Weekend round-up
5k through to 70.3, mud to sand - just another race weekend in Serpieland really. Thank you to everyone who emailed me this week, keep those results coming!
QEOP 10k Series
The race saw two top 10 finishes: James McCann ran a PB (34:55) and took bronze, while Lee Wilkinson bagged himself 8th spot in 36:10 (a PB). Sarah Newton had a good race in 49:16 and an age-graded performance of 78.9%, the best of the Serpies on the day. Karen Hancock wasn't too far off with 77.3% (51:41).
(Photo credit: Karen Hancock)
Thames Trot 50M
Runners had to contend with rain and cold, making for very muddy and tough conditions throughout for the 10th edition of this race along the Thames Path National Trail. Matthew Hearne once again acquitted himself admirably, completing the course in 8:48:51 and calling it one of the toughest races he has done in a while.
Blackmore Vale Half Marathon
Innes Wright and Jamie Giles flew the flag for Serpentine in Dorset, finishing in 1:37:01 (33rd) and 1:40:56 respectively. Jamie ran the race in an easyish pace as part of a 30k training run for the London Marathon, for which he has a club place. His take on the race: "Good conditions on this scenic, undulating course run on quiet and well marshalled open roads. Water stops every 2.5 miles, and enthusiastic support at the beginning and end. A very friendly, good value and competitive race where profits are given to local charities. Medals awarded to all entrants and tea and cake available at the village hall afterwards. Free parking and lavatories available but both somewhat limited so early arrival recommended."
Watford Half Marathon
Ten Serpies took on this undulating course, with start and finish in Cassiobury Park, on a cold and blustery day. Victor Lio was fastest Serpie in 1:21:37 (57th), with Serdar Çetin not far behind in 1:22:47 (68th). Susan Edwards achieved the best age-graded result with 75.4% (1:53:17). On a slightly different note: Winner Paul Martelletti (VPHTHAC) put the lack of red and yellow at this local race down to Serpies tapering for the final Met League fixture this Saturday.
Ironman 70.3 Dubai
Paul Pulze was sole Serpentine representative, completing the course in 5:03:13 (34:24 / 2:32:26 / 1:45:48), 75th in his category and 367th overall.
Parkrun results for 3 February 2018 (69 runners)
Fastest Serpies & podium finishes
| Name | Time | Event | Gender # | Name | Time | Event | Gender # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Misak | 17:02 | Barnstaple | 1 | Helen Gray | 18:27 | Mile End | 1 | ||
| Theo Tizard | 17:32 | Southwark | 7 | Natasha Sheel | 19:21 | Ormskirk | 1 | ||
| Ian Cook | 17:55 | Mile End | 6 | Natalia Eddy | 19:55 | Highbury Fields | 2 | ||
| James Gillanders | 17:57 | Hampstead Heath | 1 | Victoria Basquill | 19:59 | Greenwich | 1 | ||
| Angus Beaumont | 18:25 | Wimbledon | 4 | Ahlem Ben Gueblia | 20:21 | Fulham Palace | 4 | ||
| Jonathan Moscrop | 18:32 | Hampstead Heath | 5 | Zoe Birchenough | 21:42 | Wimbledon | 3 | ||
| Dean Morley | 18:44 | Bushy | 29 | Margaret Greatorex | 24:38 | Minehead | 2 | ||
| Gideon Reid | 19:06 | Wormwood Scrubs | 1 | Catharine Sowerby | 24:52 | Ellenbrook Fields | 3 |
Milestones
Kiera Davidson completed her 50th parkrun at Hilly Fields on 27th January. On the same day, Peter Bowles made it 100 at Burgess parkrun.
Busiest parkruns (3+ Serpies)
Hampstead Heath (5), Bushy (4), Fulham Palace (4), Highbury Fields (4), Mile End (4), Southwark (4)
PBs
13 Serpie PBs this week, including one from Scott Getley: "I finally managed to crack sub 21 minutes at Rickmansworth parkrun with 20.52 thanks to my first three Tuesday night interval sessions. It really does work. Thanks Serpentine!"
Full consolidated Serpentine results. Can't see your result? Updating your parkrun profile with Serpentine RC as your club should do the trick.
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Best wishes,
Eda Korkmaz
communications@serpentine.org.uk
Submitted: 7 February 2018