{"id":5232,"date":"2019-03-12T11:49:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T11:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=5232"},"modified":"2019-03-12T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T12:40:33","slug":"larmer-tree-races-day-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=5232","title":{"rendered":"Larmer Tree Races &#8211; Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>High Winds swirled around the Rushmore Estate for day 2 of the Larmer Tree Weekend. It did not deter 5 Roadrunners from taking on the hills of this private Dorset Estate near Tollard Royal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1729\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/C077A7FC-7E56-4105-B908-2B092DE32439.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5233\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/C077A7FC-7E56-4105-B908-2B092DE32439.jpeg 1729w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/C077A7FC-7E56-4105-B908-2B092DE32439-768x534.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1729px) 100vw, 1729px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First to set off were the awesome foursome in the marathon. 2168 feet of elevation lay before them as squawly hail swirled in the air. Somehow astonishingly, Michaels trademark crochet shorts weren\u2019t the only item of crochet kit to make it to the startline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1708\" height=\"1107\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E2130B05-3012-4320-8B8A-867974C00873.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5234\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E2130B05-3012-4320-8B8A-867974C00873.jpeg 1708w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E2130B05-3012-4320-8B8A-867974C00873-768x498.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1708px) 100vw, 1708px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They headed out toward Stubhampton, then Minchington before tackling Rushmore Golf Club and through the surrounding forest negotiating fallen trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/EB1B0E8D-44B3-46A0-9A6A-DD9C72E5E330.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5235\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/EB1B0E8D-44B3-46A0-9A6A-DD9C72E5E330.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/EB1B0E8D-44B3-46A0-9A6A-DD9C72E5E330-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/D87F4294-CF26-409F-BCCD-9A60E46037F5.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/D87F4294-CF26-409F-BCCD-9A60E46037F5.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/D87F4294-CF26-409F-BCCD-9A60E46037F5-768x336.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/30820A9A-9B34-40B8-9D3B-F68180F9A1EA.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5236\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/30820A9A-9B34-40B8-9D3B-F68180F9A1EA.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/30820A9A-9B34-40B8-9D3B-F68180F9A1EA-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DB4F703C-EAF9-4C8F-B6E8-1CAE2F055253.jpeg?fit=474%2C508\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5239\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They then fought the elements as they wound their way up and down the hills, struggling on the gusty high ground,  before returning to the Larmer Tree Gardens and the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Backhouse showed no fatigue after his 50 miler just 7 days ago, to storm his way around to the finish in an amazing 4th place and 2nd V45. Distance king Dan Williams was just 5 minutes behind him, to finish in 6th place  taking the V40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cI\u2019m well pleased with that! Especially after a 116 mile week!\u201d Beams Stu&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Coultrup was next to pass the water tower on the hill and cross the finishline taking 5th V50 and 22nd overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite the conditions, that one of the most enjoyable marathons I\u2019ve run for ages\u201d said Mick \u201cI felt really fresh at the end&#8230;.. maybe I should have tried harder!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And judging by the pictures he is quite possibly correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2416DBE6-B781-4A15-834B-F4D23F33D491.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5237\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2416DBE6-B781-4A15-834B-F4D23F33D491.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2416DBE6-B781-4A15-834B-F4D23F33D491-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian Russell managed somehow to take a wrong turn (again!) at 17 miles, but he realised his mistake after about half a mile and he made his way back on to the course without losing too much time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1F04237E-CA58-4A9B-A93E-92C8CA9B1037.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5241\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1F04237E-CA58-4A9B-A93E-92C8CA9B1037.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1F04237E-CA58-4A9B-A93E-92C8CA9B1037-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Great performances by all of 4 of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Backhouse &#8211; 3.44.29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Williams &#8211; 3.51.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Coultrup &#8211; 4.09.05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian Russell &#8211; 4.16.38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1EFA6E9F-15D5-4197-8AD0-D80F6C564330.jpeg?fit=474%2C305\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5244\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1EFA6E9F-15D5-4197-8AD0-D80F6C564330.jpeg 1048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1EFA6E9F-15D5-4197-8AD0-D80F6C564330-768x970.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An hour later, Tarnia Butler set off in the 20 mile race. Following much of the marathon course, she did what she does best&#8230; ran a steady pace and attacked the hills with a big smile on her face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/B9400BAC-62E2-4645-8698-D87C37CB484E.jpeg?fit=474%2C267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5240\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/B9400BAC-62E2-4645-8698-D87C37CB484E.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/B9400BAC-62E2-4645-8698-D87C37CB484E-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt really is my favourite place to run!\u201d She tells me \u201cI ran really happy\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She smashed it as always, coming over the line in 3.49.44 taking 7th V45 and knocking a huge 13 minutes off her course PB&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F9888609-5597-4777-89D3-0183EFFBFDF1.jpeg?fit=474%2C403\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5242\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F9888609-5597-4777-89D3-0183EFFBFDF1.jpeg 794w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F9888609-5597-4777-89D3-0183EFFBFDF1-768x1042.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1057\" height=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DC12035-FB4B-45DD-9E46-93C1F7BE68CD.jpeg?fit=474%2C303\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5243\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DC12035-FB4B-45DD-9E46-93C1F7BE68CD.jpeg 1057w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DC12035-FB4B-45DD-9E46-93C1F7BE68CD-768x783.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1057px) 100vw, 1057px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High Winds swirled around the Rushmore Estate for day 2 of the Larmer Tree Weekend. 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