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Seven Sins and Wye Valley Wander

Six Newent Runners were entered into the Seven Sins off road race, taking place deep within the Forest of Dean. It is a demanding event, seven hills over seven miles, and two stream wades, which, after recent snow and heavy rain, were thigh deep in places.

The event was stretched over three days. Thursday the 28th, Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th. On the Thursday race, Simon Barker finished with a time of 1:11:09 and new member Duncan Creswell recorded 1:31:00.

Saturday saw both the standard seven mile distance, and the fourteen mile immortal event, which is two laps of the course. John Featherstone was the first Newent Runner to finish the fourteen miler, with a time of 2:23:24. He was followed home by Henry Willis (2:26:09) and Heather Roberts (3:15:03) Taking part in the seven mile race was Yvonne Featherstone, who came in with 1:38:02.

John and Yvonne Featherstone had clearly enjoyed muddy trails and water crossings, as, the very next day, they took part in the Wye Valley Wander, a hilly five mile race, taking place in woods and hills around Chepstow. They clearly suffered no ill effects from the previous day’s exertions as John finished with a time of 41:13 and Yvonne recording a 1:03:12.

Other Newent Runners taking part were Paul Dowling who came in with a 46:43, Julie Willis also came in under the hour with 49:50. Chris Barber (1:00:34) was next home, followed by Maggie Pettit (1:03:23) Helen Kelly (1:10:42) and Liza Barber (1:10:43). For more pictures from the Wye Valley Wander, see here: https://www.facebook.com/rogueruns/posts/1050183328457567

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Mallards Pike Night Race

Fifteen Newent Runners made the short trip to Mallards Pike, in the Forest of Dean, for the second race in the Rogue Run series.

This was to present a very different challenge from last month’s relatively flat course across the older Severn Bridge. This version offered steep climbs, tree roots and rocks, slippery descents and a knee deep stream wade, all in the dark.

Despite the freezing temperatures and threat of snow, over two hundred and fifty runners took the start, head torches at the ready, about to embark on a challenging, but fun, five and a half mile excursion. It was certainly a sight to behold as hundreds of bobbing lights lit up the lake and surrounding woods.  For more photos from the night, please click here and here

Newent Runners at Mallards Pike Newent Runners at Mallards Pike

First Newent Runner home was Emma Poole, with a time of 55 minutes 54 seconds. Then came Ruth Credland, who managed to get below the hour with a time of 59.03. She was closely followed by Steve Howe, who achieved 1 hour 20 seconds.

Maggie Pettit, who  was pleased to not have gone off route this year, came in with 1:05:16, ahead of the person who got lost with her in 2016, Chris Barber, who had a time of 1:09:05.

The other Newent finishers were:
Nikki Hughes (1:11:44)
Tim Ruck  (1:11:44)
Lynn Latham  (1:12:17)
Liza Barber  (1;13:52)
Karen Apted  (1:13:54)
Emily Trenwith  (1:22:14)
Emma Blewitt   (1:22:18)
Helen Knowles  (1:22:20)
Katie Cook  (1:22:23) and Carol Loade, who finished with a time of 1:40:38.

Emily Trenwith achieved a ten minute improvement on her time from last year’s event. Emma, Helen, Katie and Carol are all recent graduates of the clubs couch to 5k programme, and the follow on 5-10k improvers course. They now take part in varied events and distances from 5k to half marathon, both on and off road.

Newent Runners are an affiliated running club, who have social runs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and a structured training session on Wednesday evenings. There are also two social runs on Sunday mornings. For more information please visit the clubs website or Facebook page.

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Race Report 18th September 2016

Newent Runners at Highnam Court

This weekend saw the Club participate in local event; the Highnam Court 5K/10K on Saturday and the 26th Newent Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.

Twenty two runners represented the Club at Highnam and won the team prize for the second year running. First member home in the 5k race was Jo White in 28.30 followed by Nicola Hill 30:58 with Dermot and Helen Kelly finishing in 36.03 and 36.04 respectively.Newent Runners at Highnam Court

First member home in the 10K race was Simon Barker in 45.55 followed by Philip Rowe in 46.45. Ruth Hayden-Cox was first lady home in 48.46 finishing 3rd in the ladies race. Other results: Andy Chambers 50.24; Ruth Mowday 53.25; Russ Dyer 54.17; Adele Mitchell 55.43; Chris Barber 55.50; Maggie Pettit 57.53 (first time at this distance); Lisa Mansfield 58.53; Philippa Maile 1.01.00; Kim Mowday 1.02.35; Becky Musgrove 1.03.01; Liza Barber 1.02.57; Jill Barker 1.06.17; Sally Taylor 1.06.49 (PB); Claire Price 1.07.43; Emily Trenwith 1.10.15.

Newent Runners at Highnam CourtNewent Triathlon results: James Morgan 1.04.03; Julie Willis 1.10.05 (3rd in F50+ and winner of ‘Team of 3’ with her sons Henry and Peter); Russ Dyer 1.14.16; Andrew Callard 1.15.20; Heather Roberts 1.17.18; Yvonne Featherstone 1.19.02; Helen Kelly 1.21.43.

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Race Report 22nd August 2016

Simon Barker ran his first half marathon this weekend, “The Cheddar Gorge Challenge” organised by Relish Running.  He reports that this was a tough multi-terrain course incorporating two ascents of Beacon Batch, the highest point in the Mendip Hills at 325m.  He finished 1st in the Male V50 category, coming 33rd out of 113 finishers in a time of 2:20:37.

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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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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.