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Cheltenham Half, FOD Half & Big Dipper 2015

Newent Runners took part in the Cheltenham Half Marathon, with Andrew Lloyd the first member home in 1:58.17.

Sarah Chorlton clocked 1:59.04 for a PB, David Jones recorded 1:59.06, Karen Johnson managed 2:08.20 and Sara Carter stopped the clock at 2:15.27.  Mandy Hampton crossed the line in 2:18.19 and Trudy Jones did well for 2:25.43.

Sally Taylor represented the club at the Forest of Dean Half Marathon on the same day.

Three members took part in the Big Dipper 10K at Upton Bishop.  John Featherstone came home in 44.23 and was followed by Simon Barker (48.08) and Philip Rowe (51.07).

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Great Highnam Court Run, Newent Triathlon & Two Tunnels 2015

NRs at the Highnam Court 10k 2015Newent Runners came out in force this week to take part in the inaugural the Great Highnam Court Run.

Both the female and male team categories won the 10k event, with Adrian Fishpool coming home first in fifth place with a time of 45:25.  Other results were: Phil Rowe 47:45, Russ Dyer 53:22, Chris Barber 54:48, Karen Johnson 59:32, Liza Barber 1:01:34,Lynn Latham 1:02:56, Lisa Mansfield 1:03:55, Susan Baggett 1:06:09, Emily Trenwith 1:07:35, Claire Price 1:13:27 (PB), Sally Taylor 1:17:54, Heather Jones 1:17:55, Deborah Bird 1:19:57, Angela Maile 1:20:16.

Kerry Cawkwell and Hazel Cutting, who was competing in her first race, represented the club in the 5K finishing in 44:17 and 44:18 respectively.  A special mention needs to be made for a star of the future, Owen Fishpool, (Adrian Fishpool’s teenage son), who finished the 5K in 2nd place in an impressive 20:32.

Newent Triathlon took place on Sunday and was well represented by the Club as competitors and support Marshals.  Times were not available at the time of publication, however, Henry Willis finished in 3rd place overall and was first in his category m19.  Peter Cox and Julie Willis were both 2nd in their categories of m60 and f50 respectively, followed by Steve Hurley who was 4th in his category m50.

Other competitors were Angela Sonn, who was competing in her first triathlon finished in seventh place, Russ Dyer, Helen Kelly, Jonathan Miles, Andrew Callard, Yvonne Featherstone and Cath Jones.

Susan Pritt took on the tough Two Tunnels Marathon in Bath finishing in four hours 32 minutes, her first event at this distance.

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Newent runners conquer Snowdonia trail

Newent runners braved the elements in several gruelling events.

SnowdoniaMegan James and Emily Burgess completed the Scott Snowdonia Trail Marathon, starting at Llanberis and eventually climbing Wales’ highest peak Snowdon.  They ascended 1,685m in wet, tough conditions with James finishing in 6:31.57 followed by Burgess in 7:29.05.

Susan Pritt finished the Bath Running Festival Long Half Marathon – the final event in the Beast of Bath Challenge Series – in 3:53.11, achieving fifth place in her category FV 50-59.

Four members competed in the Droitwich Sprint Triathlon where, despite wet and treacherous conditions, Jonathan Miles was first home in one hour, 21 minutes.  He was followed by Russ Dyer in 1:22 – his first triathlon event – Helen Kelly in 1:31 and Yvonne Featherstone in 1:44, although the latter took a wrong turn on the bike.

Angela Sonn represented the club at the Worcester Open meeting, finishing the 100m and 200m in 16.29 and 34.81 respectively.  Sonn then achieved a PB in the BMAF Championship at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, clocking 15.05 in the 100m.

 

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Newent Parkrun

The following have enjoyed personal best Parkrun times in July.

Henry Willis, Claire Swift, Angela Sonn, Char Hamer, Frances Huntingford, Adrian Dover, Julie Willis, John Featherstone, Adrian Fishpool, Simon Barker, Jonathan Miles, Hazel Cutting, and Kath Watson.

Litter on the park run course. Letters have gone out about this worsening problem, to the head teacher of the school. It is my understanding that steps will be taken by the governors and staff, to improve the situation in the Autumn term.

There cannot be many of us who do not take part in the Newent Parkrun, for the few that may not, please try and support it. It is a good way of getting at least one speed session in, in a week, and the spirit and camaraderie makes it all worth the effort, plus the home made cake at the end, of course. Also please try and take up a volunteer role as often as you are able. Having this free, weekly event on our doorstep is something we should keep, and without volunteers it will be difficult to carry it on.

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Race to the Stones, Gloucester 10k, Evesham 10k & London 10k 2015

John, Jonathan and Mark at Race to the Stones
John, Jonathan and Mark at Race to the Stones

Seasoned Newent Runners’ ultra-runner Mark Cryer introduced two novices to the distance, John Featherstone and Jonathan Miles, at the 100K Race to the Stones.  All enjoyed the experience, even the camping out, and completed the challenge, which was an impressive achievement by all.

