Barcelona Ironman - 3rd October 2021
Bourton Roadrunners had not one but two competitors at the Barcelona Ironman Triathlon, the most gruelling of events. With mixed weather, including thunder and lightning forecast, the swim was 1k in a choppy sea. This was followed by a 181k cycle ride, with a strong headwind and finally a full marathon over a 3-lap route for the 42.2k run.
Tom Hall completed the course in 11 hours and 2 seconds, with Dave Kirby in 12:10:30, a fantastic achievement by both after months of hard training. Well done to you both.
Two photos of our runners at Barcelona Ironman, Spain.
Silverstone 5k – 10th October 2021
With very little training, Barney Hall achieved a PB over this 5k course, with a time of 18:54, finishing 2nd MU18 and 12th overall from a field of 502 finishers.
Parkruns
Chipping Norton School: Derek Darby – 21:56 (first MV45-49), Jenny Evanson – 37:48.
Cheltenham: Chris Dry – 27:41.
Cirencester: George Quli - MV15-17 – 20:58 (course PB), Arthur Quli - JM11-14 – 32:59.
Barnstaple: Steph Holton – 24:02, Gary Holton – 27:54.
Stratford upon Avon: Susan Hunt – 23:25 (2nd claim).
Evesham: Cath Nesbitt – 28:11.
Highlights
Tom Hall and Dave Kirby, heroes both, at Barcelona Ironman, Spain.
Tom Hall finishing Barcelona Ironman, Spain.
Dave Kirby at Barcelona Ironman, Spain.
Barney Hall PBs at Silverstone 5k, in 18:54; a fine achievement.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.