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Updated 07/09/10
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The next committee meetings will be held on 4th Oct 2010 at the LRSC commencing at 7.45pm. Anyone wishing to submit an item for
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Chairman's Comments New
August has been a particularly quiet time within the club, due quite rightly to it being the summer holiday season. For those of you who have been away I hope that you come back refreshed and raring to go.
I know that many of you have been training for forthcoming autumn half marathons. I particularly wish the contingent of Striders who are invading France in September, well. There being a half marathon and a 10 k run, there is scope for everyone to take part. Easy on the wine until after the races,
My thanks go to Terri Grassby, who has done sterling work in revamping the club’s awards scheme, by bringing them up to date. Hopefully they are challenging enough to make then attainable. They are a good guide and benchmark, for runners of all abilities to judge their own development and improvement.
Finally on the 24th October 2010, we will again be hosting a round of the cross country league. We will of course be looking to field a strong team, however we will need the assistance of a good number of the members, to assist in marshalling, car parking and refreshment service. We need to build on the resounding success of last year and maintain the good reputation of the club, so when we begin to ask please volunteer. Tony Green
Chairman.
Steve Keane New
Steve Keane was a member of Stopsley Striders, when he lived in Stopsley, prior to 2000. He ran the London Marathon with the club at least twice, one of which I had the
privilege of traveling to support him on your coach. I do not know if any
members remember him or not, but I would be grateful if you would circulate
to members news of Steve’s' untimely death at age 56. He died on 1st
September following an extremely brave and courageous battle against cancer.
Steve’s funeral is to be held in Bedford on 16th September if anyone would
like any information please feel free to contact me on 07973523217.
Many thanks
Bridget Gallacher
Award Scheme New
This has been revised. Click here to see
Aquatics Centre Development - Car parking
Although this was initially directed at the local football leagues, the content may be of interest to our members. Click here for update notes
Quiz Night 7:00pm 18th Sept
Cancelled Due to circumstances outside of our control the venue for the quiz night is now no longer available.
Somme Poppy Races, Albert, Picardy. France. 12th Sept 2010
It is an event unique in France associating four races, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, something for everybody! The full and half marathon will take participants over the hallowed ground of the WW1 battlefields, going by sites where soldiers marched and fought in such awful conditions between 1914 and 1918, running past the Lochnagar Crater, the Thiepval Monument, the Newfoundland Memorial Parkand and the Ulster Tower. A Marathon village will provide to the runners, families and supporters a place to relax.
We are looking at making this our club trip
for 2010. For more information have a look at their web site.
You are responsible for entering the race and making your own travel arrangements.
Entry forms for the race are here Individual entry form Group entry form
Here are links to two of the hotels Hotel Ibis Albert Hotel Royal Picardie
There are more hotels listed on the Somme Poppy web site.
The easiest way to go is by car via the Channel Tunnel. Its 133 miles to the tunnel and 122 miles from the tunnel to Albert. Cost of car and passengers going though tunnel is £90 return click here for more information.
I would suggest traveling out on Saturday and returning on Monday, but its up its you! If I can be of any help please email me.
Dave Debnam
National XC Champs, Alton Towers, 19 Feb 2011
Next years National is again at Alton Towers. A slightly different course, instead of going straight up the hill,
we will zigzag up avoiding the narrow bit at the top.
We have again booked the YHA at Youlgreave for the night, more details nearer the time.
Dates For Your Diary
23 Sept - Social Night
21 Oct - AGM
18 Nov - Social Night
16 Dec - Social Night
Running Report by Bill Barrett and Karen Ashby for Aug 2010 New
Friday 6th Bill Billington ran the Blisworth 5 miles.
Saturday 7th Matt Crossland ran the London 10k.
Saturday 14th Graham Busch and Paul Keech ran, walked and crawled (their words!) The Herts Stroller 54 miles!! In 14 hrs 40 min's! Their only comment was “where was Dave Hall?!” Maybe boys, he had more sense!!
Sunday 15th Andy Ward completed the Cambridge Triathlon. Yet another good achievement from our Iron Man!
Friday 27th Terri Grassby ran the Godiva Harriers 5miles in a new PB time.
With just 6 Striders racing during August, this must be the shortest running report ever! We hope you have all enjoyed your holiday break but Bill says it is now back to the hard work to get ready for the cross country season which starts with our own even on Sunday October 24th. We are expecting a large turnout – so be prepared!!
Last year we finished in fourth place, so we would like to move up at least 1 place this year.
Race Record Sheet
Please remember to put you names on the Race Record Sheet. If you cannot get up to the club but have participated in an event you can always email your results through or ask a friend to write them down for you. In February we have our awards evening and many of the awards are given from the information we receive from this sheet. It is in your own interest to complete it please.
2010 Club Championships Updated
5 Mile - Luton - 25th June - Results - Photos
Men's 5K - Luton - 18th July - Results - Photos
Ladies 5K - Striders Ladies 5K - 11 July - Results - Photos
10K - Bedford - 5th Sept - Results
10 Mile - Open, any race
Half Marathon - Open, any race
20 Mile - Open, any race
Marathon - Open, any race
2010 Beds County Championships
County Results
20 Mile - Oakley - 28th March
10 Mile - Sandy - 11th April
10K Flitwick - 18th April
5 Mile - Cranfield - 2nd July
5K - Luton - 18th July
Marathon - Luton - 5th December. - Entry
Half Marathon - Wootton - 12th December - Entry
Age Graded Calculator
Age grading is a way of putting all race participants on a level playing field, regardless of age or gender. Age-graded scores let you compare your race times to those of different runners, as well as to the standard for your age and gender.
To calculate your performance, click here
Club Physio
Martin Mitchell
PHYSIOFIT Clinic,Luton (formerly OSTEOSPORT)
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