Gloucester Marathon & 50Km
Steve Edwards was back to his marathon challenge with a bang, as he completed his 462nd at Gloucester in the County Marathon Championship on Sunday, finishing 7th overall and 4th Vet 40 in 3:07:42.
Running concurrently was the Gloucester 50K in which Tony Goodwill finished 17th overall and first Vet 50 in a time of 4:08:52.
The course was certainly not easy, with many hills and twists making it not conducive to fast times. Therefore their achievements were that much more commendable.
Linda Franks 4.2m & 2.2m Races - Cheltenham
At the same time other Bourton Roadrunners were competing in Cheltenham in the Linda Franks 4.2m race, which is the 2nd of the Gloucestershire Road Race Series. Dennis Walmsley was first in for the club in 5th place overall and 1st V45 in a time of 23:38.
Not far behind was Steph Lane, 1st Lady, in 10th place overall in 24:54, closely chased by Andy Chapple, 2nd V45, in 25:22. Lewis Gray was also up there in 16th with a time of 26:27, under pressure from Lucy Walmsley, 2nd Lady, 1st V35 and 18th overall in 26:39, who herself was holding off Beth Pudifoot, the eventual 4th place lady in 26:50.
On down the road came Ali Lane, 1st V50 in 28:36, followed by Brian Hulcup, 3rd V55 29:10, and John Raper 29:18. Julia Rutherford, 3rd V45, was next in 31.55 with Ellie Pudifoot closing behind in 32:03. Simon Rutherford and Shirley Creed produced good runs in 32:19 and 32:39.
Next in were Lynn Hudson, 3rd V50, 33:08, Liz Hulcup, 2nd V55, 33:38, Bert Jess 33:42, an injured Norm Lane, 2nd V65, 33:49 and Gill Carrick 34:43.
In the 2.2 mile fun run Lilly-Anna Walmsley in her pushchair, assisted by Pete Scarrott, finished 5th overall and 1st pushchair, in 17:05!
Report Highlights
Steve Edwards completes marathon 462 in style.
Tony Goodwill makes a tough 50k look relatively easy - don't be fooled.
Dennis finished 1st of the Bourton team member in Linda Franks' race. He was closely chased by Steph - watch those shadows Den.
Lilly-Anna Walmsley seen racing again, finishing just ahead of Pete.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.