WELCOME to Thornbury Running Club. We meet every Thursday, 7pm, at Turnberrie’s Community Centre, Bath Road, Thornbury. Newcomers are always welcome. Click here to find out more about us.
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Sundayshill 10K – Thursday 12th July, 7.30pm. Details here
ENTRIES now open online or using postal entry_form
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The next edition of Prattle and Run will be out just before the Olympics and it would be good to include details of who’s doing what in connection with the Games.
Are you involved as a volunteer?
Have you managed to get any tickets?
Do you know anyone who’s competing?
If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’ please let me know – jacquelinewadsworth@btinternet.com
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Anyone interested in acting as a volunteer when the Kenyan Olympic team visit Filton prior to London 2012, they should contact Keith Brackstone, Club Development Adviser Bristol and West A.C at keithatrvp@blueyonder
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Route: Summer handicap 1 route
Berkeley 10k
It is becoming clear that a number of members have come through the winter in good form, as we see 3 more P.B’s on Monday evening. These were as follows:
Garry Slater is well and truly back from injury, finishing 24th overall and 4th MV40 in an excellent 38:42:6.
Second for the club was Jim Williams 64th overall in 41:57:3
Forth Thornbury runner Liam Jones clocked 43:57:5. Both Liam and Jim ran negative splits, a sign of a very controlled, well paced run.
Other good for age results were:
Nick Langridge: 2nd MV60
Gareth Thomas: 2nd MV65
Sylvia Fox: 2nd FV60
Dorothy Thomas: 3rd FV60
Full results will be on the results page soon.
Chepstow Mob Match 31st May
In just two weeks time we head over the bridge to Chepstow for the annual mob match. Remember everyone counts so we really need as many runners as possible. The following weekend is the long bank holiday weekend so this may make a difference to numbers, so if you can run, please do. We will meet in Rock Street car park and take as few cars as possible.
BRIDGE INN SUMMER 5K SERIES 2012
TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 7:30pm 29 MAY 2012, 26 JUNE 2012, 31 JULY 2012
With effect from the next race in the series on Tuesday 29 May 2012, the HQ
for the Bridge Inn Series will now be at the Sports Pavilion, Pomphrey Hill
Playing Fields, Pomphrey Hill Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9NF. map link
<http://g.co/maps/rm5ks>
Rob
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I’ll be running my leg of the Torch Relay next Tuesday (22nd May). I’m doing a leg along Nags Head Hill, St George, from Jockey Lane to Hillside Road (downhill then up again!) and am due to start at 6.00 pm.
If anyone can get out there to cheer me on, would really appreciate it – Karen and the family don’t want to be there on their own!
Many thanks
Malcolm Carr
To anyone with nothing better to do next Tuesday (22nd May) I have now been reliably informed that I will be playing my part in the Olympic torch relay at ‘approximately’ 6.34pm along the A420 in Bristol starting near waterloo st and finishing at the ‘long bar’ cider bar. Don’t know much more than that but if you happen to be in the neighbourhood any support would be great.
Thanks
Jo
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This year, we will be entering two mixed teams in the CWR. We could still do with a couple more reserves, especially a woman, just to cover any last minute drop outs.
Many thanks to Garry for putting the teams together.
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We have put together a just giving page for all those running for Hammer Out in this year’s Bristol Half Marathon.
If you are interested in joining the team, and are happy to raise some sponsorship (£25 minimum!) we will provide you with a Hammer Out running vest to wear.
You will need to enter the race yourself as an individual which costs £33 plus a £3 admin fee, making the total outlay £36. Minimum age to race is 17yrs.
To join the just giving team page, use the following link, click on ‘join the team’ (next to the list of Team Members) and follow the instructions from there.
http://www.justgiving.com/teams/partnership
Look forward to hearing from you!
Steph Staton (Hammer Out Administrator)
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Tuesday’s 5k time trial saw 3 runners gain a PB.
Paul was just one second outside Phil Luckers club record of 16.56, this was not the first time Paul has been one second from a club record. He had the same situation last year with Nick Langridges 10km record. It’s only a matter of time!!
