First brought to the club in 2019 by Mark P and Sue Davies as a time trial, Tuesday night saw a hardy group of hill Croft runners ready to take on this tough, but runnable 2.3km uphill route to the top of High Vinnals.
Roland was at the start line to set everyone off and then tail run his way up – it was a strict 7pm start as Clare and Theresa timing at the finish line can’t see the start.
It is a steady climb following the gravelled forest track with some sections steeper than others but no downhill or level stretches to recover. But Croft runners thrive on the hills and there were some fantastic running performances.
Top three across the line on the night were Eric 10.32, Grant 11.18 (27 secs off his PB and MV40 record) and debut runner Henry in 11.34.
Congratulations to Mia who was first lady home in 12.21 – knocking 42 seconds off her PB and a senior female club record.
Congratulations too to the ever improving Sue Wood who took 37 off her PB finishing in 17.15 and taking home the FV65 course record.
For most runners the person you most want to beat is yourself, and there was a very impressive PB result for Nicola and Frank Luscott – 1.08 and 1.03 respectively. Well done both – a fantastic result.
I am not sure if it is the fact that it has been a long time since we last held the uphill time trial, but we had ten debuts turn out – lets hope they all enjoyed the hill and will be back next time to chase that PB. Kath put in a terrific run to finish in 6th place 13.25, 10s ahead of what looks to have been a battle between Nina and Miles – both given the same time. Richard, Jamie, Natalie, Jonathon, Natalie, Mike and Angus were also running it for the first time and put in a great performance.
We were so pleased that two of our junior members came along and took part. Owen Spicer finished in 15.27 and the ever smiling and chatting Elsie Morgan finished in 19.38
Full results below and the course records can be found on the records page of the website
| Name | Time | PB/Debut/Junior | Course Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Apperley | 10.32 | ||
| Grant Womack | 11.18 | 27 secs | MV40 |
| Henry Eastman | 11.34 | Debut | |
| Mia Davies | 12.21 | 42 secs | Senior female |
| Joe Lynch | 12.54 | ||
| Kath Hardwick | 13.25 | Debut | |
| Miles Davis | 13.36 | Debut | |
| Nina Walmsley | 13.36 | Debut | |
| Mark Paviour | 14.11 | ||
| Richard Coltart | 14.12 | Debut | |
| Toby Spicer | 14.16 | ||
| Jamie Symonds | 14.18 | Debut | |
| Johnathan Felgate | 15.01 | Debut | |
| Natalie Covill | 15.05 | Devbut | |
| Mike Bending | 15.12 | Debut | |
| Owen Spicer | 15.27 | Junior Male | |
| Emma Jones (Senior) | 15.48 | ||
| Ollie Cameron-Swan | 16.49 | ||
| Sue Wood | 17.15 | 37secs | FV75 |
| Guy Whitmarsh | 17.22 | ||
| Garry Gunner | 17.4 | ||
| Steph King | 18.01 | ||
| Anna Bromley | 18.31 | ||
| Frank Luscott | 18.31 | 1.03 | |
| Rob Wood | 18.46 | ||
| Nicola Luscott | 19.07 | 1.08 | |
| Elsie Morgan | 19.38 | Junior female (U10) | |
| Sam Harper | 19.38 | ||
| Angus Kirby | 19.53 | Debut | |
| Tom Davies | 24.2 |
