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26th July 2010
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As part of it's 25th anniversary celebrations, Cirencester AC challenged local rivals Bourton Road Runners to a mob match, held last Sunday over a 5 mile route in Cirencester Park. A healthy travelling contingent of 29 athletes from Bourton toed the line against the home team's 35, and, with every member's result contributing to the final scores, the battle for points was keenly contested throughout the field. Led by Chris Illman and Scott Richardson, Cirencester made a strong start with four runners in the first five, Bourton's Mike Smith having a fine run for third. However, with both teams packing well in the middle positions, it wasn't until the final few runners had crossed the finishing line that the calculations could be done, with Cirencester emerging victorious by 748 points to 1050. Click here to read Bill Leggate's report.
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20th July 2010
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Adrian Williams showed a good turn of pace to be first Cirencester AC finisher at the Bourton 1 mile race. Maintaining his form into a stiff headwind, he recorded an excellent time of 4.48, 9 seconds ahead of Bill Leggate who was pleased to dip under the 5 minute barrier. Jane Wassell ran strongly to finish as 4th lady overall, and second in her age group. Martin Croucher opted for the High Wycombe Half Marathon and was rewarded with a time of 1.29.18 for 42nd position.
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12th July 2010
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10k has been the preferred distance for Cirencester AC members recently, 79 year old Fred Robson producing the most noteworthy performance with an age group victory at the Paavo Nurmi 10k in Turku, Finland. Enjoying warm, sunny conditions he recorded a time of 1.05.50. Graham Wallis led home the Cirencester challenge at the Evesham 10k in 262nd, whilst Ian Davies did likewise at Monday night's Frampton 10k in a time just outside 50 minutes. The Upton olympic distance triathlon proved a trial of endurance, with hot and windy conditions making both the bike and the running legs tougher than anticipated. Bill Leggate was best placed of the Cirencester finishers in 58th, with Ed Sinton also making the top hundred.
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12th July 2010
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Tony Shelbourn summarises the 25th party.
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6th July 2010
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Elaine Wilson was Cirencester AC's standout performer last weekend, producing a spirited performance to complete her first Ironman distance triathlon at Ironman Austria. Producing strong efforts over the 2.4 mile swim and 112 mile bike legs, she held on gamely over the marathon run to record a finishing time of 14.48.48. John Evans opted for the Hereford sprint triathlon and continued his fine recent form to comfortably win his age category. On the running front, Charles Woodd ran strongly to finish 5th at the Back in a Flash 5km whilst Martin Croucher showed good pace at the latest Swindon Parkrun to finish 3rd in 19.22. Barbara Thomas was the lone Cirencester member in action at Cheltenham's Aerospace 5, finishing in a time of 47.22
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