Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

12th November.     Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Emily Julien / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min Nick Williams

19th November.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota

12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence; 03/12 Lisa Matthews; 10/12 No Tea (Xmas Lights Run from Thornbury Cricket Club)

• 19th November Club Night – Room not available so we are moving venue and meeting at The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street at 7:00.
• Christmas Lights Run and Food at Thornbury Cricket Club – Thursday 10th December
• 13th December – Gloucester AAA Cross Country and County Championships at University of Bath

Results   –

08/11 Sodbury Slog

07/11 All Club Park Run Results here

———————————————————————————-

1. 19th November Club Night

As our normal room is not available we are trying out a new venue at:-

The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street

The Yard at No. 8 will provide some boxes that we can put property in for safe storage while we run and they will reserve us some space for afterwards. They will be open for tea, coffee, beer and pizzas from their usual menu – no expectation that we need to buy anything.

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

Only two left but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships

Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

3. 🎄 TRC Xmas Lights Run & Food – 7pm Thursday 10th December 🎄

Come along to Thornbury Cricket Club for a shorter festive run around the Christmas lights, followed by an optional shower and curry back at the club. 🏃✨🍛

💷 Please note there is a £6 contribution towards the meal this year. Due to lower income from our three races in 2026, the Club can’t cover the full food cost as in previous years.

TRC will cover the remainder, with drinks at your own cost.

Chicken and vegetable curry will be available, with vegetarian/vegan requirements catered for via the form.

Please sign up AND pay by 4th December.
https://forms.gle/obpnpnht2o95ygVJ8

Bank details:
Thornbury Running Club
Sort Code: 30-12-04
Account: 01190517

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December – The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 7th February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – Home
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt Easter 10K and Half Marathon – 26th March – Back for 2027 the Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon on Good Friday 26th March 2027. — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

08/11

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

5th November.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Ben Foss

12th November.     Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Emily Julien / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min Nick Williams

Tea Rota

05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence; 03/12 Lisa Matthews

• This Thursday 5th November – Race Planning Meeting after run (see below)
• 19th November Club Night – Room not available so we are moving venue and meeting at The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street at 7:00.
• Christmas Lights Run and Food at Thornbury Cricket Club – Thursday 9th December

Results   –

31/10 Gloucester AAA Cross Country League Race 2 – Cirencester Park

Men’s 9.6 K Race

Women’s 6 K Race

Ladies’ Senior Team 4th out of 12 with 130 points

Men’s 65+ Race

All results and current club championship standings can be found on the XC results page of the club website

24/10 Beachy Head Marathon

25/10 Rugby Half Marathon

25/10 Stroud 10K

24/10 All Club Park Run Results here

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1. Race Planning Group Meeting

We have an offer of a new Race Director for the club’s 3rd race.  In light of this there will be an impromptu mini meeting for after club this week, 5th November – just 15 minutes to introduce and get a team together for all those who have been interested in helping with race organisation.

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

Only two left but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships

Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

3. 19th November Club Night

As our normal room is not available we are trying out a new venue at:-

The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street

The Yard at No. 8 will provide some boxes that we can put property in for safe storage while we run and they will reserve us some space for afterwards. They will be open for tea, coffee, beer and pizzas from their usual menu – no expectation that we need to buy anything.

4. 🎄 TRC Xmas Lights Run & Food – 7pm Thursday 10th December 🎄

Come along to Thornbury Cricket Club for a shorter festive run around the Christmas lights, followed by an optional shower and curry back at the club. 🏃✨🍛

💷 Please note there is a £6 contribution towards the meal this year. Due to lower income from our three races in 2026, the Club can’t cover the full food cost as in previous years.

TRC will cover the remainder, with drinks at your own cost.

Chicken and vegetable curry will be available, with vegetarian/vegan requirements catered for via the form.

