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Race Report 31st July 2016

Back row from L-R Susan Baggett, Teddy Barnes, Emily Trenwith, Jill Barker, Liza Barber, Chloe Barnes, Karen Johnson, Claire Price, Karen Apsted, Sally Taylor, Chris Barber, Rebecca Musgrove, Phil Rowe. Front row (kneeling) L-R Micaela Swan, Yvonne Featherstone.

Phil Rowe finished 6th in the off road ‘Kings Stanley Sizzler Handicap 10K Race’ on 16 July, in 49.45.

Susan Pritt took part in the Very Long Bath Half on 24 July; this 26km race is part of the Bath Running Festival. She finished 5th in her category 50-59 in 3.28.28, knocking an impressive 26 minutes off last years’ time.

Frances Evans completed her second ultra event, ‘The Cotswold 24 Hour Race’ at Cirencester Park, on the same weekend. She came 15th in her category, completing 99K (61.5 miles) in 19.48.24. Both 0-5K Graduates enjoy running longer distances and Frances is looking forward to her next event, the Atlantic Coast Challenge on 7 October.

Seventeen club members competed in this weeks ‘Blaisdon 10K’ organised by FODAC on 26 July, with many gaining PB’s. Andrew Lloyd was first male home in 47.28 with Micaela Swan first lady in 51.20 (PB). Other results: Phil Rowe 47.37, Chloe Barnes 53.16 (PB), Karen Johnson 54.49, Yvonne Featherstone 58.49 (PB), Chris Barber 59.45, Rebecca Musgrove 59.59, Joanne White 1.02.07, Liza Barber 1.02.08, Teddy Barnes 1.03.03, Jill Barker 1.05.57, Claire Price 1.07.30, Susan Baggett 1.08.08, Karen Apted 1.09.15, Sally Taylor 1.09.16, Emily Trenwith 1.10.13.

Emma Poole competed in the Wye Valley 10K on 27 July finishing 1st in her V50 category with a PB of 49.39.

Back row from L-R Susan Baggett, Teddy Barnes, Emily Trenwith, Jill Barker, Liza Barber, Chloe Barnes, Karen Johnson, Claire Price, Karen Apsted, Sally Taylor, Chris Barber, Rebecca Musgrove, Phil Rowe. Front row (kneeling) L-R Micaela Swan, Yvonne Featherstone.
Back row from L-R Susan Baggett, Teddy Barnes, Emily Trenwith, Jill Barker, Liza Barber, Chloe Barnes, Karen Johnson, Claire Price, Karen Apsted, Sally Taylor, Chris Barber, Rebecca Musgrove, Phil Rowe. Front row (kneeling) L-R Micaela Swan, Yvonne Featherstone.
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Race Report 4 July 2016

Bham Blk Country HM 2016

Bham Blk Country HM 2016On Saturday three Club members completed the Birmingham and Black Country Half Marathon. The race started from the Canal Docks in Wolverhampton and following a variety of terrain, including canal towpaths and locks, finished in Birmingham City Centre. First home was Liza Barber (FV40), who took 8 minutes off last year’s time, finishing in 2.27.52 (PB) followed by Chris Barber (V50) in 2.28.40 and Sally Taylor (FV60) whose time was unavailable at the time of print.

Four Club runners completed the Hereford Sprint Triathlon on Sunday with Jonathan Miles (MV) finishing a few minutes faster than last year, despite taking a wrong turn, in 1.11.47 followed by Julie Willis (FSV) in 1.13.57, Helen Kelly (FV ) 1.21.28 (1 minute improvement) and Yvonne Featherstone (FV) who knocked an impressive 8 minutes off last year in 1.25.04.Hereford Tri 2016

Susan Pritt completed the Malvern View 10K, which began and ended in Colwell, taking in impressive views of the Malvern Hills in 56.55.

Mark Cryer, who has a penchant for Ultra events, spent the weekend on the Isle of Wight, taking part in the 70 mile 2 day ”Round the Island 2016” event (part of the Sealskinz Ultra Trail Series) starting in Cowes and following the island coastal path.

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Race Report 27 June 2016

Race to the King
John with his Race to the King medal
Race to the King
John with his Race to the King medal

John Featherstone completed the ‘Race to the King’ Ultra Marathon this weekend. The South Downs Double Marathon (53.5 miles) started near Arundel, West Sussex with the route taking in the South Downs National Park before finishing on the steps of Winchester Cathedral. John commented that “It’s a fantastic event with a bit of everything. (I) didn’t realise the South Downs were so hilly. Some boggy jogging, a flinty sprint or two, but mostly a chalky walk.”

Chris Barber and Emily Trenwith both travelled to Wales, competing in the JCP Swansea Half Marathon. Barber finished in 2:07:26 (PB) and Trenwith, having little training since sustaining injury following Cardiff Half, in a respectable 2:40:47.

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Cheltenham Challenge & The Original Maverick Gloucestershire Trail Race 2016

Pauline at the Cheltenham Challenge
Pauline at the Cheltenham Challenge
Pauline at the Cheltenham Challenge
Pauline at the Cheltenham Challenge

Four members took part in this year’s Cheltenham Challenge, a multi terrain race taking in part of the Cotswolds.  In the Half Marathon distance, which reaches the highest point of the Cotswolds, Philip Rowe was first member home in 2:02:48 with Micaela Swan (first time at this distance) and Andrew Lloyd finishing together in 2:22:50.  Pauline Frape, recovering from illness, finished her first competitive 10K distance in 1:16:54.

