TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 25th November 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

28th November Walking – Val / 5k –  Nigel H / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Kevin W/ 8 min – Martyn G/ 7 min – Ben F /  

5th December Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Emma P / 9 min – Ellen P/ 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Pete C /  

Tea Rota 

28/11 Peter Cable ; 05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 Angela Hague; 26/12 Leisure Centre Closed

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Results:   {none this week}

Reminders:.

  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run around Alveston & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual. More details to follow. Club London Marathon place announcement.
  • Thursday 19th Dec. Xmas lights run around Thornbury.
  • Sunday 22nd Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge
  • Thursday 26th Dec . Leisure Centre Closed. Optional run from top car park at 19:00 for those that want to. There will not be any Leaders though.

Just as a reminder to everyone – you need to wear hi-viz tops and have head torches if you are running with Groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you need more information read this…Head torches & Hi-viz vests The Club has a few hi-viz tops for sale (£4) or borrow if you forget.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick Reserves – Kevin Wood RR’25 RD

We have a full set of marshals for the Rollick on 12th January, thank you so much to all those who have volunteered their time. I will be sending out details of your role / location around 12th December, one month before the event.  It would be very helpful to have a few reserves ready to leap into action on the day to help out if anyone falls ill. We have 174 members and there are about 60 Club members who have yet to reply, I feel confident that there must be at least two people who can spare 30-90 mins, depending where you are needed, on 12/1 to help. Please use the link Yes I can be a reserve. Thank you.

  1. Alveston Xmas lights Run & Xmas party – Thornbury CC top of Alveston Hill. Thursday 12th Dec 19:00

Run around Alveston to see the lights then party and food at the Cricket Club. Changing & Showers available. Meet at Cricket Club ready to run at 19:00  Two Groups with locally resident leaders – Jim Godden for the faster lot and Moray Sloan for the rest of us.

Also Announcement of who will get the Club place in the London Marathon.

  1. Thornbury Xmas Lights Run – The Leisure Centre. Thursday 19th Dec 19:00 (usual Club night)

Run around Thornbury to see the lights then back for Tea in the usual room. Three Groups with locally resident leaders – Chris Foley for the faster group, Steve Dimond & Arthur Renshaw for the other groups for the rest of us.

  1. Club London Marathon place

As usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary before 5 December – link here.. https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 Groups different start times but getting back to the Chippings Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies.

These are the Groups we have.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Led by Rob Watkins
  2. The Ros Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros. A version of the Traditional Route
  3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles Led by Moray Sloan
  4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 7-8 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw
  5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.15. 5-6 miles with a few hills. Led by Dave Palmer
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group dogs allowed. Leader required.
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham

 See Hannah for more details

24/11

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 18th November 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

21st November Walking – Val / 5k –  Carol M / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Mel W/ 7 min – Ben B /   ** Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use everything on return from run  and there will be Tea.**

28th November Walking – Val / 5k –  Nigel H / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Kevin W/ 8 min – Martyn G/ 7 min – Ben F /  

Tea Rota 

 21/11 Liz Baird; 28/11 Peter Cable ; 05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 Angela Hague; 26/12 Leisure Centre Shut

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Results:   {none this week}

Reminders:

  • Sun 8th Dec.  Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run around Alveston & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual – put date in Diary. More details to follow.
  • Thursday 19th Dec. Xmas lights run around Thornbury.
  • Sunday 22nd Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge  – see below.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick

We are on track for a RR PB! All 89 of the 91 marshalling roles for the RR on 12th January have been filled and it’s not yet December!. A big thank you to all those who took the time to reply. Just 2 more people please, plus a reserve or two. I will send out more details nearer the time, please just mark your calendars.

  1. Run & Xmas party – Thornbury CC Alveston Hill. Thursday 12th Dec 19:00

Run around Alveston to see the lights then party and food at the Cricket Club. Also Announcement of who will get the Club place in the London Marathon. Changing & Showers at the Cricket Club. More details to follow. 

  1. Club London Marathon place

As usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary before 5 December – link here.. https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 Groups different start times but getting back to the Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies.

