Quote in title by Thomas Edison
Cotswold Ultra Challenge 100k
Part of the Ultra Challenge series, this 100k challenge starts at the Cirencester Agricultural College before heading off for a loop of the Cotswold, featuring the stunning views and hills of the Cotswold Way. 2,000 participants took to the course, some running and some walking, with a range of ultra challenges available, including daylight-only, continuous overnight and half distance options available.
A huge well done to RSE’s Ben Mutlow who took on the continuous overnight option! Brilliant running!
- Ben Mutlow – 16:34:01
UK Ultimate Triathlon
A triathlon at the best of times is a tough challenge, but it takes a special type of iron-willed person to take on a ultra version! Featuring over 2 miles swimming, 112 miles cycling followed by a full marathon, the UK Ultimate Triathlon is an incredible challenge to take on.
Congratulations to RSE's Gareth Roberts and Sarah Reynolds for completing the course! An incredible achievement by both of you! Can you teach us how to do that in your coaching sessions?
- Sarah Reynolds - 14:03:28
- Gareth Roberts - 16:23:07
Malvern Joggers 10k
This trail race crosses the Malvern Hills and is unsurprisingly undulating. The course is multi-terrain, including hard tracks and tarmac, but also fields and uneven ground. Runners are treated to picturesque views en route, making it a very popular race.
Well done to Cheri who completed the course in 58:33!
Cotswold Way Relay
Each year RSE enter the Cotswold Way Relay challenge, a 10 leg relay spanning the whole of the Cotswold Way. Each leg has a different length and difficulty, but every leg promises hills and stunning views along the Cotswold Way. This year we entered 2 teams, with the goal of simply having fun! The team spirit shone through with challenge, although some people could have shared their ice creams at the finish line…
Leg 1
- Kevin Joynes-Creed – 2:11:53
- Jo Beames – 2:11:39
- Liz Farooq – 2.19.44
- Elaine Chapman – 2:12:30
Leg 3
- Vanessa Poole – 1:36:41
- Rosie Hartland – 1:25:52
Leg 4
- Nadine Brown – 2:15:57
- Andy Poole – 2:15:57
Leg 5
- Ollie Hazel – 1:37:38
- Sarah Page – 2:02:57
Leg 6
- Rachel Bodey – 1:37:59
- Fran Penny – 1:38:10
- Kirsty Pitts – 1:28:51
Leg 8
- Martin Sheriff – 2:06:39
- Teresa Hazelwood – 2:35:50
Leg 9
- Anna Field – 1:46:53
- Anne Gardiner – 1:46:53
Leg 10
- Ben Chapman – 1:41:10
- Ellie Witnall – 1:46:55
Bourton Half Marathon
Some people may be deceived into thinking they know Bourton after running the 10k and mile race, but the surrounding area is anything but flat. Previously named the Bourton Hilly Half, the course is all on-road taking in the villages of Farmington, Clapton and Sherborne and features a few, very steep hills. The race is also part of the 2023 Gloucestershire AAA road race series.
Well done to the RSE runners who took on this vertical challenge!
- Mark Garrett – 1:33:40 – County silver!
- Nia Glover – 1:39:46 – 1st SL!
- Sharon Smith – 1.49.52 – 1st LV65 and County gold!
- Darren Jenner – 1:57:33 – County bronze!
- Alan Powderhill – 1:57:47
- Zoe Markham-Lee – 2:10:35
- Gemma Wright – 2:10:36
- Felicity Crotty – 2:39:22
- Liz Hulcup – 2:46:37 (Tail runner)
Westonbirt 10k
Part of a 5 race series hosted by Relish Running (there’s a special prize is you complete all 5), this race follows the pathways through the stunning arboretum at Westonbirt. The course is described as “varied and interesting” due to the different areas dedicated to specific species of trees, that make you feel as though you are on a trail run.
Well done to RSE’s Phil Newman for completing the course in a brilliant time of 51.30!
parkruns - 30/06/2023
Worcester parkrun
- Phil Southworth – 25:29
Melksham parkrun
- Cheri Edwards – 30:39
Witney parkrun
- Darren Jenner – 24:53
- Felicity Crotty – 34:42
Severn Bridge parkrun
- Jon Campbell – 21:53
- Steve Sandercock – 24:40
Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun
- Kathryn Cowdall – 36:34
- Helen Cue – 38:46
Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud
- Paul Beaumont – 26:02
Seven Fields parkrun
- Paul Billinghurst – 23:32
Old Railway Trail parkrun, Llangollen
- Carol Sworn – 28:02
- Andy Sworn – 36:46
parkruns - 01/07/2023
Cirencester parkrun – 200th parkrun!
- David Witnall – 21:32
- Elliot Gardiner – 21:51 – new personal CR!
- Jon Campbell – 21:53
- Daniel Drayton – 23:32
- Paul Billinghurst – 23:41
- William Cobbett – 24:05
- Phil Newman -24:16
- Steve Sandercock – 24:53
- Sue Navin – 27:35
- Linda Edwards – 31:44
- Paul Robertson – 33:34
- Kathryn Cowdall – 36:22 – 100th parkrun!!
Witney parkrun
- Taryn Hancock – 29:38
Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun
- Helen Cue – 36:45
Ifield Mill Pond parkrun
- Phil Southworth – 25:01
Save the Date!
- 13th August – Solihull half marathon and RSE coach trip!
The next RSE club report will be the 16th/17th July
If you would like a run or race included in the club report, don’t forget to fill in the form below by Sunday 5pm.
