Hooky 6 - 9 August 2015
Bourton Roadrunners headed to Hook Norton, for the 30th annual Hooky 6 race, which followed an adulating 2 lap course around the village.
Mike Smith was 5th overall and 1st Bourton Roadrunner home in 34:35, followed by Ewen Smith (7th in 35:02) and Chris Krzywiec (8th in 35:17). The speedy trio took the men's team prize.
Shona Crombie Hicks was 1st Lady (37:18), with Kate Krzywiec 4th lady (42:24) and Catherine Wheeler completed the winning Ladies’ team with an excellent run (44:43).
Steph Holton was first LV45 and hubby Gary also had a great result, knocking around 4 minutes off his previous best.
The Bourton contingent also included Ian Shoemark, Debbie Davidson, Graham Lane, Brian Hulcup, Liz Hulcup, Kerry Taylor, Dave Turnbull, Gill Carrick, Linda Edwards and Lynn Hudson.
Bourton Roadrunners at the Hooky 6, with Kate (race number 95) and Chris Krzywiec (race number 96) celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary.
Bugatti 10k - 26 August 2015
The Bugatti 10k, organised by Almost Athletes, took place at Prescott Hill Climb. The race began in evening sunshine, which turned to welcome fine rain just when the runners were beginning to feel the heat on the climbs. Once again, Bourton scooped a bagful of prizes.
Chris Krzywiec celebrated his first podium appearance (along with his and Kate’s 9th wedding anniversary), with 2nd overall (37:09). Ewen Smith was delighted to pip his training partner Mike Smith on the line, (37:17) for 4th place overall and 2nd MV40. Chris, Ewen and Mike took the Men’s team prize.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 2nd Lady (39:26) and Kate Krzywiec was 1st LV35 (42:52).
There were also strong performances from Darren Long, Steph Lane, Susan Hunt, Graham Lane, Ali Lane, Kerry Lee Taylor, Dave Turnbull and Gill Carrick.
Highlights
Ewen Smith finished 9th overall at Frampton 10k in 36:12; just 2 seconds away from a PB.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 1st Lady at Frampton 10k, leading our ladies home to win the team prize.
A fine all-round performance at the Pilot 10: Darren Long 5th overall; Claire Harrison 2nd Lady; Ali Lane 1st LV55; Dave Turnbull 1st MV65 and Graham Lane 2nd MV60.
Bourton ladies were outstanding and claimed the team prize at Evesham 10k, with Shona Crombie-Hicks (1st lady); Kate Krzywiec (4th Lady) and Catherine Wheeler (PB of 45:29).
Congratulations to Chris Krzywiec who earned a fantastic 4th overall at Evesham 10k.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.