These are the Groups we have has in the past… We will need some new leaders for these Groups.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Rob Watkins Leader
  2. The Ros & Jo Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros & Jo. A version of Traditional Route
  3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles. Moray Sloan is the Leader
  4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 7-8 miles. Arthur Renshaw is the leader
  5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.30 5-6 miles with a few hills.  Leader required
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group dogs allowed.  Leader required (Judy Mills can’t lead this year)
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham

 See Hannah for more details

16/11

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 11th November 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

14th November Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Arthur R / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W /  

21st November Walking – Val / 5k –  Carol M / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Mel W/ 7 min – Ben B /   ** Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups **

Tea Rota 

14/11 James Marshall ; 21/11 Liz Baird; 28/11 Peter Cable ; 05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 Angela Hague

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Results:   Sodbury Slog Sun 10th Nov.

Position Name Chip time Category
113 Colette JACKSON 01:20:00 FV50/1
121 Moray SLOAN 01:20:32 MV50/17
166 Melanie WILSON 01:23:58 FV40/7
199 Oliver BROWN 01:26:17 MV40/51
202 Natalie BENNETT 01:26:17 FV40/9
219 Nathan DARKIN 01:27:08 MV40/55
279 Tom STOTT 01:30:55 SM/115
507 Sam WILLIAMS 01:46:50 SM/181
565 Sarah NEWNES 01:51:34 FV50/34
943 Hugh MCPHERSON 02:28:29 MV70/3

 

Reminders:.

  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run around Alveston & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual – put date in Diary. More details to follow.
  • Thursday 19th Dec. Xmas lights run around Thornbury.
  • Sunday 22nd Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge

NB: Bath Half 16 March is sold out.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick

Story so far…

Thank you very much indeed to the 83 Club members who have already replied by clicking on the link, your speedy response is very much appreciated. A good proportion of the 83 are able to help, and I fully understand that not everyone is available. Please can those who have yet to use this link Available to marshal yes or no to let me know if you are available and able to help, thank you. I am using a link as it automatically creates a list of names I can use from the 155 emails sent. The link is also quicker for you than sending me an e-mail. If I don’t hear from you by 11th November I will send a follow up e-mail to those who have yet to reply. If you haven’t received the e-mail, or cannot find it, please let me know and I will resend. Thank you.

  1. Run & Xmas party – Thornbury CC Alveston Hill. Thursday 12th Dec 19:00

Run around Alveston to see the lights then party and food at the Cricket Club. Also Announcement of who will get the Club place in the London Marathon,

  1. Club London Marathon place

As usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary before 5 December – link here.. https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 Groups different start times but getting back to the Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies.

These are the Groups we have has in the past… We will need leaders for these Groups.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours.
  2. The Ros & Jo Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros & Jo. A version of Traditional Route
  3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles
  4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 7-8 miles.
  5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.30 5-6 miles with a few hills.
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group dogs allowed.
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham See Hannah for more details
  1. Kinisirunhub.co.uk

Kinisi Run Hub is a family-owned independent specialty running store in South Bristol run by athletes with extensive sports industry and elite level competitive experience. Our state-of-the-art gait analysis involves running over a synthetic Mondo running track surface and utilises Footscan pressure plates to visualise how you move and provide a personalised service with informed advice and recommendations tailored to you. We offer all TRC Members a 10% discount off an extensive range of running footwear, apparel and accessories from international and local brands.  Jamie Williamson 07961 919 451

10/11

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 4th November 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

7th November (Usual room N/A – Meet top car park at 19:00): Walking – Val / 5k –  Caron H / 10 min – Mike B / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Moray S/ 7 min – Pete C /  

14th November Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Arthur R / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W /  

Tea Rota 

7/11 No tea (R&R The Swan) ; 14/11 James Marshall ; 21/11 Liz Baird; 28/11 Peter Cable ; 05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 ??

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Results:

               Stroud Half  Sun 27th Oct

                          Phil Blackburn    1:16:36

                             Nick Langridge   1:42:29 1st MV70

                              Chris Foley          1:54:01

                              Kevin Arnold       1:56:05

                              Hugh McPherson 12:15:14

Glos League XC Round 2. Cirencester  Sat 2nd November (6k)

                              Hannah Hamilton 25:14

                              Chris Foley          30:50

                              Ros Rowland      31:34  2nd FV60 

                              Arthur Renshaw 36:42

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 7th ‘Nov. Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15
  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual – put date in Diary. More details to follow.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick Roles

An email was sent to all Club members (except ‘Section Leaders’ and Club Members who are ‘Marshalling & Running’) on 1st November about supporting by marshalling the Riverbank Rollick on January 12th. Please can you reply by 10th November, at the latest, using the link provided in the email. 

