Guy Fawkes 5 mile – 6th November 2011
The Guy Fawkes 5 mile was the final race in the Gloucestershire road race series for 2011. With final individual and team medals up for grabs the pressure was on. (Final county award winners in next week’s report).
In perfect conditions and with a full field of 400 runners, Bourton performed well with some notable results. Mike Smith consolidated himself at the top of the county vet 40 standings and 2nd in the open category, with 7th overall and 1st vet 40 in 28:39.
Ewen Smith was next in 29:54 very closely followed by our runner of the day, 15 year old Kieran Shoemark as 1st junior in a very impressive time of 30:04 (watch out Connor). Shona Crombie-Hicks did well with a muscle strain, to pick up 1st lady in 30:12. Sarah Harper continues to impress and finished in a ‘podium’ position with a strong 3rd place in 31:40.
Others to complete were Ian Shoemark in 31:38, a strong run as he has not raced in sometime. Tony Goodwill and Nigel Frith, both of whom had great seasons in 32:11 and 32:15. Brian Hulcup back on the Road in 36:02; John Raper in among the county medals in 36:15; Liz Hulcup in a superb season, running away with the county vet 55 title and the vet 50 race title, in 36:25 for yet another PB.
Steady Andy McCoombes 37:20; smooth '7-in-7 weeks' Steph Holton 38:16. Susan Hunt and Gill Carrick both with yet again PBs in 38:31 and 39:36 respectively. Norm Lane earned his county medal, with a tough injury-hit-season and knee surgery next week, with a solid performance of 40:46. New member David Payne continues to improve, with a time of 40:55. Lyn Hudson, steady as ever, in 44:08; John Gibson and son Alan (in his first race) ended in a sprint-finish, which was taken by Alan in 44:40, with Dad a second behind. Good to see Shirley Creed back after long injury in 45:17 and Robin Macdonald, who did well to finish after a fall at the start, in 45:42. Gary Holton finished it off for Bourton, with the last of his 7-races-in-7 weeks, with a PB of 47:14.
Rutland Water Marathon – 6th November 2011
Steve Edwards continues his Marathon quest and was this week at the Rutland Water Marathon, a new event. On a scenic and challenging course, Steve did particularly well for 15th place and 3rd vet 45 in 3 hours 13 minutes 25 seconds.
Now up to 467 sub 3:30s, the challenge continues.
Cross-country League, Blackbridge – 5th November 2011
Our juniors continue to impress with their commitment and enthusiasm with some great running at the 2nd cross-country race at Blackbridge.
Results under-11 boys 4th team - Dylan Williams (only 8 years old) 7th; Max Pinkham 16th; Charlie Donaldson 38th; Marcus Kiey-Thomas 39th and Alfie Dodridge 44th.
Under-11th girls 8th team - Josephine Mustaars 20th; Beth Boydell 22nd; Isabel Kiey-Thomas 25th; Isobel Hartley 29th; Emily Williams 37th and Ellie Lewis 45th.
Under-13 boys 7th team - Tom Pinkham 11th; Josh Grey 29th; Alaister Greghorn 38th; Alex Darwent 39th and well done to Alex Baxter in his 1st race in 51st.
Under-13 girls - Great result for Rosie Mustaars in 10th and Eva Shoemark in 29th.
Under-15 girl Lottie Hartley had a fine run for 17th.
Senior results to follow next week.
Highlights
Kieran Shoemark finished as 1st junior in a very impressive time of 30:04 at Tewkesbury 5.
Mike Smith achieves County Vet 40 position and 2nd in the open category.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 1st lady
Steve Edwards reaches 467 sub 3:30 marathons, at the new Rutland Water marathon.
Our junior runners were in fine form at the Blackbridge cross-country races.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.