Witham Running Club

Phoenix Striders 5K

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

Leo Cole is definitely back from injury as on Tuesday evening he started his Phoenix 5K series with 6th place in a 'modest' time (Leo's terms!) of 22:05 on a rather muddy and hilly course!

Cycling Saturday - This week, The Lock at Heybridge Basin

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

All,

Keeping it local this week with destination Heybridge.

For the 9.00 crew, route options are Tiptree, Aberton reservoir and Goldhanger, with various route options this offers, or Ranks Green, Terling, up to North Hill and Maldon to arrive at Heybridge for around 11am.

10am option with a shorter ride direct to Heybridge from Kelvedon via Totham.

The regulars will know these routes but if you do intend joining us for the first time, please contact me if you want further information. Use the link in the Contact Us page on the left.

See you there.
James

L'Etape Caledonia

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

While many of our members were taking part in the Halstead Marathon or manning the water station, 3 of our members Rach O'Connor, Neil Lawrence and Paul Langridge had taken off to Highland Perthshire in Scotland to take part in L'Etape Caledonia, a challenging 81 mile cycle race on roads closed to traffic. The race starts and finishes in Pitlochry and takes in the stunning scenery around there, Aberfeldy, Loch Rannoch & Loch Tummel - and includes the small matter of a 2.1km Category 4 climb which probably makes our mighty North Hill seem like a stroll.

If that doesn't sound tough enough, our peletonistas advise gale force winds and torrential rain made it very hard work. Rach was involved in a mini pile up during the mountain climb, emerging a bit bruised but okay, Paul was almost taken out by another cyclist but survived with Neil seemingly managing to escape any drama.Despite all thrown at them, they all completed the course within the very tight cut off time - Rach finished in 6.11 with Neil & Paul finishing in 6.21.

Surprise surprise, they all plan to do it again next year and take a bunch of us along as well!!!!

Brantham 5

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

Just a reminder that the Brantham 5 mile and fun run will be held on July 20th at Brantham Leisure Centre.

If anybody wants a postal entry form, please email be via the Contact Us page.

Bluebell 5

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

Leo Cole has been out injured for the last few months so it's good to see that he's now recovered and up for the challenge again!

Leo's was back in action at Sunday's Bluebell 5 which he completed in 36:11, coming 26th out of a field of about 220 - pretty impressive as this was only his second run since getting injured. And his thoughts on the race .... 'I would recommend the event - a very scenic trail run - demanding and undulating but fun (well, sort of!)'

Stowmarket 5

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

Just received this invite (if you want a postal entry form please email me via the Contact Us page):

Stowmarket Strider's would like to invite your club members to take part in Stowmarket Striders Friday 5 race which is on the 8th June at 7:45pm and we would be grateful if you could pass this on to your members.

The race is completely traffic free, held in the beautiful park grounds of Haughley Park.

Entry can be online at www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk where you will also find all the race details or I have attached the postal entry form to this email.

We hope to see everyone at the race and if you have any queries in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact us via this email address (stowmarketstriders@gmail.com).

Kind Regards

Stowmarket Striders

Trans Britain

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

Just been received. Anyone up for it?
Dear All

Please circulate the following information to club members interested in a new challenge for 2012.
Entries close on 30th June (and with just 4 months left to train !) this is the last chance to enter this iconic race.

Trans Britain is run to generate funds for the UK registered charity Teach Africa. Reported by previous entrants as the “experience of a lifetime”. We start in Scotland at the cave where Robert the Bruce hid from the English and follow some of the most beautiful trails the UK has to offer through the Lake District and North Yorkshire before finishing in North Wales at a historic castle. (see www.gobeyondultra.co.uk/events and look for the 6 day Ultra for more information and to enter)

The run is intended for all abilities with the last runners home taking more than 12 hours on the longest day. Anyone who has finished a marathon certainly has the required fitness level to complete this challenge.

All competitors receive one of the best quality running tops we have come across, free race mementos and the invitation to join us at the celebration banquet at Ruthin Castle.

A range of payment options exist including a FREE ENTRY raising money for Teach Africa.
I hope to welcome some of your club at this inspirational race.

Guy

Guy Travers
Events & Business Development Director
M: 07747 803090
guy@gobeyondchallenge.co.uk

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Alton Water 10K

2011-02-08T18:30:02Z

James Farren dusted off his marathon legs and had a day out at Alton Water for the Alton Water 10K.

This event seems to get bigger each year - there's plenty to keep the family entertained (BBQs, stalls, bouncy castle, etc.) and this year it sported a celebrity starter as well with Griff Rhys Jones getting the runners on their way.

Unfortunately, the course is still as hilly as ever but that didn't stop James putting in a sterling effort to finish 6th in 37:51 (and 2nd in the 40+ age group). James' 12 year old son Joel competed in the under 17 5K event and finished in 24th place with a brilliant time of 20:47.

Halstead Marathon Results

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Another Sunday, another marathon - but this time the weather decided to change and it was warm and sunny!

We had a number of runner out and there were some good times recorded on the hilly course. New member Jon Smale was first to reach the finish line in a brilliant 3:23. Seb Gwyn-Williams was second home on his marathon debut - he arrived at the finish in 4:04.

Claire Gordon, in her second marathon in 3 weeks, was our first lady back in 4:13. She was followed closely by Dave Payne and Sally King who both clocked 4:18.

Ladies 'run of the day' must go to Annabelle Reed who smashed her personal best by miles when she and Jonny Kempster both finished in 4:23.

Penny Clarke kept charman Stewart Waller on the straight and narrow round the course and they finished together in 5:10

Pete Burns is one of the few competitors who can say they'd done all the Halstead marathons, this year he completed the course in 5:55.

To add an extra shine to the day, the ladies team of Claire, Sally and Annabelle picked up a superb 2nd place!!!!

Our water station was really busy (could be something yo do with the weather) with most people wanting a couple of cups of water and sometimes a sponge as well! So special thanks to the members of Havering Joggers for helping out on the first loop - without them it could have been chaos!

What's on this week.

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Monday 14th May - The Wheatsheaf, Hatfield Peveral

Announcements at 7:30pm, run starts at 7:45pm SHARP!

Route will be announced on the night. Please order food at the bar before the run.

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.

'New to Running' with Dave Smith

Thursday 17th - Meet at Bramston, 7.30 for 1K reps or Harwich 5K series Race 1

Saturday 19th May-
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.

Juniors Training
Rickstones Academy track, Conrad Road, Witham at 9.00am. For further details, please contact Dave Smith using the "Contact Us" link.

Sunday 20th May- Great Baddow 10 mile and Fun Run or Morrison's car park at 9.00am for the long run. Distances anything from 6 - 20.