An abundance of Tewkesbury AC runners took part in the Bourton-on-the-Water 10km road race. The race included some of the area's top athletes taking on each other and the Tewkesbury club got amongst the prizes with Carol Cowley winning the V55 title. Bredon based Cowley ran away from the competition in a fine time just off her best.
Jon Rawlings had the club's fastest legs on the day, setting himself a target of breaking the 35 minute mark, in which he did with joy.
Rapidly catching Rawlings, Clive Baker performed fabulously as the V40 man finished just outside his lifetime best for 10km. Baker is in great early season form and for the second week in a row, he caught team-mate Jon Mansfield near the 6km mark. Mansfield finished a minute or so slower than last year however, did enough to hold off new member Luke Anthony. Anthony enjoyed his third 2007 event for the club.
Another runner in fine form is Stuart Buchan. The improving runner is the leading the 2007 club championship after another 40 minute run. Jason Draper finished in 41.33 minutes a little ahead of talented Amanda Martin. Stuart Dudfield ran the second half of the race convincingly while wife, Cathy pulled-up with a calf niggle after 5km. Rob Jordan is finding his form again by hitting his target time.
Happy to be back on the comeback trail is Neville Simpson who ran in at 46.07, whilst Veteran 70+ runner Mike Ward completed the course satisfied and Lisa Kane came in at 48.04, close to her 2006 time.
The contingent was completed by Peter Foster who made a dramatic return to racing. Foster had been laid-up with injuries only days before the event and was dreading the thought of having to abstain. Despite going through a bad patch between kilometres 2 and 5, the V45
runner was pleased to time well inside his estimate.
31st Jon Rawlings 34.55
38th Clive Baker 35.24
42nd Jon Mansfield 35.39
48th Luke Anthony 36.09
129th Stuart Buchan 40.23
149th Jason Draper 41.33
160th Amanda Martin 42.02
176th Stuart Dudfield 42.39
215th Rob Jordan 44.19
226th Carol Cowley 44.40
263rd Neville Simpson 46.07
288th Michael Ward 47.23
298th Lisa Kane Tewkesbury 48.04
347th Peter Foster 50.42
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Bourton 10k, 25/02/07
An abundance of Tewkesbury AC runners took part in the
Bourton-on-the-Water 10km road race. The race included some of the
areas top athletes taking on each other and the Tewkesbury club got
amongst the prizes with Carol Cowley winning the V55 title. Bredon
based Cowley ran away from the competition in a fine time just off her
best.
Bourton-on-the-Water 10km road race. The race included some of the
areas top athletes taking on each other and the Tewkesbury club got
amongst the prizes with Carol Cowley winning the V55 title. Bredon
based Cowley ran away from the competition in a fine time just off her
best.
Jon Rawlings had the clubs fastest legs on the day. Setting himself a
target of breaking the 35 minute mark, in which he did with joy.
Rapidly catching Rawlings, Clive Baker performed fabulously as the V40
man finished just outside his lifetime best for 10km. Baker is in
great early season form and for the second week in a row, he caught
team-mate Jon Mansfield near the 6km mark. Mansfield finished a
minute or so slower than last year however, did enough to hold off
new member Luke Anthony. Anthony enjoyed his third 2007 event for the
club.
Another runner in fine form is Stuart Buchan. The improving runner is
the leading the 2007 club championship after another 40 minute run.
Jason Draper finished in 41.33 minutes a little ahead of talented
Amanda Martin. Stuart Dudfield ran the second half of the race
convincingly while wife, Cathy pulled-up with a calf niggle after
5km. Rob Jordan is finding his form again by hitting his target time.
Happy to be back on the comeback trail is Neville Simpson and ran in at 46.07
Veteran 70+ runner Mike Ward completed the course satisfied and Lisa
Kane came in at 48.04, close to her 2006 time.
The contingent was completed by Peter Foster who made a dramatic
return to racing. Foster had been laid-up with injuries only days
before the event and was dreading the thought of having to abstain.
Despite going through a bad patch between kilometres 2 and 5, the V45
runner was pleased to time well inside his estimate.
