2012-02-22T19:35:35Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:0 jmontgomery 2012-02-22T19:35:35Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1630

All,<br><br>With the weather looking to be possibly quite barmy, by popular demand our 11:00 destination for cycling this Saturday will be the longer ride out to The Blue Egg at Great Bardfield.<br><br>09:00 departure from Morrisons for one of our usual routes, via Ranks Green, Felsted, Dunmow and on to Great Bardfield with the option for Finchingfield if time allows.<br><br>This route and possible variations on the day are known to our regular riders and becoming more familiar to newer cycling participants but please contact me directly if you need any further route information - if you do not have my email address please contact me using the Contact Us link on the left.<br><br>Shorter options would be from Witham or Kelvedon at 10:00ish to get you there for around 11:00 - via Ranks Green to Bannister Green, over the A120 and across the old A120 and straight up to The Blue Egg - again this shorter route should be known to both regular and newer cyclists but please contact me if you would like any further information.<br><br><em><strong>James</strong></em>

rita 2012-02-19T17:08:51Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1629

Membership forms for 2012/2013 are now available on the 'Club Documents' page on the left. <br><br>Subscriptions are due at the begining of the March so please either print the form off from the website or see me at the club for a copy.<br><br>If you wish to apply for an England Athletic Race Licence they cost £5 annually. There is a section on the form to apply for this but no cards will be sent out this year, instead your EA number will be emailed to you so please ensure you have entered the correct email address on the form.<br><br>Please note that more and more races are asking for your EA No. or URN No. without one you may have to pay the full entry fee.<br><br>Please ensure your form and subscription are returned to me or someone on the committee by the 31st March to qualify for entrance in the club ballot for the 2013 London Marathon places, and also to avoid paying an extra £5 on your subscription.<br><em><br></em>Happy Running <br>Rita

stewart 2012-02-19T11:50:37Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1628

<div><div>I have received this plea concerning a dog lost during our cross country last Sunday. If you have any news please let me know.<br> <br>"Hiya and sorry to trouble you.</div><div>Last sunday there was a run at notley country park. <br></div><div>We were there walking our greyhounds and you had lots of volunteers manning the carpark and dotted around the park.</div><div>During the run, a lady 'lost' her mini schnauzer dog: she turned her back to talk to her child - and the dog was gone. Despite searching for hours - there was no sign.</div><div>The family has searched for a week since to no avail - and it may well be that she was stolen.</div><div><br></div><div>I am part of a group of volunteers that, through a website called dogslost, help people find their lost dogs.</div><div><br></div><div>I need a big favour: <br></div><div>would it be possible for you to ask around the volunteers that were out and about that day - if they saw anything or anyone suspicious?</div><div>The dog may have well been carried - unless they had their own lead. She may have been carried back to the carpark, but they may have left via the underpass.</div><div>There is a reward for her safe return and we are busy postering and raising awareness for this wee girl. We hope to make her too hot to sell - and hope that they may claim the reward to hand her back.</div><div>I have enclosed the link to her details - she is small terrier sized, spiky grey fur and was wearing a bright pink collar.</div><div><a href="http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=37050">www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=37050</a></div><div>Any info, no matter how small, may help.</div><div>Thankyou in advance - we would just like to get this much loved girl back to her family.</div><div><br></div><div>kris owen</div><div>volunteer"<br></div><div><br></div></div>

stewart 2012-02-19T11:48:24Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1627

