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

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

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

Tea Rota

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

Reminders

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

Results   –

20/09 Copenhagen Half Marathon

13/09 Great North Run

13/09 Chippenham Half Marathon

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

06/09 Cardiff 10K

31/08 Full Result of Cleeve 5K Relays

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

26/09 Park Run News

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

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

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

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

Some results:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kind regards,
Adrian

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

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

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

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

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

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

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

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

4. Park Run of the Month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28/09