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Boxing Day 5 Cancelled
Owing to the cancellation of the Boixing Day 5, we are more than happy to refund entry fees already paid. Email kit@withamrc.org.uk to request a refund.
Please note that claims for a refund will only be honoured until 31st January after which we will automatically roll your entry over to this year's event to be held on 26th December 2010.
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Witham Running Club was formed in 1983 to support those who want to train, race and run for fun, on and off road. We are based at Bramston Sports Centre in Witham and we now have over 200 members. We have a thriving juniors section and our ratio of ladies to men is about 45:55.
More information is in the "About Us" section in the menu on the left.
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lorraine writes "Part of the largest village green in the country was turned into a car park on Sunday morning for the Great Bentley Half Marathon, incorporating the Essex Championships. As usual, we fielded a number of runners, some of them using the race as part of their marathon training.
After a few months off due to injury, Ian McLaughlin had a spectacular return to racing as he led home the Witham contingent in a chip time of 1:32:04, a couple on minutes in front of Alex Stuckey (1:34:05), who is in training for the London marathon. First club lady home was Shelley Wray in a magnificent 1:37:51 (a new personal best) - what a start to her year!
After these three runners, the Witham colours started to appear in small groups. Dean Thomas was next to finish in 1:42:01, then Claire Gordon (1:42:45 - another PB) and James Montgomery (1:42:40 PB) whose next outing is an Ironman event in New Zealand! Laura Harrison picked up an award for Best New Lady Runner last week and this week, in her first half marathon, turned in a brilliant run to cross the line in 1:44:13, just ahead of Liz Stuckey (1:44:42), Rachel O'Connor (1:45:25), Adam Hocken (1:44:58) and Peter Gold (1:45:30).
Les Leeds led the next group home in 1:51. Rita Chalkley and Amanda Martin ran the whole race together and finished in 1:51:59 - a PB for Amanda. Stuart Waller could have been tracking them as he finish a few seconds later in 1:52:04 (PB) with Alec Wood in his second half marathon close behind (1:52:21 PB).
It was nice to see Debs Lewis racing again after months off with a back injury, !:56:01 shows she is well on the road to full recovery. Tracie Bromboszcz, who was suffering from the cold in the later part of the race, finished in 2:02:11 and Jane Noble (2:20:37) unfortunately found Great Bentley to be much harder than her half marathon debut at Benidorm. Theresa Montgomery has slowly built up her fitness after a series of injuries and set-backs during 2009 and crossed the line in 2:31:31.
Thanks to Martyn and Phil (amongst others) for their support around the course.
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lorraine writes "Wayne Hazell, Gary Levey and Sue Mold took a rest from the rigours of marathon training and travelled south for the Ashford 10K in Kent.
They all thought it was a great race although Sue had to retire at the 4K point due to injury. However, Wayne and Gary continued (10K is no distance when training for over 26 miles) with Wayne getting to the finish line first in 47:43 and Gary not far behind in 48:13. Well done, guys. "
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ClaireB writes "SUNDAY APRIL 25th ... Once again we have arranged a coach for the biggest running event of the year.
Coach Leaves Bramston Sports Centre at 6.30 am .. Drops Runners at 8am and Spectators at 9am. Return Coach, departs London at 4.30pm.
Cost £10 per person.
We have 49 seats on the coach and I have already taken bookings for around 20 places, Please contact Deb Lewis to book and pay for your seat. The contacts on the web site have not yet been updated with the new committee members, so if you don't catch Debs at the club, I will be happy to pass on your booking.
Many thanks Claire
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RECORD ATTENDANCE AT THE AGM
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mediumt writes "Witham Town Football Club was once again the venue for club AGM, where the outgoing chairman welcomed a record crowd to review the events of the last 12 months, vote for a new committee and debate the various hot topics of the evening.
Thanks must go to both Martyn and Dave Jobling for their hard work and efforts over the past few years. Thanks also go to Claire Blake for all her work on the social side of the club, especially the fantastic Awards Night last Saturday, and to Ian Stobirski as membership secretary.
One of Martyn's final acts as chairman was to present awards to those winners not present at the dinner; there are still a couple to hand out so the full list will have to wait a little longer!
