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Summer Championship races are in italics
See Tony Wallen for further details
June
12 - Springfield 5
14 - Southend Half-Marathon
21 - Harwich Standard Tri
25 - Summer C’ship 5k
July
10 - Great Bentley Friday 5
12 - Felstead 10k
12 - Eastern Region Sprint Tri Relay
19 - Thrift Green 10k
26 - Harlow 10 miles
30 - Summer C’ship 5k
August
2 - Thrift Green Trotters 9m and 4.5m Trail Race - White Horse Inn
5 - Huffer Puffer 6 mile trail
16 - Cambridge Standard Distance Tri
27 - Summer C’ship 5k Handicap
30 - Mersea 10 miles
30 - Ipswich Half Marathon
September
20 - Dagenham 5 mile(ish) off road (pdf)
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Witham Running Club
Beginner's Running Course
Train with us for The Race For Life 5KClick Here For DetailsMonday Pub Run6 July - Green Man, Little Braxted
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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 180 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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Summer Championship Update
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MediumT writes "We are almost half way through the Summer Championship for 2009, with 9 out of the 20 races now completed.
We have had a brilliant turn out with 30 ladies and over 40 men so far posting results. The 5k's have proved especially popular but that may be more to do with the post race curry/chilli than anything else!
Through the early races, the lead has been swapping regulary between Gary Levey and Peter Gold in the men's table and Sue Mold and Lorraine Gold in the women's. A late surge from Chairman Martyn has seen him take the lead with Peter holding on to second. Stuart Waller's string of pb's has taken him up to 3rd, with Gary and Phil Martin snapping at his heels in 4th and 5th.
Lorraine is holding on to 1st place on the women's leader board with Sue not far behind in 2nd. Wendy Martin is putting her triathlon training to good use and has earned enough points to be in 3rd place and challenging for the top spots. Liz Stuckey and Rachel O'Connor round out the top 5.
It's not all over yet, though, as many of the runners lower down the table have yet to post times at all distances. With only your best points for each distance counting towards your total, we can expect the pack to be shuffled several more times before the final race at Stebbing on November 8th!"
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New to Running and Summer Championships
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frank writes "The "New To Running" rota and the Summer Championship Table have been updated.
I am experimenting with Google documents. I think it will improve the way members can publish this kind of information.
Please let me know if you experience any problems. (Use the "webmaster" link in "Contact Us")
Thanks
Frank H
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WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 29 JUNE
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martynb writes "Stewart Waller became the first WRC member to be awarded a Club Standards boxed engraved medal having completed all distances. He received a Bronze Standard in the MV60 division.
We welcomed Demelsa, Debbie and Paula for the first time.
Some great results from Horndon on the Hill yesterday where Kev Harper ran his quickest 10k for 2 years finishing 9th in an excellent 37.49. Ross finished 3rd V60 in 50.09 with Sue Mold clocking 52.14, Sarah Goodwin 57.44 and Brian (aka Gary!) 73.00.
A humid night with some breeze along the Flitch made the run more comfortable than expected for our 65 members.
Off to the Green Man at Little Braxted next week.
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AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 29 JUNE 2009
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martynb writes "MONDAY 29 JUNE
THE WELSH PRINCESS, RAYNE
Usual route along The Flitch Way. 25 minutes out from the Railway Station and then back
Sue is our host this evening. Having already spoken to her expect a value for money Curry or Chilli.
Please order food before the run.
TUESDAY
BRAMSTON -7.30
Hopefully The Orchards but it will be 5/6 out of Witham!
WEDNESDAY
EASTWAYS WITH JONNY 7.30
Meeting at Eastways Industrial Estate near Level Crossing. Session now on the grass.
THURSDAY
BRAMSTON 7.30
Structured Training to be revealed on the night. Could it be the Train?
Also a steady 5 mile.
SATURDAY
CYCLE MORRISONS 9AM
Meet there at 9 with a ride across to The Blue Egg Great Bardfield for coffee at 11. Last Saturday we had 21 descend from all directions on Rayne Station
SUNDAY
MORRISONS 9AM
No races today so why not come along for a run from 6 miles upwards. Coffees at The Long Table afterwards.
MONDAY 6 JULY
THE GREEN MAN, LITTLE BRAXTED CM8 3LB 7.30
As always please order food before the run.
Have a good week.
Martyn
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5K SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP - RACE 2 ***UPDATED***
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martynb writes "A record evening with 43 completing the out and back undulating course to Fairstead Church and returning to the Square and Compasses.
Conditions were ideal especially for sitting outside after for Curry and drinks!
