Forest of Dean – Autumn Half Marathon
Nearly 700 runners took part in the Rotary Club’s Autumn Half Marathon, of which 36 were representing Forest of Dean Athletic Club. There were several prize winners from these. Three members came in the top 20: John Hamilton, 10th in 1:25:14; John Russell 14th 1:26:26 and Dan Sandford 17th 1:27:39, and together they won the Men’s Team Prize. Among the ladies, Catherine Roberts was 4th lady in 1:40:01, Sherryl Hall next in 1:43:36 and Mel Ruck 1:44:25, also winning the Team Prize. Catherine Roberts won the FV45 category, as did Mick Strange MV60 (1:33:38), and Jacqui Wynds FV60 ( 1:55:50).
Other results: Mark Blake 1:35:18; Andy Thorpe 1:35:41; Wayne Bevan 1:38:24; Rob Freeman 1:39:27; Daren Smith 1:42:58; Brian Francis 1:43:36; Helen Lipscomb 1:45:23; Chris Moore 1:45:24; Debbie Stenner 1:50:12; Ian Morgan 1:53:39; Stef Francis 1:57:49; David Jenkins 1:59:50; Andy Morgan 2:00:04; Martin Adams 2:02:28; Donna Sheen 2:05:28; Peter Hewitt 2:05:28; Andy Breeze 2:05:20; Gemma Hewitt 2:06:56; Nicola Hall 2:07:25; Paul Pearson 2:10:12; Claire Morgan 2:10:09; Eva Goodhaed 2:12:53; John Bevan 2:14:26; Karen Marshall 2:21:54; Bev James 2:27:40; Miriam Paris 2:28:19; Debbie White 2:37:19 and Jo Ablett 2:47:17.
Windsor Half Marathon
A small contingent of our runners headed off to Windsor at the weekend for this years half marathon.
The race takes place close to Windsor Castle within the confines of the Windsor Great Park. The course is two laps, one of approximately 4 miles, the other of about 7.5 miles with the remainder made up by the 1.5 mile Long Walk at the start and end of the race.
The course is best described as undulating. It has many flat stretches, but there are some hilly sections to make the race a bit more interesting. The final 1.5 miles Long Walk is particularly impressive. The impressive sight of Windsor Castle in the distance beyond the finish line is quite outstanding and not something many will forget quickly.
Greg Nash came in in 1:34:45, followed by Glen Meek (Chepstow) 1:38:36, Rachel Nash 1:54:36 and Kate Burke in 1:55:44
