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5k and 10k Races - 5 March 2016

With the running season now in full swing the Bourton Roadrunners have been very busy at a number of different races and events in the county over the past two weeks.

Ali Lane in top form ran her fastest 5k for some time in 22:05 to finish 3rd lady in the race and 1st LV55. Ali’s impressive form has propelled her to 2nd in the national rankings. Andrew Evans took part in the 10k event and was very happy to finish in 45:55.

Gloucester 20 - 13 March 2016

With a number training for their next marathon, our athletes travelled over to Gloucester to continue their preparation by taking part in the Gloucester 20 miler. Darren Long led Bourton home in 2hours 26:48 and not far behind in a very impressive 2:35:05 and 3rd LV50 was Rowena Verity.

It was also good to see Nigel Frith making a comeback in 2:44:10. Our other runners all continuing with strong preparation were Steph Holton and Catherine Wheeler together in 2:47:43. Graham Lane in 2:56:26 was closely followed by a strong effort from Dave Turnbull in under the 3 hours with 2:59:50.

Next in was Linda Edwards with training going very well for her first marathon, in 3:14:42. Gary Holton and Darren Davidson made up the field in 3:32:37 and 3:53:45.

County Cross-Country Champs - 19 March 2016

At the county cross-country champs Bourton had an exceptional day, reeling in their fair share of county medals.

In the ladies race Bourton made it 1,2,3 with Seph Lane as county champion followed by a very impressive 13 year old Isobel Kiey-Thomas and in 3rd evergreen Ali Lane. Together with 15 year old Gabby Jones and 50 year old Susan Hunt they also secured the county team title. Each of our ladies also won individual age group medals.

Not to be out-done the men were led home by back to racing Mike Smith in 3rd with Ewen Smith a close behind 4th. The ever competitive Tony Goodwill was 12th, followed by 13 year old Daniel Bufton who pipped dad Richard. The men won county team silver.

The golden oldies produced the goods again in the vet 70 age group with Dave Spackman (gold), Norm Lane (silver) with great back-up from Bern Cartlidge who snatched a bronze. The oldies won the team gold.

Enigma Week At The Knees Marathons - 14-20 March 2016

On day-6, our marathon man Steve Edwards, who needed no preparation, finished full marathon number 720 at the Enigma “Week At The Knees” in 2nd place in a time of 3:24:55.

 

 

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Highlights

Marathon specialist Steve Edwards completes full-marathon number 720 at the Enigma Week at the Knees marathon; finishing 2nd in a very respectable 3 hours 24 minutes.

Darren Long leads the Bourton runners home at Gloucester 20.

Bourton ladies and men shine at the County Cross-Country Champs, with medals all-round.

Ali Lane moves-up LV50 5k rankings to 2nd; well done Ali.

 

 

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