This race had a top turnout of 22 Newent Runners, including some first time half marathon runners, in very unpleasant weather conditions due to Storm Katie – torrential rain, hailstones and strong winds.
Our first member home was John Featherstone in 1:35:07, followed closely by Andrew Callard in 1:37.45 and Grant Smith in 1:43.19. The first lady was Ruth Mowday in 1:50.39 followed by Meg Veale in 1:56.37(PB) and Nicola Hill in 1:58:49(PB). Our full results were:
Adrian Fishpool 1:46:54- Ruth Hayden-Cox 1:53:56 (First timer)
- Sara Carter 2:00:02(PB)
- Karen Johnson 2:00:48(PB)
- Jonathan Miles 2:03:09
- Richard Carter 2:03:39
- Becky Musgrove 2:08:16 (First timer)
- Andy Chambers 2:08:46
- Helen Kelly 2:15:36(PB)
- Yvonne Featherstone 2:20:44 (First timer)
- Mandy Whittington 2:25:11(PB)
- Clive Jones 2:30:17
- Emily Trenwith 2:32:24 (First timer)
- Carey Russell 2:39:07
- Kerry Cawkwell 2:39:47
- Bridie Dudfield 2:39:47
Adrian Fishpool 1:46:54Kerry and Bridie were both injured before the event but were determined to finish.
The event is a combination of running and/or walking interspersed with poetry readings organised by Ed and Phil Active. On Bank Holiday Monday, Chris Barber completed the ‘Cheer 5’, a multi-terrain 5.5 mile race at Cob House, Wichenford, Worcestershire, in 52:21.