The men had the strongest field for some time with Jon setting a course record hotly pursued by new sub 3 hour Marathon man Alan. Frank returning to form set a V50CR whilst Phil was the only man to clock a PB. James being the only man to run quicker than in Race 1. Chris's race came to an end whilst catching Alan having to stop to be 'ill' having swallowed a swarm of flies!
Having come second last time Wendy went one better and in doing so clocked a PB. New bests to Sarah and Naomi with an excellent debut from Laura who started with us 6 weeks ago in Group 5!
All the Juniors must have run a short course as each set a PB! Fantastic runs which bodes well for the future of our Club.
Many thanks to our timekeepers Carmel and Sandra and to marshalls and cyclists Jobbers, Annie, Yvonne, Matt, Jacob and Jen.
Hospitality was excellent and most of us staggered home at 10!
**** Update 27 June ****
Corrections to the posted times: Rachel's time should have read 22.26 a PB on the new course and Tony's time was an overall PB at 5k.
Apologies and congratulations to both.
Martyn
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RESULTS
GENTLEMAN
Jon Booty 17.34 (CR)
Alan Reade 18.17
Frank McKeown 19.17
Phil Martin 19.27 (PB)
Ian McLaughlin 19.46
Chris Feasey 19.46
Stuart Mills 20.00
Martyn Byford 20.06
Alex Stuckey 20.12
Tony Wallen 20.32 (PB) (Updated 27 June)
Dave Andrews 20.42
Simon Foord 21.06
Adam Hocken 21.16
James Montgomery 21.26
Kevin Atwill 22.54
Dave Payne 23.34
John Kerr 23.34
Les Leeds 24.17
Alex Wood 24.27
Mike Smith 24.50
Stewart Waller 25.08
Dave Beckerleg 25.08
Dave Emerick 26.39
James Carey 28.48
Paul Hedger 30.52
Brian Ladell 32.51
Mark Williams. No time for you Mark can you please let us know.
LADIES
Wendy Martin 20.42 PB
Brigid Wallen 21.31
Liz Stuckey 22.06
Shelley Wray 22.16
Rachel O’Connor 22. 46 22.26 (PB) (Updated 27 June)
Claire Gordon 22.54 PB
Laura Harrison 23.36
Sue Mold 23.38
Penny Clarke 29.30
Michelle Leeding 29.53
Sarah Dale 31.21 PB
Naomi Emerick 34.39 PB
JUNIORS
Matthew Faires 20.40 PB
Thomas Beard 21.16 PB
Mat Hedger 30.52 PB"
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A few places still available for the London Triathlon - but be quick!
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davidjobling writes "Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity still has a few charity places left for the London Tri - this was one of the charities to which donations were made from the Witham Boxing Day 5 2008. This charity has provided support to a number of our members and families in recent years.
You'll need to be quick though, as paperwork will need to be completed by 29th June.
For those taking part in the individual event, fund raising of a minimum of £250 is needed and additionally the entry fee is payable separately to this.
The London tri this year takes place over the weekend of 1st and 2nd August.
For one of the places please contact Ann Brown or Allison at Helen Rollason directly on 01245 514535.
For any information on the tri or triathlon please contact me through the contact us link on WRC website.
Thanks.
David Jobling
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2nd WRC Summer Championship 5k
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mediumt writes "This Thursday is the 2nd 5k race of the championship and we will again be meeting at the Square & Compasses in Fuller Street. Sue and Vic always give us a good welcome and it's worth turning up for the après race grub alone!
If you raced at the last one, I'll try and get the "K" markers in the right place this time and if you didn't, why not come and give it a go.
We would also welcome any non runners who would be prepared to come along and help marshal.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Tony."
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Entry Forms for Upcoming Races
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mediumt writes "I have been passed copies of entry forms for the JAFFA Ekiden Marathon Relay, which is on Sunday 19th July 2009. We had a good turn out at this event last year and all who went enjoyed the day, dispite the blustery conditions.
Unfortunately, the race this year clashes with the Thrift Green 10k, which is an Essex Championship race and one of the club summer championship fixtures.
If anyone would like to take on organising a team for Ekiden, please see me for details.
For those wanting more of a challenge, I also have entry forms for the Para's 10 mile Endurance Run. This is held on Sunday 13th September 2009, over the same undulating, multi terrain course used in Paratrooper selection!
The race is based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire and more details can be found at www.paras10.com
The week after the Para's 10 is the Cransley Hospice Road Races, with distances of either 10k or half marathon. These feature measured courses based in Cranford, nr Kettering. Again, see me for entry forms.
Tony."
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Late Result - Capel St Mary 5
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lorraine writes "While others were sunning themselves at Southend, shopping at Bluewater or generally enjoying themselves, Kev Harper and Mick Poulter were tackling a 5 miler over at Capel St Mary.
