Tewkesbury Guy Fawkes 5 - 2 November 2015
Tewkesbury Running Club’s Guy Fawkes 5 is traditionally the race where the Gloucestershire County Road Race Series final positions are decided. It is also one of the club’s 6 from 10 competition races. This year, securing a number for the race was a challenge in itself, as the 400 places were snapped up in record time. After some last minute wheeling, dealing and number exchanging, a determined group of Bourton Roadrunners lined up in the fog hoping that the race would deliver on its promise to be “flat and fast”.
Chris Kryzwiec had another outstanding race to finish 12th (28:17). Dennis Walmsley was delighted with 29:10 and 1st MV50, given his recent training being hampered by ill health.
Shona Crombie-Hicks stormed home as 1st lady in 29:49. Darren Long continued to battle niggles achieved (31:55).
Nigel Frith’s regular parkrun regime paid-off with a speedy 33:17 and he also paced Kate Kryzwiec to her FV40 category win (33:21). Susan Hunt was pleased to record a season’s best 36:03. Kerry Lee Taylor amazed herself with 1st FV35 (39:48). Linda Edwards’ PB streak continued (42:07), with Gill Carrick close behind (42:31).
Following the race, the final standings in the Gloucestershire Road Race Series 2015 season were announced. Bourton ladies dominated, winning both the open and veteran team Golds. Shona won Gold in the both the open Ladies and FV40 competition. Also winning Gold in their age categories were Claire Harrison and Susan Hunt, with Kate Kryzwiec Silver and Ali Lane Bronze.
In the Men’s competition, Ewen Smith and Graham Lane scooped age-category Golds, Dave Turnbull Silver and Darren Long Bronze.
Highlights
Chris Kryzwiec finished 12th at Tewkesbury Guy Fawkes 5 with a stunning 28:17.
Dennis Walmsley gains 1st MV50 in 29:10.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 1st lady at Tewkesbury.
Kate Kryzwiec claims 1st FV40 and Kerry Lee Taylor 1st FV35.
County Road Race series ends, with Bourton claiming individual and team medals.
Chris Kryzwiec on his way to finishing 1st Bourton runner at Tewkesbury 5. Photo by Cathy Dudfield.
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