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WITNEY ROAD RUNNERS

February Results

Published on 4th February 2018 by web editor

Sunday 25th February

Brighton Half Marathon

Sam Upton 1:17:37
Jen Horsman 2:30:54 1st half marathon

Knype Poo Charity 5 miler

Matthew Lock 31:36 5th

Getting up at 7am for an 11am race is not what you’d want to do on a Sunday morning – but with the lack of car and limited buses, timing needed to be immaculate. Taking the same bus as I had yesterday (the exact same – they had yet to clear the cigarette packets!), I switched to a second bus and arrived at the closest stop, a 1 mile walk from the start, 1 hour before the start time. As I mentioned in Saturday’s race, Hanley was quite hilly, but this was another level.

I donned the race number 1 and set off fast, with the same plan as Saturday. This gave the same result, with a high standard athlete (with a low standard running technique) all but disappearing within the first 100 metres. Despite this I clocked in the first mile at 5:30(!) and felt strong. However I was overtaken by 2 others in the next mile but let them go – they knew this course better than me and I burnt out quite quickly, not helped by a twisted ankle at around 2.5 miles. Halfway through also came with my only gripe with the race – the race director said conditions were ‘good’ so I thought road shoes would be fine even on a trail race. No. No no no. Brown within seconds of the halfway point and almost losing them on multiple occasions over and down the fields, which led to another overtake.

Coming into the last mile (and the third set of ‘forest stairs’ – all different in terms on length and height) I could hear people cheering after I went past them, meaning another person was on my tail. Having had enough of being overtaken, I dug deep to keep him at bay and finish in a respectable 5th.

Another fun race which I would also recommend – again not a PB course but a challenge all the same. Now as I sit waiting for the train (which is currently cancelled – oh the joy) I feel prepared for next Sunday’s XC as the hills, and mud, and pain have prepared me for the worst.

See you all Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday!

The Terminator

Well done to Lindsey, Rachel and Mel who were 2nd Ladies Team

Lindsey Smith 1:42:04 3rd Lady & 1st V45
Rachel Stanley-Evans 1:46:47 2nd VL35
Melanie Cassidy 2:15:55 “a different experience from road running”
Paul Rushby 2:23:00
Anne Rouget 2:28:23 PB

Bourton-on-the-Water 10km (Chip times)

Great support from John & Bertie and a nice top for all finishers

Joe Godwood 37:08
Tony Lock 37:27
Chris Colbeck 37:30
James Clark 38:41 PB
Fraser Howard 39:28
Ben Godwood 40:49
Robert Green 41:05
Adam Leary 41:48
Toby Clark 41:55
Brian Moore 41:58
Tony Burkett 42:22
Victoria Munday 44:55
Lucy Harris 45:10
Jessica Wright 47:03 PB
Conrad Bailey 48:51
Sally Mackie 53:13
Frankie Balkwill 54:56
Sally Howard 56:04
Emily Howard 56:04
Darlene Burkett 56:46
Ian Fowler 60:08

After hearing so much about this course I managed to enter whilst trying to enter Snowdon marathon as both events opened on the 1st Dec last year.

Luckily it fell on the same day as Terminator and I am grateful for that………

The weather proved to be good and even though cold it was actually pleasant in the sun so I am glad I didn’t wrap up too much.

It was really good to see so many Witney vests on the course so well done to everyone who took part.

Crowds were great in the village and certainly very vocal which did help.

The course was a nice out n back with more ascents on the first half than on the return.  Well organised and good to see Chairman and Bertie on the road junction @ 7km shouting words on encouragement so well done you two.

The running top provided at the end was really nice and hope it survives washing machine and lots of use as there were a few loose threads on them as kindly pointed out by Sharon – hopefully Brian’s is still in one piece as he had about 3 cotton reels of thread hanging off his !

After the run a quick coffee and cake pit stop in the Green and Pleasant very quirky cafe.

James & family plus Ian, Darlene, Tony & Toby also had the same idea.

Anyway, overall very happy with my time and although not a PB it was my fastest 10k this millennium.

Cheers Bob

Saturday 24th  February

 Oxford Parkrun

Tony Burkett 21:16
Richard Redford 23:18
Charlie Hudson 29:01 JM10  1st timer
Rachel Stanley-Evans 31:33 Pacing Froggy!

Abingdon Parkrun

Victoria Munday 23:21

Hanley Parkrun

Matthew Lock 18:16 1st SM

My weekend of running started in Hanley, a 30 minute bus ride from Keele. I passed the park on Wednesday, and couldn’t see many hills, so they were well concealed. Well played, Hanley Park.

The course consisted of a short lap and 2 long laps, with the long lap incorporating the short lap (sound familiar?). My tactic was as always when racing Parkrun – stick with the front runner and hope they’re not too quick. This lasted the best part of 10 metres when the eventual winner strode off like a centaur.

A small scare of geese on the second large lap only made me run faster to secure 4th – just behind a Uni lad that I have since become acquainted with.

Overall a nice Parkrun with plenty of flat between the steep (ish) hills, I would certainly recommend if it you’re in the area and are looking for a Parkrun challenge, as well as being well organised with incorrect token giving out being sorted almost immediately. Also take your time to walk around the park afterwards – much of it isn’t used in the course. Unfortunately forgetting extra clothing meant I was off as soon as I finished!

