Hilly 100 relay race

BOURTON ROADRUNNERS fielded a mixed team of runners in Stratford AC’s Hilly 100 Relay Race.

Bourton’s elite team included three ‘husband and wife’ pairs (Chris & Kate Krzywiec, Dennis & Lucy Walmsley, Ian & Niamh Shoemark), along with Claire Harrison, Ewen and Mike Smith and Darren Long.

Claire led the charge from Stratford at 6am, with each runner completing a 10-mile leg.

Lynn and Steve Hudson once again provided amazing support for the entire race and many club members turned out en route to cheer on the team.

Bourton had won the mixed team trophy last year and with such a strong squad hopes were high that they would retain the trophy. However, the team surpassed all expectations, finishing first in a new course record of 11hr 17min 56sec (almost an hour ahead of second-placed team Eynsham).

Berkeley 10k

A CONTINGENT of Bourton Roadrunners headed to the Berkeley 10K on a surprisingly warm and sunny Monday evening.

About 300 runners were competing in the race, which formed part of the Gloucestershire Amateur Athletics Association Road Race Series and consequently had a strong field across all age categories.

Dennis Walmsley was returning to racing after many weeks of illness, so was delighted to finish in an impressive eighth place and first V50 in 36.09.

Ewen Smith is also re-building his fitness after a long absence due to injury, and stormed home in 37.16 (14th overall). Likewise, Steph Lane showed that she is winning her battle back from injury, with the fifth lady prize in 40.47.

Claire Harrison and Susan Hunt were testing their legs a few weeks after their main marathons, with Claire recording a strong 43.12 and Susan 45.38. Next was Graham Lane (47.17), Liz Hulcup (48.05), Gill Carrick (51.34) and Lynn Hudson (54.50).

Northleach 10k multi-terrain

TIM HEMING was second in 40.45 at the Northleach 10k multi-terrain and Steph Lane ninth overall and first lady in 44.43.

Bognor Regis 10k

AT THE Bognor Regis 10k, Shona Crombie-Hicks was first lady (and 18th overall from 1,800 entries) in 38.18.

Brathay Windermere Marathon

AT THE Brathay Windermere Marathon, Steve Edwards finished his 684th marathon in 3:17.36.

Dymock Half-Marathon

EWEN SMITH ran the Dymock Half-Marathon in 1:23.46 for sixth place.