Highworth 5 mile - Sunday 10th April 2022
The very popular Highworth 5 mile road race is back, following a Covid-enforced break like many other running events. The mainly flat one-lap route has a sting-in-the-tail uphill climb in the last mile, which slows even the best runners on their way to the finish at the Warneford School sports field.
Although a little breezy, four members of Bourton Roadrunners enjoyed, ideal conditions as they begin their Yorkshire Marathon training together. The first to finish was Claire Carroll in 47:38, with Allie Quinn and Jaq Underwood close on her heels in 47:59, and Louise Hamilton-Smith completing the quartet in 48:00.
Nuneaton Open Track Meeting - Sunday 10th April 2022
12 year old Lucy Hillary represented Bourton Roadrunners at the Nuneaton Open Track Meeting, in the U15 ladies 800 metres race. Lucy ran a personal best of 2 minutes 35 seconds; a brilliant performance and well done to her.
King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham - Saturday 9th April 2022
As usual, Bourton Roadrunners was present at a number of parkrun events this weekend, including at King George V Playing Field, Cheltenham. This was selected by the club for one of its monthly social events, supporting the ethos of the parkrun movement.
There were 14 club members taking part, with Peter Carrick finishing in 19:12 and 2nd overall.
Peter was joined by Jaq Underwood 22:45 and 1st female overall; Ian Tolfts 23:56 (a 5k PB for Ian); Margaret Hollamby 24:57 (1st LV65); Lorna Shawcross 25:06 (1st LV60); John Harding 25:31; Graham Lane 26:32; Chris Dry 27:17; Gill Carrick 27:43; Claire Carroll 28:15; Chris Lynch 31:43; Gillian James 31:45; Lynn Hudson 31:59 and Ali Tighe 32:10. A thoroughly enjoyable morning out and commended to anyone of regardless of ability level.
Other parkrun events - 9th April 2022
Two of those who couldn’t make it to KGV, found alternative parkrun events:
Faskally Forest: Susan Hunt (2nd claim) - 29:01.
Leazes: Linda Edwards (2nd claim) - 31:30.
Highlights
Well done to the Bourton quartet who ran at the Highworth 5.
A brilliant effort by Lucy Hillary who achieved a PB at the Nuneaton Open Track Meeting, in the 800m race.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the 3rd event of this year’s 6-from-10 competition, at the King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham. Congratulations to Peter Carrick for another fine performance, chasing Western Tempo’s James Bingham all the way.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.