Stroud Half Marathon - 25th October
Steve Edwards reversed roles and supported his wife in the Stroud Half, where Teresa clocked a personal best and first time under 2 hours for 1:59:27, in her 5th half.
Again in this race strong winds and rain prevailed, and the high profile Half attracted the usual class international field. Dennis Walmsley was the first of Bourton's finishers, giving a great performance to finish 15th overall and 2nd MV45 in 1.16.00 and Mike Smith was pleased to get 3rd MV40 in 1.18.57.
Other Bourton runners included Ewen Smith 1:24:39; Steph Lane 1:26:25; Brian Hulcup 1:40:46; Rob Humphris 1:42:35; Norm Lane 1:42:52; Simon Rutherford 1:48:00; Shirley Creed 1:48:28; Liz Hulcup 1:48:39; Lynn Hudson 1:52:56; Rachel Griffin, Susan Hunt, Calum Forsyth and John Gibson 1:56:29.
Report Highlights
Neil Renault of Medway and Maidstone AC wins the 2009 Sttroud Half in 1:06:06.
Dennis Walmsley finishes 15th (2nd vet 45) in 1:16:02.
Steph Lane runs 1:26:25 at Stroud Half, finsihing 7th senior lady in a top-quality field.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.