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Down on the Farm!
On Saturday evening the 75th running of the Shaves Cross mini marathon saw a great turnout for AVR. It is part of a whole weekend of celebrations down on the farm at Shaves Cross in Dorset. The 5-mile run goes up and down the hills using tracks and paths in the heart of Marshwood Vale. It a low-key, friendly event with ‘old-school’ timing meaning no official times, just positions! The event raises money for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as well as some local charities.
In the race AVR’s Debbie Whiston was first female, 11th overall and Matt Clist was third and first M40. Karen Eyre was first F50. A total of 76 runners completed the race which was followed by a barbecue.
Wessex 10k
In hot and sticky conditions on Friday evening Fiona Seward ran the Wessex 10k at Somerton in Somerset. It was a flat, multi-terrain event running through the stunning Somerset Levels countryside. She finished 177th in 1:02:42. More than 260 completed the race.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
On a lovely sunny morning conditions were excellent so there was another big turnout in Seaton with 333 finishers. First to finish was Ritchie Durrant in 17:20 and with an excellent PB and fourth on age-grade was Mike Wadsworth in 21:51. There were also PBs for Hayley Potter in 31:31 and Shirley Goy in 34:05.
It was pacer week with many AVRs on pacing duty including Keith Agland who also celebrated reaching his 250 parkrun milestone; a tremendous achievement.
Out on the road, John Whitaker completed Darlington South Park parkrun; Liz Curley ran Brandon Country Park parkrun in Suffolk while Jon Day and Paul Johns took part in Marine Parade in Weston-Super-Mare and Adrianne and Anthony Mullins enjoyed Sharpham Estate parkrun. Up in Hull, Andy Goy completed his best time this year at Peter Pan parkrun.
Lapping up the Lakeland Fells
Patrick Devine-Wright and Pat Kinsella both completed ultras in the Lake District this weekend. The Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 are described as the UK’s premier trail races. The two events certainly take place over some of most challenging but most spectacular scenery in the country. The circular 100-mile route encompasses the whole of the Lakeland fells, and includes in the region of 6300m of ascent using public bridleways and footpaths. The route starts in Coniston and heads south before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston.
The Lakeland 50 is run over the second half of the Lakeland 100 Ultra Tour of the Lake District, completing the final 50 miles of the 100-mile course so is still an incredibly tough ask.
Patrick Devine-Wright went large and tackled the 100-mile option. The distance is actually 105 miles and he finished in 26 hours, 6 minutes which placed him 32nd and second M50 of some 750 who started out on the Friday evening.
Pat Kinsella went for the 50-mile option, which starts on the Saturday morning near Penrith. It may be ‘half of the course’ but it’s still almost double the distance of a marathon and on rough terrain with approximately 3100m of ascent and Pat finished in just over 14 hours.
Four run five at the Flyer
On Saturday evening four AVRs ran the Haldon Forest Flyer. A five-mile run on the trails through Haldon Forest offering spectacular views across to Dartmoor and back to the city of Exeter, it is organised by Haldon Trail Runners. There is a sting in the tail with just under a mile of steep climb to the finish line.
First AVR home was Kerry Board, 26th in 37:35, followed by Cory Schultz in 63rd in 44:02; Sarah Coates, 67th in 44:15 and Jess Board, 80th in 46:45. A total of 140 completed the race.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
There was a huge turnout on a warm and sunny morning in Seaton with 341 finishers. First to finish was Matt Clist in 17:01with Debbie Whiston second female in 20:54. Eleanor Wood was first on age-grade with a tremendous 89.7% for her 23:38.
Rupert Pady continues his fine streak of results with a PB of 20:16 and there were also PBs for David Long, 20:45 and Shirley Goy in 34:34. Simon Freathy celebrated his 100th milestone event while Liz Slade volunteered for the 150th time.
Out on the road, Haydn Boehm and Louise Rawlins tackled the hill at Ashton Court parkrun; Susi and David Sadler enjoyed Nant y Pandy parkrun on Anglesey while Helen Boehm completed Poole parkrun and Jon Day and Paul Johns continued their tour of Devon parkrun events with Tamar Lakes.
We raced the tram… ..and the tram won!
The sun shone for the annual AVR race the tram event on Tuesday evening. There was a huge turnout with some opting to race the tram in teams of three or nine while others enjoyed a social run back from Colyton after the scenic ride through Seaton Wetlands.
The tram and the teams all left Colyton station at the same time with the tram back at base in Seaton in a very speedy 13.31 so this was the time to beat. The men’s team, The Trambusters, arrived home in an impressive 14.40 and the women’s team, The Thunderbirds also excelled arriving back in 18:24.
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Another 12 teams of three took part with each runner completing around 1.1 miles of the route. The Traminators was chosen as the best team name by the tram drivers to win a free drink at the bar. All the runners including some 40 who ran back as a social run enjoyed a drink and barbecue at Seaton Cricket Club prepared by a wonderful team of injured or non-runners. Huge thanks go to Seaton Tramway who provided the trams, drivers and sunshine for a cracking evening. A donation has also been made from AVR to Devon Air Ambulance on behalf of the tram.
Dalwood Delight for AVR
AVR’s Matt Clist and Karen Eyre were the winners at the Dalwood Fayre 10k on Sunday finishing in 40.45 and 53.36 respectively. A hilly, muddy and challenging course, especially after Saturday’s rain, the race starts and finishes at the Tuckers Arms in Dalwood. Runners enjoyed stunning views from the Blackdown Hills as well as around 3000 feet of elevation!
Joel Seward was second home in 42:58 and Eleanor second female in 55:03. Eleven AVRs took part amongst the 60 finishers. Organised by Ruby Red Running the results are on their Facebook page.
Down by the Riverside
It was a warm evening on Wednesday for the Exeter 10k River Run organised by City Runs. The fast, flat race attracts many speedy club runners with pacers provided. It runs alongside the River Exe and Exeter Canal with picturesque views across to the city.
Three AVRs took part: Matt Hewer was 38th in 38:43; Cory Schultze was 149th in 49:27 and Angela Kerr 226th in 57:17, third F65. More than 300 took part.
Seaton parkrun and beyond
There were 248 finishers at Seaton on Saturday with Ritchie Durrant first finisher in 16:50 and Debbie Whiston first female in 20:37 and third on age grade with 77%. Luke Reed was second home in 18:37.
Steve Maclure in 25:52 and Helen Boeham in 32:23 secured PBs. Congratulations to Sam Miller, the current volunteer coordinator, who reached her 100 volunteer milestone on Saturday.
Further afield there were double celebrations in Stockholm where Diane Newton celebrated her 75th birthday at Haga parkrun with her 75th parkrun – that is meticulous planning!
Cliff Marriott and Pam Goddard braved the atrocious Scottish weather completing Lews Castle parkrun; Paul Johns was in Llanelli and did Sandy Water parkrun; Georgie Ryan took part in Eastville parkrun while Ian Smith ran Nonsuch parkrun and John Whitaker completed Bolton parkrun.