The weather had really warmed up by the time the race started and the hills made for a testing course. Kev ran true to form and came home in 3rd place in 30:15 (just a few seconds slower than Friday evening) with Mick Poulter finishing in 18th place in 36:32.
Could be a race to keep in mind for next year?
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WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 22 JUNE
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martynb writes "Ideal conditions last night at The Sportsmans Arms, Nounsley.
Tri results from Harwich over the weekend elsewhere but we had 4 members at the off road Mersea Round the Island 12+ where Mick Poulter clocked an impressive 1.37.46 putting him well up the M50 Division. Shelley and Dave ran together and clocked an excellent 1.39.54. Ross Silverton however came away with the silverwear finishing first MV60 in 1.44.07.Trophy presentation Tuesday!
We welcome to the Club Mark, Jenny and Neil Carey for the first time and welcome back ADW and James Carey. Good to see Becks back for the first time this Summer.
Club Standard Certificates are awarded to those having claimed and completed the required standards (see 'Links' to the left on this website for full details). Stewart Waller is the first member to have acheived standards at all distances and will receive his trophy next week.
An excellent turn out of 75 with Mellisa Duuvoisin and Penny Borley joining the Club for the first time.
No Bramston Thursday as we are off to the Square and Compasses for the second Summer 5k (3.1 miles).
Welsh Princess at Rayne next week.
Have a good week."
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| Monday, June 22 | | · | Harwich Triathlon Weekend Results |
| Saturday, June 20 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 22 JUNE 2009 |
| Thursday, June 18 | | · | THURSDAY 18 JUNE - NO BRAMSTON! |
| Wednesday, June 17 | | · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 15 JUNE |
| · | RACHEL WINS AT SPRINGFIELD! |
| Monday, June 15 | | · | MORE RESULTS - TRI RESULTS |
| · | Kinder Trog Fell Race |
| Sunday, June 14 | | · | RACE RESULTS |
| Saturday, June 13 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 15 JUNE 2009 |
| · | SPRINGFIELD 5 - PROVISIONAL RESULTS |
| Friday, June 12 | | · | Thursday Sessions |
| · | SPRINGFIELD STRIDERS 5 |
| · | SOUTHEND HALF MARATHON |
| Wednesday, June 10 | | · | SPRINGFIELD STRIDERS 5 |
| Tuesday, June 09 | | · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 8 JUNE |
| · | CLUB BBQ - 13th JUNE |
| · | Fritton Lake Standard Distance Triathlon |
| Monday, June 08 | | · | Blenheim Triathlon |
| · | Braintree District Tri |
| · | Tilty Hilly 5 |
| · | Kirton 5 |
| Saturday, June 06 | | · | Dealing With Emotions - A Survey |
| Friday, June 05 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 08 JUNE 2009 |
| Wednesday, June 03 | | · | Tempted 2tri? Inaugral Dunmow Triathlon 13 September |
| · | Essex Castle Bike Ride |
| Tuesday, June 02 | | · | What you missed, Monday 1 June |
| Monday, June 01 | | · | Mr & Mrs Burns at Newry |
| Friday, May 29 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 1 JUNE |
| Thursday, May 28 | | · | 5K SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP - RACE 1 |
| Tuesday, May 26 | | · | THURSDAY NIGHT - 5K CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Monday, May 25 | | · | Hatfield Broad Oak 10k |
| · | Merchant Taylors Triathlon - Olympic Distance |
| Sunday, May 24 | | · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 25 MAY 2009 |
| Friday, May 22 | | · | Minutes of Committee Meeting |
| Thursday, May 21 | | · | Halstead Marathon - Pictures in Gallery |
| Tuesday, May 19 | | · | Young Chloe leads the way for Witham. |
| · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 17 MAY |
| Monday, May 18 | | · | VETS TEAM PLACE WELL AT BADDOW |
| · | BADDOW RESULTS |
| Saturday, May 16 | | · | BENIDORM UPDATE |
| · | AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK - 18 MAY 2009 |
| Tuesday, May 12 | | · | ESSEX MARATHON AND GRAND PRIX UPDATE |
| · | Bluebell 5 |
| · | Frinton & Walton Half Marathon & 5 Mile Fun Run |
| · | Dorset Marathon |
| · | Bocking May Day 5 |
| · | WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE CLUB - 11MAY |
| · | HALSTEAD MARATHON - SILVER MEDALS FOR OUR LADIES |
| Monday, May 11 | | · | HALSTEAD MARATHON - THE WATER STATION/SUPPORT |
| · | HALSTEAD MARATHON - THE RUNNERS |
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