Hercules Wimbledon inter-club 5.5 mile (about 5.8 for me) cross country. Wimbledon common was the location for the latest magical mystery tour of a cross country. A small scale xc involving about six south London clubs on a wet and windy three lap course. A cagey start led to four…
Results are now up on www.bbresults.com What it means cumulative is that the men are now second overall and leading vets while the ever improving ladies are third in both categories . Claire Stevenson is fourth lady overall and based on the last two races has a super individual opportunity…
Always seem to post this after Nick who really says it all so well. The torrential rain before the ladies race turned a soggy Sherdley Park into a quagmire. However the sun came out as we emerged from the welcome shelter provided by the YM. Clare disappeared after the start…
There may have been wind & rain down in London, but up North we have real weather. A visit to the in-laws in Preston allowed me to escape for the Guys 10 (mile)- heavy rain on the way up and it continued all day. Well organised flat course through country…
Heavy overnight rain appeared to be easing as the 21 Wilmslow runners headed for St Helens , for round three of the Mcr XC League . Hitting the M62 was a different world : lashing rain and heavy wind culminating in hail at the race . We were indebted to…
Another saturday, another cross country at Richmond park. This time, Sally was competing for the Dysart trophy, while Mike and the men’s team were after the Shearer trophy, in this inter-club race. It was warmer than last weekend, but much windier, with most of the 4.5 ladys miles and 5.5…
It’s official – I’m in The London Marathon!!! Hey all – I’ve just opened my mail and I’ve been accepted for The London Marathon in April 2008 – I’m ecstatic! My heart is racing, my smile is from ear to ear and I can’t think of anything else. I’m sure…
UK Cross Challenge Incorporating Euro Trials Aka Stuart and James in Sutton Park (tis the season for mud). With Mo Farrah, defending euro champ, dropping out of team to concentrate on Beijing preparations an extra place was up for grabs (top five) at this qualifing event, but even with my…
I’ve run this event a few times and Wilmslow have won the team prize the last couple of years. Today however there was only Amanda and myself – p’haps as it’s sandwiched betweeen X country matches?? The course is actually 5.25miles and the that last .25 is very much uphill.Not…
KINGSTON AC & POLYTECHNIC HARRIERS Club Championships & Inter Club 7 mile Cross CountryRichmond Park 24.11.07 1st Mike Halman 38.051st lady Sally Maddock 49.55 A bitterly cold 2 lapper in Richmond park but luckily a dry undulating course. A low key inter club event which Sally and I were representing…
