Evesham 10k - 13 July 2014
It was a weekend of thrills and spills for Bourton Roadrunners, with some enjoying racing success and others wilting in the heat. Those who chose the Evesham 10k enjoyed good conditions for running, with a cooling drizzle for much of the race. The event attracted a field of around 540 runners.
Ewen Smith sprinted home to finish 5th overall and 1st MV40 in 37:02 - an outstanding result on the multi-terrain course.
Shona Crombie-Hicks was 1st Lady and 13th overall in 38:36;a minute faster than last year, when she finished 2nd.
Also making the top 50, were Ian Shoemark (40:31), Tony Goodwill (41:36) and Andy Peaston (41:44). Niamh Shoemark was 1st FV40 (43:15), followed by Susan Hunt (47:11) and Ali Lane (1st FV55 in 51:48).
Bourton added to their tally of trophies when they were also awarded the Ladies team prize.
Severn AC Pilot 10 Miles - 12 July 2014
The previous day saw hot and sunny conditions for the Severn AC 10 mile race (which forms part of the Gloucestershire Road Race series).
Dennis Walmsley was 4th overall and 1st MV50 in 1:02:49 and Darren Long 12th in 1:08:24.
Steph Holton stopped to help a club-mate who was suffering in the heat, and still managed to finish in a creditable 1:27:19.
Dave Turnbull was 1st MV65 (1:32:48). Lynn Hudson was also battling with the effects of the heat and was helped over the line by a heroic Liz Hulcup, both finishing in 1:42:58 (with Liz 1st LV60). John Gibson ran hard as always; but sadly succumbed to the blazing sun less than 2 miles from the finish line and was unable to complete the race. Thankfully, John and Lynn made a fast and full recovery.
Highlights
Ewen Smith sprinted home to finish 5th overall and 1st MV40 at Evesham 10k, in 37:02.
Shona Crombie-Hicks also in fine-form was 1st Lady and 13th overall in 38:36.
Niamh Shoemark was 1st FV40 and Ali Lane 1st FV55 at Evesham 10k.
Bourton Ladies were also awarded the team prize.
Ewen Smith, Susan Hunt, Shona Crombie-Hicks and Niamh Shoemark at Evesham 10k. Picture by Ian Shoemark.
Dennis Walmsley fought well to achieve 4th overall and 1st MV50 in the heat at the Pilot 10 mile race, in 1:02:49
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.