Seventeen Newent Runners members completed the Gloucester 10K on Sunday with Henry Willis being first member home in 44:32:8, in his first race at the distance.  Not to be outdone, his mother Julie Willis finished second in her category (F 55-64) in 49:20:3.

Other results: Adrian Fishpool (44:47:3 PB), Andrew Lloyd (46:50:4 PB), Philip Rowe (47:00:8), Steve Ollis (52:17:0), Micaela Swan (52:31:0 PB), Adele Mitchell 52:35:7), Nick Hill (55:31:8), Nicola Hill (55:32:6), Susan Pritt (56:54:4), Melanie Villegas (58:26:6), Leah McAteer (59:22:3), ), Helen Kelly (1:00:11:8), Lisa Mansfield (1:00:13:6), Mandy Whittington (1:05:47), Trudy Jones (1:06:55)and Kerri Greenwold, who has recently graduated from the 0-5K Group, finished her first ever race in 1:09:55.

Also on Sunday, the Club were represented at the Evesham 10K by David Jones, who finished in an impressive 49:33 while pushing his grandson in a buggy. Heather Jones and Sally Taylor finished together in 1:14:30.  David and Heather’s grandson, Isaac, gained a further medal that day after completing the Toddler’s 500m Fun Run, showing credentials for being a potential star for the future.

Mandy Hampton, supported by Josh Hampton, completed the London Vitality 10K, crossing the line together at 1:04 along with 20,000 others. They raised over £200 for Cancer research.

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Tewkesbury Guy Fawkes 5, Glos Cross Country, Sodbury Slog & Rogue Run 2014

Newent Runners at Tewkesbury AC Guy Fawkes 5Twenty-one runners represented Newent Runners at the Tewkesbury AC Guy Fawkes 5.

Adrian Fishpool was first member home in a time of 35.49 (83rd).  Chris Barber gained a PB for the distance and this was the first event for Jane Mulford and Deborah Bird.

Chris Barber was the sole representative for the club at the Gloucestershire AAA Cross Country race held at Malvern Common. It was a tough event but Barber enjoyed it and acquitted himself well.

Phil Rowe, Mark Cryer, Claire Swift and Emily Burgess represented the club at the Sodbury Slog – a tough course with plenty of mud, slurry and nettles!  Mark Cryer was the first member home in a time of 1.24.04.

Four members – Phil Rowe, Megan James, Emily Burgess and Chris Barber – participated in the Rogue Run Rising Sun night race. Rowe, James and Burgess finished in a time of 1.08.49 with Chris Barber finishing just behind them.

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Newent Runners at the Gloucester 10k 2014

Newent Runners at the Gloucester 10k 2014
Newent Runners at the Gloucester 10k 2014
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Newent Runners July 2014 Report

The first weekend of the month saw two Newent Runners head to Wolverhampton, for the Birmingham and Black Country half marathon. Emily Burgess and Chris Barber signed up for this unusual event, which was a place to place race, along the towpaths of the canals that link the two cities. Although the route was flat it presented some challenges, among them, a 350 yard long dark tunnel, a steep, stepped climb of an embankment, and deep muddy puddles after two days of heavy rain. We were warned at the start that this was not a PB course. Emily did well to get below two hours. Chris “stagged” at the start and was wasted after 8 miles, will he never learn ?

The following day, at the Hereford Triathlon, four of Team Tango, put up some excellent performances. Jonathan Miles, Helen Kelly, Caroline Kimberley and Angela Hamer crossed the county border. Jonathan saw a vast improvement in his swim time, and a storming bike leg, his strongest discipline, saw him race up his category listing. Finishing with a run time of 24:37, a 5k PB, he placed 64th overall. Helen Kelly also achieved a massive PB on the run leg, and finished 117th overall. Angela, representing Tri Team Glos, placed 71stoverall in a time of 1:13:33. Caroline finished inside the first 100, with a time of 1:17:36.

On July 7th, Trudy Jones was the sole Team Tango representative in the Frampton 10k, finishing with a time of 55.49, a PB.

An unusual event took place in nearby Dymock. The poets path is a fairly non- competitive event organised by a good friend of this club, and Newent Parkrun, Philip Howells. There were 3 options, one walk and two runs. Megan James and Annie Dobson ran the 8 mile option, after a poetry recital. They were full of praise for the event.