31st Jon Rawlings 34.55
38th Clive Baker 35.24
42nd Jon Mansfield 35.39
48th Luke Anthony 36.09
129th Stuart Buchan 40.23
149th Jason Draper 41.33
160th Amanda Martin 42.02
176th Stuart Dudfield 42.39
215th Rob Jordan 44.19
226th Carol Cowley 44.40
263rd Neville Simpson 46.07
288th Michael Ward 47.23
298th Lisa Kane Tewkesbury 48.04
347th Peter Foster 50.42
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Draycote Water 35
Phillip H reports.....
As you know Angie and I ran the Draycote Water 35 on Sunday and both finished.
Angie ran another brilliant race, well judged to finish in a pb time of 4.34.02 for 18th place, 5th lady and first lady vet over 45. I ran 'OK' given my current hip and glut problems to finish in 5.43.17 in 45th place - but some 50 minutes slower than last year. Only consolation was that I ran very strongly at the end; at least shows good underlying fitness - sure I'll be flying again once I can sort the problems out (working on it with a local chiro and improving I think?). There were 114 entries for the 35 and 73 finishers.
After the extremely cold, windy and dry, or extremely cold, windy and wet conditions of the last 2 years, this year the conditions were almost 'balmy' by comparison, certainly early on, although it did get cold later as the clouds came over and a strong breeze swept over the quite exposed
route, which is of 7 laps around Draycote Water. There was a new marathon event at the same time - something for some club members to think of for next year maybe? Adrian Lovery had entered with us this year for the 35, but unfortunately could not run - had to work instead!
As you know Angie and I ran the Draycote Water 35 on Sunday and both finished.
Angie ran another brilliant race, well judged to finish in a pb time of 4.34.02 for 18th place, 5th lady and first lady vet over 45. I ran 'OK' given my current hip and glut problems to finish in 5.43.17 in 45th place - but some 50 minutes slower than last year. Only consolation was that I ran very strongly at the end; at least shows good underlying fitness - sure I'll be flying again once I can sort the problems out (working on it with a local chiro and improving I think?). There were 114 entries for the 35 and 73 finishers.
After the extremely cold, windy and dry, or extremely cold, windy and wet conditions of the last 2 years, this year the conditions were almost 'balmy' by comparison, certainly early on, although it did get cold later as the clouds came over and a strong breeze swept over the quite exposed
route, which is of 7 laps around Draycote Water. There was a new marathon event at the same time - something for some club members to think of for next year maybe? Adrian Lovery had entered with us this year for the 35, but unfortunately could not run - had to work instead!
Forest of Dean Trail series.
The finale of the three race series staged at Mallard's Pike took place on Sunday 18th February.
Five runners from Tewkesbury AC raced in the longest run of the morning over a 15.4km (9.5 mile) distance. A course entirely on the forest trails which were wet and stoney with the occasional muddy puddle.
Clive Baker became the first ever Tewkesbury athlete to break the hour mark. Marathon specialist Baker set off from the start at a relaxed paced near the front of the field. After the first lap, he increased his effort and started to wind in runners ahead, including team mate Jon Mansfield at the 6km point. Baker gave his all during the final stages to ensure a 4th place finish.
Jon Mansfield followed in at 7th place, while Barry O'Driscoll followed in at 21st. O'Driscoll enjoyed his best run of the series and this went some way towards lifting his spirit after being snapped by a speed camera en route (driving that is).
Club Captain Cathy Dudfield had a lot riding on her morning's performance. Dudfield had a chance to scoop into the race series prize fund. However, there was competition with Bredon triathlete, Rachel Hobbs also starting the 15.4km race. This made Dudfield's chances extremely slim as historically, Hobbs has always ran faster. Dudfield's race plan was to run with husband Stuart and although the pair were running well, rival Hobbs had stretched out a long lead during the early stages. The second half of the race told a different story as the Dudfield's pushed on and soon made up the gap with the fast starting triathlete. The final 200 meters was spectacular as the crowded finishing area excitingly watched the three runners tussle for places. On the finish line, it was the Club Captain who had the speed to drop both Husband and Hobbs and record a stunning personal best time for the event.
