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TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 5th July

Next Government update will be on Monday 19 July. No change to the current Tuesday and Thursday night’s arrangements. Please continue to use the track & trace App which has been updated to include an extra question this week. Tuesday T&T and Thursday T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the session.

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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from TLC Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Tuesday Coaching Night: 19:00 TLC – Kevin Wood / 19.30 Aztec –Nick Williams

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from TLC Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Thursday Club Night: 19.00 TLC Car Park
• 7 min – Mark West
• 8 min – Alan Gatling
• 9 min – Emma Pritchard
• 10 min – Steve Dimond
• 12 min(5k) – Carol Mosses
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. See Mike Bennewitz

2. Running for Robert – Message from Nigel & Nikki
Caron & Nigel’s son, Robert, is currently undergoing treatment for Leukaemia in the Bristol Royal Infirmary. In order to raise money for the charity Bristol Marrow, Nigel Hale and Nikki Foss are running the Nottingham half marathon in September. Please support by making a contribution via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/running4robert
So far they have already raised £1,275. Thank you on behalf of Caron, Nigel & Nikki.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – Outright Time Winners added
(Happy 70th Birthday to Pete for Saturday 3rd July)
Two further trophies added to the Pete Mainstone Challenge: Outright time Female max points score and Outright time Male max points score. We now have four trophies: Outright and age adjusted max points score trophies for female and male.
Next events in the Pete Mainstone challenge are 29th August Severn Bridge 10k and 5th September at Woodchester. Please enter to score points.
All details on the Club website: https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/fixtures-2017/

4. Cotswold Way Relay results
Despite Met Office weather warnings and countless last minute Team changes TRC did manage to get all 3 Teams to the finish in Bath on Saturday. Provisional results indicate that of the 100 Teams entered our 3 Teams finished in 22nd, 27th and 75th places.
Thorn in the Side: 22nd. 6th Vets Team (out of 15) 16.14.25
Quickthorn: 27th. 10th Mixed Team (out of 54) 16.30.21
Hawthorn: 75th. 35th Mixed Team (out of 54) 18.42.20
Well done everyone who ran and a special thank you to Judy Mills for organising and turning up to support despite having to go to a Wedding.

5. Next Beginner’s Course
If you have friends, neighbours or work colleagues interested the next ‘Intro to Running’ course is starting 28th July for 9 week to 22nd September 6:45pm every Wednesday. Please ask them to contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk for more info or to sign up.

6. 12×12
Local Ben Burch is running 6km loops around Olveston from 07:00 to 19:00 starting each loop from Olveston & Tockington Tennnis Club on 25th July. To register go to : https://www.allegr.org/blogs/events/july . There is 25% discount code for TRC members TRC25

7. Tick Watch
Spoke to (Dr) Lizzie she says “Late spring / early summer is the usual time they are lurking (i.e. now!)”. Please be aware of tick bites and always do a quick leg check as you cool down to check for bites. For further info see: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

04/07/21

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 28th June

In this week’s Newsletter we have:
• Weekly Diary
• Running for Robert
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – Next Event
• Man Still Down – Cotswold Way Relay
• Race Report – Chippenham 10k
• Ladies Lead
• Next Beginner’s Course
• Thornbury 10k
• Tick Watch
• Coming Up Next Week ….

Step 4 on the Government’s Road Map out of the Covid restrictions has been delayed 4 weeks until 19 July. No change to the current Tuesday and Thursday night’s arrangements. We still need to complete track & trace app on Thursday & Tuesday Thurs T&T Tues T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the run.
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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Tuesday Coaching Night: 7:00 TLC – Kevin Wood / 7:30 Aztec –Nick Williams

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Thursday Club Night:
• 7 min – Paul Harrod
• 8 min – Kevin Wood
• 9 min – Hugh McPherson
• 10 min – Emma Pritchard
• 12 min (5k) – Nigel Hale
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. See Mike Bennewitz

2. Running for Robert – Message from Nigel & Nikki
Caron & Nigel’s son, Robert, is currently undergoing treatment for Leukaemia in the Bristol Royal Infirmary. In order to raise money for the charity Bristol Marrow, Nigel Hale and Nikki Foss are running the Nottingham half marathon in September. The charity Bristol Marrow is a group of Bristol students volunteers who do work to support the Anthony Nolan Trust: http://www.bris.ac.uk/depts/union/marrow/qa.htm
Please support Nikki & Nigel by making a contribution via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/running4robert
So far they have already raised £990. Thank you on behalf of Caron, Nigel & Nikki.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – Next Event
Next events in the Pete Mainstone challenge are 29th August Severn Bridge 10k and 5th September at Woodchester. Please enter to score points.
All details on the Club website:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/fixtures-2017/

4. Man Still Down – Cotswold Way Relay
With one week to go the club’s male vets team is still short of ONE team member. If you are able to take his place that would be really greatly appreciated by the team and the club (they might buy you a beer!). It really is a fabulous event and free to club members, what’s to lose? Please contact Rob Watkins rob@lodgefarmtrees.co.uk or Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk . For details about the event take a look at https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

5. Race Report – Chippenham 10k
A late evening, mid-week race in Chippenham meant only 5 TRC runners bagged the points in race 2 of the Pete Mainstone challenge. However those electing not to race missed a treat. A beautiful summer’s evening; a meticulously organised race by the good folks at DB Max, and a challenging, undulating, multi-terrain 10k race, starting and finishing on the grass at Monkton park.
Jo Emerson was the sole female TRC runner, but once again she mixed it with the very best in the region, finishing in a fantastic 4th place in her age category in a time of 46:46. She not only recorded a 10k PB, but also a 5k PB on route! To do so on that course is testimony to how well Jo’s training is going. Congratulations!

