Bearbrook 10k Results

Author: erradmin 14th August 2011

A relatively small ERR turnout meant that it was a bit of a joker-fest at Bearbrook. Still, a pleasant day and fastish course. The only downside was Derek’s disappointment in finding that the ‘mixed showers’ weren’t.

Tich won the wine and his report follows the results.

Name	Time	Also	CC Pts	SL Pts
Graham Bridges	38:55		50
Kevin Dawson	39:31		49
Simon Walker	42:12	Joker		2×50
Tony Whitlock	43:47		48
Denise Bridges	44:20		50
Kate Williamson	46:17		49
Larry Poole	46:29	Joker	2×47
Derek Breaker	47:05		46
Martin Johnson	51:01	Joker		2×49
Ian Keeley	51:05		45
Jane Larbalestier	51:17		48
Paul Creasey	52:21	Joker	2×44
Sheila Gascoigne	53:08			50
Hildy Frenken	58:27	Joker	2×47
Linda Breaker	59:36	Joker		2×49
Marisa Keeley	60:17			48
Julie Weiskrantz	61:09			47
Roger Gascoigne	65:09			48
Joan Ryan	66:57	Joker	2×46
Sandra Jinks	74:23			46

I arrived at Aylesbury RFC with time to spare which is rare for me! There was a good turnout bearing in mind that some of our runners had chosen to run the much shorter Hooky 6 that day!

After talking with a few of our runners it was clear that many were playing their jokers – 7 in all. I was glad it was an earlier start (9:30) as it was beginning to get warm.

As we chatted at the start, the gun went off and it took me a further 30 seconds before I started my watch.

During recent races there have been four of us who have run at close quarters, Jane L, Paul C, Ian K and myself, usually last, and it wasn’t long before we were together again. As we turned left onto the main road to approach RAF Halton I could see a steady climb ahead of us. Managing to get to the front of our group, I then passed a guy running barefoot! Was he nuts? Taking a quick drink at the water station, I pressed on knowing Jane, Paul and Ian were not far behind.

Downhill through Halton – Ian was back with me – running side by side encouraging each other to go faster. As we approached the last major road junction with only 1K to go, marshals waved us across. Ian just about managed to cross but as I stepped into the road the car on my right leapt forward. In a split-second I had to leap back onto the path, otherwise I would have been spread-eagled over the bonnet. The driver sped off shouting abuse at both of us!!

We ran around the rugby pitch egging each other on with me crossing the line just ahead of Ian, a mere 4 seconds behind, followed by Jane and Paul.

I was pleased with my time, knowing it may have been slower had it not been for the encouragement towards the finish.

It has been made even more enjoyable with me winning the bottle of wine, though it was only one glass before it was demolished by you know who!