The minutes of the AGM will be available to all members shortly so please email the secretary if you would like a copy. In the meantime, and while we wait for Frank to return and update the contacts page, your new committee is as follows:
Chairman - Tony Wallen
Vice Chairman - Mike Moy
Secretary & Fixtures - Brigid Wallen
Treasurer & Ladies Captain - Liz Stuckey
Head Coach - Peter Gold
Juniors Coach - Dave Smith
Mens Captain - Alan Pilgrim
Membership - Theresa Montgomery
Press Secretary - Lorraine Gold
Kit - James Montgomery
Social - Debbie Lewis
Webmaster - Frank Haney
Please remember this is YOUR club! If you have any ideas or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact any of the above.
Tony. "
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Who lost their fruit last night??
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lorraine writes "If anybody went shopping at Netto on their way to the AGM last night and bought some apples, pears and plums - you forgot to take them home!
They're now sitting in my kitchen, so if you contact me I'll try to re-unite you (you'll find me on the Contacts page under Press Secretary). I'm not planning to bake any pies or crumbles at the moment but that could change!
Lorraine"
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brigid writes "For anyone training for a spring marathon or for anyone who fancies a different route, a few of us are meeting at Alton Water on Sunday, February 14th in the main car park at 10am.
Alton Water
Holbrook Road
Stutton, Ipswich, IP9 2RY
This is a lovely off road run on cycle tracks and, depending on the previous few days weather, sometimes a bit muddy. Each lap is approx 7.5 miles and there is an optional add on of 2.5 miles if you run with me!! If you still need convincing, there is a cafe which sells homemade cakes and bacon sandwiches - hold this thought as you are running your second lap of the reservoir.
I will be at the AGM tomorrow but then I'm away for a week so if you need any more info, please speak to Liz.
See you there?
Brigid
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martynb writes "A very enjoyable evening was spent at The Essex Golf and Country Club on Saturday where 100 or so members enjoyed an excellent three course meal followed by the 2009 Club Awards and plenty of dancing.
A special thanks must go to our special guest Jimmy Greaves who gave up his evening to present the trophies and make the presentation of cheques to The Helen Rollason Cancer Foundation and The Farleigh Hospice and who was accompanied by his wife Irene.
We all wish Jimmy a very Happy 70th Birthday for the 20th February. A big thankyou also to Dave and Naomi Emerick who made this possible.
The Roll of Honour letting you know who won what will appear on the website once the Awards have been made to those who were not in attendance on the evening.
Thanks to Claire for her organisation and to Andy who in addition to providing the music also picked out Penny's ticket in the raffle!"
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AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 02 FEBRUARY 2010
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martynb writes "MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
AGM
WITHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB 7.30
TUESDAY
BRAMSTON -7.30
If you went to the AGM last night how about 5 Miles tonight? WEDNESDAY EASTWAYS WITH JONNY 7.30
Meeting at Eastways Industrial Estate at far end near Industrial Units close to main hump back bridge on main road out of Witham. THURSDAY
BRAMSTON 7.30
Easier Structured Session with the Bentley Half on Sunday SATURDAY
CYCLE MORRISONS 9AM
With some of the main Pelotonists in Lanzarote please wait the weekly e mail communication. If you want to be included in Jobbers Weekly Communications please email him using the Contacts link. SUNDAY
GREAT BENTLEY HALF MARATHON
(ESSEX AND WRC CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT)
We have 24 runners starting and with entries long since closed if you are not in why not pop along to........................ MORRISONS 9AM
Into groups depending on distance which will be 6 upwards. Coffee after "
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ESSEX ROADS CC SPRING LAMBS 150k SPORTIVE
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mediumt writes "Essex Roads Cycle Club are kicking off their sportive calendar with a 150k event on Sunday, 11th April.
This will be a fully signposted and electronically timed ride around the lanes and rolling hills of Essex, starting and finishing at Hannakins Farm in Billericay.
The £20 entry fee also includes two feed stations stocked with energy drinks, gels & bars plus homemade cakes, tea & coffee.
Mr Mills has assured me that Billericay is a lovely place to visit and not at all like is is portrayed on 'Gavin & Stacey'!
It should be a good opportunity for a longer ride with the prospect of a double cake stop. Full details can be found on their website - www.essexsportive.com.
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WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 25 JANUARY
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martynb writes "The last Monday session before the AGM which is in the Football Club Hall at 7.30 next Monday. Please attend to elect your Committee for the next 12 months.