In the men’s race, Jonathan Hall ran a strong, even-paced effort, to finish in 47:14. Nick Langridge finished in 44.48 and was once again the first placed M60 runner – highly impressive as always, but especially so in a race that attracted some of the region’s top vet athletes. Towards the front of the race Paul Harrod tried in vain to keep pace with Phil Blackburn, whose usual training route takes him over the steep hills of Horton. As such Phil glided up the shallower climbs of Chippenham and stormed to an outstanding 10k PB in a time of 38:41, and 24th place overall. Paul followed behind in 39:06, (27th place), and narrowly missed out on a top 10 M40 finish after losing out in a sprint finish. (When I say ‘sprint finish’, in reality the other guy just de-accelerated less).

A highly enjoyable outing for those members who made the trip. Stage 3 of the Pete Mainstone challenge is the Severn Bridge 10k on Sunday 29th August.
(Take a look at https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/results-2021/ for the current PM Challenge league table … tight at the top)

6. Ladies Lead
I am pleased to say that Ashleigh Ferris and Hannah Hamilton will both be starting their EA Leaders course in July. With Carol & Emma completing their leaders course recently the ladies are certainly leading the way.

7. Next Beginner’s Course
If you have friends, neighbours or work colleagues interested the next ‘Intro to Running’ course is starting 28th July for 9 week to 22nd September 6:45pm every Wednesday. Please ask them to contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk for more info or to sign up.

8. Thornbury 10k
The extension to COVID restrictions has made organising the planned July Thornbury 10k unworkable. To comply with social distancing we would need to have a wave start, which is very difficult on an open public road and the distance from the rugby club to the start line. We are also unable to have chip to chip timing, as we cannot put a sensitive start mat on a public road to be driven over by passing cars. Hence the event is not going to happen this year.
However we are currently working on holding a road 10k event in October. More details to follow once we have check the venue and potential route.

9. Tick Watch
With many of us enjoying running off road and through the long grass please be aware of tick bites. Always do a quick leg check as you cool down to check for bites. For further info see: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

Coming Up Next Week
• Animal Antics

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TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 21st June

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Thank You from Rotary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – New Events Added
• TRC Social Events
• Parkrun latest
• Man Down – Cotswold Relay
• Next Beginner’s Course
• Coming Up Next Week ….

Step 4 on the Government’s Road Map out of the Covid restrictions has been delayed 4 weeks until 19 July. Due to the current increase in the infection rate across the UK the current restrictions will remain in place. No change to the current Tuesday and Thursday night’s arrangements. We still need to complete track & trace app on Thursday & Tuesday Tuesday T&T Thursday T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the run.

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1. Weekly Diary

TRC Committee Meeting : Monday 21st June. 20.00 on Zoom.

Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Tuesday Coaching Night: 7:00 TLC – Kevin Wood / 7:30 Aztec –Nick Williams

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Thursday Club Night:
• 7 min – Rob Watkins
• 8 min – Lizzie Williams
• 9 min – Mike Bennewitz
• 10 min – Hugh McPherson
• 12 (5k) – Caron Hale
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. See Mike Bennewitz

2. Thank You from Rotary
A message from Mark Wilkinson of Thornbury Rotary Club, who we supported through the recent Club 10k. “I wanted to thank you all for supporting the Thornbury Rotary Walkathon. It was wonderful to see so many people taking up the challenge and in doing so helping to raise money for local charities and good causes. The running total of donations stands at £8,250 but with sponsorship still coming and gift aid we might just get to £10,000. That would be fantastic for an event in its first year. Thank you for being a part of this and for your efforts in getting a team together and getting sponsorship.”
We have raised £225.93 in support of the Rotary Walkathon in aid of Jigsaw Thornbury from the Club 10k. Well done to those who ran and donated.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – New Events Added
Two new events for the challenge have now been added and ready for you to sign up:
• 27th November – Having a Mare (Bath Racecourse off road)
• 19th December – Chippenham Shortest Day 10k

We will also be adding a final event in Jan / Feb tba. Still 5 points for each event entered with DNF = 5 and DNS = 0, best 3 results count. Get entering. All details on the Club website:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/fixtures-2017/

4. TRC Social Events
The social side of the club is very important, and something we have been prevented from doing for the past 18 months. We are planning ahead and thinking positively with Chris (Pritchard) volunteering to be Club Social Secretary at the last committee meeting. Chris has a number of ideas he is currently working on, more news to follow.

5. Parkrun is coming back
Great news. More than 500 parkrun events now have full landowner permission, which was critical for parkrun to be able to return. Following the PMs deferral of step 4 the new start date for parkrun in England is 24th July. Put the date in your diary for a mass club turnout please at Thornbury parkrun.

6. Man Down – Cotswold Relay
One of the club’s male vets team members for the Cotswold Relay has a suspected stress fracture and has had to withdraw. If you are able to take his place that would be great. It would also be good insurance to have a few more reserves. Please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk for info. For details about the event take a look at https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

7. Next Beginner’s Course
If you have friends, neighbours or work colleagues interested the next ‘Intro to Running’ course is starting 28th July for 9 weeks to 22nd September 6:45pm every Wednesday. Please ask them to contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk for more info or to sign up.

Coming Up Next Week
• Thornbury 10k Update

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 14th June

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge – Donation
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – New Events Added
• TRC Social
• Cotswold Way Relay Latest
• Congratulations
• Race Report – Pete Mainstone Challenge
• Thornbury 10k update
• Coming Up Next Week ….

