Fairford 10k - 11th June 2023
Sunday brought one of the hottest days of the year so far, yet many runners were determined to support the annual Fairford 10k, organised jointly by Cirencester’s Running Somewhere Else running club and the Fairford Festival.
In-form Niamh Shoemark led the Bourton Roadrunners’ eight participants home in a time of 45 minutes and 7 seconds, claiming the prize for first LV55. She was followed by Graham Lane (51:16), John Harding (52:35), Gill Carrick (55:48 and 3rd LV55), Noelle Morgan (62:23), Louise Hamilton-Smith (62:40), Val McKay (76:09) and Jenny Evanson (78:16).
Parkrun
Meanwhile, on Saturday club members could be found supporting various parkrun events, including:
Witney: Derek Darby (20:33), Tim Hemming (21:40), Lorna Shawcross (26:43), Gill Carrick (28:35) and Val McKay (34:26). The occasion also marked
the successful completion of the club’s couch-to-5K programme by Lin Cook (33:28 – a PB), John Conway (34:35), Sarah Castle (39:06) and
Nick Fox who achieved a brilliant 45:17 and was joined by Shirley Creed and John Gibson (45:18).
Gorey District Park, Co. Wexford: Barry O’Leary (25:23).
Evesham: Tony Goodwill (25:23).
Chipping Norton: Matt Price (27:36) and Rob Williams (28:47).
Wolford Woods: Theo Birch (20:41 – 3rd overall) and Rebecca Townsend (25:37).
Cheltenham Pittville Park: Chris Dry (29:23).
Swansea: Ali Tighe (31:41). Ali would have be quicker; however, she had stopped to assist a fellow lady runner who had taken a tumble
on the way round – well done to her.
Highlights
Niamh shines in the heat at Fairford 10k, finishing 1st LV55, with Gill 3rd in the same category. The full results are available to download.
There was strong support at Witney parkrun for our C25K graduates, who all gave fine performances.
Catch a few photos taken at Witney parkrun by their resident photographer.
The Bourton team at Witney parkrun - Photo courtesy of Witney parkrun
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.