Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10K - 1st Septembet 2024
It has been another busy week for Bourton Roadrunners, culminating with six of them completing the popular Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday. In-form Alex Pye joined over 3000 other runners, who were well supported around the streets of the spa town, and was pleased with his time of one hour and 26 minutes. He was strongly challenged throughout by veteran Darren Long, who achieved one hour 28 minutes and 26 seconds.
Another veteran club member who gave a fine performance was Graham Lane, finishing first in the MV70 category and achieving a stunning time of one hour, 49 minutes and 11 seconds.
Other Bourton Roadrunners included Rebecca Townsend (1:57:05), Basia Legierska (1:57:06) and Barry O’Leary (2:00:57).
The event also hosted the Cheltenham 10K, with three of the club’s members joining over 800 others, taking on their own personal challenges and receiving a well-earned medal, with Bourton’s Imogen Cox finishing in 67 minutes and 47 seconds, Lynn Hudson 68:06 and Jenny Evanson 72:29.
Alderton 5K - 31st August, 2024
The day before, a group from the club were out in support of the Alderton 5K, now in its 13th year, held at the Alderton village playing fields in aid of the village pre-school. Darren Long was using the event as a sharpener for the Cheltenham Half Marathon, finishing in a strong 19 minutes and 6 seconds, with Maxine Emes in 22 minutes and 32 seconds and veteran Tony Goodwill having a great run in 24 minutes and 29 seconds.
These were joined by a group of Bourton Juniors, all of whom acquitted themselves with fine performances. They were Edward Hare (17:45 and 4th overall), Liam Kay (18:18 and 8th overall), Freddy Sansom (24:16) and Rosanna Bull (25:30).
Meteor Mile - 30th August, 2024
On Friday evening Iain and Claire Cox, along with Clementine Bright, raced at the Meteor Mile, held at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton. This ever-popular race, organised by Cheltenham's Almost Athletes running club, provides an opportunity to really test ones speed over the classic one mile distance.
Veteran runner Iain achieved six minutes and 28.54 seconds, ahead of Clementine (6:45.84) and Claire (7:13.75). However, they too were joined by a group of Bourton Juniors, who had their “fast legs” on. They were Liam Kay (5:18.16), Will Harvey (5:42.17), Grace Kay (6:53.73) and Rosanna Bull (6:58.03).
Parkrun events - 31st August 2024
As usual, the club was out in support of parkrun, at various locations on Saturday, including the following venues:
Bolberry Down, Devon: Giles Canning - 27:16 (VM60/3).
Chipping Norton School: Kate Price - 34:33 (VW35/3).
Evesham: Lisa Braid - 23:42 (VW40/1), Gill Carrick - 26:45 (VW65/1), Liz Hulcup - 26:58 (VW70/1), Tom Knight - 27:55, Lee Smith - 29:10 (VW50/2),
Janice Townsend - 30:18.
King George V Playing Field: Chris Dry - 27:20 (VM60/1).
Rogiet, Monmouthshire:Jaq Underwood - 23:28 (VW55/1).
Stratford-upon-Avon: Susan Hunt - 25:44 (VW55/2), Julie Smith - 34:16.
Witney: Terri Sykes - 36:44, John Conway - 36:49.
Wolford Woods: Dougal Hamilton-Smith - 22:27 (SM18/1).
Highlights
Bourton Roadrunners were at Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10K, Alderton 5K, the Meteor Mile, and parkrun this week.
A few photos taken by John at the Cheltenham Half - 1st September 2024. Click on thumbnail to load.
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Congratulations to Graham Lane, first MV70 at Cheltenham Half Marathon.
Imogen, Jenny and Lynn wondering where the ice creams were after the Cheltenham 10K - 1st September 2024.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.