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Sweatshop Wyre Forest Half Marathon
Hi Everybody,
Sunday July 12th see's the 9th running of the clubs second race promotion. Entries are coming in at a good rate, which I believe are currently at a higher level that previous years, this could be our best entry to date.
This race cannot run without the generous help we have received in past years from the club membership, friends and family, and this year is no different, especially as membership is not at the same level of previous years.
Therefore, could I ask that all club members confirm if they are able to attend the day (or not) so we can start a marshal list, and if you want to marshal at a certain point / need to get away early etc.
If you can let Richard Baker know of your intention to attend, or any other committee member, and if you are able to bring any friends or family.
Jane is trying to arrange some food at the pub over the road for after the race, so with the weather the way it is should make for a good social afterwards. { Simon }
2009-06-01 11:53:57 Replies:
Hi Everyone
First of all thanks Si for this posting. Thanks also to those who have said either way whether they can help or not at this years race. With 13 miles of course to cover ,3 drinks stations and start/finish duties we really do need as much help as possible.
Entries now stand at 138 as of today and if I'm honest I'm not sure if thats up or down on last year, but I think with the time left to go were looking at the 300+ mark again.
We've had entries from London,Liverpool and Suffolk as well as many of the local clubs ,so you can see I think that a multi terrain event over this distance is something unique at this time of year and definately something worth preserving.
After this years race there will be, in the way of a thank you to all those who marshaled a gathering over at the Duke William with the club funding some kind of eats.
As well as the 9th Wyre Forest Half it will also be my 42nd birthday ( I know I look much younger ) so forget the pressie/card and come and marshal instead !
Cheers Craig
[ Craig L ] ---
2009-06-05 20:02:06
I can't help during the race sorry but if I can help out before (up to 9:15) or after (from around 11:45) I would be glad to.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-07 19:35:45
Thanks Phil
If you could make the early time, I'm sure we could find you a task helping out setting up the start/finish etc. Should see you at training this week.
Cheers Craig
[ Craig L ] ---
2009-06-07 21:22:24
Thank you to everybody for their response, if anybody who hasn't could let any of the committee know if they are able to attend or not please, and if they have any special requirements / requests.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-07-01 11:20:22
I'm pretty sure I've told both Richard and Craig that unfortunately I'm on holiday from 11 - 15 July and won't be available to support on the 12th. However, I have found a local race near Brean (where we're going for a few days) so I will be flying the flag for the club in Somerset on the day. Hope you all have a great time.
[ Mark ] ---
2009-07-02 12:44:57
Allsorts
Just wondering where/how to get British Athletics card with our England athletics number on because we can get discounts at various places when showing these - I need to get one.
Also sorry but I am not going to be able to marshall at the Wyre 1/2.
Hi Rachel Ward if you fancy a bike ride atall sometime just let me know your mobile number so we can arrange. { Emma Hornby }
2009-07-02 11:17:17 Replies:
Good to see you at TopBarn on Sunday- my legs have still not recovered ! Would love bike ride - is Sat 11th anygood to you ? Will plan to go from TopBarn 9.15ish ( after open water swim ) Could also do a ride Tues 7th from 6pm ish. mob is 07967121281
[ Rachel W ] ---
2009-07-02 11:28:37
Lots of Numbers Available
I broke my left leg yesterday and so will be out of action for a while. I've entered a variety of races over the coming months, so if anyone wants a number for the following events, free of charge, call me on 07920817087.
- Birmingham & Black Country Half, Saturday 4 July (morning)
- Stratford Summer Six, Saturday 4 July (evening)
- Tenbury 10k, Sunday 2 August (morning)
There'll be more to come, but I'll wait until I know more about my likely recovery period before giving up on events in September and beyond.
{ Ian }
2009-06-29 10:21:54
OUCH! Not good, here's to a speedy recovery Ian.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-29 10:26:50
Thinking of you, you poor thing,best wishes.
[ Sarah A ] ---
2009-06-29 11:54:55
Bloody hell mate, how did you manage that?
Hope everything else is ok.