We still need to complete track & trace app on Thursday & Tuesday Thurs T&T Tues T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the run.

Step 4 on the Government’s Road Map out of the Covid restrictions will be known this week. It was originally scheduled that all restrictions will be lifted from Mon 21st June. Due to the current increase in the infection rate across the UK this full release looks unlikely. We shall all know more this week.
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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Tuesday Coaching Night: 7:00 TLC – Kevin Wood / 7:30 Aztec –Nick Williams

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. See Ros

Thursday Club Night:
• 7 min – Nick Langridge
• 8 min – Kevin Cundy
• 9 min – Jerry Clothier
• 10 min – Steve Dimond
• 12 (5k) – Carol Mosses
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. See Mike Bennewitz

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge – Donations
We have raised £225.93 in support of the Rotary Walkathon in aid of Jigsaw Thornbury from the Club 10k. Well done to those who ran and donated.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 – New Events Added
The 2020-21 Pete Mainstone Challenge is up and running with the first event now completed. The Bluebell Blunder was cancelled so we have added 2 new events:
• 27th November – Having a Mare (Bath Racecourse off road)
• 19th December – Chippenham Shortest Day 10k

We will also be adding a final event in Jan / Feb tba. Still 5 points for each event entered with DNF = 5 and DNS = 0, best 3 results count. Get entering. All details on the Club website:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/fixtures-2017/

4. TRC Social
The social side of the club is very important, and something we have been prevented from doing for the past 18 months. We are planning ahead and thinking positively with Chris (Pritchard) volunteering to be Club Social Secretary at the last committee meeting. Whilst still only just summer, Christmas does seem a long way away. However when booking event venues it does require a lot of forward planning. We will be running a poll shortly to get your views on holding a Xmas Dinner Dance in Jan versus a Club Year End Dinner dance in March / April.

5. Cotswold Way Relay – Latest
Great news, we now have only ONE* space left to fill on the CWR. It would also be good insurance to have a few reserves. Please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk.

If you are in a team please check the event website https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/ as start times have changed from those originally given. Please also see the ‘Cotswold Way 2021’ WhatsApp group for info on team numbers etc.

(* The Club is paying the full entry fee for both EA & non-EA members, as this is a Club event. You do have to be a fully paid member of TRC, otherwise this could invalidate our entry leading to disqualification.)

6. Congratulations
Congratulations to three people. Nick Williams has recently passed his UKA coaching qualification (CiRF) and Carol Mosses and Emma Pritchard have both just received their leader UKA qualification (LiRF). Thank you to all three for putting in the time to take courses, which have been disrupted over the past year.
If you would like to know more about becoming a run group leader please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk.

7. Race Report – Pete Mainstone Challenge – Paul Harrod
The first race of the inaugural Pete Mainstone challenge took place over an expertly-crafted 10k course that took in the full heights and depths of Thornbury town. Who knew Thornbury was so hilly? Well, probably everyone, but racing 10k on a hot late May evening was a stark reminder. In recognition of his stalwart service to TRC, the annual club race series has been named after him. Pete then had the additional honour of getting to stand in an industrial estate with a clipboard for an hour and a half recording the results. He was ably assisted by Ashleigh Ferris who seemed to think that running an ultra-marathon just four days previously entitled her to an evening off racing!

The fastest runner on the day was Sean Leadbeater who led the ‘7 min group’ from the start and recorded a stunning time of 37 mins and 59 secs: a time that would be at least two minutes quicker on a pan-flat course. However any thoughts that he must surely win overall were not to be. The age-graded algorithm decreed that TRC legend Nick Langridge was once again the clear winner with an overall rank of 77% plus – again worth at least 80%, if not more, on a flat course. There’s a reason why Nick holds the all-time club 10m and marathon records – he was a fantastic runner then, and he still is today. Special mention must go to Garry Slater who was the second place runner, and top MV50 with an age-graded score of just under 75%.

There were a few of the club’s top female runners missing, but even with a full roster they’d have struggled to beat Jo Emerson who had both the quickest time and the best age-graded score. She narrowly beat Julia Jolley in second place and Jessica Harison in third. In total 33 TRC members took part. The staggered start in ‘waves’ meant that some of the faster groups could still exchange strangled, breathless greetings to team mates on the way past. It also meant that assuming the first runners went the correct way, there was always someone ahead to follow. Special thanks to Paul Thomas for walking the course in reverse and cheering us on, and Kevin Cundy for standing at the point of the course near Crossways school that was the trickiest to navigate.

Full result can be found at: https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/results-2021/

8. Thornbury 10k
We will know this week if we can go ahead on Thursday 15th July or not. If we can then we will need help from a lot of TRC Members as we only will have 4 weeks to set everything up.

Coming Up Next Week
• Parkrun latest update

13/06/21

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 7th June

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge – Club 10k Update
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 New Events Added
• Cotswold Way Latest
• Race Report – Paul vs Devil’s Lite
• Where it all Begins
• Parkrun 26/6
• Thornbury 10k
• Can it be true?
• Coming Up Next Week ….

We still need to complete track & trace app on Thursday & Tuesday Thursday T&T Tuesday T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the run.

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1. Weekly Diary
Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night: 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237 / 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night: Please send your name and which WhatsApp group you would like to be added to by contacting Kevin Wood 07966 634237:
• 7 min – Mark West
• 8 min – Alan Gatling
• 9 min –Hugh McPherson
• 10 min – Steve Dimond
• 12 (5k) – Nigel Hale
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. Contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304 to join the WhatsApp group.