The award ceremony saw Cathy Dudfield win £50 and more event silverware for third lady overall in the three race series . Jon Mansfield missed out by seconds for third placed series male. And Simon Peach, one of our Guy Fawkes 5m race sponsors, won the 10.4km race on the day.
15.4km
4th Clive Baker 58.26 mins
7th Jon Mansfield 1hr 00.47 mins
21st Baz O'Driscoll 1.07.33
28th Cathy Dudfield 1.08.05
29th Stuart Dudfield 1.08.08
180 ran
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tring2Town, 10/02/07
Phillip H reports............The 45 miles Tring2Town (T2T) was held on Saturday 10th Feb. This was the second of two events held this year since the first (held in January) was oversubscribed. Angie Sadler and Phillip Howells ran for the club, Phillip's second time but Angie's first. Not only would this be her longest run or race by 10 miles, she was also running it after having had flu with several days in bed earlier in the week! The course is along the Grand Union Canal and is the last 45 miles of the well known 145 miles Grand Union Race from Birmingham to London (the finish of both is Little Venice, about quarter of a mile from Paddington Railway Station). Unlike last year's crisp, dry but cold conditions, this year the race started in heavy rain, which lasted for several hours before a weak but warm(ish) Sun broke through the clouds. Conditions along the canal tow path varied from slushy mud (there was still a fair bit of melting snow around) to reasonable firm track, but all 'off-road' type conditions. It is actually mainly an interesting and varied route, very scenic in parts. After a steady start, Angie got into her stride and showed she has lost none of her brilliant early season form with an excellent time of 7 hours 41minutes for 19th place overall, 3rd lady, 2nd vet lady - she was awarded the 2nd lady trophy on the one person one prize rule and was delighted with the result - a great psychological boost in preparation for running the 56 miles Comrades Marathon in S Africa in June. Since Phillip was chauffeur, she then had to wait several hours for him to finish! On a decidedly 'off' day with hip and hamstring problems he'grovelled' for the first 35 miles, before 'getting going' (after a sit down with 10 miles to go and a stern self-talking too!) to storm the last 8 miles in just over an hour, the last 4 in 30 minutes (a pace that would have givena top 10 place had he been up to it from the start!). His finish time was 9-58, which was just inside his slowest target time, and despite the hardgoing, was still a 7 minute personal best time!! He was 52nd of 61 finishers. So honour reasonably satisfied and for both runners, tired but elated at the achievement.With Adrian (Lavery) we now have the 35 miles Draycote Water Race to relish this coming weekend!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Weston Tough 10, 11th Feb 2007
AndyHawkins and Jason Draper performed in the Weston Tough 10 mile - A multi- terrain run starting on the sandy beach before taking in pavements,s teps, trails and road surfaces. Pre-race rain made sections extremely muddy and tough to tackle. Nevertheless, Hawkins finished just outside the top ten and Draper just outside the top 100 - exceptional results considering nearly 1000 people started the race.
14th Andy Hawkins 1hr 02.58
110th Jason Draper 1hr 11.42
14th Andy Hawkins 1hr 02.58
110th Jason Draper 1hr 11.42
Saturday, February 10, 2007
2007 Club Championship
Jon M explains....
All but one, of the selected Club Championship races now have confirmed dates. A couple of the events have moved from their normal calendar slots. However, the real pleasing news is that we have some splendid races spread throughout the week including, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with events starting in the morning, afternoon and evening.
The Bourton-on-water 10km is the next race and news has got back to the club that all 550 places have been filled. If you didn't get an entry place then there's lots of other races to plan for. Much, much better races too...
Forest of Dean Half Marathon takes place on 25th March.
Chedworth Roman Trail is on 1st April, a fantastic multi-terrain run which can be entered through Cirencester AC. Enter soon as it's a popular race. Severn AC's Easter 10km takes place on Saturday 7th April. It's in the afternoon from the White Horse Inn in Sandhurst. This can be entered on the day.
Tewkesbury AC's all-time most popular race is on the 13th May. The Tewkesbury Half Marathon can be entered through the Runners World website. Severn AC's Thursday evening 5km race is on 17th May. Enter this one on the night.
Mallard's Pike 5m MT is taking place on Wednesday 20th June. Entry on the night.