[ Russ ] ---
2009-06-29 17:16:18
sorry to hear about that mate,i know how you feel. i am just about walking(limping)without a stick. still a long way off running though.i hope you have a speedy recovery p.s.things usually come in threes so look after those bones all you feet out there!!!!
[ peter trow ] ---
2009-06-29 18:35:03
now there's a cheery thought...
[ Sarah L ] ---
2009-06-29 22:27:40
oh dear oh dear ... hope you get better & pain free soon Ian.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-29 22:33:58
How disappointing for you Ian - here's to a speedy recovery which I'm sure will be a lot quicker than mine.
[ Ellie ] ---
2009-06-30 12:53:48
Sorry to hear your news Ian - hope it's not too long before we see you back running. My sister has just asked me to do a sky dive with her - any thoughts?
[ Geraldeen ] ---
2009-06-30 19:19:33
Number Available - Stratford Summer Six
Having entered the Stratford Summer Six on Saturday 4 July (7:30pm start), I've decided to run the Birmingham & Black Country Half that morning instead.
If you would like my number, give me a call on 07920817087 and I'll mail it to you.
{ Ian }
2009-06-22 22:25:37 Replies:
Do both ;-)
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-23 21:19:25
Yeah, I thought you were an ultra runner :)
[ Craig L ] ---
2009-06-23 22:08:34
Any takers?
[ Ian ] ---
2009-06-27 09:36:50
Guest Run 26/6/09
2009-06-22 23:13:57 Replies:
Unless a major disaster happens, I'll be there
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-23 21:20:10
Yeah, I thought you were an ultra runner :)
[ Craig L ] ---
2009-06-23 22:07:15
looks like me and Judith Hardwick will be takers
[ Sarah L ] ---
2009-06-24 22:17:30
and Rachel Ward and Suzanne
[ Sarah L ] ---
2009-06-25 20:51:49
I'm definitely coming now and Richards house mate is considering it too.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-25 22:14:53
summer six
If anyone is doing the summer six and has a spare seat in the car that would be great. thanks { john a }
2009-06-24 17:12:34 Long Training Runs
There's been a bit of interest over the last couple of weeks to add some longer training runs to our schedule. There's likely to be one next wednesday starting at the Glades at the slightly earlier start of 19:00. The distance will be around 10 miles . If your thinking of coming along you may want to consider carrying some fluid, especially if it's warm. Conformation of this will follow in the next couple of days.
Something that will be going ahead on Friday the 3rd of July is a training recce over the half course. This will coicide with the regular Friday run from Wyre Forest that night. Again this will set off earlier at 19:00 and as before I advise taking some fluid with you. It will be run at a leisurely pace and allow us to see what kind of condtion the course is in the week before the race.
Anyone with any queries over ethier of these runs should either post on here or e-mail me direct at somemonkeys@btinternet.com.
Cheers Craig { Craig L }
2009-06-17 18:08:34 Replies:
Definitely on for this Wednesday (24 June), so if you fancy c.10 miles instead of the usual c.7 miles, please be there in time for a 7:00pm start.
[ Ian ] ---
2009-06-22 22:30:02
I may be able to make this Wednesday unless I have to nip to Oxford, trouble is I won't know until tomorrow afternoon, I'll text you tomorrow Craig to confirm either way.
I'll definitely be on for the 3rd July for the half too.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-23 21:23:30
Can't make this evening I'm afraid but plan to be there on 3rd July.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-24 08:56:30
I'm definitely coming tonight
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-24 16:34:50
Guest run 29/5/09
Is there a volunteer for the first Guest Run please? Next Friday 29/5/09.
Thanks { Sarah & Craig }
2009-05-22 13:14:38
Sorry, but I'm not around that evening. Don't know what you need from a volunteer, but if I can fit the bill at all and there's anymore coming up let me know and I'd be happy to help ou
[ Mark ] ---
2009-05-25 12:51:55
I am more than happy to take a guest run if anybody wants to come over to Evesham and run up on Bredon hill, I know it's a bit far out for most people but it would be a different run and if eveyone wants we can find a pub after for a cool down drink. I'm off to work this afternoon and will not be back till Thursday morning so if anybody is interested I will get back to them on Thursday
[ Craig B ] ---
2009-05-25 14:03:47
Myself and Craig would have come but we are running Wincle Trout Fell Race the next day and I am not sure 2 hills in 24 hours would really work!