The Football Club has a Darts Match which means our best turn out for the year of 58 listen to the announcements in the corridor.
Great results yesterday from Ipswich Cross Country where the men and women win their Groups and are now 5 points clear in Pool B.
The Dinner Dance this Saturday is now full up.
Phil has a spare number for Great Bentley Half Marathon. Please let me know if you want it and I will arrange a transfer with the Organisers.
We welcome Tracey Groves sister Sue and Fiona's husband Charlie to the Club for the first time.
A reminder that anyone with a reflector bib with the initials WRC on it needs to return it to either Theresa or myself as these are Club Bibs!
Have a good week.
Martyn
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| Monday, January 25 | | · | Junior Results 53-12 Ipswich |
| Sunday, January 24 | | · | AGENDA FOR AGM |
| · | Helpers needed for our Cross Country |
| · | IPSWICH CROSS COUNTRY - 5 POINTS CLEAR AT TOP OF LEAGUE |
| Saturday, January 23 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 25 JANUARY 2010 |
| · | Courtney and Chloe both do well in Schools Cross Country |
| Friday, January 22 | | · | CLUB DINNER DANCE UPDATE |
| · | FREE SPORTS THERAPIST SERVICE FOR WITHAM RUNNERS! |
| Monday, January 18 | | · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 18 JANUARY |
| Sunday, January 17 | | · | CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING |
| · | THURSDAY TRAINING SESSIONS |
| · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 18 JANUARY |
| Friday, January 15 | | · | 53-12 XC FIXTURE AT MARTLESHAM, IPSWICH |
| · | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (updated 19 Jan) |
| Wednesday, January 13 | | · | THE NEXT CLUB SESSION |
| · | Message from Gail at Sweatshop Ipswich |
| Monday, January 11 | | · | MONDAY 11 JANUARY _CLUB NIGHT CANCELLED |
| Sunday, January 10 | | · | Braintree 5K CANCELLED |
| · | Dunmow Duathlon 6.3.2010 |
| Thursday, January 07 | | · | ESSEX 20 MILER |
| · | SNOW CLUB ICE SNOW AND MORE ICE! |
| Wednesday, January 06 | | · | ESSEX SENIOR AND YOUNG ATHLETES XC CHAMPS CANCELLED |
| Tuesday, January 05 | | · | CLUB KIT |
| · | LONDON MARATHON? - TRAINING RUN ? |
| Monday, January 04 | | · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 4 JANUARY |
| Sunday, January 03 | | · | WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE - 4 JANUARY 2010 |
| Saturday, January 02 | | · | ESSEX SENIOR & YOUNG ATHLETES XC CHAMPS |
| · | SUDBURY FUN RUN |
| Friday, January 01 | | · | SUNDAY -MORRISONS RUN/ MONDAY NIGHT |
| · | Hadleigh XC CANCELLED |
| Thursday, December 31 | | · | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
| Wednesday, December 30 | | · | 53-12 FIXTURE AT HADLEIGH (SUFFOLK) |
| Monday, December 28 | | · | TUESDAY NIGHT RUN |
| · | BUNTINGFORD 10 |
| Sunday, December 27 | | · | ESSEX LEAGUE XC |
| Saturday, December 26 | | · | ESSEX SENIOR & YOUNG ATHLETES XC CHAMPS |
| · | 53-12 FIXTURE AT HADLEIGH (SUFFOLK) |
| · | BOXING DAY 5 - Cancellation follow-up |
| Thursday, December 24 | | · | BOXING DAY 5 - CANCELLED |
| Tuesday, December 22 | | · | Christmas Eve Run - BD5 Recce |
| · | BD5 - MARSHALLS |
| · | CLUB UPDATE |
| Sunday, December 20 | | · | CLUB NIGHT MONDAY CANCELLED |
| Saturday, December 19 | | · | Exercise at Extremes Lecture 12 Jan 2010 (London) |
| · | CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS |
| · | SUNDAY RUN (20 DECEMBER) |
| Wednesday, December 16 | | · | BOXING DAY 5- POSTAL ENTRIES |
| Tuesday, December 15 | | · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 14 DECEMBER |
| Monday, December 14 | | · | 53-12 - Halstead Results |
| · | REFLECTOR BIBS AND BD5 |
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