BOURTON ROADRUNNERS

Cirencester Park 10k

THE new course for the Cirencester Park 10k, which incorporated the “Big Bertha” hill twice, was just as picturesque as the previous route and 22 members from Bourton Roadrunners gave it their best shot, with PBs recorded despite the undulating course.

Chris Krzywiec had a great run to finish fifth in 35.56, with his usual challenger Mike Smith, still struggling with injury, two minutes behind in 37.44. Nigel Frith (40.24) had a storming run, getting ever closer to his sub-40-minute goal, which must surely come this year.

Steph Lane also had a great run to finish second lady, just outsprinted on the line in 41.18.

Robin Goodwill unfortunately had an off-day in 42.36.

Kate Krzywiec ran a good consistent race in 42.52 and Catherine Wheeler smashed her PB for 44.08, both making up the first ladies' team with Steph Lane.

Rowena Verity always delivers and her time of 44.44 landed the first FV45, while Ali Lane was pleased with 46.30 and second FV55.

Debbie Davidson had a strong run in 48.47, as did Alan Thomas 49.08. Graham Lane looked good for 49.36.

Margaret Hollamby suffered during the race, which affected her time of 49.46. Steph Holton followed shortly with 49.48. Chris Dry finished in 50.52, followed by Chris Lomax (51.17) and Dave Turnbull (52.13).

Linda Edwards was delighted to record a PB in 53.07.

Gill Carrick, Rosie Davidson, Gary Holton and Lynn Hudson all did well for 54.45, 57.28, 57.40 and 59.03 respectively.

Cheltenham Half-Marathon

BOURTON Roadrunners duo Linda Edwards and Dave Turnbull managed to battle the traffic to compete in the Cheltenham Half-Marathon on the same day.

Darren Long and Andy Peaston had great runs for 1:26.56 and 1:36.12.