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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 28th June 2025

 TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 28th June 2025  

 Room not available this week – meet in top car park 

 Thursday Club Night Leaders 

26th June. Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Nick W 

3rd July. Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Kev C / 8 min – Moray S / 7 min – Pete B 

 Tea Rota   

  03/07 No Tea – room N/A; 10/07 No Tea – room N/A; 17/07 tba 

 We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover July onwards. 

Results:  

19/06  Thornbury 10K

Phil Blackburn 35:13 2nd overall 
Ali Vaz 42:48 3rd  Female
Michael Wunderle  49:12   
Emily Meese   56:36   
Claire Hollingdale 1:00:15   
Amy Somerville  1:03:52  

21/06 Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge 100K 

Nick Williams 11:23:18 1st place  (see 2 below)

22/06 Trust 10K Run Woodchester Park 

This was the 3rd of the club’s Pete Mainstone Challenge series races.  A hardy group of runners turned out and enjoyed a challenging, scenic run around Woodchester Park.  In fact, Jo and Catherine enjoyed it so much that they, quite separately, took extra long scenic detours to take in more of the scenery.  Then we all had a picnic to finish off. 

 Full results and standings on the Pete Mainstone Challenge results page on the club’s website. 

 In Park Run News Ashleigh Davidson was first female at Ludlow on 14th June in 23:54.   

Ben Bohane was yet again first at Thornbury on 21st June in 17:45 

To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk. 
All results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website. 

 Reminders:.  

  •  Thursday 3rd July: Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00 
  • Saturday 5th July: Cotswold Way Relay 
  • Sunday 6th July: pm Annual BBQ . Details below 
  • Thursday 10th July: Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00 
  • Thursday 11th Sept: TRC Closed Club Championships. More details to follow 

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  1. Too Hot to Trot?  Thornbury 10k  Thursday 19th June 
     

Race 2 in the Club series turned out to be a rather warmer experience than the wintery Rollick – with temperatures forecast to be over 25°C into the evening, we took a few additional precautions to keep runners and volunteers safe in the heat. It was a cracking evening all round.  On the night, 273 runners lined up from the nearly 400 entrants – a strong turnout considering the conditions.  Nick Williams took up the role of race starter and announcer for the first time – a man you can trust with a megaphone. Only one tractor sighting this year, but we did seem to be inundated with an apparent invasion of flying insects congregating outside the Anchor after the race (something found the heat and runner’s sweat an attractive combination).  We did have a horse and rider sauntering towards the finish line just as the first runner was due down the hill…this was not supposed to be the Man v Horse race!   

As to the running. A standout performance from Jamie Williamson (Bristol & West / Kinsi Running) saw a new men’s course record of 31:53. Brilliant runs too from TRCs own Phil Blackburn (2nd male, 35:13) and Ali Vaz (3rd female, 42:48). A huge thank you to all our TRC volunteers – especially the first-timers! We need over 55 people to get the event running smoothly and safely.  You did a fantastic job – the runners were full of appreciation for all the support out on the course. The evening wrapped up at the Sailing Club, with its new balcony with beautiful views of the estuary being a fine setting for the prize giving. That’s it for another successful year!  Roll on the Oldbury 10-Miler in September – the final race in the series! 

2. Nick Williams’ Cotswold Way Challenge 100km – First place! 

 Congratulations to Nick Williams for coming first in the Cotswold Way 100k Ultra in 11:23:18 on the hottest day of the year. He was over an hour in front of the second place!  

It is not too late to support Nick raising the profile and raising funds for Myeloma UK (https://www.myeloma.org.uk/), If you are able to support Nick in raising funds this is the link:- https://www.justgiving.com/page/nick-williams-1 

 With a message from Nick: 

‘I wanted to say a huge thank you for all of the very generous donations that have been made by club members in supporting my challenge in raising funds for Myeloma UK in memory of my Dad. Both my family and I have been overwhelmed by the level of support we have received, and the generosity that has been shown. 

  It was an emotional day, but I had the family there with me along the route for support (including my brother-in-law Chris by my side for the last 25km of it), and the memory of Dad there with me for every single step of the journey. I just wish that he could have been there with us at the finish! 

  Hope to see you all soon, once the legs have recovered….’ 

 3. Cotswold Relay teams for Saturday 5th July 

 Thank you to everyone who signed up to join in the Cotswold relay 2025 on Sat July 5th – a great pre curser to the TRC summer festivities on the Sunday. We have confirmed entries for two TRC teams  – 1 Open team – (Quickthorns) and 1 ladies (The Prickles). This is Thornbury’s first ever all girls team and we may yet need some extras! The teams and legs are below – if anyone has any queries or complaints please see Jo Plumbley or message her through the WhatsApp group. 

 Open  – Quickthorns 

Leg                   

1 –     Ross Whiting
2 –     Ollie Brown 
3 –     George Evans 
4 –     Nathan Darkin 
5 –     Nick Langridge 
6 –     Adrian Wombwell 
7-     Jim Godden 
8-     Kevin Cundy 
9 –     Nick Williams  
10-    James Marshall 

Reserves – Alex Golding, John Evans, Arthur Renshaw, Kevin Arnold 

Ladies – Prickles   

Leg               

1 –     Mel Wilson 
2 –     Clare Watt 
3 –     Lizzie Williams 
4 –     Jo PLumbley 
5 –     Colette Jackson 
6 –     Laura Orna 
7-     Sarah Newnes 
8-     Hannah Hamilton 
9 –     Ros Rowland 
10-    Catherine Dack 

Reserves  – Bethan Littley, Judy Mills 

Other changes have been made to the teams above but full teams not been notified but assume individuals for legs know about it and are making arrangements 

4. Annual Summer BBQ and Awards event Sunday 6th July 

  Venue: Thornbury Cricket Club (The Clubhouse, Thornbury Rd, BS35 3LG) 

  • Date: Sunday 6th July 
  • Time: 12:30 – 17:00 
  • BBQ served at: 13:30 

  This is a family-friendly event open to all ages, with fun activities for the children and a relaxed afternoon of food, fun, and community. We also get the chance to recognise some amazing running performances, improvements and contributions to the running of the club over the last 12 months. To help us plan, RSVP by completing the form below by Wednesday, 26th June:  https://forms.gle/ePTfu66jgHydzeYh9 

 We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please email Matt on social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk 

 5 . Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members 

 GWAC were very grateful for the £2,050 we presented to them on the evening of our AGM. 

As a way to show our gratitude to the club, we would like to invite anyone interested to an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work we provide. Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for our Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

They have a maximum attendee limit of 30. If this event fills up and others wish to attend, we have additional dates throughout the year that I can add them to.  Please complete the Google Form available for you to register your interest in a visit on a date to be determined. https://forms.gle/ygBkmYE9eWGvDDt98 

 6. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

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