Cirencester Summer Sizzler - 12th June 2024
It was another busy week for Bourton Roadrunners Club, commencing Wednesday evening with the Cirencester Summer Sizzler, a 10Km race organised by Cirencester AC and held within the grounds of the scenic estate parkland, by kind permission of the Bathurst Estate. Bourton had 32 club members taking part, with several others around the course in support, as four claimed age-category prizes.
Whilst outside the prize-winners, Bourton’s Danny Hannig had a brilliant run, finishing seventh overall in the race in a time of 36 minutes and 9 seconds. Bourton runners collecting prizes were Niamh Shoemark first in the FV55 category (42:41); Dougal Hamilton-Smith, first junior man (42:59); Steph Holton, first FV60 (48:11) and Graham Lane, first MV70 (49:26).
Other Bourton runners included Alex Pye (37:55), Tim Cater (39:22), Derek Darby (41:37), Rebecca Townsend (46:42), Iain Cox (48:01), Steve Howell (48:11), Lisa Braid (48:56), Basia Legierska (50:01), Barry O'Leary (50:03), John Harding (50:20), Gillian Howell (FV65/2 – 51:54), Claire Cox (53:59), Clementine Bright (54:36), Gill Carrick (FV65/2 – 54:57), Arianna Downs (58:44), second-claim member Linda Edwards (58:45), Allie Quinn (58:47), Claire Carroll (58:49), Louise Hamilton-Smith (59:05), Louise Townsend (60:20), Lee Smith (62:52), Gary Holton (62:56), Imogen Cox (65:09), Lynn Hudson (65:09), Jenny Evanson (70:51), Val McKay (71:07), Julie Smith (71:21) and Giles Canning (80:44).
Race to the King 100K - 15th June 2024
Just three days later, Bourton’s Ultra runner Claire Cox also took part in the Race to the King 100Km, representing her main race target for the year. Held over the challenging South Downs Way and National Park, this type of event requires a serious approach to training and a special mental attitude. Adopting the motto of “being her own hero” carried Claire through the difficult moments, giving her a real buzz as she finished fifth women, in a time of 12 hours and 11 minutes, albeit with lots of aching parts.
Cheltenham Running Festival - 16th June 2024
This year’s Cheltenham Running Festival took place this weekend, offering distance options of half marathon, 10Km, 5Km and a fun run. Thankfully, none of the events involved tackling the fences or water-jumps.
Bourton’s veteran runner John Harding celebrated Fathers’ Day running the 10Km event with his son and daughter, finishing in a respectable 59 minutes and 21 seconds, just four days after completing the Cirencester Summer Sizzler.
Running in the 5Km event was Dougal Hamilton-Smith, who finished 11th overall in a time 20 minutes and 29 seconds.
Meanwhile, Claire Carroll opted for the Fun Run, dressed as Winston Bear in aid of Winston’s Wish, and was accompanied by Louise Hamilton-Smith. Despite being last, the pair completed the course together in 13 minutes and 11 seconds.
Redditch 10K - 16th June 2024
Jenny Evanson travelled to Worcestershire for the Redditch 10Km, also her second race of the week and could certainly wear her finisher’s medal with pride achieving 79 minutes and 40 seconds.
Parkrun events - 15th June 2024
No weekend would be complete without parkrun, and Bourton Roadrunners were to be found at the following venues:
Chipping Norton School: Edward Hare – 19:04 (1st overall).
Cwmbran: Jaq Underwood – 26:35.
Druridge Bay:Susan Hunt – 26:00.
Gunnersbury: Megan Ratcliffe – 25:41, Alex Wilson – 26:16.
Wolford Wood: Claire Carroll – 29:43, Gill Carrick – 29:59, Tom Knight – 31:37.
Highlights
BRR members were racing at Cirencester Summer Sizzler 10K, Race to the King 100K, Cheltenham Running Festival and the Redditch 10K.
The Bourton team at Cirencester Summer Sizzler - 12th June 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Claire Cox after completing Run to the King 100K - 15th June 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Winston Bear (aka Claire Carroll) and Louise at Cheltenham Running Festival Fun Run - 16th June 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Jenny after the Redditch 10K - 16th June 2024. Click on image for a larger version.
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.