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Village people
Four AVRs took a bank holiday trip into Somerset for the annual Baltonsborough five-mile race which is part of the local Village Show. The road race, which starts and finishes in the village south of Glastonbury, takes place on undulating country lanes.
First AVR home in 34th was Simon McClellan in 34:31, just five seconds ahead of Karen Eyre who was 36th, a superb fifth female and first F45 finishing in 34:36. Ian Kinnersley finished in 36:33 (57th) with Eleanor Wood in 38:03 (75th) and first F65. More than 170 enjoyed the race and lovely conditions.
Bank Holiday Bonanza in Seaton
There was a huge turnout of more than 50 AVRs for the latest Bank Holiday 10k time trial which starts in Colyford running through the Wetlands to the Esplanade then up to Axmouth and back to finish just after the final turn at the Hideaway. Conditions were good although there was a head wind for the runners to face. This was the final chance to earn points from this event for the 2024 Club Challenge.
Matt Clist ensured another 100 points were coming his way with a big win finishing in 35:12, amazingly identical to his May time despite never wearing a watch! He should be a shoe-in to win the naked run!
Full results
Glorious Golden Cap
Tony Smith was the sole AVR at this beautiful off road run on Sunday starting at the Old Radar Station on Stonebarrow. It is a 10k run over Golden Cap purely to enjoy the views, self-timed and organised by the National Trust taking place on the third Sunday of each month during the summer with September and October the final two events in 2024. A 5k option avoiding Golden Cap is also available.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
Conditions have rarely been quite so wretched at Seaton as on Saturday and, yet, still nearly 250 completed the parkrun in torrential rain. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who stood and cheered despite the heavy rain. Congratulations and thanks to AVR’s chair, Haydn Boehm, who celebrated his 100th volunteer stint in his usual quiet unassuming way as Run Director. First finisher in an excellent PB was Ritchie Durrant in 16:37. Debbie Whiston was second female in 20:34 with Terry Emmett third finisher in 18:10. Shirley Goy nabbed another PB in 32:53.
Out on the road, Simon and Bec Davey, secured their J at Jubilee parkrun in Northumberland while Jon Day and Paul Johns continued their tour of south-west parkruns at Upton House in Poole. But prize for the furthest event this week goes to Andrew Snook who completed Downsview parkrun in Toronto, Canada!
Summertime speedsters
The Yeovilton 5k summer series reached its penultimate event last week with ten AVRs making the trip into Somerset on another balmy Wednesday evening for a fast, flat 5k. First AVR home was Ritchie Durrant in 12th in 16:24 with Max Richardson, on return from injury, 37th in 18:42. Jason Potter was 58th in 19:50; David Long was 62nd in a PB of 19:58; Simon McClennan 65th in 20:16 and Adrian Strawbridge 67th in 20:25. Nick Adams was 118th in 24:03, David Hutton, 119th in 24:10 and David Cooke 128th in 25:49. Angela Kerr was 135th in 27:12 and second F65. All will have scored points in the club championship with just one final race left next month to secure points from this event.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
It was another sunny day in Seaton on Saturday for parkrun with a big tutu turnout for Aileen Heal who reached 200 parkruns and 200 volunteer credits – brilliant synchronicity! Congratulations to Laura Kerr and Duncan Davison who achieved their 100 parkrun milestones.
Debbie Whiston was second female finisher in 20:30 , third on age-grade with 78.2%. AVR women had a great day with Eleanor Wood in a magnificent 91.7% for her 23:08 and Angela Kerr 80.12% for 27:20 the top two on age-grade. There were PBs for Mike Wadsworth in 21:57; Mark Parsons in 25:08 and Rebecca King in 33:00.
Out on the road, Adele Girdwood completed Rothay parkrun in Ambleside which despite being in the Lake District is flat! Carol Austin and Lesley Adams ran from Wales into England and back during the Severn Bridge parkrun which also crosses two rivers, the Wye and the Severn, and three counties: Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire and Avon.
Jon and Gill Day did the Eden Project parkrun; Paul Johns completed Torbay Velopark parkrun; Andy West ran Minehead parkrun; Sam Summers and Rob Collier were at the scenic Netley Abbey while Tim Sibley couldn’t resist Osterley parkrun before a flight from Heathrow and Shuna George took part in Reigate Priory parkrun.
Fit for a King
Louise Rawlins, Jeremy Slade and Vicki Wraight completed a leg of the King Charles III Challenge and it was certainly a tough leg – 50k from Abbotsbury to Branscombe with more than 5000 feet elevation gain! It was a hot day on Sunday but the trio were rewarded with stunning views of the Jurassic coastline.
Organised by Albion Running to raise funds for RNLI, runners were able to choose a 50k segment from around the English coast. The three AVRs chose to stay local and not only completed their challenge but also rescued a dog that had fallen over the cliff.
Haselbury trail 10k
The Haselbury trail race is a very scenic 2 lap cross country evening run which was held last Wednesday. The event has been run since 1989 starting and finishing at the North Perrott Cricket Club Pavilion in Somerset. Runners are rewarded with a whisky glass as a memento!
Karen Eyre was fifth woman, first F45, in 48:54 with Eleanor Wood, 64th overall in 52:28 and an impressive first F55.
Kerry Board finished in 49:33, 45th overall followed by Ian Kinnersley in 59th, 51:51; Richard Matthews, 83rd in 54:06; and Dawn Carrah in 116th in 59:34. There were 176 finishers.
Run Exe 5k
Matt Frost took part in the flat, fast 5k along Exmouth seafront on Tuesday evening coming away with a shiny new PB of 17:39.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
It was a windy morning in Seaton on Saturday for parkrun where Emilie Brock finishing third female in 22:06. Mike Wadsworth was second on age-grade in 77% for his 21:51. There were PBs for Mark Parsons in 25:16; Helen Boehm continued her impressive streak of PBs with 31:22; and Shirley Goy, also on a roll, with 33:09.
Out on the road, John Whitaker continued his north east tour with Durham parkrun; Andy West was back home to complete Aylesbury parkrun; Debbie Whiston did Penrhyn parkrun in Bangor; Carolyn Nation took part in Lands End parkrun while Alan Sealey tackled Netley Abbey parkrun in Southampton and Sidney Heaslip ran Crewe parkrun.