Please sign up AND pay by 4th December.
https://forms.gle/obpnpnht2o95ygVJ8

Bank details:
Thornbury Running Club
Sort Code: 30-12-04
Account: 01190517

5. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

6. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December – The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 7th February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – Home
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt Easter 10K and Half Marathon – 26th March – Back for 2027 the Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon on Good Friday 26th March 2027. — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

01/11

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

29th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – TBA

5th November.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota

29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence    

Val:-
Val was knocked off her bike recently and she has a broken leg. She won’t be doing tea for a while (maybe 2 or 3 months) I’m sure that you will all join me in wishing her a speedy and complete recovery,  Arthur 

• Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.
• 2nd Gloucester Cross Country Race at Cirencester Park – Saturday 31st October
• 19th November Club Night – Room not available so we are moving venue and meeting at The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street at 7:00.
• Christmas Lights Run and Food at Thornbury Cricket Club – Thursday 9th December

Results   –

25/10 Stroud Half Marathon

24/10 All Club Park Run Results here

———————————————————————————-

1. Gloucester Cross Country League

The first fixture has been and gone but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. 19th November Club Night

As our normal room is not available we are trying out a new venue at:-

The Yard at No. 8 on the High Street

The Yard at No. 8 will provide some boxes that we can put property in for safe storage while we run and they will reserve us some space for afterwards. They will be open for tea, coffee, beer and pizzas from their usual menu – no expectation that we need to buy anything.

3. 🎄 TRC Xmas Lights Run & Food – 7pm Thursday 10th December 🎄

Come along to Thornbury Cricket Club for a shorter festive run around the Christmas lights, followed by an optional shower and curry back at the club. 🏃✨🍛

💷 Please note there is a £6 contribution towards the meal this year. Due to lower income from our three races in 2026, the Club can’t cover the full food cost as in previous years.

TRC will cover the remainder, with drinks at your own cost.

Chicken and vegetable curry will be available, with vegetarian/vegan requirements catered for via the form.

Please sign up AND pay by 4th December.
https://forms.gle/obpnpnht2o95ygVJ8

Bank details:
Thornbury Running Club
Sort Code: 30-12-04
Account: 01190517

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

6. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December – The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 7th February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – Home
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt Easter 10K and Half Marathon – 26th March – Back for 2027 the Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon on Good Friday 26th March 2027. — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

26/10

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

22nd October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Emily Julian / 8 min – Melanie Wilson / 7 min – tba

29th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – TBA

Tea Rota

22/10 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence    

Val:-
Val was knocked off her bike last weekend and she has a broken leg. She won’t be doing tea for a while (maybe 2 or 3 months) I’m sure that you will all join me in wishing her a speedy and complete recovery,  Arthur 

• Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.
• 2nd Gloucester Cross Country Race at Cirencester Park – Saturday 31st October
• 19th November Club Night – Room not available

Results   –

18/10 Gloucester Cross Country League Race 1 – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Men’s 9 K Race

Women’s 6.4 K Race

Ladies’ Senior Team 7th out of 16 with 126 points

Men’s 65+ Race

11/10 Bristol Bath Marathon

26      Jason Clark     3:25:10

11/10 Krakow Half Marathon

Paul Saville      1:29:09

17/10 All Club Park Run Results here

———————————————————————————-

1. Gloucester Cross Country League

The first fixture has been and gone but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home! – Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

Tuesday evening coaching sessions are now up and running with around 20 runners of all abilities turning out for the first 2 or 3 weeks. 

So if you are interested in improving your running, whatever stage you are at or just want to come along for a run with others and see what happens then give it a try.

Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

3. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

4. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

5. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December – The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 7th February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – Home
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt Easter 10K and Half Marathon – 26th March – Back for 2027 the Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon on Good Friday 26th March 2027. — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

19/10

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

15th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

22nd October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Emily Julian / 8 min – Melanie Wilson / 7 min – tba

Tea Rota

15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

• Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
• Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield.  If you are new to the club and are interested in cross country or just want to see what’s going on to get a flavour then join the WhatsApp group called TRC Cross Country.  ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY – ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
• Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.

Results   –

2026 Thornbury Race Series

10/10 All Club Park Run Results here

———————————————————————————-

1. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open, closing on Sunday evening, last chance:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14^th Oct to 2^nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

3. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home!

We’re delighted to announce that our Tuesday Coached Interval Sessions have moved to Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

Open to everyone, whatever your pace. Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

• Legal and administrative issues.
• Venue and course design.
• Briefing marshals and stewards.
• Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
• Role of Local Authority and Highways.
• Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

6. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

6. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Gloucester Cross Country at Tinkley Gate – 18th October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December – The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 7th February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – Home
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt Easter 10K and Half Marathon – 26th March – Back for 2027 the Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon on Good Friday 26th March 2027. — icompete
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

12/10

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

8th October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – tba

15th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota

08/09 Claire Gregory; 15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

• Park Run of the Month scheduled for Saturday 10th October – any suggestions?
• Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
• Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield.  If you are new to the club and are interested in cross country or just want to see what’s going on to get a flavour then join the WhatsApp group imaginatively called TRC Cross Country.  ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY – ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
• Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.

