Linda Franks 5 - 22nd January 2023
On a very sharp winter’s morning it was pleasing to see so many local running clubs fielding teams for the Linda Franks 5 mile race; the first event of this year’s Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series, hosted by Almost Athletes in Cheltenham. This has been a firm favourite for Bourton Roadrunners for many years, inspiring runners of all abilities.
Barry O’Leary was the first club member to finish in a time of 39 minutes and 27 seconds. Veteran John Harding, who had been tracking him throughout the race, was next to finish in 40:58, while Liz Hulcup was first Bourton lady in 41:12 (and 1st LV70). Claire Carroll, who has already commenced her marathon training, achieved a new PB of 42:31, narrowly edging-out Graham Lane who finished in 42:44.
Other Bourton runners included: Gill Carrick – 43:39; Allie Quinn (46:19 – a PB by just under a minute); Jenny Evanson (60:14 PB) and her pacer Shirley Creed (60:15).
Catch the full detailed results for the Linda Franks 5.
Farnborough Half Marathon - 22nd January 2023
Meanwhile, Bourton’s Darren Long and Maxine Emes were checking-out their fitness at the early-season Farnborough Half Marathon; a traffic-free run that started under the historic Airship Hanger alongside Farnborough Airport.
They both showed that they had not lost their fitness over the Christmas break, with 50 year old Darren achieving a stunning one-hour, 22 minutes and one second. Maxine also had a brilliant run finishing in 1:38:11; well under the bench-mark of one hour-forty.
Highlights
9 Bourton Roadrunners braved the chill at Linda Franks 5, as the Gloucestershire AAA Road Race Series got underway. Catch a few photos.
Both Darren and Maxine achieved stunning times at the Farnborough Half Marathon.
Allie, Liz, Claire, Barry & Gill after Linda Franks 5 - 22-01-2023 - PBs and a prize
Catch the full results for the Linda Franks 5.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.