Somehow in compiling the newsletter I mislaid this update from Dave Wheable, apologies. Ian Continuing my preparation for the Abingdon Marathon I entered the Dunstable Downs 20 Mile Challenge on the basis that I needed to do some more long runs. This race was perfectly timed as my last long…
Some argue against the inclusion of Langley in the Summer Series, and it is certainly not summery in Langley in November but it’s a wonderful race and I suspect the 30 who took-on the hill yesterday would have been less than 10 without the magic of the Series. Six runners…
The great thing about the Internet and a club like ours is the speed that we can see results and news .We have so much good news and so many prepared to help spread the word. I am sat in virtual darkness outside my chalet on a balmy African night…
Full report to follow in the Newsletter but just a short piece here to whet your appetite. The distinct European flavour circulating the club at the moment took a further twist over the weekend as myself, Paul and Sean competed in the Dublin marathon. A cold, windy but sunny day…
In the absence of Captain Nick (aka El Presidente) I'll try and summarise yesterday's opener to the X country season. Previous years have seen Heaton Park bathed in autumn sunshine. The only bathing this year was by some of the senior men who seemed to have submerged themselves in mud…
For the first time in 30 years, I was, today, attacked by I dog. I was just coming onto the bog when it made a bee-line for me, grabbed me by the calf then went back to its owner. The cuts aren't bad though one bled for a couple of…
Far from the glitz of St Tropez the CP 10at Twickenham continues to attract a class field of athletes, and in recent years a few WRC runners. Conditions were good for this largely flat and well organised race along the banks of the Thames. I ran, or at least started…
The park looked great in the autumn sunshine and the woodland paths are running well. "If you can't beat 'em organise your own race" and with Malcolm sunning himself in St. Tropez I was able to creep past him in the number of wins league. Steve was 5th in a new…
Hot from the St Tropez 10 : 5th Malcolm Fowler 14th Tom McGaff and 1st V50 PBs for Nina and Louisa . Limited info to date.
With the coming season almost with us , one important update from the League. Based on the clubs league positions at the finish of season 2008/2009 , the league will split into two divisions : Divisions one and two for both men and ladies , seniors and vets . The…
