A Good Day's Racing

Blackmore Vale Half

We had a few runners at the Blackmore Vale half.

From Kate Hayden:

Thanks to all those track sessions I managed a 1.45 ish time at the Blackmore vale half today. Best vegan chocolate cake at the end too Catherine Thompson Hansford . (other meat eating cakes are also available) 

Portland Half and Full

Today saw the Portland Coastal Marathon  and Half with a one lap for the half and two for the full but in reverse on the way back. WIth Jon Crane first place for the club and JC and Richard not far behind. I was down to do it but after one lap decided to stop as my leg was hurting and I couldn't be arsed with another lap. The full results can be seen here.

The Half had one Yeovil runner and it was me. Full results can be seen here.

Montacute House 

Sunday runs were from Montacute today, a good turn out for the Half / Marathon training. 

 

Two Bays Tough Ten

From Georgina:

Wahoo, Two Bays Tough Ten Done In 1:43 Which Is A New Course PB By 6 Minutes. Tough Course With Sand, Hills, Steps And Lots Of Mud. But Was Great Fun and Loved Every Minute Of It

Longleat 10k

From Matt:

Longleat 10k done...I've never done it before, so when the queue for parking started at nine I was a little worried😩 Massive queues for the toilets, but a little exploration found a baby changing room which was unoccupied...always thinking outside of the box!😊 Lined up for the stat and off we went...straight uphill! Then down, and along, then came lap two. The hill had been made steeper and longer this time😠 Lastly, the "iconic" finish down the drive at the front of the house, but at 2 degrees, the fog wasn't going anywhere 😠 Decent time for me, but behind Kevin Stenner (one of Peter Jakeman 's disciples). Kevin Doherty was third Yeovil male. Joanna Henley was pipped by a matter of millimetres by Kirsty Norman ...and then I got cold and left, apologies to other YTRRC runners. There were no lions at Longleat, but I did see a lovely Kat 

The Full Results can be seen here.

There was a delay with the start due to some idiot parking on the course. Name to Wiltshire Police please.

Somerset Series 2017

The Somerset Series can be seen here with dates and links.

Marks Runs

LONE SUNDAY RUN

I didn't make it out to Montacute today. Instead I ran alone from Sherborne. Leaving at noon, I ran up to Dancing Hill and took the right turn, taking the lane to Thornford. The footpath west of the village was a welcome change to the road. I carried on to Clifton Maybank and ran past Bradford Abbas and up to the top junction. Then it was right and back along Bradford road past the big houses into Sherborne. The time (running non-stop) was 1:32, but I have not yet measured the distance. I imagine it is around 10 or 11 miles. Ankle is a lot better and my training is back on track.

STOFORD PUB RUN

Tonight's pub run was very atmospheric at times. Gusty, with water and mud on the roads, and a crescent moon dulled by thin clouds. We took the lane along Clifton Maybank to the bridge which was flooded earlier in the day. A left turn took us into Bradford Abbas, and we took the first right. At the top we went left and headed towards Babylon Hill but took the third on the left instead. We went anti-clockwise past Manor farm, under the railway, past the chuch and pub. The return journey was back the same way. Fields on the right were flooded. The moonlight giving this the appearance of a lake. The last leg was downhill towards the lights of Stoford. A nice run of 6 miles. Thanks Adam.

From Lesley:

We're only a month away from the Rotary Great Western 10k, which is taking place at Leweston School on Sunday 12th March so time to get those entry forms in. You can find details and entry forms at http://www.yeoviltownrrc.com/greatwesten10k.html

. It's a friendly race and the proceeds go to charity, so please come along and support. Hope to see lots of you there.

Club Events

1. Tuesday Club Night is at  YTFC  6:15 pm 7th Feb.

2. Thursday Pub run is at Mitre Inn Sandford Orcas at 6:30pm 9nd Feb

3.  Track night on Friday at 6:15pm  

4.  The Sunday Run will be Goldenstone 12th Feb 9:00 am

5. The next Championship race is  Sun 12th5 mll The Hurtle 11.10 am and  10 ml  Lytchett Manor  Full 10.30 am