beautiful views. 54:10 chip time. Nice atmosphere, friendly marshals 😀

Cheri Edwards

Chippenham Half

The Chippenham Half Marathon is run over a fast, accurately measured and predominantly flat course. The route goes through the centre of Chippenham and then follows scenic country lanes visiting local villages and hamlets including Tytherton Lucas, East Tytherton, Avon and Langley Burrell. This event is ideal for first timers or experienced long distance runners looking to achieve a personal best. Alan Powderhill running with Paul Robertson certainly made the most of this, achieving a new half marathon PB! Well done both.

• Alan Powderhill 1:54:16 – New PB!
• Paul Robertson 1:54:17

The race itself was very well organised. Good safe event with marshalls and Police holding off traffic. Not a pancake flat course but one that you can really push yourself towards a PB on. Scenery was stunning in places. Well worth a race, one I will definitely do again.

Paul Robertson

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon

The Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon starts and finishes in the village of Llanwddyn and heads up to cover a clock wise lap of the stunning Lake Vyrnwy. The course is extremely fast and has a course record of 1.02.14. Perfect for all runners as well as those seeking a fast time it offers spectacular views all the way around.

Darren and I completed the Lake Vyrnwy half marathon today… Neither a PB but both pleased with results as both a little injured. Great weather and views over the dam.

Felicity Crotty

Super running by Darren and Felicity on a glorious day in Powys.

• Darren Jenner 1:53:04
• Felicity Crotty 2:25:18

parkruns

Cirencester parkrun

• Elliot Gardiner 23:11
• Daniel Drayton 24:06
• Phil Southworth 26:14
• Andy Sworn 27:22
• Jessica James 27:47
• Carol Sworn 28:56
• Elaine Chapman 28:57
• Paul Robertson 34:39

Witney parkrun

• Taryn Hancock 30:34

Lanark Moor parkrun

• Kevin Joynes-Creed 26:54
• Caroline Joynes-Creed 33:34

Stratford Park parkrun

• Vicki Mason 31:34

RSE BBQ & Charity Fundraiser

Next Sunday (25th September) is our annual BBQ at Somewhere Else. Please sign up via the below link if you plan on coming! Friends / family members welcome too.

https://forms.office.com/r/4EfyrL7eCq

Chedworth Roman Trail

Hosted by Cirencester Athletics Club, the Chedworth Roman Trail is a local 10 mile-ish single lap of scenic Cotswold countryside. The route takes runners through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the famous Chedworth Roman Villa. It is a challenging multi-terrain race that uses a variety of undulating tracks, footpaths, fields, and features a river crossing. This year it also features in the Running Somewhere Else Championship.

Congratulations to the following runners:

• Mark Garrett 1:26:59
• Paul Robertson 1:27:58
• Jo Beames 1:37:00
• Jo Wood 1:41:36
• Kevin Joynes-Creed 1:47:37

Forest Runner 5 & 10k

Held and organised by Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, the profits from Forest Runner sales help to grow, shape and care for the local forest, now and for future generations. Both the 5k and 10k routes offer spectacular views of the Arboretum, with one of the world’s finest botanical collections of trees and shrubs.

Taking on the 10k option were both Anne and Jess, well done to you both.

• Anne Gardiner – 55:10 (unofficial time)
• Jessica James – 55:52 (unofficial time) – New PB!

It’s a beautiful setting. We were offered black ribbons and there was a 2 minute silence.

Anne Gardiner

So it’s been a double PB weekend with a PB parkrun yesterday and PB 10k at Westonbirt. Garmin says 55.52 so somewhere thereabout! Feedback on westonbirt; a lovely single loop through the woods with a killer hill at 5k!

Jess James

Great North Run

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. This year the run returned to it’s original route, finishing in South Shields. Amongst the thousands taking part was RSEs Charlie Austin.

I’ve just done the Great North Run. Lovely sunny day in Newcastle with fab support along the route from the locals. Rather slow time but I managed to scrape in under 3hrs! Also received some really lovely messages from club members which were very much appreciated 🥰

Charlie Austin

• Charlie Austin 2:57:10

parkruns

Lydiard parkun

• Mark Manley – 21:20

Cirencester parkrun

• Ollie Hazel – 22:21
• David Witnall – 22:22
• Jessica James – 25:32- New PB!
• Phil Southworth – 25:32
• Kevin Joynes-Creed – 27:22
• Paul Robertson – 27:23
• Anne-Marie Davies – 29:04
• Vicki Mason – 30:50
• Felicity Crotty – 31:28
• Caroline Joynes-Creed – 32:43

Stratford Park parkrun

• Jane O’Dell – 39:35

Cranbrook Country Park parkrun

• Darren Jenner – 25:35

And Finally, Congratulations…

To Mr and Mrs Witnall

From all at Running Somewhere Else, we wish you a lifetime of joy, love and happiness.