Eynsham 10k – 26 November 2023
Eleven hardy Bourton Roadrunners joined over 560 other runners, on a very sharp and drizzly Sunday morning, at the Eynsham 10k. A very popular annual event that regularly plays host to the Oxfordshire 10km County Championships, due to the course's potential for fast times.
In-form Peter Carrick was the club’s first finisher, achieving a new PB of 38 minutes and 44 seconds, with veteran Darren Long not far behind in a respectable 39:39. Bourton’s first woman was multi-discipline athlete Maxine Emes, who had a fine run in 45:06. Andy Peaston had a solid race in 48:43, just ahead of Tony Goodwill (MV65) in 49:41; both achieving sub 8-minutes per mile.
Other club members included Megan Ratcliffe, who battled to stay ahead of veteran John Harding, finishing in 50:12 and 50:56 respectively. Gill Carrick had a strong run with 55:04, while Lynn Hudson and Imogen Cox ran the course together in 64:21; a new PB for Imogen. Completing the team was Jenny Evanson, who also had a strong run in 71:59.
Severn Bridge 5 Mile Night Race - 23rd November 2023
Three days earlier Bourton’s Annie, no stranger to races with a difference, such as tunnel and bridge races, took on the challenge of the Severn Bridge 5 Mile Night Race, where she achieved 57:13 in windy conditions.
Parkrun - 25th November 2023
Club members were out looking for fun on Saturday morning despite the sub-zero temperatures at the following parkrun venues:
Cheltenham Pittville Park: Chris Dry – 26:23.
Chipping Norton School: Steph Holton – 25:58 (VW55/3), Patrick Smith – 38:20, Julie Smith – 38:20.
Clapham Common: Eva Shoemark – 26:09.
Holbrooks, Coventry (including “Boggy Corner”): Susan Hunt – 25:51 (VW55/1).
Witney: Back after a couple of weeks after being rained-off due to wet conditions. Lee Hutton – 25:45 (VM60/1), Jenny Evanson – 37:28,
Cleo Carruthers – 40:20 (VW70/1), John Conway – 41:26, Sarah Conway – 56:12.
Highlights
11 Bourton Roadrunners at Eynsham 10k, with Pete and Imogen earning PBs.
Lynn, Jenny, Imogen & Gill at Eynsham 10k - 26-11-2023
Annie & friend at Severn Bridge 5 Night Race - 23-11-2023
An Excellent run by Lee at Witney Park run, 1st of 10 MV60 men, in 25:45.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.