AeroSpace 5m is on July 4th. The Cheltenham Harriers event starts in the
evening. Frampton 10km is the one Monday evening run and is organised by Stroud AC.
Probable date is July 9th but could be the 2nd!
Bugatti Beer race sells out swiftly, so enter this 1st August event as soon as you see an entry form.
Beacon 10km is hosted by Angels RC and set to take place on 2nd Sept.
Cirencester Park 10km is also in September. The second event organized by Cirencester AC on Sunday 23rd.
Oldbury 10 mile race is back in October this year. The fast course on the 7th is a perfect build-up race for the...
Stroud Half Marathon on 28th October.
If we hear of any date changes or further entry information, it will be publicized. Any quires, please get in touch with me, Steve or Andy
Here's the links to the above races...
www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=35429
www.stroudathleticclub.org.uk
www.fodac.org.uk
www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
www.severnac.co.uk
www.cirencester-ac.org.uk
www.cheltenhamharriers.co.uk
www.angelsrunningclub.co.uk
www.chepstowharriers.org.uk
Yours in Sport
Jon
All but one, of the selected Club Championship races now have confirmed dates. A couple of the events have moved from their normal calendar slots. However, the real pleasing news is that we have some splendid races spread throughout the week including, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with events starting in the morning, afternoon and evening.
The Bourton-on-water 10km is the next race and news has got back to the club that all 550 places have been filled. If you didn't get an entry place then there's lots of other races to plan for. Much, much better races too...
Forest of Dean Half Marathon takes place on 25th March.
Chedworth Roman Trail is on 1st April, a fantastic multi-terrain run which can be entered through Cirencester AC. Enter soon as it's a popular race. Severn AC's Easter 10km takes place on Saturday 7th April. It's in the afternoon from the White Horse Inn in Sandhurst. This can be entered on the day.
Tewkesbury AC's all-time most popular race is on the 13th May. The Tewkesbury Half Marathon can be entered through the Runners World website. Severn AC's Thursday evening 5km race is on 17th May. Enter this one on the night.
Mallard's Pike 5m MT is taking place on Wednesday 20th June. Entry on the night.
AeroSpace 5m is on July 4th. The Cheltenham Harriers event starts in the
evening. Frampton 10km is the one Monday evening run and is organised by Stroud AC.
Probable date is July 9th but could be the 2nd!
Bugatti Beer race sells out swiftly, so enter this 1st August event as soon as you see an entry form.
Beacon 10km is hosted by Angels RC and set to take place on 2nd Sept.
Cirencester Park 10km is also in September. The second event organized by Cirencester AC on Sunday 23rd.
Oldbury 10 mile race is back in October this year. The fast course on the 7th is a perfect build-up race for the...
Stroud Half Marathon on 28th October.
If we hear of any date changes or further entry information, it will be publicized. Any quires, please get in touch with me, Steve or Andy
Here's the links to the above races...
www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=35429
www.stroudathleticclub.org.uk
www.fodac.org.uk
www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
www.severnac.co.uk
www.cirencester-ac.org.uk
www.cheltenhamharriers.co.uk
www.angelsrunningclub.co.uk
www.chepstowharriers.org.uk
Yours in Sport
Jon
Monday, February 05, 2007
Linda Franks 4.4
John M reports...
Runners from Tewkesbury AC had huge success in the annual Linda Franks 4.4 mile race in Cheltenham.
In what can be described as the club’s most prolific day, it was Evesham based Simon Hall who ran the fastest over the two lap course ending at the Reddings village hall. Hall the 2006 victor had a 200 yard lead at the halfway point that meant he was able to cruise the final stages to fully enjoy the winning feeling.
The runner-up was Andy Hawkins, who like Hall duplicated his 2006 efforts. Hawkins is more a longer distance runner and was pushed all the way by another team mate, Clive Baker who completed the Tewkesbury podium clean sweep.
In the ladies field, Angie Sadler defended her title from last year too taking her second race win of the year so far. She came in an excellent 9th position overall.
Luke Anthony and Stuart Buchan made it a total of six Tewkesbury runners in the top ten by finishing 4th and 10th respectively.