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge – Club 10k Update
A few people were doing the 10k route before the cut off of 6th June, please submitting your time & distance, to captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk asap. Once the event is closed we can publish all the results and the PM Challenge ‘Leader Board’.
Thank you to the 21 people who have already donated. At the time of writing the newsletter we have raised £190.93 in support of the Rotary Walkathon in aid of Jigsaw Thornbury. Please can anyone else wishing to donate make their donation to the Virgin Giving page by 6th June: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/ThornburyRunningClub We suggest each participant makes a minimum £5 payment voluntary contribution, thank you.

3. Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 New Events Added
The 2020-21 Pete Mainstone Challenge is up and running with the first event now completed. The Bluebell Blunder was cancelled so we have added 2 new events:
• 27th November – Having a Mare (Bath Racecourse off road)
• 19th December – Chippenham Shortest Day 10k
We will also be adding a final event in Jan / Feb tba.
Still 5 points for each event entered with DNF = 5 and DNS = 0, best 3 results count.
All details on the Club website: https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/rr-champs-results-2010-2/fixtures-2017/

4. Cotswold Way Relay Latest
We continue to be in need of runners for the CWR please. 3 more runners, 3 reserves and 1 volunteer please. If you would like to apply to join a team, be a reserve or volunteer, please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk. The Cotswold Way Relay is a 103 miles, 10 stages race off road race through beautiful Cotswold landscape from Chipping Campden to Bath on 3rd July https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/
The Club is paying the full entry fee for both EA & non-EA members, as this is a Club event. However you do have to be a fully paid member of TRC, otherwise this could invalidate our entry leading to disqualification.

5. Race Report – Paul vs Devil’s Lite
Paul Thomas has been inspiring many TRC members with his dedicated training schedule, and rapidly improving performances. Forget the ‘Thornbury elephant’ – Paul’s epic training runs mean his Strava art looks more like a painting by Escher. Paul’s diligent training routine paid off in spectacular fashion as he finished in 18th place in his first ever ultra run, the ‘Devil’s Lite’ 50km trail run. This was out of a starting field of over 200 dedicated distance runners, many of whom (sorry Paul!) were less than half his age. The recent weather made the trails far more of a challenge than would usually be expected at this time of year, plus there was the small matter of some 1500m plus of climbing to do. Despite that Paul’s average 5km pace was a shade over 30 minutes. Try doing a hilly parkrun at that speed ten times in a row without stopping! Congratulations to Paul for adding to TRC’s recent roster of hugely impressive ultra run performances.

6. Where it all Begins
By the time you read this 8 more beginners will have completed their ‘graduation 5k’ from the TRC Intro to Running course. Thank you to all those who helped support this – Mark (West), Carol, Natalie, Laura, Chris P, Emma P & Hugh. Feedback has been great: “Just wanted to say I’m really enjoying the group. Everyone is so friendly and we’ve been given so much motivation and support. It’s fantastic. Thanks so much to you and all the team.”
If you know someone who would be interested in attending a future ‘Intro to Running’ course please ask them contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk and complete Introductory Running Course Interest.

7. parkrun 26/6/21
As you all know parkrun resumption has been delayed until 26th June, with an update due on 11th June, due to the insufficient event permissions being granted. By 28th May 66% of the land owners have now said “yes”, 33% “processing” and 1% “no reply”. Provided things go ahead on 26th June it would be great to see a big turnout from TRC at the Thornbury event. Dust off your Club shirt ready!

8. Thornbury 10k
Hold the date, Thursday 15th July, for the Thornbury 10k. As this is a club event, and a major source of income to the club, we would like to ask that everyone makes themselves available to marshal the 10k event please. We are currently looking at the start logistics, and hence number of runners we can accommodate, before announcing more details. If we have to start in waves will probably mean we need more marshals.

9. Can it be true?
Why a long bath is almost as good for you as a long run. Researchers have discovered that prolonged immersion in a piping hot bath has many of the same medical benefits as aerobic exercise. Take a look: Hot Tub Health Kick

Coming Up Next Week
• Pete Mainstone Challenge – Race Report & Results

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 31st May

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge – Club 10k Update
• Ultra Impressive – Race Reports
• Cotswold Way Latest
• Thornbury 10k
• Coming Up Next Week ….

We still need to complete track & trace app on Thursday & Tuesday Thursday T&T & Tuesday T&T Link can also be found on the club home page. If you forget you can do it after the run.

During the summer groups will be going off road for all or part of the Thursday night runs. Please wear appropriate footwear e.g. trail shoes. If you have questions about the route, please contact the leader.

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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night: 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237 / 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime: 12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night: Please send your name and which WhatsApp group you would like to be added to by contacting Kevin Wood 07966 634237:

• 7 min – Paul Harrod
• 8 min – Kevin Wood ** Depending on conditions we may meet in Tockington for an off road. I will send a WhatsApp to the ‘8 min group’ on Thursday morning latest. Please register with the group if you want to be updated. **
• 9 min – Chris Pritchard
• 10 min – Arthur Renshaw
• 12 min (5k) – Hugh McPherson
• Walking – Val James

Sunday Long Runs: 8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School. Contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304 to join the WhatsApp group.

