Uploman 10k
Last week on Bank Holiday Monday saw three ORC’s take part in the Uploman 10k. Now in its fifth year, the route is a single loop on flat and fast Devon lanes.
Even In the excessive heat Jo Page was on form and came home 2nd female in a time of 42:14. She was followed by Andrew Vernon in 43:59 and Keeley Phillips in 59:08.
Chagford Two Hills
Also on Bank Holiday Monday was the Chagford Two Hills race, up the hills of Meldon and Nattadon with the notorious ‘bog’ in between. Although only 3.5 miles the race is tough, testing even the most experienced runners.
The heat didn’t help this year, but even so the race was well attended by both the juniors and seniors with ten ORC’s taking part.
First home and in 9th place was 12 yr old Alistair and his dad Stewart in 32:22/23. Rob Hicks was next in 34:43, Ian Ripper in 37:48, Claire Watkins in 38:02 – 5th lady and first in her age group, Eddie Kingdom in 38:49, Stan Hicks in 40:16, Laurence Hicks in 42:20, Eleanor Taylor in 47:23 – 12th lady and first in her age group and Kate Wilson in 54:09 third in her age group.
Dartmoor Charity Run 10k
Friday night saw seven runners heading to Princetown for the Fireman’s 10k, this Dartmoor Charity Run is a fundraising running event organised by Princetown Fire Station to raise money for the firefighter charity.
Jo Page was ‘on fire’ and came home first in 41:04 followed by Ian Ripper in 45:33, Matt Grint in 49:04, Claire Watkins in 49:27, Ruairi Duffield (in his first ever 10k) in 50:09, Lorna Crichlow in 1:00:07 and Lou Duffield in 1:03:52.
Matt said it was his first time running this event and he really enjoyed the fantastic Dartmoor views and the community feel of this lovely charity event.
Parkrun
Lou was busy again the next day completing her 50th parkrun at Simmons Park, completing the course in 28:39.
Dartmoor Prison Break
Having done both the 6hr and12hr races previously Charlie Temperley was back again this year to tackle the 24hr Felon challenge.
This is an endurance challenge, whereby the entrants determine their own route from HMP Dartmoor with the aim to go the furthest distance (as the crow flies) in a given time.
Charlie’s plan was to work his way east at a rate of 4.5-5km per hour. It was hotter than he would have liked, but that plan held up well through Saturday and into the evening. After that it became much more difficult, he managed to stumble his way over the cliff tops until the time limit expired at midday – but with more frequent “what the hell am I doing stops” and a well-earned break for breakfast in Seaton!
He made it to Lyme with a total distance covered of 98.4km and a straight line distance of 47.3 miles.
Paul Trace tackled the 6 Hour Absconder, reaching his target of running home to Petrockstowe. He travelled 50km in the 6 hours, measured 21.5 miles as the crow flies finishing in 6th place. It was a hotter day than expected and he said he ‘massively underestimated how hilly it is from Oke to Petrockstowe’!
Race the Tide, Chase the Train
Jo Page was racing again on Saturday morning, along with Pearl Barnes on this race of approximately 7 miles along the beach from Blue Anchor to Minehead, on the beach (with the guarantee of wet feet!) then back along the coastal path beside the West Somerset Steam Railway.
Jo was 3rd lady and said it was great value for money as you get a medal, t-shirt and an ice cream!
Pearl said it was a lovely race, but as she was full of cold found it difficult to run, however she did finish in a time of 1:22.
Arlington Court Canter
As if the day hadn’t been busy enough, on Saturday evening Jo was racing again, this time at Arlington Court in the 10k race. She obviously wasn’t tired, as she came home 1st lady in a time of 45:18. Well done Jo!
Manchester Half Marathon
Eddie Bragg ran the Manchester Half with his son Hadley who was raising money for Macmillan in memory of his Gran. Eddie completed it in a time of 1:44:28 and Hadly in 2:17:58 – he was happy to complete his first half, especially as he had not done much training.
Brussels 20km
On Sunday Emma Jewell took part in the Brussels 20km along with over 20,000 other runners and walkers. Despite the warm weather, Emma managed to finish in an official time of 1:39:16, beating her time from last year by over 2 minutes.
She said it was a great race, a very inclusive atmosphere with lots of support along the way.
Quite a week of racing especially in the extreme heat – well done ORC’s!