Are there any takers out there? If so, please let Craig know.
Thanks
[ Sarah ] ---
2009-05-27 14:22:16
I would love to come over to Evesham and run up Bredon Hill will be going from the surgery ( Stourport Health Centre )so if any one wants a lift ,get here 6.30pm.If people think too far then I will do a run from Gt Witley 100 house .
[ Rachel W ] ---
2009-05-27 14:22:41
If people could let me know by tomorrow so I can arange times and directions if anybody wants to come over
[ Craig B ] ---
2009-05-28 10:37:00
It would be great to come and run up Bredon sometime, but I can't make it this weekend sorry.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-05-28 12:00:31
Looks like it's just you Rachel so I don't know if you want to wait till another time when some more can come over and run
[ Craig B ] ---
2009-05-29 13:51:19
I'd love to come and run over Bredon, but alas, I don't think I can make tonight either. However, it would be great to come over a night later in the summer guest run calender.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-05-29 15:37:05
I've got a good run I do occasionally round Bodenham/Shatterford which might be suitable for one of these? I usually park at grid ref SO815802 (Sladd lane, nr Drakelow). Measured today as 6.12 miles but beware it's HILLY! Pretty muddy in places (after 2 days of rain) and 1 field of long grass this year, but mercifully clear of stinging nettles!
Only thing is I'm not sure of a pub, but noticed there's one signposted off the road junction nearby.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-07 19:34:04
Hi Phil,
We usually run from the layby at Kingsford Country Park, perhaps you could do your run on one of these nights? We always enjoy a change from the norm.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-07 22:32:56
Hi Phil
I'm ok for this friday. How far are the 2 options?
[ Sarah L ] ---
2009-06-21 22:49:45
6.12 miles if parking on Sladd Lane, as would be best. 7.5-8 miles if having to park at the alternative location.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-22 11:07:16
Let's go for the Sladd Lane option then and see who else is interested at club this week
[ Sarah L ] ---
2009-06-22 13:26:42
Injury free running
Well done everyone who took part in last night's blakedown bolt. Hopefully a good time was had by all including John. Sorry John I thought we were going to need oxygen at one stage! Just to let you know Real Dynamic Fitness is running a Free pilates taster session on Monday 22nd June at the Seb Coe health club Bewdley from 7.30 - 8.30pm. So if you want to find out how to improve your performance & stay injury free please feel free to come along. If you would like more information & would like to download a registration form please e-mail me at rdfitness@mail2web.com. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Cheers { Richard Dilworth }
2009-06-20 07:46:10 Replies:
Yes , another great Bolt race with a healthy sprinkling of Feet. Although on Friday morning a stiff knee nearly kept me from running it. The course changed again this time missing out the return route around the horse paddock. The knee held up ok and I was able to complete what is probably my closest and one of my favorite races. It was good to stay after and sample the burgers and beer tent ( the beer got cheaper as the evening went on ). The night ended with the now traditional chinese flying lanterns and those of us still left at 22:20 made our way back to the station. Not sure if it was tiredness or the effects of the alcohol but we all thought( whilst standing on the platform ) we saw the figure of Nick Hyde running over the level-crossing.
See you soon.
Craig
[ Craig L ] ---
2009-06-20 18:28:02
Is that "the beer *seemed* cheaper as the evening went on"!!? Shame couldn't stay, I felt really rough all evening, I'm sure beer and burgers would have helped. Good race though.
[ Phil ] ---
2009-06-20 20:09:47
Glad you all had a good time. It was a shame I couldn't make it, I've had a bit of a hectic week at work and was shattered, so stayed home and had an early night.
Once I get this week out the way, I should be back to training as normal.
[ Simon ] ---
2009-06-20 22:47:52
blakedown bolt
The train from Kiddi leaves at 6pm tomorrow if anybody is interested. I'll be going up on the train if anyone wants to join me.
Cheers { Richard }
2009-06-18 22:52:46