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge – Club 10k Update

Thursday 27th May saw the 2021-22 Pete Mainstone Challenge get off and running with the Club 10k.
Thank you to Steve Dimond for the route (Thornbury ‘2 Peaks’); to Ashleigh, Jerry & Pete for capturing all the times and to Nick Langridge who is doing the results service. 30 people ran on a warm and still night, and a few more plan to run by the close date of 6th June (Please submitting your results, time & distance, to captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk). Once the event is closed we can publish all the results. Thank you to everyone who took, or is taking, part. At the time of writing the newsletter we had raised £145.93 in support of the Rotary Walkathon in aid of Jigsaw Thornbury. Thank you to the 18 people who have donated so far, please can we ask everyone else who participated to consider a donation please. We suggest each participant makes a minimum £5 payment voluntary contribution, to make this easy please use the Virgin Giving page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/ThornburyRunningClub

3. Ultra Impressive – Race Report ~ Paul Harrod
Whenever a race profile contains three ‘aid stations’ with prominent red crosses, and an elevation map with more ups and downs then the FTSE 100, you know you are in for a tough race.
However this did not dampen the enthusiasm of Ashleigh Ferris to take on her first ever 50km run: the daunting sounding UltraX Spring Trail Series. Despite the ferocious wind and frequent downpours, she finished in a highly impressive 15th place in her age category, in a time of 6hrs and 14 mins, and just outside the first 100 finishers in the entire race. The joyful series of pictures posted on Strava suggest she still had plenty of energy to celebrate her magnificent achievement afterwards!
Ultra regulars Ros Rowland and Jo Emerson also both did the UltraX Spring Trail both coming top of their age categories.– Ros was 1st FV50 in the 50km event in 6.26.50 just 12 minutes behind Ashleigh and Jo was 1st Fv40 in the hilly Half Marathon in 2.31.29

Slightly closer to home, Laura Orna took on the Bristol Epic Three Peaks race, starting in Pensford, and stormed round the 16.5 mile course in 2 hours and 44 mins. She finished in an incredible third place overall ,and second senior female. It is tough enough walking up those three peaks, (Knowle Hill, Maes Knowle and Blackberry Hill), let alone running them, and the challenging weather conditions on Saturday make Laura’s achievement all the more significant.
Finally, Laura Newell ran the Westonbirt Arboretum 10k, in what must have been very tough underfoot conditions, in a time just outside 1 hour. A very good result for a tough trail run in these unusually wet conditions!

4. Cotswold Way Latest
Still spaces available for this club classic, 3 more runners, 3 reserves and 1 volunteer please. If you would like to apply to join a team, be a reserve or volunteer, please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk. The Cotswold Way Relay is a 103 miles, 10 stages race off road race through beautiful Cotswold landscape from Chipping Campden to Bath on 3rd July https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

The Club is paying the full entry fee for both EA & non-EA members, as this is a Club event. However you do have to be a fully paid member of TRC, otherwise this could invalidate our entry leading to disqualification.

5. Thornbury 10k
We have agreement from Thornbury Rugby Club to use their facilities for our 10k annual club event on Thursday 15th July. We are currently looking at the start logistics, and hence number of runners we can accommodate, before announcing more details. Mark your calendar, more details to follow.

Coming Up Next Week
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 2021-22 New Events Added

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 24th May

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge – Final Countdown
• Cotswold Way Latest – Your Club Needs You!
• Thornbury 10k – It’s Happening
• It’s All Uphill
• All the Gear
• MH Week – Thank You
• Cow Management
• Coming Up Next Week ….

We still need everyone please to continue to use our ‘track & trace’ app on a Tuesday T&T Tuesday & Thursday T&T Thursday please. Whilst we have moved to stage 3, EA makes it clear that to be a ‘formally organised activity’ we must be ‘COVID-secure’, and to be COVID-secure “All clubs and coaches and event providers must capture pre-activity health questionnaires, including participant contact details which can be shared upon request with the government’s Track and Trace initiative. This could be through existing club membership forms, the RunTogether platform, updates to booking forms or sign in processes which we would advise all members complete on a regular basis anyway.” Hence our T&T app. Thank you.

Through the summer months all groups will be going off road for all or part of the Thursday night runs. Please wear appropriate footwear e.g. trail shoes. If you have questions about the route, contact the leader.

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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland (NOTE Ros has moved her meeting time back to 12.30)
12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night
• 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.
• 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland
12.30 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contact Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night
This Thursday 27th May is the Pete Mainstone Challenge 10k. It will be a Wave start by Pace Group – see full details below.

Sunday Long Runs:
8:30 Scout hut (car park) near Manorbrook School – to join the WhatsApp group contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge 10k – Final Countdown
• Meeting Place – TLC car park (as normal) and move to the top end of Coopers Rd, to start, just before your start time (see below).
• Start Time – We are starting in waves, to avoid too many runners together in the local area. As you are self-timing the exact start time is not critical. Walking group @ 6:45; 11 min & 5k @ 6:55; 10 min @ 7:00; 9 min @ 7:05; 8 min @ 7:10 and 7 min @ 7:15.
• Route – The route, ready to recce, https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7581782 For those who prefer written instructions TRC 10k Club Challenge route Please remember there will be no marshals.
• Timing – You are responsible for your own timing.
• Finish – At the finish you will be asked for your name, time and distance run (just to check everyone went the right way! We appreciate there will be minor differences in distance.)
• Donation – Please can you make a minimum £5 voluntary contribution to the Thornbury Rotary Club charity Walkathon event. We have set up a Virgin Money Giving page to make this easy: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/ThornburyRunningClub. Thank you. So far we have raised £25.
• Questions – Any questions please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk Thank you.
• If you cannot run on Thursday 27th May you can complete the same course anytime during the 2 week period 24 May – 6th June and submitting your results (time & distance) to captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

3. Cotswold Way Latest – Your Club Needs You!
It was agreed at Monday’s Club committee meeting that that Club would pay the full entry fee for both EA & non-EA members, as this is a Club event. However you do have to be a fully paid member of TRC, otherwise this could invalidate our entry leading to disqualification.