Results   –

27/09 Loch Ness Marathon

26/09 Bristol To Bath Trail 25K

03/10 Park Run News

Out on tour, Phil Lawrence was 3rd at Coed Cefn-pwll-du in 22:54.

Clare Watt (25:01) was in the Peak District at Monsal Trail, Kevin Arnold (23:46) was doing his Gavin and Stacey thing at Barry Island and Sam Baimbridge (24:01) was at Lydiard, Swindon.

———————————————————————————-

1. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14^th Oct to 2^nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

3. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

If you are still looking for a coaching venue you can stop because:-

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home!

We’re delighted to announce that our Tuesday Coached Interval Sessions have moved to Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

Open to everyone, whatever your pace. Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

Nick Williams

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

Next one is scheduled for 10th October – any suggestions?

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

• Legal and administrative issues.
• Venue and course design.
• Briefing marshals and stewards.
• Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
• Role of Local Authority and Highways.
• Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

6. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

6. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Grittleton 10K  – 11th October Grittleton 10k, 11th October 2026. A fast 10k near Chippenham — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country at Tinkley Gate – 18th October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

05/10

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

1^st October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

8th October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – tba

Tea Rota

01/09 Lorna Chambers; 08/09 Claire Gregory; 15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

• Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
• Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results   –

20/09 Copenhagen Half Marathon

13/09 Great North Run

13/09 Chippenham Half Marathon

12/09 Tallin Half Marathon (That’s Estonia)

06/09 Cardiff 10K

31/08 Full Result of Cleeve 5K Relays

I feel it my duty to note with all these foreign and distant half marathons that you don’t have to travel that far to do one, other ones more local are available. (e.g. Stroud in just 4 weeks)

26/09 Park Run News

Melanie Wilson was 3rd female at Thornbury in 24:33.

Meanwhile, out and about on tour were Ashleigh Davidson (26:56) at Tamar Lakes, North Devon, Neil Roff (22:09) at Cranbrook Country Park, Exeter and furthest flung for this week’s foreigh award was Chris Foley (29:28) at Braband in Aarhus, Denmark on the Jutland peninsula.

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1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race report from Race Director Adrian Wombwell

Last Sunday morning, in perfect weather, 194 eager runners lined up ready to tackle the final, farewell Oldbury 10 miler…

Some results:

In 1st place, in an impressive 55:53, was Matt Livingstone from Bristol & West AC.
He was followed in by Robert Farley (Avon Tempo, 56:11) and Jack Richardson (Clevedon AC, 56:39).

For the ladies, it was
1st, Megan Parry, San Domenico RC, 1:08:54
2nd, Ali Vaz, Bristol & West AC, 1:11:07
3rd, Rachel Liston, Westbury Harriers, 1:12:26

And well done to the six Thornbury runners:
Ollie Cross
Peter Cable
Paul Saville
Andrew Downes
Ryan Moon
Catherine Dack

The event went remarkably smoothly, with no injuries or mishaps and lots of happy runners! Just to add a little last minute stress, we found out just before the race that there was also a horse riding event on the same day that would cross our route at a couple of points, but in the end we didn’t have any problems.

The feedback on the marshals and the organisation was all very positive, so a huge thanks and well done to everyone who helped out! Having friendly, helpful marshals makes a massive difference to the runners’ enjoyment of the race.

I think the coffee van and the provision of the massages by Thornbury Clinic were appreciated and helped to give the occasion a real buzz.

I would like to say a big thankyou to Peter Cable, who organised a lot of the key things, and also Matt Johnstone, who provided critical support (and I appreciated his clarity in cutting to the chase on a couple of topics I was circling around, with questions like “do you want me to just do it?”!!) Also Arthur for his tireless activity dealing with the power station, the letter drop, the kit store, etc etc.

Also special thanks to those who roped their family members into helping… it turns out it takes a village to put on a race!

So, just once more, thanks very much to everyone who contributed to the successful running of the event. And next year, we look forward to something new…

Kind regards,
Adrian

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

3. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14^th Oct to 2^nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

• Legal and administrative issues.
• Venue and course design.
• Briefing marshals and stewards.
• Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
• Role of Local Authority and Highways.
• Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

6. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

• Grittleton 10K  – 11th October Grittleton 10k, 11th October 2026. A fast 10k near Chippenham — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country at Tinkley Gate – 18th October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

28/09