Dear all
Welcome to the latest issue of e-
Just a reminder that the Cotswold Way Relay takes place on Saturday June 26th and I would like to send out a request to runners who would be willing to act as a reserve in the event of one of the team dropping out or are also able to help out with the logistical side of things, in terms of transporting runners from A to B and popping up at opportune moment en route to provide support, do let me know as well! Please contact me via email
The committee would like to send out their thanks to all members who gave donations at the funeral of Peter Griffiths. Also a friendly reminder for marshals at the two remaining Blaise Blazers (first Monday in July and August).
Don't forget to check out the new club website -
Member of the Month
Last month's member of the month was Kay Ridgewell, who wins £25 Sweatshop Voucher. Kay has been putting in a lot of work both in front of and behind the scenes, acting as Group Leader and being closely involved in the Blaise Pavillion Committee.
New Members
Quite a few new members to welcome this issue. They are (in no particular order -
Club Kit
Up and Running will now be stocking club kit for us! If you need to stock up on any
items of "Westbury" kit, or anything else for that matter, do get down there! Remember
as a club member you will get a 10% discount on all non-
Race Results
Don't forget you can get a sneak preview of race results by visiting: http://runninginbristol.blogspot.com !!!
Man v. Horse Marathon
Another gloriously hot day in Llanwrtyd Wells and a great day for the Westbury Harriers,
as our men won the team competition for the second year in a row at the Man v. Horse
marathon. Not to be outdone our late entry ladies got in on the act, finishing 3rd
womens relay team (just 2 minutes shy of second place). The main race was won by
Haggai Chepkwony of Bristol & West AC in a time of just over 2.17. Sadly for Haggai,
the first horse was some 10 minutes faster, meaning the score record goes to 29-
A splendid day out, made all the more memorable thanks to the prize giving featuring the Monster Raving Loony Party's Lord Offa!
Dundry Thunderer TACH Summer Series
With most of our men either injured, or taking a breather pre Man v. Horse, it was
left to our ladies to put on a fine show at the second of the summer TACH races.
Sophie Voller, marking her recovery from injury with an impressive victory pulled
away from 2nd place Aoife Grant (of Bristol University) during the second half of
the race. With Wendy Tippett claiming the prize in the V.50 category and strong support
from Laura Tanna, Jane Thornton and Jane Goodwin -
Blaise Blazer
Despite being held exclusively in the summer months, the Blazer has a habit of bringing
the weather with it. The first race of 2010 was no exception, as persistent drizzle
from late afternoon, turned into heavy rain come the early evening! A fast paced
race, fell-
In the ladies race, Emma D'Alton fought a great battle with Robyn Golding, with Emma prevailing in a time of 25.29, with Robyn just behind in 25.31. 3rd place was Grace Crane who was 30 seconds or so further back.
Also in action for the Harriers were John Terry 23.55, Robin Nash 24.14, Ali Gibson
24.43, Ewan Kilgour 24.44 and Jullian Bailey-
That has to be a record Harriers turnout at a race 50 runners I do believe!
GWR Towpath Race 2
Despite their considerate start time of 7.30pm, the mercury was still showing 25c,
as the 2nd GWR Towpath race got under way. In the absence of last month's winner
Dave Bird -
For Westbury's men, Gregg Ward finished 13th in 37.47, Bob Pringle 39.21, Alex Miller 39.49, Andrew Yuill in 42.20. Tim Synge ran 43.41, Mike Harris 43.45, Julian Wilson 46.41, James Bardwell 46.49, Roger Long 48.21, Andrew Gibbons 48.29, Mike Callum ran 51.36 and David Nash 54.22.
Sri Chinmoy 5k
A great turn out last night for the Sri Chinmoy 5k at Eastville Park. The race itself was won by Jonathan Goodland of GWR / Bristol & West in a time of 18.18. Westbury Harriers were well represented with Alasdair Gibson finishing 3rd in 18.41 (a good time over an undulating 3 lap circuit). Ray Hooper finished 6th in 19.13, with Evita Gonzales claiming 2nd lady in a time of 21.40, just 11 seconds behind the winner, Portishead's Laura Croker. Mike Harris ran 22.24, Kay Ridgewell 26.23 and Eithne Noonan 28.07 to complete the Harriers turn out!
Black Horse Dash
Matt Ellis kept his great season going with victory in last night's Black Horse Dash. Former Westbury Harrier, Simon Everington was 2nd, just 20 seconds behind, with TACH's Rob Hicks 3rd. Sadly no full results have appeared thus far!
Bridge Inn 5k
This time at the Bridge Inn, Debbie Marsden clocked up her 4th win of the season over the 5k distance, clocking a time of 17.34. Emma D'Alton was hot on her heels mind, with a big PB of 17.48. In the mens race, Anthony Glover finished 9th in 17.02, with Colin Johnson running 18.28, Bob Pringle 18.28, Steve Hawes 18.32 and Graham Clark 18.50. Also in action was Sophie Voller, returning from injury, ran 19.24, Tony Jefferies 19.53, Debbie Cleary 20.13 and John Pringle 23.23.
Edinburgh Marathon / Half Marathon
Anthony Ballance produced a classy debut over the marathon distance, as he defied
sweltering heat at the Edinburgh Marathon to secure a time of 2.57.16. To debut at
the marathon distance in sub 3 is an excellent effort and one of which Anthony can
rightly be proud. Lindsay Hall made her half marathon debut and ran 2.06.57 -
Training
Chris Elson will be running his usual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the coming weeks! These sessions have been instrumental in some of the great improvements we have been witnessing in our men and ladies over the past few months! As the nights are now lighter, we will be making more use of Stoke Lodge for interval sessions! Do get in touch with me, if you would like to be added to Chris' email list to be kept up to date with events!
Race Calendar
Here is a list of forthcoming events where I am aware of Westbury participation (or
where Westbury runners can 'easily' get to!) bold indicates a club championship event.
I have put in brackets where I am aware of there being a team prize associated with
the race. I am happy to co-
15/06/10 Clevedon 10k (see http://www.clevedonac.co.uk for details)
16/06/10 Bitton 5k Series (see http://www.bittonroadrunners.co.uk for details)
22/06/10 Beacon Batch (see http://www.westonac.co.uk/ for details)
26/06/10 Cotswold Way Relay (see http://www.cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/ for details)
29/06/10 Bridge Inn 5k (see http://www.bristolandwestac.org/ for details)
29/06/10 Sri Chinmoy 2m (see http://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/bristol/ for details)
01/07/10 Tintern Trot (see http://www.chepstowharriers.co.uk/ for details)
03/07/10 Devil's Chimney Chase (http://www.almostathletes.org.uk/DevilsChimneyChase/DevilsChimney.shtml)
03/07/10 The Valley MT (http://www.avonvalley.wilts.sch.uk/calendar.asp)
05/07/10 Blaise Blazer (see http://www.westburyharriers.co.uk/ for details)
07/07/10 Bitton 5k Series (see http://www.bittonroadrunners.co.uk for details)
08/07/10 TACH Burrington Blaster (http://www.tach.org.uk)
09/07/10 GWR Towpath Series 10k (http://www.greatwesternrunners.co.uk)
13/07/10 Sri Chinmoy 3x1m relay (see http://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/bristol/ for details)
Cheers all and Yours in sport!
JT
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Volume 24
June 2010