To complete the teams your club needs 5 more runners, 3 reserves and 1 volunteer please for this much loved club event. If you would like to apply to join a team, be a reserve or volunteer, please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk.

For those who recently joined the club the Cotswold Way Relay is a 103 miles, 10 stages race off road race through beautiful Cotswold landscape from Chipping Campden to Bath on 3rd July https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

4. Thornbury 10k – Its Happening
We got agreement on Tuesday from Thornbury Rugby Club to use their facility for our 10k annual club event. They are delighted to let us use their facilities for the Thornbury 10k on Thursday 15th July. Mark your diary, more details to follow.

5. It’s All Uphill
A big thank you to Paul Harrod who delivered a great hill drill session for the TLC Coaching group on Tuesday. 20 people took part and now know how to fall up-hill! Expect a few PBs at Thornbury parkrun. For those who were not able to attend, Kevin W has create some notes and diagrams to explain the drills (reviewed by Paul). Contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk if you would like a copy.

6. All the Gear
With events starting to take place and our planned mob meet at parkrun on 5th June now is a good time to upgrade your club kit. Kev C has a stock of T-shirts and vests for sale at very reasonable prices. Please let Kev know what you would like and when you are available to collect.

7. MH Week – Thank You
It was mental health awareness week last week and we have seen some lovely pictures taken by members to mark this year’s theme ‘connect with nature’. Many of the pictures are on the Clubs’ Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who got involved with this and helped us to raise awareness!

8. Cow Management
In the summer we come increasingly in contact with cows. Following a recent Sunday morning run ‘cow management incident’ I thought you might find the following article of interest, ‘How common is it for walkers to be killed by cows?’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-54268160

Coming Up Next Week..
• Pete Mainstone Challenge 10k Report
• Thornbury 10k 15th July

21/05/21

Events, Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 17th May

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Pete Mainstone Challenge KO!
• Your Club Needs You! – Cotswold Way Relay Update
• EA Nutrition Session update
• All the Gear
• Coming up next week…

As from Monday 17th May the limit on Groups of 6 meeting outdoors will be increased to 30. We will still meet and run in Groups based on pace times but we can have larger Groups as from Monday. Note we have a Committee Meeting on Monday evening to discuss what TRC is doing in response to the latest Government & EA Updates.

We still need everyone to continue to register with Track & Trace on a Tuesday & Thursday. We are following the EA ‘Return to Activity & Competition Roadmap and hope that when we reach Stage 4, no earlier than June 21st, we can stop using Track & trace
Thursday T&T Thursday Tuesday T&T Tuesday

Through the summer months all Groups will be going off road for all or part of the Thursday night runs – please wear appropriate footwear. eg. Trail Shoes. Any questions about the route please contact the leader via the Group Whats App.

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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night:
• 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.
• 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night:
There are WhatsApp groups for each of the run groups below. From time to time the group leaders would like to start their group run from a different location. By having everyone in a WhatsApp group it means this can be quickly and easily communicated to everyone. To join please send your name and which group you would like to be added to by contacting Kevin Wood 07966 634237.

• 7 min Nick Williams
• 8 min Kevin Wood
• 9 min Mike Bennewitz
• 10 min Arthur Renshaw
• 12 (5k/11) Steve Dimond
• Walking Val James

Sunday Morning Runs:
• 8:30 Scout hut car park near Manorbrook School. Mainly off-road, 2 hours plus. To join the WhatsApp group contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge KO!
We have 2 volunteers to help Pete with officiating the event on Thurs 27th May. To kick off the ‘2021-22 Pete Mainstone Challenge’ we need as many runners as possible please.
The route, ready to recce, https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7581782 For those who prefer written instructions TRC 10k Club Challenge route Please remember there will be no marshals.
Minimum £5 payment voluntary contribution please to Thornbury Rotary Club charity evet. We have set up a Virgin Money Giving page to make this easy: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/ThornburyRunningClub Any questions please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

3. Your Club needs You! – Cotswold Way Relay Update
We have three teams entered in this year’s Cotswold Way Relay on Sat 3rd July meaning we need 30 runners + reserves + 3 volunteers. The good news is so far we have 25 runners, 0 reserves and 2 volunteers. So we are looking for 5 more runners, a few reserves and 1 volunteer for this much loved club event. If you would like to apply to join a team, or volunteer, please contact Judy Mills judy.mills@live.co.uk. Please note this note event is only open to club members. For those of you who are new to the club the Cotswold Way Relay is a 103 miles, 10 stages race off road race through beautiful Cotswold landscape from Chipping Campden to Bath. https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

4. EA Nutrition Session Update
Thank you to all those who submitted questions for the EA Nutrition session which have now been sent to EA. They are now talking to a couple of other clubs and will get back to us with a date and time. Watch this space!

5. All the Gear
With events starting to take place and our planned mob meet at parkrun on 5th June now is a good time to upgrade your club kit. Kev C has a stock of T-shirts and vests for sale. Please let Kev know what you would like and when you are available to collect it.

Coming Up Next Week
• Club 10k Challenge Route Final Countdown

15/05/21

Members, News

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 10th May

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Club 10k Challenge Route Instructions
• Pete Needs Help
• Mental Health Champions update Mental Health Awareness Week
• Your Club Needs You! – Cotswold Way Relay
• London Virtual Marathon
• Club Coaching Tuesday
• Coming up next week…

As from next Monday 17th May the limit on Groups of 6 meeting outdoors will be increased to 30. We will still meet and run in Groups based on pace times but we can have larger Groups from next week.