Please check your spam if you cannot find the e-mail and contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk if it’s not there. All Section Leaders are ready to go and we now need to make sure we have all the marshalling roles filled. Thank you very much for your support. 

  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club.  Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham     See Hannah for more details
  1. park run of the Month

Last of the year shown below:

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

 

  1. Obituary – Phil Holland

Some of you may know Phil Holland who sadly died last week. Phil, a civil engineer, was one of the earliest Club Members and was involved in setting up the Oldbury 10 mile and the Shepperdine 15k which used to be held on a Saturday afternoon back in the 80’s. Phil was the Midland Counties official Race Measurement Secretary for many years.

03/11

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 28th October  2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

31st October (Hallowe’en): Walking – Val / 5k –  Nigel H / 10 min – Hugh M / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Ben F /  

7th November (Meet top car park at 19:00): Walking – Val / 5k –  Caron H / 10 min – Mike B / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Moray S/ 7 min – Pete C /  

Tea Rota 

31/10 Paul Saville ; 7/11 No tea (R&R The Swan) ; 14/11 James Marshall ; 21/11 Liz Baird; 28/11 ?? ; 05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run) ; 19/12 ??

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Results:

  • Eden Project Marathon (Hilly & 70% off road) Ben Foss 4:27:11

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 31st October Hallowe’en and TRC Committee Meeting Swan 21:00
  • Saturday 2nd November Glos League XC Race 2 Cirencester
  • Thursday 7th November ‘Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15
  • Thursday 12th December Xmas lights run & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual – put date in Diary. More details to follow.

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  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

Only 15 places left. Please complete the Google form below to indicate that you want to go for a free chilli and a drink as we need to let the Swan know in advance.  https://forms.gle/QyRndsYcgLv7qQuV9

Numbers close on Friday 1st November so book your place today!

We usually do these in the Summer so this will be a test of going out for a normal Thursday night run but then showering at the Leisure centre and then going to the Swan on the High Street for food and drink at about 20:15. The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club. All Members are invited.

Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. New TRC Running Kit is here

Scimitar running kit

If you would like to order one of our Scimitar running tops, with our new logo, please use this form which contains photos and details:- https://forms.gle/5HUA56Mi4dGkvbgN6

We have stock available for Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Men’s Vests, and Women’s Slouch. In a change to previous announcements we ordered stock of the Long Sleeve T-Shirts which contain reflective seams and tab as these would make a great winter training top.  

Linela clothing

Requested items for non-running clothing comprising of jackets, hoodies, and track pants are now available.

Melanie can be contacted via this email account Linela@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

We do not wish to retain these items in stock, which were ordered on the basis that you were genuinely interested. If you do not feel the clothing is suitable then can you please let Melanie know

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 2nd November Race 2 Cirencester
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham

 See Hannah for more details

  1. park run of the Month

Next two months are shown below:

Nov 2nd  Thornbury         https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

 

  1. Mojo Active Muddy Madness – Fun Run Sunday 1st December

Once you’ve crawled, run and puffed your way over the finish line, each runner can have a go on 2 of Mojo Active’s popular on-site activities free of charge, the Archery (ages 8+) and Climbing Wall (ages 5+).

Join in the fun with family, friends, and colleagues. With a choice of 2k or 5k courses, each has a few muddy surprises and obstacles. With leopard crawls, dirty ditches, sloshy water pits, tricky tunnels and many more. Christmas themed fancy dress is encouraged (although optional) and there will be prizes for the best “festive” costumes on the day. Free parking and light refreshments will be available.

When: Sunday 1st December 2024

Where: Time: 3 staggered starts at 10am, 10:30am and 11am

Ticket cost: Mojo Active, Over Court Farm, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DF £15 adult, £12.50 child, £50 family ticket (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children

Venue: Mojo Active, Over Court Farm, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DF  Call: 01454 660075 email: info@mojoactive.co.uk Full details can be found at: www.mojoactive.co.uk/muddy-madness

27/10

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 21st October  2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

24th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Carol M / 10 min – Emma P / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Martyn G/ 7 min – Ben B /  

31st October (Hallowe’en): Walking – Val / 5k –  Nigel H / 10 min – Hugh M / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Ben F /  

Tea Rota 

24/10  Chris Foley ; 31/10 Paul Saville ; 7/11 No tea (R&R The Swan) ; 14/11 ???