In one of the largest turnouts in this clubs brief history, nineteen of us took part in the Gloucester 10k. On a fast course, there were a few distance PB’s. Steve McAteer achieved a 12th place finish, with a time of 38.45, followed by John Featherstone in 30th position, who recorded 42.18. Adrian Fishpool managed to get inside the top 100, with a time of 45.46. Then came, Philip Rowe (46.52) Russ Dyer, in his very first open event (49.08) Jonathan Miles (50.25) Chris Barber (52.30) Clive Jones (52.53) Emily Huntingford (54.16) Nicola Hill (56.02) Adele Mitchell, glad to be back from injury (56.04) Paula Nielens (56.06) Andrew Lioyd and Micaela Swan, crossing the line together in 56.57. Micaela has also recently recovered from a long term injury. Trudy Jones was next across the line with a time of 57.10, followed by Mel Villegas (1:01:19) Mandy Whittington ( 1:03:14) Craig Love limping across the line after getting injured early in the race, 1:07:19 and Mary Curtis, in her first event and after just a few weeks of running mainly park runs, came home in 1:20:57. Sorry Mark Cryer, I could not find you anywhere in the results !

At the same time as the Gloucester 10k was going on, the club had three members in the Evesham 10k. Dave and Heather Jones and Sally Taylor. Dave came home in 86th place with a time of 44;18, and a top ten position in his category. Sally and Heather crossed the line together with a time of 1:19:48.

Our long distance specialist ( or lunatic, depending on your point of view ) Mark Cryer attempted the Race to The Stones. This is a 100km run or walk, either over two days, or non-stop, along the ancient Ridgeway route. Mark went overnight and achieved the great result of 22nd place, out of 376, with a time just short of thirteen hours. Quite an amazing achievement. As someone who has been on a long run with Mark, and been left in his dust, I can testify to his strength and stamina. Talented git !

Of course, our talented endurance athletes are not exclusively male. Sue Smith, is currently in Switzerland, about to undertake a full ironman triathlon, at the time of writing the results are unknown, but good luck Sue.

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Events from May 2014

Newent Runners competed in a variety of events all over the country.

Mark Cryer was the club’s sole representative in the gruelling Neolithic Marathon, finishing 41st overall in an impressive time of 3:48.12.

Closer to home Wayne Holford completed the Worcester Marathon and was again the only club member, finishing with a time of 3:55.

The tough Cheddar Gorge 10K featured Simon Barker, who placed 85th and was pleased to under the hour (57.16) in such a hilly event.

Several members made the shorter journey to Mallards Pike in the Forest of Dean for the Adidas 10K trail race.  In this event the club came away with some silverware as Megan James finished second in the women’s race with a time of 49.30, only just outside the top 20 overall.  Former Newent Rugby Club player Andrew Lloyd, competing in his very first running event, finished 19th and best of the Newent contingent with a time of 47.44.  Close behind him were Adrian Fishpool 23rd in with a 48.09 PB and Philip Rowe was 24th in 48.10.  Emily Burgess (52.15), Chris Barber (55.33 PB) and Helen Kelly, back from injury with a time of 1:04.27, completed the Newent contribution.

New member Trudy Jones took part in the Aviator Four race at Staverton, finishing 57th.

Club coach Mandy Whittington ran in the Forest Of Dean Trailblazer event, ploughing through mud and deep puddles to finish with a personal best for the distance.

The Whitsun Bank Holiday saw the club fielding competitors in the Edinburgh Marathon and half marathon, plus the Gloucester Triathlon and the Dymock Half Marathon.  In poor weather conditions in Scotland Wayne Holford completed the full distance in 3:54, knocking a minute off his previous time despite suffering cramp.  Alongside Holford and providing encouragement was Tony Lewis, who finished in the same time.

In the half marathon Nicola Hill led the Newent Runners home in 2:02.  Charmaine Ellis recorded 2:09 and Stacy Davis, recently back from injury, finished with a time of 2:27.

At the Gloucester Triathlon in Brockworth Stephen McAteer took fourth place overall and was runner-up in the open men’s event with a time of 1:11.04 – a good result given the presence of two elite athletes in the field.  Taking part in his first triathlon was Jonathon Miles. After struggling in the swim – his weakest discipline – he was able to make up many places on the bike leg.  He then consolidated on the run, finishing with a very respectable time of 1:38.45.

Nine club members stayed local and competed in the Dymock Half Marathon.  Mark Cryer was the pick of the bunch with a time of 1:34.23 and was followed by Sue Smith (1:57.04), Heather Roberts (2:01.08), Clive Jones (2:02.44), Lucy Stafford (2:04.44), Leah McAteer (2:06.06) and Chris Barber (2:09.35).  New members Alice and Meg Hibberd shared a time of 2:16.50 to fill out the other places.

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Cheltenham Half Marathon 2013

Two members of the recently formed club Newent Runners took part in the inaugural Cheltenham Half Marathon.

David Jones finished a credible 193rd from the 1,896 starters in a time of 1:36.06 and finished second in the Veteran 55 category.

In her first-ever half marathon Lucy Black finished in under two hours, clocking 1:57.03.