Stroud Half Marathon - 25th October
Steve Edwards reversed roles and supported his wife in the Stroud Half, where Teresa clocked a personal best and first time under 2 hours for 1:59:27, in her 5th half.
![Teresa Edwards pbs at Stroud Half Marathon](../../jpegs/teresa_stroud_half_2009.jpg)
Again in this race strong winds and rain prevailed, and the high profile Half attracted the usual class international field. Dennis Walmsley was the first of Bourton's finishers, giving a great performance to finish 15th overall and 2nd MV45 in 1.16.00 and Mike Smith was pleased to get 3rd MV40 in 1.18.57.
Other Bourton runners included Ewen Smith 1:24:39; Steph Lane 1:26:25; Brian Hulcup 1:40:46; Rob Humphris 1:42:35; Norm Lane 1:42:52; Simon Rutherford 1:48:00; Shirley Creed 1:48:28; Liz Hulcup 1:48:39; Lynn Hudson 1:52:56; Rachel Griffin, Susan Hunt, Calum Forsyth and John Gibson 1:56:29.
![John, Rachel, Susan & Calum](../../jpegs/happy_runners_stroud_half_2009.jpg)
Report Highlights
Neil Renault of Medway and Maidstone AC wins the 2009 Sttroud Half in 1:06:06.
Dennis Walmsley finishes 15th (2nd vet 45) in 1:16:02.
![Dennis Walmsley at Stroud Half](../../jpegs/dennis_stroud_half_2009.jpg)
Steph Lane runs 1:26:25 at Stroud Half, finsihing 7th senior lady in a top-quality field.
![Steph at Stroud Half](../../jpegs/steph_stroud_half_2009.jpg)
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.