Berkeley 10k - 12 May 2014
Bourton Roadrunners were well-represented at the Berkeley 10k. The annual Monday evening race is held over a flat two-lap course, with definite PB potential. A last-minute downpour before the start cleared the air, so runners only had the blustery wind to contend with.
There were some outstanding and prize-winning performances. Dennis Walmsley was 6th overall and 1st MV50 (35:23), Ewen Smith was delighted to clock 36:57.
Next came Darren Long (38:56), Rob French (40:59) and Tony Goodwill 1st MV55 (41:07). Niamh Shoemark had an excellent race to finish with a PB of 41:45 and likewise Claire Harrison’s 42:47 was also a PB.
In sped John Gibson (44:00), Brian Hulcup (44:44), Chris Dry (46:32), Liz Hulcup 1st FV60 (47:32) and Dave Turnbull (47:54). Bourton’s ladies were the 2nd Female team.
Windermere Marathon - 18 May 2014
The 8th Brathay Windermere marathon took place 6 days later. Steve Edwards and Claire Harrison made the journey north to the Lake District to take part in the notoriously challenging and beautiful race.
On a very warm day, Steve Edwards was happy to record 3:14:12 for 3rd V50 and to reach 300 sub 3:16 marathons.
It was Claire Harrison’s 3rd marathon in 5 weeks, and she finished with an outstanding Windermere debut time of 3:50:37.
Highlights
Dennis Walmsley wins 1st MV50 at Berleley 10k, with Tony Goodwill 1st MV55 and Liz Hulcup 1st LV60.
Ewen Smith get’s his 1st sub-37-minute 10k for a while.
Bourton Ladies were 2nd Female team at Berkeley 10k.
Steve Edwards and Claire Harrison ran the Windermere marathon, with Steve gaining 3rd MV50 and his 300th sub-3:16 marathon.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.