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Results:

  • Bournemouth Half Marathon : Brigita Senutaite   2:00:31

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 31st October  Hallowe’en and TRC Committee Meeting Swan 21:00
  • Saturday 2nd November Glos League XC Race 2 Cirencester
  • Thursday 7th November‘Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15
  • Thursday 12th December Xmas lights run & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club as usual – put date in Diary. More details to follow.

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  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

Please complete the Google form below to indicate that you want to go for a free chilli and a drink as we need to let the Swan know in advance.  https://forms.gle/QyRndsYcgLv7qQuV9  

Numbers close on Friday 1st November so book your place today! We usually do these in the Summer so this will be a test of going out for a normal Thursday night run but then showering at the Leisure centre and then going to the Swan on the High Street for food and drink at about 20:15. The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club. All Members are invited.

Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. Series Update – Kevin RR Race Director

Two weeks since the Club’s race series launch and BIG promotional push and we already have 170 entrants for the Rollick, 69 for Thornbury 10K and 68 for the Oldbury 10m … a great start. Any Club member who would like to run in 2025, especially those who marshalled in 2024 and didn’t run, please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk before entering and let us know which event(s) you wish to enter, thank you. So far we have received 2 requests, please can anyone else let me know by 25th October. I will be contacting you soon regarding marshalling the Rollick. Thank you.

  1. New TRC Running Kit is here

Scimitar running kit

If you would like to order one of our Scimitar running tops, with our new logo, please use this form which contains photos and details:- https://forms.gle/5HUA56Mi4dGkvbgN6

We have stock available for Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Men’s Vests, and Women’s Slouch. In a change to previous announcements we ordered stock of the Long Sleeve T-Shirts which contain reflective seams and tab as these would make a great winter training top.  

Linela clothing

Requested items for non-running clothing comprising of jackets, hoodies, and track pants are now available. See Mel Wilson to collect your orders.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 2nd November Race 2 Cirencester
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham

 See Hannah for more details

  1. park run of the Month

Next two months are shown below:

Nov 2nd  Thornbury         https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

18/10

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 14th October  2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

17th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Mel W/ 7 min – Ben F /  

24th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Carol M / 10 min – Emma P / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Martyn G/ 7 min – Ben B /  

Tea Rota 

17/10 Catherine Dack ; 24/10  Chris Foley ; 31/10 Paul Saville ; 7/11 No tea (R&R The Swan) ; 14/11 ???

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Results:    Glos League Cross Country 12/10/24 Yate

               Men 9.0k

  • John Evans           38:36
  • Martyn Green   42:03

               Women & MV65+ 5.9k

  • Hannah Hamilton           27:10
  • Mel Wilson                         28:14
  • Nick Langridge                  29:59 (2nd MV70)
  • Jo Plumbley                        30:36
  • Chris Foley                         31:58
  • Ros Rowland                     33:51 (3RD LV60)
  • Arthur Renshaw            40:22                   

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 31st October  Halloe’en and TRC Committee Meeting Swan 21:00
  • Saturday 2nd November Glos League XC Race 2 Cirencester
  • Thursday 7th ‘November Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15

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  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

Please complete the Google form below to indicate that you want to go for a free chilli and a drink as we need to let the Swan know in advance.  https://forms.gle/QyRndsYcgLv7qQuV9

Numbers close on Friday 1st November so book your place today!

We usually do these in the Summer so this will be a test of going out for a normal Thursday night run but then showering at the Leisure centre and then going to the Swan on the High Street for food and drink at about 20:15. The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club. All Members are invited.

Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. TRC Race Series 2025 – Message from the RDs

The Club’s 2025 Race Series opened for entries last Sunday. We will be asking you please to marshal nearer the dates – Riverbank Rollick  Sunday 12th January, Thornbury10k Thursday 19th June and Oldbury 10 Mile  Sunday 21st September. There are a limited number of places at each event to allow for both marshalling and running. Any Club member who would like to run in 2025, especially those who marshalled in 2024 and didn’t run, please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk before entering letting us know which event(s) you wish to enter, thank you. Please can you help promote Series ‘25 by telling your friends (not in the Club!) or by putting up a poster at work. Poster can be found here ->  Series’25 Launch Poster – Landscape or Series’25 Launch Poster – Portrait . The Race Series is our biggest source of income and helped fund the nice shiny new kit everyone is wearing. Thank you.

a poster at work. Poster can be found here ->  Series’25 Launch Poster – Landscape or Series’25 Launch Poster – Portrait . The Race Series is our biggest source of income and helped fund the nice shiny new kit everyone is wearing. Thank you.

