Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club

Reading Half-Marathon, 13.1 miles road

DAVE WRIGHT led another round of veteran victories when he finished first in his MV60 age group in the prestigious Reading Half-Marathon.

Dave, one of the club's most talented and experienced runners, but running his first half-marathon for some years, admitted to initial trouble with pacing but eventually settled to finish strongly in 1hr 27min, taking nearly three minutes off the club record.

RESULTS: 1 Andy Vernon (Aldershot Farnham & District) 1:03.08; 383, David Wright 1:27.08 (first MV60, club MV60 record; 6,411, Tracey Seville 2:28.40. 9,720 finished.

Gloucester '20', 20 miles road

KATE SACKETT had pacing issues of a different kind as she tore round the Gloucester 20 to win her FV55 age group and set a new FV55 club record. She also achieved the fastest 20m time for any female club member – ever.

Kate planned a steady training run prior to the Manchester Marathon but many were not surprised to hear that her competitive spirit got the better of her.

Robbie Brown looked strong as he tackled his first 20-miler to finish just outside the top 20, with Howard Ewan chasing less than two minutes behind.

Laura Quinn and Nick Wall both got their pacing spot on coming in within seconds of each other and well within their three-hour target.

RESULTS: 1, Edward Banks (BRAT) 1:54.46; 21, Robbie Brown 2:13.22; 30, Howard Ewan 2:15.08; 89, Andy Fellows 2:27.26; 118, Kate Sackett 2:35.39 (first FV55, club FV55 & club ladies' record); 161, Ionel Iancu 2:43.13; 237, Laura Quinn 2:57.04: 238, Nick Wall 2:57.16; 433, Barbara Thomas 4:09.18. 435 finished.

Highworth '5', 5 miles road

ADRIAN WILLIAMS won the Highworth ‘5’ outright having led from the second mile.

The blustery conditions and the infamous final hill proved tough for everyone but Simon Campbell and Keith Firkin finished strongly with Gordon Jones (second MV60) not far behind. Good runs too from Karen Higuera and Rachel Ranger with another PB.

RESULTS: 1, Adrian Williams 28.34; 15, Simon Campbell 30.37; 59, Keith Firkin 35.36; 72, Gordon Jones 36.33 (second MV60); 121, Karen Higuera 39.05; 137, Rachel Ranger 40.15; 193, Pam Wheeler 45.20 (third FV55); 222, Rachel Jones 48.02; 232, Samantha Timms 48.57; 244, Helen Manners 52.02. 279 finished.

Forest of Dean Half-Marathon, 13.1 miles trail

STEVE YATES ran well on the trails of the Forest of Dean Half-Marathon having run his usual parkrun the day before.

RESULTS: 1, Chris McMillan (Weston AC) 1:14.39; 32, Steve Yates 1:25.09; 319, Mike Firth 1:42.18. 2,253 finished.

Parkruns

MEMBERS enjoyed five different parkruns from Cornwall to Brockenhurst with all but two of the 11 achieving age-group wins including Luke Campbell winning outright at Chippenham (where brother Ollie was first junior).

Liz Thomas was fourth lady but first senior lady at Redditch.

Penrose Parkrun, Helston, Cornwall, 5km trail

1, Peter Le Grice (Mounts Bay Harriers) 14.57; 7, Nick Holliday 19.46 (first MV55); 38, Caroline Cotterell 22.52. 222 finished.

Arrow Valley Parkrun, Redditch, 5km trail

1, Joe Smith (Tipton Harriers) 15.47; 2, James Thomas 17.29; 74, Liz Thomas 23.33 (fourth lady, first senior lady). 400 finished.

Brockenhurst Parkrun, Hampshire, 5km trail

1, Adam Jundi (unattached) 17.41; 96, Ruth Fulford 28.57 (first FV65). 174 finished.

Chippenham Parkrun, 5km trail

1, Luke Campbell 18.40; 4, Ollie Campbell 19.53 (first junior). 223 finished.

Swindon Parkrun, 5km trail

1, James Oke (Army AA) 18.00; 4, Isaac McAdam 18.37 (first junior); 7, Steve Yates 19.03 (first MV45); 14, Martin Croucher 20.04 (first MV40); 156, Barbara Thomas 27.21 (first FV60). 385 finished.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners of our annual awards for 2016 which were presented at a recent ceremony.

Veteran Athlete of the Year: Tony Shelbourn; Triathlete: Sarah Gunn; Newcomer: Kate Sackett. Member: Liza Darroch; Athlete: Dave Bell; Long Distance Runner: Rob Forbes; Most Improved: Gordon Jones; Team of the Year: Cotswold relay team; Cross Country Champions: James Thomas & Liz Thomas; Road Race Champions: David Bell & Barbara Thomas; Club Runner Champions: Gordon Jones & Ruth Fulford; Lifetime Achievement: Barbara Thomas.