Club Participation in Races - Report of 26th October
Stroud Half Marathon
The Stroud Half Marathon this year produced some fantastic performances, but none more spectacular than Steph Lane's personal best by well over 4 minutes to achieve a time of 1:18:44, passing International runner, Kate Goodhead, at 11 miles to step into 3rd place and then forge on to open nearly a minute gap. This is just one year on from Steph's first half marathon at Stroud in 2007 which she completed in 1:37. Three more half marathons in between have seen her knock huge chunks off this time at each one. Steph led the ladies team home, who with Lucy Walmsley in a superb time of 1:28:58 and her mum Alison, 1st Vet 50 in 1:32:56 finished 3rd team.
The men also produced some amazing results, with Alistair Lockey pulling out a personal best to finish in 12th place in 1:13:24 and first V40, 3 places ahead of team mate Dennis Walmsley in 16th place 1:13:49 and first V45. These two joined forces with Mike Smith 1:15:58 and Andy Chapple in a PB time of 1:20:28 to finish 3rd Men's team.
Dawson Lees ran a fine PB time of 1:26:16, followed by Rob Edwards who was delighted with his 1:28:29 time. Tony Goodwill ran a solid 1:30:21 and Tom Jess in his first Half Marathon was pleased with 1:33:47. Vet 60 runner, Norm Lane, was in good form for 1:36:59, with Phil Brush 1:37:45. Justin Launchbury finished just behind in 1:38:32.
Rob Humphris and Julia Rutherford ran good consistent runs for 1:41:10 and 1:41:31, closely chased by Jim Lunney in 1:42:08. Rachel Griffin and Calum Forsyth ran together for 1:48:04, with Calum no doubt feeling the Abingdon Marathon of just one week ago in his legs, which he completed in 3:47:46. Lynn Hudson was next in 1:48:19, followed by Shirley Creed 1:49:06, Gill Carrick 1:54:59 and Bert Jess 1.55.07.
Snowdonia Marathon
On Saturday Steve Edwards completed marathon number 458 on the tough Snowdonia course in a time of 3:34:54 for 133rd place out of 1166 starters. The weather conditions were absolutely atrocious with gale force winds and driving rain making running quite dangerous in parts. Not surprisingly, quite a few failed to finish and there were a few minor injuries from runners being blown over! This was even more creditable as he has had to take time off from training recently due to an injury.
Report Highlights
Steph Lane - 2nd lady in 1:18.
Ali Lane 1st L/50 in 1:32.
Steph, Lucy Walmsley and Ali Lane were third Ladies Team.
Alistair Lockey 12th (1st V/40) in 1:13.
Alistair Lockey, Dennis Walmsley, Mike Smith and Andy Chapple 3rd mens team.
Tom Jess achieves 1:33 in 1st Half.
Calum Forsyth runs a creditable 1:48 a week after Abingdon Mararthon.
Steve Edwards notches up marathon number 458 at Snowdonia.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.