Further down the field there were fine performances from 16th placed Barry O’Driscoll and Rob Jordan in 38th. Club captain Cathy Dudfield picked up a niggle mid-race though still finished as the 5th placed lady.
Up and coming Charlotte Mowbray ran very well finishing in 36th place/8th female. Beverly Thomas completed the Tewkesbury contingent in 66th place from over 100 starters.
Steve Wiggall, who’s on the injury comeback trail didn’t want to miss the event so eased around the one lap 2.2 route to finished 50th.
Results (no official times available)
4
.4m Linda Franks Run.
1st Simon Hall
2nd Andy Hawkins
3rd Clive Baker
4th Luke Anthony
9th Angie Sadler
10th Stuart Buchan
16th Barry O’Driscoll
28th Rob Jordan
31st Cathy Dudfield
36th Charlotte Mowbray
66th Bev Thomas
2.2 mile fun run.
50th Steve Wiggall
Runners from Tewkesbury AC had huge success in the annual Linda Franks 4.4 mile race in Cheltenham.
In what can be described as the club’s most prolific day, it was Evesham based Simon Hall who ran the fastest over the two lap course ending at the Reddings village hall. Hall the 2006 victor had a 200 yard lead at the halfway point that meant he was able to cruise the final stages to fully enjoy the winning feeling.
The runner-up was Andy Hawkins, who like Hall duplicated his 2006 efforts. Hawkins is more a longer distance runner and was pushed all the way by another team mate, Clive Baker who completed the Tewkesbury podium clean sweep.
In the ladies field, Angie Sadler defended her title from last year too taking her second race win of the year so far. She came in an excellent 9th position overall.
Luke Anthony and Stuart Buchan made it a total of six Tewkesbury runners in the top ten by finishing 4th and 10th respectively.
Further down the field there were fine performances from 16th placed Barry O’Driscoll and Rob Jordan in 38th. Club captain Cathy Dudfield picked up a niggle mid-race though still finished as the 5th placed lady.
Up and coming Charlotte Mowbray ran very well finishing in 36th place/8th female. Beverly Thomas completed the Tewkesbury contingent in 66th place from over 100 starters.
Steve Wiggall, who’s on the injury comeback trail didn’t want to miss the event so eased around the one lap 2.2 route to finished 50th.
Results (no official times available)
4
.4m Linda Franks Run.
1st Simon Hall
2nd Andy Hawkins
3rd Clive Baker
4th Luke Anthony
9th Angie Sadler
10th Stuart Buchan
16th Barry O’Driscoll
28th Rob Jordan
31st Cathy Dudfield
36th Charlotte Mowbray
66th Bev Thomas
2.2 mile fun run.
50th Steve Wiggall
Glos x/c league - final placings
Andy H reports...
Following the last league race at Droitwich the final overall standing have now been calculated and it is good news for two of our members.
In the WV45 category the top three are as follows:
1. M Williamson Leamington 17 points
2. A Sadler Tewkesbury 32 points
3. A Lane Bourton 65 points
As you can see Angie finished in an excellent and comfortable 2nd place.
In the WV55 category the top two are as follows:
1. C Cowley Tewkesbury 99 points
2. P Dable Kenilworth 233 points
A brilliant performance from Carol, many congratulations. Well clear of her rival!
Following the last league race at Droitwich the final overall standing have now been calculated and it is good news for two of our members.
In the WV45 category the top three are as follows:
1. M Williamson Leamington 17 points
2. A Sadler Tewkesbury 32 points
3. A Lane Bourton 65 points
As you can see Angie finished in an excellent and comfortable 2nd place.
In the WV55 category the top two are as follows:
1. C Cowley Tewkesbury 99 points
2. P Dable Kenilworth 233 points
A brilliant performance from Carol, many congratulations. Well clear of her rival!
Stourbridge Stagger, 4/02/07
Jason Draper took on the Stourbridge Stagger - a tough multi-terrain race covering 10 miles. Draper completed his toughest race to date, taking on hills, stiles and, of course, mud. Nearly 500 runners enjoyed the scenic 'out and back' route. A finishing time of 1hr 16 minutes gave the Tewkesbury runner a respectable 69th placing.
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