A gloriously sunny weekend for runners in Cirencester and across the country, plenty of blue sky in race photos everywhere – well done everyone who ran and/or competed! Rachel 🙂
Brighton Marathon – 6th April 2025
This year saw the 15th edition of this popular event, attracting 12500 runners to the scenic route taking in city and seafront. Running for RSE was our very own club captain Elaine Chapman!
Lovely race, fantastic atmosphere and a chance to be a bit nostalgic (Ben and I were at uni here). Weather was hot, no escape from it on the sea front. Had a cracking first half, was running strong then the wheels fell off at 20. Awful cramp in my legs, had 3 very kind people helping me to try stretch it out, every time I ran they cramped again! Determined to finish so brisk walk for the final 6, very pleased to finish. Moral of the story – even if you are taking electrolytes on a hot day – take more!!!
Elaine Chapman: 5:00:09
London Landmarks Half Marathon – 6th April 2025
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run taking in both the City of London and City of Westminster, organised by Tommy’s pregnancy and baby charity. Flying the flag there for RSE was repeat visitor Paul Robertson.
London Landmarks Half Marathon is the half I hold dearest in my heart. It’s my charity race, the only one I fundraise for and it’s just amazing! Crowds from mile 1, bands, choirs, dancers, cheer stations a plenty. Definitely one to do if you’re not a marathon runner as you get the same type of experience as the full London marathon. Come join me next year.
Paul Robertson: 01:41:58
Medieval Backyard Ultra – 5th April 2025
This event at Cosmeston Lakes, Wales, run by Gert Lush Events, describes itself as a twist on a ‘traditional’ ultra marathon race – there’s no fixed distance, instead requiring competitors to complete hourly laps of the 4.167 mile trail course for as long as they are able / continue to think it’s a good idea. Taking part and running well into ultra territory (as part of her marathon training?!) was Zoe Markham-Lee.
You had to run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour. Every runner gets a DNF as the only one that does is the winner. At the time of writing this 3.15pm Sunday, there are still 2 runners going. One of which is still going, is the UK backyard champion. This event was hard as you got about 10 minutes to refuel an get back on the course. A very different style to what I’m used to, but got a massive medal and engraved wooden cup. The weather was great, if it was raining, I doubt I’d have done many loops! Total distance 33.25 miles.
Zoe Markham-Lee: 8 laps!
Parkruns – 5th April 2025
Buckingham parkrun
Linda EDWARDS 00:29:44
Exeter Riverside parkrun
Darren JENNER 00:24:15
Felicity CROTTY 00:28:59
Penrhyn parkrun
Phil HUDSON 00:22:58
Leybourne Lakes parkrun
Paul ROBERTSON 00:29:12
Cirencester parkrun
Linda EDWARDS 00:29:44
Jon CAMPBELL 00:21:19
Wayne HEWITT 00:21:59
Ben CHAPMAN 00:22:38
Paul BILLINGHURST 00:23:06
Claire SHARP 00:23:53
Anne GARDINER 00:24:20
Steve SANDERCOCK 00:24:46
Paul BEAUMONT 00:25:15
William COBBETT 00:25:36
Phil NEWMAN 00:25:37
Andy SWORN 00:26:53
Alison BOOTH 00:26:57
Sue NAVIN 00:27:09
Anne-Marie DAVIES 00:29:14
Kathryn COWDALL 00:36:43
Seven Fields parkrun
Vicki MASON 00:27:56
Chipping Norton School parkrun
Liz HULCUP 26:50
Save the date!
2025 Beginners’ Course
Monday 14th April marks the start of the next cohort of RSE Beginners, an 8-week programme aimed at introducing new or returning runners to structured training, with the aim of completing a 5k / Parkrun at the end. Share the poster below with your friends and spread the word!