We still need everyone to continue to register with Track & Trace on a Tuesday & Thursday Thursday T&T Tuesday T&T

Through the summer months all Groups will be going off road for all or part of the Thursday night runs – please wear appropriate footwear. eg. Trail Shoes.

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1. Weekly Diary
Tuesday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night:
• 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.
• 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night:
There are WhatsApp groups for each of the run groups below. From time to time the group leaders would like to start their group run from a different location. By having everyone in a WhatsApp group it means this can be quickly and easily communicated to everyone. To join please send your name and which group you would like to be added to by contacting Kevin Wood 07966 634237.
• 7 min Mark West
• 8 min Alan Gatling
• 9 min Jerry Clothier
• 10 min Mike Bennewitz
• 12 (5k/11) Rachel Murphy
• Walking Val James

Sunday Morning Runs:
• 8:30 Scout hut car park near Manorbrook School. Mainly off-road, 2 hours plus. To join the WhatsApp group contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304

2. Club 10k Challenge Route – Kevin W
Last week I announced the Club 10k, the first event in the 2021-22 Pete Mainstone Challenge, being held on Thursday 27th May. Here is the route: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7581782 For those who prefer written instructions and/or want to recce beforehand see the route detailed in this link.TRC 10k Club Challenge route

3. Pete Needs Help
Please could we have a volunteer (or two) to help Pete at the finish of the 10k on Thursday 27th May. He will need help to capture everyone’s time and distance (participants are self-timing). Anyone injured and unable to run or running another day and free to help would be appreciated. Thank you. Please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

4. Mental Health Champions update – Mental Health Awareness Week
10th – 16th May 2021 is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is “Connect With Nature.”
The 2 aims of the week are to inspire more people to connect with nature in new ways and to convince decision makers at all levels that access to and quality of nature is a mental health and social justice issue as well as an environmental one. Many of our runners have often commented on how much they value the mental health benefits of running. Following on from the recent Run and Talk, we are encouraging those running or walking to pay particular attention to the nature around them sometime during the week, especially at TRC club runs on Thursday 13th May.
We would like people to share photos, videos or sound recordings on Strava and the TRC Facebook pages using the hashtags #ConnectwithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

5. Cotswold Way Relay – Judy Mills (also see separate e-mail sent on Friday)
We have three teams entered in this year’s Cotswold Way Relay on 3rd July. For those of you who are new to the club the event is a 103 miles, 10 stages race off road race through beautiful Cotswold landscape from Chipping Campden to Bath. We need 30 runners, plus a couple of reserves. If you would like to apply to join a team please contact Judy Mills directly by e-mail judy.mills@live.co.uk Please let Judy know if you have a preference for which stage you run, or if there are any you are unable to run. This event is only open to club members
We will also need 3 volunteers who may be asked to deal with a road crossing or a water station please.
Check out the website https://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/

6. London Virtual Marathon
The Brightwell, a charity based in Bradley Stoke that supports people living with neurological conditions, have 3 places available to take part in the London Virtual Marathon. Do you know anyone who may be interested? The fundraising target is £150/person. We would love to fill these places and if you could share this with members of the Thornbury Running Club that would be fab. If interested e-mail: Claire Wingate. claire.wingate@thebrightwell.org.uk

7. Coaching Tuesday – Kevin W & Nick W
Rather than reporting details in the weekly newsletter and posting on Facebook each week in future all coaching updates will only appear in the relevant coaching WhatsApp group. To join a coaching WhatsApp group please contact: Aztec / Nick Williams 07745 133524 or TLC / Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.

Coming up next week ….
• EA Nutrition Session Update

9/05/21

Members, News, Thornbury Running Club

TRC Newsletter for W/C Monday 3rd May

In this week’s Newsletter we have:

• Weekly Diary
• Club 10k Challenge Route
• Club Coaching Tuesday
• We Are Growing
• Race Reports – Wonderful Wilson Smashes Marathon PB
• You’ve Got Sole
• London Virtual Marathon
• Coming up next week ….

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1. Weekly Diary

Tuesday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Tuesday Coaching Night:
• 7:00 TLC – to join the WhatsApp group contact Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.
• 7:30 Aztec – to join the WhatsApp group contact Nick Williams 07745 133524

Thursday Lunchtime session with Ros Rowland.
• 12.00 from Leisure Centre Car park. Usually about 5k. Contac Ros on 07743 257838

Thursday Club Night
With the light nights and recent good weather most routes will include an amount of off road for the next few months. If you have a question about the route, please contact the Leader below:
• 7 min Paul Harrod
• 8 min Kevin Cundy
• 9 min Hugh McPherson
• 10 min Mike Bennewitz
• 12 (5k/11) Rachel Murphy
• Walking Val James

Sunday Morning Runs:
• 8:30 Scout hut car park near Manorbrook School. Mainly off-road, 2 hours plus. To join the WhatsApp group contact Mike Bennewitz 07790 491304

2. Club 10k Challenge Route – Kevin W
Last week I announced the Club 10k, the first event in the 2021-22 Pete Mainstone Challenge, being held on Thursday 27th May. Now, thanks to the great work of Steve Dimond, here is the route: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7581782 (Next week I will publish Steve’s route instructions for those who prefer written instructions)

As there are no marshals, we have made the route easy to follow. The route has been fully tested by the new 10 min group. Please meet in the car park, where there is more space, before moving to the top of Coopers Road for your start time. It is on the Routes page now too:

Club Running Routes

Staggered start time in pace groups to avoid overcrowding (just start in groups, not run in groups) was published last week and will be republished closer to the event.