  1. New TRC Running Kit is here

Scimitar running kit

If you would like to order one of our Scimitar running tops, with our new logo, please use this form which contains photos and details:- https://forms.gle/5HUA56Mi4dGkvbgN6

We have stock available for Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Men’s Vests, and Women’s Slouch. In a change to previous announcements we ordered stock of the Long Sleeve T-Shirts which contain reflective seams and tab as these would make a great winter training top.  

Linela clothing

Requested items for non-running clothing comprising of jackets, hoodies, and track pants are now available.

See Mel Wilson to collect your orders.

  1. A Group to organise Social activities for the Club

We now have a group Leader but are still looking for a small Team of 2 or 3 people to organise some social functions including the Annual Dinner and other social activities. If you are interested in helping please make yourself known to Matt Johnstone or any Committee Member.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 2nd November Race 2 Cirencester
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham
  1. New Beginners Course

The next Introduction to Running Course starts on Wednesday 16th October and will be for 9 weeks to 11th Dec    Meet 6:45pm TLC top car park.  Carol  (beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. park run of the Month

Next two months are shown below:

Nov 2nd  Thornbury         https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

12/10/24

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 7th October  2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

10th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W /  

17th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Mel W/ 7 min – Ben F /  

Tea Rota 

10/10 Sarah Newnes ; 17/10 Catherine Dack ; 24/10  Chris Foley ; 31/10 ; Paul Saville ; 7/11 No tea (R&R The Swan)

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Results: Forest of Dean Half 29/09/24

  1. Moray Sloan           1:39:11
  2. Laura Orna              1:48:45
  3. Chris Foley              1:58:36b 1st MV70
  4. Jemma Harding      2:97:34
  5. Kellie Bryant            2:07:57

Cardiff Half Marathon 06/10/24

Name Cat Chip Time
Paul Thomas M55 01:38:01
Oliver Brown M40 01:44:40
Joey Davidson MSEN 01:58:42
Ashleigh Davidson FSEN 01:58:43
Lorna Chambers F60 02:13:47
Chelsea Carnall FSEN 02:20:13
Kelli Bryant   02:04:42

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Reminders:.

  • Saturday 12th October. Glos League XC Race 1 Yate OSC
  • Saturday 2nd November Glos League XC Race 2 Cirencester
  • Thursday 7th  November . ‘Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15

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  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

Please complete the Google form below to indicate that you want to go for a free chilli and a drink as we need to let the Swan know in advance.  https://forms.gle/QyRndsYcgLv7qQuV9

Numbers close on Friday 1st November so book your place today!

We usually do these in the Summer so this will be a test of going out for a normal Thursday night run but then showering at the Leisure centre and then going to the Swan on the High Street for food and drink at about 20:15. The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club. All Members are invited.

Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. TRC Race Series 2025 – Message from the RDs

The Club’s 2025 Race Series opens for entries at 6:00pm on Sunday 6th October. We will be asking you please to marshal these events nearer the dates – Riverbank Rollick Sunday 12th January, Thornbury 10k Thursday 19th June starting and Oldbury 10 mile  Sunday 21st September. There are a limited number of places at each event to allow for both marshalling and running. Any Club member who would like to run in 2025, especially those who marshalled in 2024 and didn’t run, please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk before entering letting us know which event(s) you wish to enter, thank you. Please can you help promote Series ‘25 by telling your friends (not in the Club!) or by putting up a poster at work. Poster can be found here ->  Series’25 Launch Poster – Landscape or Series’25 Launch Poster – Portrait . The Race Series is our biggest source of income and helped fund the nice shiny new kit everyone is wearing. Thank you.

  1. New TRC Running Kit is here

Scimitar running kit

If you would like to order one of our Scimitar running tops, with our new logo, please use this form which contains photos and details:- https://forms.gle/5HUA56Mi4dGkvbgN6

We have stock available for Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Men’s Vests, and Women’s Slouch. In a change to previous announcements we ordered stock of the Long Sleeve T-Shirts which contain reflective seams and tab as these would make a great winter training top.  

Linela clothing

Requested items for non-running clothing comprising of jackets, hoodies, and track pants are now available. See Mel Wilson to collect your orders.