Becky was 45 secs from Judy Nuttings longest standing club record, set in 1986. I really think with some good training (which we all get from Craig at the track) Becky could be on for a club record too.
| 1 | Paul Horsfall | 16min 57 sec | |
| 2 | Rob Cowlard | 17min 20sec | |
| 3 | Rob Watkins | 18min08sec | |
| 4 | Simon Young | 18min27sec | |
| 5 | Garry Slater | 18min 45sec | |
| 6 | Andrew Darton | 19min07 sec | |
| 7 | Tom Usherwood | 19min22sec | |
| 8 | Becky McInnes | 20min47sec | PB |
| 9 | Chris Ashworth | 21min 16sec | |
| 10 | Pete Maidstone | 23min 23sec | |
| 11 | Sophie Stagg | 23min46sec | PB |
| 12 | Malcolm Carr | 24min 50sec | |
| 13 | Trudy Johnson | 25min 29sec | PB |
| 14 | Karen Carr | 26min 40sec |
Next race will be held on 12th June, meet at the track at 6.30pm.
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Route: Handicap recce route This route takes us almost to the start of the Summer Handicap route, but not quite. Group leaders please point this out to any new members when you get to the Kington Lane junction.
5K Time Trial
We had a nice little turn out of 14 runners for this evenings (Tuesday) 5k race at the track. At least 3 people ran a PB time. Thank you to Craig and Sue Carscadden and Gareth Thomas for doing the timing and keeping track on how many laps everyone had still to go. It would be great to see a few more people at the next race on the 12th June.
Frampton 10k
This ever popular race is already sold out. Simon Young would very much like to do it, and is hoping someone may have an unwanted place. Please contact Simon if you do.
Lock Up Rota
This week 10th May, Craig Carscadden and then next week 17th May, Nigel Hale.
Rob
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PROPS are organising a three hour spinathon at the Riverside Leisure Club on Saturday 19 May 2012. It’s open to anyone who wants to take part and support a worthwhile cause and the only entry requirement is that you make a donation to PROPS.
Please contact Kate on 07799 834 014 to book your place in advance or for more information.
Bristol to Bordeaux 2012
Two more Riders needed!Want to take part in cyclings top inclusive event! Enjoy a tough physical challenge? Then reply now! We have two places left for this exciting challenge. Simply reply to info@propsforward.org or call us (details on our contact pages) and we can give you the details.
WelshBack Quiz and Auction
Thank you to all of you entering teams…but we still need more! Thursday 17th May at 7pm. Welsh Back Bristol. All proceeds supporting the WelshBack B2B team!
Can you help?
Got an old (or not so old) bike in the shed? Hardly ever ride it? Want to put it to good use? We are looking to acquire three decent road bikes for our students.(17inch +). Our students have worked very hard to achieve their bikeability awards on our old boneshakers, but we are looking to upgrade these for them to take part in the B2B in truly inclusive fashion (read more here http://www.justgiving.com/teamprops and here http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/s-Bordeaux-bust-charity-cyclists/story-15519583-detail/story.html ) so if you have any leads please reply to us via the info link.
ABOUT PROPS
PROPS provide opportunities and support for Bristol’s young people with special needs. They have their own facility at the Vassal Centre, Fishponds. Once special needs students leave education at 16 years of age, there are not many places they can continue their learning or self-improvement. This is where PROPS comes in. Their initiatives range from developing education to the promotion of business enterprise and the provision of facilities for recreation and social inclusion.
To find out more about PROPS visit www.howedynamic.co.uk/Spinathon.html
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Route: Blue Bell Route 2 A nice little route that takes us through a small blue bell wood in Milbury Heath.
Lock Up Duty: This Thursday it’s Gareth’s turn to lock up, and then next week it’s Craig’s turn.
5k Time Trial
Next Tuesday 8th May is the first 5km track event. Please read last weeks ‘Club Night News’ for more details. We are hoping for a good turn out!!
Hill Cream Teas This Sunday 6th May 2-5pm
Circuit Training
Rob
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