Parliament Hill National Cross Country

Big hills, lots of mud and masses of people!

Joel Floyd 59:41

Sunday 18th February

 Castle Combe Chilly 10k

Rachel Stanley-Evans 43:24 1st VL40
Regina Lally 56:38

Wokingham Half Marathon

James Clark 1:28:25 PB by 6 minutes
Will Downey 1:29:09
Paul Ainslie 1:29:10
Billy Rendell 1:31:38 PB
Lindsey Smith 1:33:41 PB
Jim Whelan 1:58:59
Paul Rushby 2:02:19
Vicki Hopkins 2:11:00
Lyn Hopkins 2:11:00

Saturday 17th February

Oxford Parkrun

Sam Upton 17:28
Graham Le Good 22:01
Bertie Field 26:05
Tony Burkett 26:14
Laura Davies 27:05
Judith Le Good 27:31
Linda Field 29:32
Darlene Burkett 29:32
Ian Fowler 30:09
Jen Horsman 32:54

Merthyr Parkrun

Victoria Munday 24:01 1st Lady

Woking Parkrun

Regina Lally 28:53

Sunday 11th February

Bramley 10

 Will Downey  1:07:54
Lindsey Smith 1:11:27
 Jade Hewlett 1:16:45 PB by 5 minutes
 Lucy Harris 1:17:45 PB
Lisa Holland 1:19:36
Paul Rushby 1:33:10
Jen Horsman 1:58:02

Bramley 20

Sam Upton 2:05:33
Robert Green 2:31:36
Lisa Butler 2:42:30
Brian Moore 2:50:32
Andy Church 2:30:33
Heather Smith 2:56:47

Wiltshire 10 mile

If you like instantly forgettable events, then this is one for you. There was nothing particularly wrong with it. It was well organised, well marshalled and well attended. The route is a ‘q’ shape, with 5 miles of flat, followed by 2 miles of undulations and 3 miles flat to the finish. The only memorable moment was the guy next to me on the start line finishing off his cigarette and dropping it on the floor just as the race started.

Overall an ok event, but ‘ok’ about sums it up. It served it’s purpose of a 10 mile time for the John Rose Trophy.

Graham Ferris 1:06:25

Dursley Dozen

Toby Clarke 1:56:50
Rachel Stanley-Evans 1:56:50 3rd FV40

Saturday 10th February

Oxford Parkrun

Matthew Lock 18:45
Fraser Howard 19:46
Toby Clarke 20:35
Billy Rendell 22:12
Graham Le Good 22:17
Sally Howard 22:49
Tony Burkett 22:52
Laura Davies 23:05 1st Timer
Judith Le Good 26:51
Linda Field 27:48
Bertie Field 27:49
Regina Lally 28:42
Ian Fowler 30:59
Darlene Burkett 45:38 Official Tail Runner/Walker

Boston Parkrun

Roxanne Clark 24:19

Abingdon Parkrun

Lindsey Smith 21:20 1st Lady

Northala Fields Parkrun

Dan Wymer 21:47

Shrewsbury Parkrun

Sam Upton 17:14 2nd overall

Sunday 4th February

Oxford Mail Cross Country: Round 4 – Lawns Park Swindon

Well done to all those who ran today – a challenging course!  Cold, hills, mud and great for spectators.

Many thanks to the supporters and the encouragement from the ladies to the men runners and vice versa.

Thanks also to all those who brought cakes!

Ladies

Lindsey Smith 30:49 V1
Jade Hewlett 32:01 S
Sally Howard 33:32 V1
Jessica Wright 35:11 V1
Cathy Morley 37:18 V2
Jeanette Ashton 38.14 V3
Suzanne Reeve 39:42 V2
Judith Le Good 40:05 V3
Debbie Marshall-Thomas 40.15 S
Nicola Henman 40.23 V1
Anna Whitham 40:29 S
Anne Rouget 43:53 V2
Frankie Balkwill 44:04 S
Hannah West 49.41 V3
Tabitha Durkin 49.41 V1

Men

Matthew Lock  36.56 U20
Chris Colbeck 37:55 V1
James Clark 39:44 S
Fraser Howard 40:20 V1
Joel Floyd 41:26 S
Tony Lock 42:17 V2
Paul Ainslie 42:40 V2
Robert Green 44.25 V2
Graham Le Good 45:09 V3
Nicholas Smith 45:46 S
Dan Wymer 45:47 S
Tony Burkett 45:50 V2
Jim Whelan 53:33 V3

Saturday 3rd February

Oxford Parkrun

Matthew Lock 18:40
Toby Clarke 20:22
Graham Le Good 22:01
Lindsey Smith 23:01
Rachel Stanley-Evans 23:01
Tony Burkett 25:09
Lucy Harris 26:11
Bertie Field 26:11
Judith Le Good 27:28
Darlene Burkett 32:37
Tamsyn Wymer 33:31
Dan Wymer 33:31
Ian Fowler 33:32

Bedford Parkrun

Regina Lally 28:59

Gloucester North Parkrun

Victoria Munday 25:17

Upton House Parkrun

Sam Upton 17:08 2nd
Jen Horsman 33:47

Harcourt Hill Parkrun

Harriet-Rose Noons 31:22

Banbury Parkrun

Tom Garrod 20:35
Lucy Garrod 23:48

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