  1. A Group to organise Social activities for the Club

We now have a group Leader but are still looking for a small Team of 2 or 3 people to organise some social functions including the Annual Dinner and other social activities. If you are interested in helping please make yourself known to Matt Johnstone or any Committee Member.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 12th October Race 1 Yate OSC
  • Sat 2nd November Race 2 Cirencester
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham
  1. New Beginners Course

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 16th Oct to 11th Dec at 6:45pm from TLC car park.  Thanks Carol  (beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. park run of the Month

Full list of 2024 park runs of the month is here..

https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/parkrunOfTheMonth2024.pdf

Next two months are shown below:

Nov 2nd  Thornbury         https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

  1. Oldbury 10 mile – The winner of the £50 draw for helpers was Richard Jackson

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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 30th September  2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

3rd October : Walking – Val / 5k –  ?tbc? / 10 min – Hugh M / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Moray S/ 7 min – Pete C /  

10th October : Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W /  

Tea Rota 

3/10 Pete Mainstone ; 10/10 Sarah Newnes  – We need volunteers for Thursday 17th & 24th October.

Results:  None this week

Reminders:.

  • Saturday 12th October Glos League XC Race 1 Yate OSC
  • Saturday 2nd November Glos League XC Race 2 Cirencester
  • Thursday 7th November ‘Run & Rehydrate’ at the Swan Thornbury High Street From 20:15

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  1. Hi-Viz tops and Head Torches

For safety reasons we would like everyone to wear Hi-Viz tops and carry a head torch. (we usually have a few spares on Club night if you forget you hi-viz top.)

  1. Run & Rehydrate – The Swan Thursday 7th November 20:15 – 22:30

We usually do these in the Summer so this will be a test of going out for a normal Thursday night run but then showering at the Leisure centre and then going to the Swan on the High Street for food and drink at about 20:15. The food at 21:00 will be chilli with garlic bread (including a vegetarian chili option) with first drink all paid for by the Club. All Members are invited. Here is the Google form to confirm your attendance https://forms.gle/QyRndsYcgLv7qQuV9

Note: we can’t use the Leisure Centre before our run so turn up in the top car park at 19:00 ready to run in your usual groups. We can use the showers & changing after we return.

  1. Oldbury 10 Mile £50 draw for Volunteering

From the draw made on Thursday night the winner of the £50 is Richard Jackson

  1. TRC Race Series 2025

We will be launching the TRC 2025 Race Series on 6th October. All 3 races will be open for entries from 6th October.

  1. New TRC Running Kit is here

Scimitar running kit

If you would like to order one of our Scimitar running tops, with our new logo, please use this form which contains photos and details:- https://forms.gle/5HUA56Mi4dGkvbgN6

We have stock available for Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Men’s Vests, and Women’s Slouch. In a change to previous announcements we ordered stock of the Long Sleeve T-Shirts which contain reflective seams and tab as these would make a great winter training top.  

Linela clothing

Requested items for non-running clothing comprising of jackets, hoodies, and track pants are now available. See Mel Wilson to collect your orders.

  1. A Group to organise Social activities for the Club

We now have a group Leader but are still looking for a small Team of 2 or 3 people to organise some social functions including the Annual Dinner and other social activities. If you are interested in helping please make yourself known to Matt Johnstone or any Committee Member.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

The new XC season is approaching and the Glos League have released their fixture dates.

  • Sat 12th October Race 1 Yate OSC
  • Sat 2nd November Race 2 Cirencester
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham
  1. New Beginners Course

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 16th Oct to 11th Dec at 6:45pm from TLC car park. If you are able to support the next course on 2 or 3 evenings that would be great. We need 2 or 3 people each week. Your support is very much appreciated. Please complete the Google form below to let me know the dates you can do. Please can you also share the advert and link which has been sent to all WhatsApp groups to encourage people to sign up for the course.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18_Yvx22CIsQmbVieXUiDidmuYxrc0OwmGZVF7dT2oYc/viewform?edit_requested=true 

Thanks Carol  (beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. park run of the Month

Full list of 2024 park runs of the month is here..

https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/parkrunOfTheMonth2024.pdf

Next three months are shown below:

Oct  5th Chipping Sod      https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

Nov 2nd  Thornbury         https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/

Dec 7th Chipping Sod   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippingsodbury/

  1. Footnote

An additional £50 has been raised by Clive Weston who sold his bike to Simon Jenkins for a donation to this year’s club charity, Great Western Air Ambulance. http://www.greatwesternairambulance.com/ Thank you both, this will be added to the club donation total.

28/09/24

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