Hooky 6 - 10 August 2014
The remnants of Hurricane Bertha made for extremely wet and windy conditions at the Hooky 6. It was the 29th year of the race, which follows an undulating 2 lap course around Hook Norton.
A hardy group of Bourton Roadrunners rose to the challenge and battled against the elements (thereby securing valuable points in the club’s 6 from 10 competition).
Chris Krzywiec was first home for Bourton and 20th overall in an impressive 36:45.
Darren Long recorded a superb 37:17, just ahead of Shona Crombie-Hicks (3rd Lady) in a speedy 37:34 (a minute quicker than last year).
Next came Ian Shoemark (39:42), Kate Krzywiec (43:16) and Brian Hulcup (45:05). Susan Hunt was 1st FV45 (45:14) and Liz Hulcup 1st FV55 (48:44). Kerry Taylor finished in 50:07 and David Turnbull in 50:33. Shirley Creed and Lynn Hudson ran together for 54:44.
Sadly, Neil Teague was unable to finish, due to a torn hamstring. Fingers crossed that he makes a speedy recovery.
Bourton’s Ian Shoemark, Shona Crombie-Hicks, Liz and Brian Hulcup, Lynn Hudson, Kerry Taylor, Shirley Creed, Susan Hunt and David Turnbull at Hooky 6.
Highlights
A handful of Bourton’s runners braved the conditions to run the 29th Hooky 6.
Chris Krzywiec led the Bourton Roadrunners home in 36:45.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 3rd Lady in 37:34
Susan Hunt was 1st FV45 and Liz Hulcup 1st FV55; congratulations to both.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.