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Blenheim 10k – 16th October 2011

At the Blenheim 10km Dennis Walmsley had his best result in some time on a tough course in 5th and 1st vet with a quick 33:52 after going out strong with the youngsters . Mike Smith, amongst others, was solid if not at his best after the Jersey Marathon in 7th position in 35:45. Ewen and Shona continued their on-going battle with Ewen edging-out Shona in a close race. Ewen finished in 38:24 with Shona close behind in 38:29 for 3rd lady and 1st vet 40.

Quicker and closer to those two was Lucy Walmsley in an impressive 38:48. Sarah 'consistant' Harper had another good race in an impressive season in 40:25. Niamh Shoemark with yet another PB was next in 43:24 making up our winning ladies team. Ali Lane running very strong at the moment again timed her race well beating the 45min mark with 44:51. Rob Humphris was close behind in 45:23. Liz Hulcup was yet again vet 55 winner in 46:13.

Our other race finishers were Andy MacCoombes 49:02, an elated Steph Holton in a massive PB of 49:19, Susan Hunt 50:41, Shaun Marchant 50:43, our new chairman Robin Macdonald in 56:42, Lynn Hudson in 58:07 and Gary Holton in 1:01:59.


Stroud Half Marathon – 23rd October 2011

We the were at the Stroud Half Marathon with some very mixed results. With a field of over 2000 runners Mike Smith had a decent run in 15th place and 2nd vet 40, but was disappointed with his time. Shona Crombie-Hicks and Lucy Walmsley really did shine on the day, with Shona a very impressive 4th and 1st vet 40. Lucy who hoped to break the 1hour-28 was extremely strong and powered her way to a very pleasing 1:25:47 and 2nd vet 35.

Disappointed Ewen Smith and Tony Goodwill ran out of legs for 1:28:23 and 1:32:33. Possibly the run of the day belonged to Nigel Frith who smashed 5 minutes off his PB to record 1:32:53. Andy Peaston ran a steady 1:38:15 as did Rob Humphris 1:39:30 and John Gibson 1:41:30. A very disappointed Liz Hulcup next in 1:47:07, but can be proud as 2nd vet 55 and taking our ladies team to 3rd place.

Then came our other 4 PB runners with Gill Carrick 1:50:59, Steph Holton 1:53:03, Susan Hunt 1:53:35 and Gary Holton 2:33:29. A great effort by all.


 

 

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Highlights

Dennis Walmsley finished 1st V/40 and 5th overall at Bleheim 10k.

Shona Crombie-Hicks finished 1st V/40 and 3rd Lady at Bleheim 10k.

Mike Smith finished 7th at Bleheim 10k.


Mike Smith was 15th and 2nd vet 40 at Stroud Half.

Shona Crombie-Hicks was an impressive 4th and 1st vet 40.

Lucy Walmsley really did shine in 1:25:47 and 2nd vet 35.

Many PBs at Stroud, but of note was Nigel Frith, in 1:32:53


 

 

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