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Severn 5K at Sandhurst - 19th August 2010

The August Severn 5K at Sandhurst in Gloucester attracted some top class talent from the area and beyond to achieve high ranking times on the fast flat course. The Bourton runners were no exception, but they had the added challenge of points for their Club Road Race Series. This goal obviously produced exceptional performances from many of the Bourton Club athletes.

Mike Smith, looking in superb form, chased in the leading pack for 11th place, finishing in a time of 16:14 and winning the Vet 40 Race Prize and V40 County Gold.

Lewis Gray knocked an astounding 1 minute 36 seconds off his personal best over the distance to record 16:46, 1st Under 17 and 3rd County Junior Man under 20.

A fierce battle throughout came from Bourton's leading ladies, with Lucy Walmsley taking the lead from Sarah Harper in the final stage of the race to win the 1st LV35 prize. Both ladies were so close they recorded the same time of 19:12; their best times for many years.

Rob Humphris, out on his own for most of the race, was in good form for 21:22. With both men in the same age category, John Gibson and Brian Hulcup fought for their place, with John 22:09 heading-off Brian 22:15 at the finish. Rachel Griffin came in next in 22:21, closely chased by Roger Woodley in 22:22.

Liz Hulcup ran a brilliant race, pacing it just right to come through ahead of all her regular rivals to win the LV55 category in 22:36. Jan Short, whilst just behind, had a very good run for 22:45 and 1st LV50.

Another close finish came from Shirley Creed 23:46, Steve Woodley 23:50 and Chris Bence 23:52. Lynn Spedding, Lynn Hudson and Robin Mcdonald did well for 25:10, 25:48 and 26:06 respectively.

Ewen Smith concluded the Bourton contingent with a totally mad effort as he has been unable to walk properly for at least 2 weeks, but was determined to compete, hobbling round in 29:46.

 

 

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Highlights

Smith finishes 1st and last Bourton runner!

Mike Smith finished 1st V/40 in a fast time of 16:14

Lewis Gray was 1st Under 17 and 3rd County U/20 in 16:46.

Lucy Walmsley holds-off Sarah Harper to take 1st L/35 - both achieve 19:12.

Injured Ewen Smith (who could hardly walk) brought up the rear in 29:26.

 

 

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