Mendips Classic - 15th July 2024
With only a few established running events being promoted this weekend, Bourton Roadrunners’ Janet Balinski took part in the Mendips Classic cycling festival, which offered a range of distances to choose between.
Janet opted for the long route, which boasted tough climbs as it made its way through 77-miles of the Mendip Hills. She completed the demanding course in a time of six hours, 19 minutes and 22 seconds.
Horton Classic Six - 14th July 2024
Cherwell Runners & Joggers have re-established the Horton Six following a year’s break, with second-claim member Susan Hunt the sole representative from Bourton Roadrunners. Susan completed the six mile undulating rural course, which passes through the picturesque villages of Horton and Horely, in a time of 51 minutes and 54 seconds.
Hope Trail Festival - 13th-14th July 2024
Meanwhile, Linda Edwards travelled to Newnham Park, just outside Plymouth in Devon, where she and a friend took part at the Hope Trail Festival. The 1550 acre country estate provided a five-mile trail course, which individual runners or teams, aimed to cover as may laps as possible within a 12, 24 or 36 hour period.
Having chosen the 12-hour option, Linda completed six laps and her friend Cathy of RSE completed five laps, enabling the pair to achieve 3rd place team within their category.
Thames Footpath Hike - 15th July 2024
Bourton’s John Harding, together with his neighbours, took-on the Thames Footpath Hike for Macmillan. The route should have covered a 26.2 mile marathon distance, but the intrepid gang managed to “lose” half a mile somewhere en-route, completing 25.58 miles in nine hours and eight minutes. Experienced distance runner John said that he was particularly impressed by his incredibly fit and inspirational 80-year old neighbour, Richard.
Parkrun events - 14th July 2024
No weekend would be complete without parkrun, and Bourton Roadrunners were to be found at the following venues:
Cheltenham Pittville Park: Chris Dry - 26:10.
Chipping Norton School: Kate Price - 36:06.
Cirencester Rebecca Townsend - 22:49 (SW20/1), Louise Townsend - 30:58.
Conwy: Tim Carter - 19:00 (VM35/3).
Evesham: Alex Wilson - 26:24.
Stratford-upon-Avon: Susan Hunt - 25:49 (VW55/2).
Tokoinranta, Helsinki: Edward Hare - 20:29 (JM11/1).
Wolford Wood: Dougal Hamilton-Smith - 22:08 (JM15/1), Louise Hamilton-Smith - 29:43 (VW45/1 and course PB) and Liz Hulcup - 29:44 (VW70/1).
Highlights
BRR members were taking part in events at the Mendips Classic cycling festival, Horton Six, Hope Trail Festival and the Thames Footpath Hike for Macmillan.
Janet Balinski at Mendip Classic 77 mile cycle event - 15th July 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Susan Hunt at Horton Six - 15th July 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
John Harding (left) with neighbours at the Thames Footpath Hike for Macmillan - 15th July 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.