Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club

Evesham Vale 10km, road

DAVE BELL won the Evesham 10k for the third time in four years coming in over two minutes clear of the next runner.

His time of 33.42 was slightly slower than the course record of 32.58 which Dave set in 2014.

This difficult and twisty course is never likely to produce a PB but it is good to see Dave achieving his aims of staying competitive for shorter race distances while enjoying his running and his growing family.

Barbara Thomas’ time of 57.42 also indicates this is not an easy 10k course and anyone seeking another such challenge should look at the club’s Autumn 10k to be run in Cirencester Park on Sunday, September 25.

Details at cirencester-ac.org.uk.

RESULTS: 1, David Bell (Cirencester AC) 33.42; 224, Barbara Thomas 57.24. 381 finished.

Upton-on-Severn Standard Triathlon, 1,500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run

TRUDY COMPTON returned to triathlons after more than a year of foot problems which would have deterred all but the most dedicated, finishing a ‘standard’ tri in seconds over three hours.

RESULTS: 1, Richard Shephard (Stratford AC) (20.09; 1.02.57; 35.32) 2:01.11; 149, Trudy Compton (26.53; 1.33.56; 52.48) 3:00.06. 211 finished.

Upton-on-Severn Sprint Triathlon, 750m swim, 21.5km bike, 5km run

CAROLINE CRAWFORD also chose Upton-on-Severn to return to triathlons after producing a family. She took on the sprint distance to finish well up the field in a total of 1:29.10.

RESULTS: 1, Jonny Rawlings (Tewkesbury Triathlon Club) (9.56; 36.01; 20.28) 1:08.40; 65, Caroline Crawford (12.04; 48.07; 25.21) 1:29.10. 195 finished.

Parkruns

IN A quiet week, even members running parkruns were few and far between but Robin Lloyd and Barbara Thomas retained form with age group wins and it is always good to remember our popular and talented ex-coach Geoff Wells.

Any new or returning runners wanting to tackle a parkrun or just to try running as a way to get fitter (or meet new people) should keep an eye on our web site for news of our new beginners’ group planned to start in September.

Cheltenham Parkrun, 5km trail

1, George Watson (Cheltenham Harriers) 17.35; 193, Robin Lloyd 27.59 – first MV70. 308 finished.

Swindon Parkrun, 5km trail

1, Zorgnotti Benjamin (unattached) 17.23; 166, Barbara Thomas 26.46 – first FV60, 358, David Moss 37.44. 376 finished.

Marple Parkrun, Stockport, 5km trail

1, William Griffiths (unattached) 18.37; 25, Geoff Wells (Cirencester AC) 24.02. 146 finished.