There won’t be any training at Filton track this Tuesday (Nov 2) because the new Kip Keino Athletic Stadium (as it’s now to be known) is being formally opened by…..you’ve guessed it…..Kip Keino! For those too young to remember, Kip Keino (now 70) was the first Kenyan athlete to become a household name. He’s pictured, left,beating American [...]
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Next year Thornbury triathletes are planning a club outing to Upton-upon-Severn Tri in Worcestershire. It’s being held on July 9, so make sure it’s in your diary - the more the merrier. Entries open on January 1, details here. On offer is something for everybody: a standard distance race (1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run), a sprint distance (750m [...]
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Congratulations to Jim Turton and Steve Thorn who both had great runs in their first Beachy Head Marathons last Saturday. Of the 851 who finished within 6 hrs, Steve was in the top 10% at 83rd in 3hr58min; Jim was 290th in 4hr33min. ‘Both chuffed,’ reported Jim. ‘We both agree that neither of us would have attempted it, if it [...]
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Remember – wear reflective bibs Thursday: time to recce the Winter Handicap Route ready for the first race on November 11. Details of the handicap series are here . We’ll have the usual four Pace Groups + Coached Efforts Session + the Walking Group. Please make sure you choose the group whose pace you intend to run at: Steady Group: [...]
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We covered plenty of ground at a well-attended Tri/Cycling meeting on Friday evening. In the coming weeks, expect to see details of new winter bike rides for cyclists who are just starting out; mountain biking expeditions; another trip to the velodrome; possibly even a bit of cyclo-cross! There was also plenty of enthusiam for next summer’s National Tri [...]
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November’s edition of Prattle&Run is now online. Here’s a taste of what’s inside this month… “We are no longer just a running club.” Is it time for a new name, asks Cap’n J? “We made our way to the hotel by one of the most frightening taxi rides I have ever endured.” John Francksen recalls his marathon [...]
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Club Calendar November Prattle & Run now online here Remember – wear reflective bibs Thursday’s route: Up the Hill Route 2 Figure-of-eight round Alveston, 6 miles (cut out Alveston loop for a 4-mile run). Please make sure you choose the group whose pace you intend to run at. It doesn’t matter if you have to work hard to [...]
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From Wilf Burke: If anyone is feeling adventurous and wants to try something different for a change, there is a local orienteering event at Blaise (start is at the opposite end of the park from the main car park) on Sunday 31st October http://www.bristolorienteering.org.uk/ . There will be courses for beginners of all ages and [...]
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There’s been a change in dates for the Thursday Training Seminars. This Thursday (Oct 21) Craig Carscadden will be speaking about Training Schedules, Interval Training and Hill-work. The talk on Core Stability & Injury Prevention will now be given on November 4. More details here.
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Would any member intending to claim the Club’s single allocated place in the London Marathon please contact the Secretary gareth.thomas@rosings.eclipse.co.uk . The conditions of entry and methods of selection are described in the Club Rules (on this website). It is hoped to announce the result, as usual, after the Christmas Club Run.
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