Off road aficionado Chris Barber competed in The Original Maverick Gloucestershire trail race, describing it as “lumpy and muddy” whilst thoroughly enjoying the experience, finished the middle route (17Km) in 2:12:23.

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Race Report 11th July 2016

Gloucester 10k

Gloucester 10kTen members competed in this year’s Gloucester 10K with John Featherstone first home in 44.34 followed by Henry Willis in 47.52. First lady was Micaela Swan in 51.37 with Susan Pritt coming second in her category (F55-64) in 57.44. Other results: Phil Rowe 48.23; Andrew Lloyd 51.37; Chloe Barnes 54.15; Yvonne Featherstone 1.00.24; Lisa Mansfield 1.00.45; Adele Mitchell 1.00.48.
Ruth Hayden-Cox and Becky Musgrove travelled to the capital to take part in the Vitality British 10K London Run, finishing in 49.22 and 59.35 respectively.

David Jones completed his 250th parkrun at Porthcawl this weekend (Newent parkrun being his home parkrun), an impressive achievement!

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Tewkesbury Half Marathon 2016

Tewkesbury Half Marathon
Tewkesbury Half Marathon. Photo credit Gloucester Echo.
Tewkesbury Half Marathon
Tewkesbury Half Marathon. Photo credit Gloucester Echo.

Several Newent runners took part in the Tewkesbury Half on 15th May.  Clive Jones was quoted by the Gloucester Citizen:

Newent-based Clive Jones was keen to support the event by running in it.

The experienced athlete and member of Newent Runners, who has completed many marathons and half marathons in the last 30 years, said: “It’s about supporting local clubs and enjoying the locality. It’s perfect conditions, though some may have to take it a bit easier in the heat.”

Read more: http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/hundreds-runners-enjoy-tewkesbury-half-marathon/story-29275188-detail/story.html#ixzz4Bx5c8Hon

You can see the Citizen’s video of the start below.  Andrew Callard was the first Newent Runner in, with a time of 1.35.40 – click here for the full results.

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London Marathon 2016, First Tri in Lydney & Brockhampton Beast

Three Newent Runners travelled to the capital this weekend to take part in the London Marathon.

Thankfully the weather forecast of snow didn’t materialise and conditions were ideal for the distance.

Pete Jones finished in 3.58.38 followed by Meg Veale (who ran for the Neuro Foundation and with her sister Alice) in 4.19.32 and the club chair Jonathan Miles in 4.34.38.

Closer to home, Helen Kelly completed the hilly First Tri in Lydney in 1.49.26.

Simon Barker ran the Brockhampton Beast, a new 9km trail race at the National Trust’s Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard, organised by DirtRun, with the result to be confirmed.

Text courtesy of Gloucestershire Citzen.

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Eastnor Magnificent 7 2016

Eastnor Magnificent Seven
Eastnor Magnificent Seven. Photo Credit Ledbury Harriers.
Eastnor Magnificent Seven
Eastnor Magnificent Seven. Photo Credit Ledbury Harriers.

Ten Newent Runners went to Eastnor for the Ledbury Harriers’ Magnificent Eastnor Castle Seven this weekend, to run an off-road event of seven miles with an intimidating hill climb at the end.

Results were:

  • James Griffiths first member home 56:52
  • Philip Rowe 59:33.
  • Susan Pritt 1:19:25 (first lady)
  • Steve Ollis 1:05:49
  • Chris Barber 1:14:11
  • Helen Kelly 1:22:31
  • Yvonne Featherstone 1:23:42
  • Emily Burgess, Kerry Cawkwell and Megan James 1:32:06.

Full results can be found here.

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Beat the Bore 2016, Palma de Mallorca & Rome

Beat the Bore
Beat the Bore. Photo Credit Gloucester Citizen.
Beat the Bore
Beat the Bore. Photo Credit Gloucester Citizen.

The Cotswold Allrunners ‘Beat the Bore’ challenge was taken up by Andrew Callard, Adrian Fishpool and Simon Barker this weekend, involving running against the tidal wave along the River Severn.

Andrew was first to finish, and all three managed to Beat the 4* Bore, full results are available here.

Newent Runners also went international, with David and Heather Jones running in a 10K as part of the Ladies Marathon Festival in Palma de Mallorca.  David finished in 48:52 and Heather in 1:11:58 – sadly this was David’s last race as he has to retire from running.  He said of this weekend: “It was a great end to many happy runs over the years.”  Many thanks for all you’ve done for the club over the years David, it’s greatly appreciated and I’m sure this isn’t the last we’ll see of you!

The Gloucester Citizen quoted:

David is well respected, and is held with great affection by many who have been coached by him and inspired by his enjoyment of the sport.

Adele Mitchell and Philip Rowe also ran a 5K event in Rome, to complete our international adventures!

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Cardiff World Half Marathon Championships 2016

WHM Cardiff 2016

WHM Cardiff 2016This 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:

  • WHM Cardiff 2016Adrian 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

Kerry and Bridie were both injured before the event but were determined to finish.

Micaela Swan, Andrew Lloyd, Adele Mitchell, Philip Rowe, Chris and Liza Barber, Emily Burgess, Simon Barker and Frances Evans took part in the annual Dymock Poets Path Potter I and II-with options to complete 8, 10 and 16 miles.

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.