{"id":6303,"date":"2019-10-01T10:26:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T10:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=6303"},"modified":"2019-10-02T11:24:41","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T11:24:41","slug":"queensgate-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=6303","title":{"rendered":"Queensgate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 8th Queensgate race took place on Saturday in East Cowes. First run in 2012 to raise funds for an outdoor learning facility it has become a firm favourite amongst the running community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/A786C242-4D87-4540-AF95-4376C5C6B19E.jpeg?fit=474%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6404\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/A786C242-4D87-4540-AF95-4376C5C6B19E.jpeg 844w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/A786C242-4D87-4540-AF95-4376C5C6B19E-768x644.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With 2 distances on offer, (a 10 mile and a 5k), the event appeals to all ages and all abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1334\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6403\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7.jpeg 1334w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7-250x141.jpeg 250w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7-850x478.jpeg 850w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7-768x432.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4D053718-A1D4-4650-8D87-283B63EC50D7-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1111\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/92DB92A6-BE1C-4A45-894B-F6B3BE61A530.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6402\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/92DB92A6-BE1C-4A45-894B-F6B3BE61A530.jpeg 1111w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/92DB92A6-BE1C-4A45-894B-F6B3BE61A530-768x367.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10 mile course has unprecedented access to the private estates of Osborne House and Barton Manor before taking the runners out to Wootton. They returned to East Cowes via the dreaded Brocks Copse and Alverstone Road before crossing at The Forge passing Whippingham Church and then a lovely downhill back to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1334\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6310305E-E8C4-48D2-963E-B6B2B9E1858C.jpeg?fit=474%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6393\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6310305E-E8C4-48D2-963E-B6B2B9E1858C.jpeg 1334w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6310305E-E8C4-48D2-963E-B6B2B9E1858C-768x287.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px\" \/><\/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:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E3CA9169-9F76-4E88-AFFE-9C20F67DAC22.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6391\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E3CA9169-9F76-4E88-AFFE-9C20F67DAC22.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/E3CA9169-9F76-4E88-AFFE-9C20F67DAC22-768x768.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=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4ABBE349-B0ED-461F-84CC-7EF0987644CF.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6392\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4ABBE349-B0ED-461F-84CC-7EF0987644CF.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4ABBE349-B0ED-461F-84CC-7EF0987644CF-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=\"652\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/4DCE4D97-04DD-4FF2-B227-B61795CEB28F.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 10 mile Stuart Backhouse made it his 3rd consecutive win as he tore up the hilly route in less than 65 minutes, taking a minute off last years time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/8A3E9F3E-0F25-4780-A8D2-639787ABB918.jpeg?fit=474%2C566&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6390\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Apsey returned to the school in a fantastic 3rd place&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s my 4th or 5th time doing this run. I love the course\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DE9F8174-6957-4E8E-B59E-8A9CCAB6AE74.jpeg?fit=474%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6304\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Long standing member and club legend Dave Cass came home in 11th with Ian Dyer not too far behind in 13th.&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:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6A200277-3B81-446A-B78D-50C92F460CB9.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6A200277-3B81-446A-B78D-50C92F460CB9.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/6A200277-3B81-446A-B78D-50C92F460CB9-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Ward continued her fantastic form to cross the line 3rd lady and 15th overall.&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:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/3C35CFD4-35AF-4274-B9CF-5A616186B068.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6395\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/3C35CFD4-35AF-4274-B9CF-5A616186B068.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/3C35CFD4-35AF-4274-B9CF-5A616186B068-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Wilcock was home next with his usual big smile on his face. Fiona Attwood was back 5 minutes later taking a whopping 6 minutes off her time last year with Carolyn Littleton completing the team with her infectious enthusiasm.&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:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/7294C210-D3C5-4913-8455-C31D51F7ADA2.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6407\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/7294C210-D3C5-4913-8455-C31D51F7ADA2.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/7294C210-D3C5-4913-8455-C31D51F7ADA2-768x768.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=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/0A6A3831-772F-40BA-92EB-23BB0D1F0606.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/0A6A3831-772F-40BA-92EB-23BB0D1F0606.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/0A6A3831-772F-40BA-92EB-23BB0D1F0606-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 5k there was a clean sweep of the podium with Simon Pilcher, David Blake and Matt Fletcher taking the honours. Karen Phillips was next home to take 6th lady, a perfect little leg loosener before next weeks IOW marathon. Tanya Clifford and Caroline Curliss ran the 3 miles together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/90C70864-2911-4A7A-8C75-16D95BA30A0F.jpeg?fit=474%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6400\"\/><\/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:\/\/i0.wp.com\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DC22DC72-E9A2-4095-851D-CD817045FC83.jpeg?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6401\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DC22DC72-E9A2-4095-851D-CD817045FC83.jpeg 2048w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DC22DC72-E9A2-4095-851D-CD817045FC83-768x768.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=\"834\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F99944E6-0B36-4A4C-BE34-86C0DB17179C.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6396\" srcset=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F99944E6-0B36-4A4C-BE34-86C0DB17179C.jpeg 834w, http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/F99944E6-0B36-4A4C-BE34-86C0DB17179C-768x571.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a very scenic route with a killer hill, It had a good vibe and is great for the school&#8230;. oh and great tea and cakes at the end\u201d said Matt Fletcher&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mile&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Backhouse- 1.04.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Apsey &#8211; 1.10.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Cass &#8211; 1.22.42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian Dyer &#8211; 1.24.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Ward- 1.26.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Wilcock &#8211; 1.33.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona Attwood &#8211; 1.38.54<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carolyn Littleton &#8211; 1.44.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5k<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Pilcher &#8211; 19.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Blake &#8211; 21.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Fletcher &#8211; 21.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen Phillips &#8211; 30.47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanya Clifford &#8211; 31.51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caroline Curliss &#8211; 31.51<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 8th Queensgate race took place on Saturday in East Cowes. 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