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Chedworth 10 - 7 April

On a cold, still and sunny day, 6 Bourton Roadrunners undertook the demanding Chedworth 10 mile multi-terrain race. First in for Bourton was Mike Hobbs, with an outstanding 1:12:17 (3 minutes faster than when he last did the race 4 years ago).

Next was Brian Hulcup in 1:23:28, Jan Short in 1:24:53 and Andy McCoombes (making a welcome return to racing after injury) in 1:24:56. Chris Dry finished in 1:27:38 and David Pyne in 1:32:02. Afterwards, a jubilant Mike Hobbs summed up the race: “sunny scenery, beautiful day and challenging course, what more could you ask for!”


Lochaber Marathon, Fort William - 14 April

Over 350 runners assembled in light drizzle for the start of the 2013 Lochaber Marathon in Fort William. Keeping an even sub 9 min pace throughout the event Pete Scarrott was first Bourton Roadrunner home in 3 hours 39 minutes 52 seconds and 11th in his age category. And despite the atrocious conditions sweeping the course after the halfway turn he still managed to smile crossing the finish line.

Second home was newcomer to the marathon distance, Steph Holton, who ran to a 14 minute personal best and was 2nd lady vet 45 in 3:41:56. Running her first marathon and sadly suffering cramp over the last 2 miles Liz Hulcup ran a commendable 4:05:21 and was 2nd lady vet 60.

Shirl Creed having missed her long distance training through injury ran a steady pace around the course and arrived back in Fort William in 4:21:24. The final Bourton runner was Lynn Hudson who had contracted a nasty bug only 2 days before the event accompanied Shirl to the 5 mile mark before returning home.


 

 

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Highlights

Mike Hobbs leads home 6 hardy runners from Bourton at Chedworth 10.

 

Pete Scarrott returns to the marathon trail, and was first Bourton runner to finish at this year’s Lochaber marathon.

Steph Holton knocks 14 minutes off her marathon time.

Liz Hulcup put in a fine performance in her first marathon.

 

 

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