Bourton Roadrunners' - County Mile Race Report
The sun was out and so was a record number of entries for this year's Summit Medical One Mile Race.
The crowd of runners surged through the streets of Bourton, providing an exciting race from start to finish and the many enthusiastic spectators lining the roadside urged them on as the challenge for the top spot was underway. Chris Reynolds of Stroud was victorious in a superb time of 4:29, closely chased by one of Britain's top junior runners, Tom Curr of Stroud, who gained second place in a time of 4:32 and Marc Fallows of Cirencester in a time of 4:33.
The women’s race proved equally exciting, as a battle commenced between the top calibre women, with Rachel Felton of Shaftesbury Barnet, managing to secure first place in an impressive time of 4:49. In second place, just one second behind was junior Olympic hopeful Emily Pidgeon of Gloucester in an excellent time of 4:50. Third place was secured by Wendy Nicholls of Cirencester in a time of 4:55, with first Junior Lady, Steph Lane of Bourton, next in 5:28.
In 9th place overall, Alistair Lockey outran Dennis Walmsley, both from Bourton, on this occasion with respective times of 4:47, 1st Vet 40 and 4:52, 1st Vet 45. Dave Wright of Cirencester had a superb run for 5:05 and 1st Vet 50, as did Keith Short of Gloucester in 5:24 and 1st Vet 55.
First Vet 60, Tony Shelbourne of Cirencester, proved he is fast over any distance with his time of 5:41 and Ken Buckle of Cheltenham made a surge in the last quarter to take 1st V65 in 6:16. Mike Ward of Tewkesbury kept up his trend of winning the Vet 70 category in 7:24.
Tom Purnell, another of Stroud's quality juniors, took 1st Junior Prize in 5th place overall and 4:37.
Cathy Dudfield of Tewkesbury had a very fast start to finish for 6:23 and 1st Lady Vet 35, while the Bourton ladies took the rest of the vet prizes. Shirley Creed outstripped her peers for 6:55 and 1st LV45, Ali Lane finished 1st LV50 in 6:19 and Liz Hulcup 1st LV55 in 7:04.
Other Bourton Roadrunner results, many of whom achieved County placings, were:
The Men - Mike Smith 18th in 5:04, Andy Chapple 5:14, Ewen Smith 5:34, Tony Goodwill 5:35, Rob Edwards 5:37, Lee Knowles 5:48, Kieran Shoemark 6:09, Brian Hulcup 6:11, Norm Lane 6:12, Elliot Lockey 6:40, Finn Shoemark 6:43, Robin Macdonald 6:52, Adam Franks 7:28, Dennis Abbotts 8:01, Jonathon Wilson 8:09 and Chris Hartley, running with his daughter, Isobel, 10:38.
The Ladies - Brittany Teague 5:43, Beth Wynn 6:24, Lynn Hudson 6:59, Ava Shoemark 7:11, Charlotte Hartley 7:11, Gill Carrick 7:27, Emily Franks 8:09 and Lilly-Anna Walmsley (assisted!) 6:53.
Report Highlights
A record entry was achieved this year.
Chris Reynolds of Stroud won in 4:29
Rachel Felton of Shaftesbury Barnet, won the ladies race in 4:49, with Emily Pidgeon of Gloucester just one second behind.
The full race results are available online.
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