Taunton Marathon & Half Marathon - 3rd April 2011
A busy running weekend saw Bourton runners taking part over a number of races across the county a beyond.
All the way down in Taunton, Marathon Man Steve Edwards was at it again and did not fail to impress. Starting at a steady pace to reach half-way in 1 hour 36 minutes, he proceeded to run a negitive split for 23rd place in 3 hours 9 minutes 25 seconds. This was Steves 523rd marathon and his 125th sub 3:10.
Also in Taunton Rodger Woodley and Ed Rozier tok part in the half marathon finishing in 1:53:37 and 1:53:55 respectively.
Moreton Fire College 10km and 5km - 3rd April
The bulk of the club turned out for what proved to be a very successful Moreton Fire College 10km and 5km. The Shoemark family made a clean-sweep, with Eva the winning junior girl in the 5km and 3rd overall. Brother Finn was first junior boy and winner of 5km race with an impressive run.
In the 10km race, Connor Shoemark was first Bourton runner home with a really solid race in 6th position and first junior in 35:47. Next was Ewen Smith in 8th place in a pleasing PB of 36:14 and 2nd vet 40.
Other men to finish were Darren Long 13th in 37:58, Tony Goodwill 25th 40:01, Rob Humphris 42:43 and 34th, Daryl Kiey-Thomas very pleased with 47:29 and Gary Holton with a very impressive 56:56; well under the hour.
The Ladies faired even better with speedy Lucy Walmsley the race winner in 38:12. Ever improving and one to watch, Beth Wynn with another PB of 42:46 and 1st junior. A great race for Shirley Creed in 47:59 and 1st vet 45. Esther Phipps did really well to break 50 minutes, in 49:37. Gill Carrick in final stages of her Marathon preperations finished in 52m:50 and well done to Rosie Sessarego in 1:10:54.
Winter Threshold Series
At the final race of the Winter Threshold series Susan Hunt ran a fine PB and finished 1st vet 45. Previous supporter, now turned athlete, Emma Mccoombe was delighted with a vast improvement over her last race.
Chedworth 10 Miles
Two runners took part in the Chedworth 10 mile race, with Ben Coles running a creditable 15th place in a time of 1:07:23 and coming back from injury a happy Andy Mccoombe finishing in 1:25:05.
Highlights
Bourton members run in the Taunton Marathon and Half; the Fire College 5 & 10k; Winter Treshold Series and Chedworth 10.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.