Indian Queen's Half Marathon
Chris Hartley showed he is returning to fitness with a good result in the Indian Queen's Half Marathon last week, with an excellent time of 1 hour 29 minutes and 42 secs, his best result for the year.
Bugatti Beer Race
Mike Smith was hot on the pace for the first half a mile in the Bugatti Beer Race on Wednesday, as he led the race to the first junction. However, his legs had no recollection of going that fast and sadly slowed him down to finish 17th place overall in 37:03 and 2nd Vet 40 place.
Steph Lane's hopes of retaining her title for a second year were thwarted by the appearance of Emma Gooderham of Malvern Joggers, who broke away going up the hill, leaving Steph to finish 2nd lady in 39:44. Ewen Smith was right with her, crossing the line in the same time.
Lewis Gray found the hill tough, but still managed a good time in 40:43. Tony Goodwill is also coming back to fitness after a long injury with 41:48. Beth Pudifoot also found the hill hard going, but finished first junior lady in 43:19. Justin Launchbury is constantly improving and was just behind in 43:23.
Andy McCoombes is proving a valuable addition to the Bourton Club, finishing in 43:51 with first MV65 Norm Lane just behind in 43:59.
Other Bourton results were: Brian Hulcup 46:07; Shirley Creed 49:34; Liz Hulcup 49:42; Susan Hunt 51:25; Jan Short 52;26; Christopher Bence 52:39 and Lynn Hudson 53:04.
Report Highlights
Chris Hartley returns to fitness with a sub-90 minute half.
Mike Smith is 2nd Vet 40 at Bugatti.
Steph Lane finishes 2nd Lady.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.