If you cannot run on Thursday 27th May you can complete the same course anytime during the 2 week period 24 May – 6th June and submitting your results (time & distance) to captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
We suggest each participant makes a minimum £5 payment voluntary contribution. We have set up a Virgin Money Giving page to make this easy: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/ThornburyRunningClub

PS Please could we have a volunteer to help Pete at the finish capture everyone’s time and distance (participants are self-timing)? Please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Thank you.

3. Coaching Tuesday – Kevin W & Nick W
For those who want to try this week’s coached efforts at home:

* TLC – 6 x 800m / R 3 min. Efforts run to an individual target time based on 5k time.
* Aztec – 3 x 1 mile at just under 5k pace, with 3 minute recovery (or the time it takes to get back to holding an easy conversation)

Rather than reporting details in the weekly newsletter and posting on Facebook each week in future all coaching updates will only appear in the relevant coaching WhatsApp group. To join a coaching WhatsApp group please contact: Aztec / Nick Williams 07745 133524 or TLC / Kevin Wood 0796 6634237.

4. We Are Growing – Emma & Chris Pritchard
Since we restarted the club a few week ago we already have 7 new members and 8 people trying the club out before deciding if they would like to join. If you know somebody who would like to come along and try the club out, please ask them to e-mail membership@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk before they attend. It really helps us if they get in contact first, so we can get the paperwork out of the way.

5. Race Reports – Wonderful Wilson Smashes Marathon PB – Paul Harrod
Lockdown has been easier on runners than for participants in other sports. The daily permitted exercise allowance had a novelty value in the spring of 2020. Yet a year on, many of us are itching to get back to the challenge and camaraderie of an actual race. There is only so much joy to derive from a Strava crown, or becoming the “Local Legend of the bin store to A38 traffic lights”.

Thankfully, even with social distancing restrictions in place, the likes of Rogue Runs and DB Max have organised time-trial races where runners go off in groups of six, and chip-timed results ensure that there is a full roster of finishers at the end.

Garry Slater ran the recent Severn Bridge 5 mile race, and as anyone who has ever run the parkrun there knows, you are pretty much guaranteed a headwind in one direction or another. Despite this, Garry stormed to an 11th place finish in a time of 32 mins and 29 secs. Not only that, he was second MV50.

On Sunday 25th April, a few intrepid TRC members set off for the banks of the Severn, for the Shepperdine half and full marathon races. The sun shone, there was not a cloud in the sky, and a rare east wind provided both a cooling breeze and a stiff headwind to contend with on large sections of the course.
The half-marathon race attracted some of the best club runners from across the region. Therefore, recent TRC recruit, Sean Leadbetter, should be very proud of his 44th place finish, in a shade over 1 hour and 20 minutes. To put that in perspective that is an average per-mile pace of about 6 mins and 9 seconds. A very impressive performance indeed.
146 runners also lined up for the full marathon. Thornbury’s Ashleigh Ferris ran a clear PB to cross the line in 3 hours, 50 minutes and 6 seconds. That placed her as the sixth senior woman. Ashleigh has recently been honing her speed at Phil Lucker and Nick William’s Tuesday night training sessions, so look out for her when she goes PB-hunting in the shorter races! Jonathan Hall was 41st senior man in a very creditable 4 hrs and 13 mins.

If a road marathon is a daunting prospect, how about 50 miles on the vertiginous trails of the South Down Way? On the 17th April, 400 of the UK’s leading ultra-runners competed in the arduous race from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring 5700 feet of elevation along the way. It took over half of the field more than 10 hours to complete the race; some taking over twelve. However, TRC’s Nick Williams clinched a 10th place finish in a total time of 7 hours and 16 minutes. That is an average speed, over the entire, undulating, 50 miles, including fuel-station stops, of 8 mins, 44 secs per mile. An astonishing performance from Thornbury’s premier male runner.

However even Nick will agree that the stand-out performance of recent weeks has to go to new TRC member Lucie Wilson. Lucie was due to run in the Richmond marathon, but when it got postponed, decided to make it a timed run around the roads of Rockhampton and Hill. Lucie’s time is therefore not an official record, but, as Strava will attest, she finished the 26.2 miles in a time of 3 hours, 7mins and 50 seconds.
Had Lucie run that in 2019 (pre-pandemic, and with a full programme of marathon races) it would have easily put her inside the top 50 women across the whole of the UK, including professional athletes. Let’s hope Lucie will be spearheading TRC’s women’s team in the upcoming road and cross-country races, as they have the potential to achieve something special.

If you have run results you would like to see reported please contact Paul via reports@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

6. You’ve Got Sole – Kevin Wood
I noticed an article in this week’s EA ‘Athletics and Running for everyone’ and thought I would bring it to your attention.
Over 300 million pairs of shoes and insoles end up in landfill every year. In the first initiative of its kind, Enertor® has started a scheme to recycle insoles. Your old insoles will be used for making anything from athletics tracks to playgrounds, recycled into recovery slippers or donated to Forgotten Feet, a charity providing foot care services to the homeless. Get involved today, reduce your carbon footprint, and help support our planet. Insole recycling.

7. London Virtual Marathon

The Brightwell, a charity based in Bradley Stoke that supports people living with neurological conditions, have 3 places available to take part in the London Virtual Marathon. Do you know anyone who may be interested? The fundraising target is £150/person. We would love to fill these places and if you could share this with members of the Thornbury Running Club that would be fab. If interested e-mail: Claire Wingate. claire.wingate@thebrightwell.org.uk

Coming up next week ….
• Mental Health Awareness Week
• Club 10k Challenge Route – Route Instructions

2/05/21