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Stratford Marathon & Half Marathon - 8th May 2011

The day belonged to Susan Hunt who today became a marathon runner. Running in her debut marathon, she ran a perfectly paced race from start to finish to cross the line in 4:13:59. Commenting afterwards, a tearful Susan said she started to feel like someone was ‘sat on her lap’ at about 21 miles and she felt as though she was slowing, however she managed to keep the pace going until the end to achieve her target finish time of sub 4:15. Already hooked, Susan has now booked her place in next year's Brighton Marathon!

Also running was Steve Edwards in his 528th marathon, he recorded 3:04:37 for 42nd place out of over 1100 starters.

In the half marathon, Dennis Walmsley ran superbly well to finish 1st V45 and just outside the top 3 by an oh-so-close 4 seconds in 1:15:58. Andy Peaston finished in 1:34:26 for 101st place out of nearly 1700 starters.

Yet again, Bourton RR’s support crew were out in force popping up at different points of the course and doing a superb job in cheering on their compatriots; thank you all for your support, very much appreciated.


Aviator 4 mile - 8th May 2011

At the Aviator 4 mile Ali Lane and Beth Wynn both proved the benefits of their speed and effort training to outsprint opposition to the finish line. Beth finished a brilliant 2nd overall and not to be outdone and coming on strongly Ali was 5th overall and 1st vet45.


Halstead Marathon - 8th May 2011

A long journey away at the Halstead and Essex Marathon Tim Hemming and Nigel Firth represented the club with some solid performances. Tim only three weeks after the London Marathon Finished an excellent 7th in 3 hours 2 minutes 49 seconds. Nigel finished well in 4:04:04sec.


Bromesgrove Leukaemia 10K - 8th May 2011

Last but not least saw the Smiths, Mike and Ewen, taking part in the extremely tough and hilly Bromesgrove Leukaemia 10km. They made their intentions clear from the start and after a mile had pulled away from the chasing pack. Just after the half-way point Mike powered on to win in 36:25, while Ewen in his first podium finish held on to 2nd place with an exciting last 2km to hold off the 3rd placed runner.

 

 

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Highlights

Susan Hunt completes her 1st marathon in a brilliant time of 4:13:59.

Steve Edwards completes marathon number 528.

Beth Wynn 2nd and Ali Lane 5th (1st V/45) at Aviator 4.

Tim Hemming narrowly misses 3-hour barrier again, this time at Halstead Marathon.

The Smith ‘brothers’ take 1st & 2nd at Bromesgrove Leukaemia 10km.

 

 

Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.