Chedworth Roman Trail 10 miles – 14th April 2019
A week after running in the Manchester Marathon, Bourton Roadrunners’ Jenni Glass, was the club’s sole representative at the Chedworth Roman Trail. This is a tough 10-mile off- road multi-terrain event, taking in scenic Cotswold countryside, via a variety of undulating tracks, footpaths, fields. It passed through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the famous Chedworth Roman Villa.
Jenni finished in a creditable 1:34:21, 179 position out of a field of 463, making light-work of the cold river crossing although her face told its own story.
Cirencester parkrun – 13th April 2019
16 Bourton Roadrunners took part in the Cirencester parkrun; the fourth even of this Club Race Series.
First home was Martin Cook in 20:21 - fourth overall. Next home was Niamh Shoemark in 21:31 - first lady and 8th overall. Bourton Junior Jonathon Cook, chasing his father Martin, 15th in a great time of 21:57.
John Gibson and Margaret Hollamby were neck-and-neck all the way round until the last 150 metres; John benefitting from not having taken part in the National Duathlon Championships the week before, finished in 23:02 with Margaret achieving a brilliant 23:14.
Other finishers were: Ian Tolfts (24:07); Steph Holton (24:15); David Turnbull (24:18); Alan Gibson (24:35); Brian Hulcup (24:47); Graham Lane (25:15); Liz Hulcup (25:18); Sally Gaden (27:05); Gary Holton (27:06); Jo Cooper (34:58); and Lynn Hudson (35:08).
Bowral parkrun, Burradoo, NSW – 13th April 2019
Some folks when they get a chance to holiday in exotic parts put their feet-up and relax, but not the Hunt family, who on their recent trip to Australia for a family wedding decided to take a look at the local parkrun. Starting at 8am to “avoid the heat” the Bowral parkrun – Burradoo, which is located between Sydney and the capital Canberra, New South Wales – is a single lap 5k course.
First family member back was son Christopher (JM11-14) in a superb time of 20:34 and 3rd overall in the event. Meanwhile, Susan and Mick were not exactly coasting, finishing in 24:25 and 2nd lady for Susan and 24:33 for Mick (who knew that he could run that fast?), 27th and 28th respectively. A great all-round family performance.
Highlights
Jenni Glass took on the challenging multi-terrain Chedworth Roman Trail 10.
16 Bourton Roadrunners take part in the Cirencester parkrun, with Martin Cook finishing 4th and Niamh Shoemark 1st lady and 8th overall.
The Hunt family take part in the Bowral NSW parkrun.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.