<div><strong>Monday 20th February</strong> - Witham Football Club 7.30pm<br>Reflector bibs are now compulsory. If you need to buy one please see us when you get there. New stock priced £2</div><br><div>Announcements at 7:30pm, run starts at 7:45pm</div><br><div>Route will be announced on the night.</div><br><div>If you are joining us for the first time we recommend that you try a Monday or Thursday session first. Juniors must also first attend the specific training session on a Saturday.</div><br><div>'New to Running' with Martyn<br><br><br><strong>Tuesday 21st February</strong> - Bramston Sport Centre (Car Park) 7.30pm<br>Route and groups decided on the night, suitable for all.<br><br><br><strong>Wednesday 22nd February</strong> - Eastways 7.30pm<br>Structured training with Johnny Kerr, meeting at the 'bridge' end of Eastways Industrial Estate.</div><br><div>Suitable for all groups with discussion afterwards in The Batsford. <br></div><br><div><br><strong>Thursday 23rd February</strong> - Meet at Bramston, 7.30pm<br>5-7 x800m at Armond, Cromwell and Chelmer Roads and pyramids with Martyn and Ian<br>If you don't fancy the above there is the option of a Tempo Run<br></div><br><div><br><strong>Saturday 25th February - Morrison's Car Park 09:00<br>Cycling -</strong> Destination this week TBC. Details will be posted on the WRC web site. Open to all club members. For further information contact James Montgomery using the 'contact us' link on the left. <br><br><strong>Juniors Training <br></strong>Discovery Centre. For further details, please contact Dave Smith using the "Contact Us" link.<br><br><br><strong>Sunday 26th February</strong></div><div>Morrison's car park for the long run. Distances anything from 6 - 20.</div><br>

Lorraine 2012-02-16T10:40:25Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1626

Latest news on the Gt Baddow 10:<br><br>This year The Edmund Carr Great Baddow Charity Races incorporates the official 10 mile Essex Road Race.<br><br>Fatima Whitbread will be starting and running in the 2 Mile Fun Run. <div>The easiest way to enter is on line at <a href="http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/registrationinfo.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=67970&ms">www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/registrationinfo.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=67970&ms</a>=<br><br>or print out a booking form at <a href="http://www.baddowraces.org.uk/">www.baddowraces.org.uk/</a> and post it with a cheque. <br><br>We look forward to seeing you on the day.<br><br></div>

Lorraine 2012-02-16T10:40:11Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1625

Another 10K to consider is the Newham Classic 10K, held on 15th April at West Ham Park, Stratford, London. For more details see their website at <a href="http://www.newhamclassic10k.com/">www.newhamclassic10K.com</a>

jmontgomery 2012-02-16T10:39:58Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1624

All,<br><br>Looks like the weather will be a little kinder to us this week so hopefully it will be business as usual for the peleton.<br><br>This week we'll keep it local and the destination is Heybridge.<br><br>For the 9.00 crew, route options are Tiptree, Abberton reservoir and Goldhanger, with the various route options this offers, or Ranks Green, Terling (North Hill anyone?) and Maldon. To arrive at Heybridge for around 11am.<br><br>10am option with a shorter ride direct to Heybridge from Kelvedon via Totham.<br><br>Please contact me if you want further information on these routes or thinking of joining us for the first time on one of our Saturday rides.<br><br>Thanks,<br><em><strong>James</strong></em><br>

davesmith 2012-02-14T19:33:52Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1623

Alex Waring was missed off the junior results from the XC at the Discovery Centre last Sunday. Alex who has only missed two of the 53-12 XC in the last 4 years finished a brilliant 38th and 9th in the under 13's. <div><br></div><div>Sorry Alex, I will make it up to you this Saturday, more hill training, just for you!!</div><div><br></div><div>Dave</div>

Debs 2012-02-14T19:32:48Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1622

<div>Last year we organised a club outing to see The Lord Chamberlain's Men, an all male cast, perform some excellent outdoor Shakespeare at Stanley Hall in Halstead. This year they're performing Macbeth. If you're interested in going please let me know. Cost is Adult £16/Child £10. <br><br>The Gardens at Stanley Hall are open from 6.00 pm for picnics if the weather is good (which it wasn't last year but this didn't spoil the fun!)<br>Debs</div><br>

Lorraine 2012-02-13T16:04:26Ztag:www.withamrc.org.uk,2003:1621

As you may have noticed, Gt Bentley had to postpone their half marathon on 5th February due to the snow (we've been there, done that) and then found that their 2nd choice date clashed with a couple of other races.<br><br>They have taken time to review the race schedule and have selected Sunday <strong>18th March</strong> as their new date for the race. As this is Mother's Day, the start has been brought forward to <strong>9:30</strong>. However, if you're unable to make the 18th, it will be possible to defer your entry until next year.<br><br>For full details please see the Half Marathon page on the Gt Bentley website - <a href="http://www.gbrc.org.uk/GBRC_Half.htm">www.gbrc.org.uk/GBRC_Half.htm</a>