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TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 5th October 2026

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

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

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

Tea Rota

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

Reminders

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

Results   –

27/09 Loch Ness Marathon

Position   chip time gun time
1527 Peter Cable 4:14:50  4:19:13 
3151 Paul Thomas 5:16:03 5:23:41

26/09 Bristol To Bath Trail 25K

669 Catherine Dack 3:18:45    
670 Michelle Chappell 3:18:45    
672 Liz Baird 3:18:46    
673 Jemma Williams 3:18:47    

03/10 Park Run News

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

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

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1. Gloucester Cross Country League

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

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

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

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

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

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Without the support of our beginner’s champions this course could not go ahead. We need 2 or 3 people each week to ensure the participation and safety of the beginners. If you can please help, even for just 1 week, please fill in the google form to let me know which dates you can do and I will sort out the rota.
Without your help it is not possible to run the course. Participants are always very grateful for the support (as am I!)  https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16

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

Intro Course poster A4 Oct 2026

3. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

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

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home!

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

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

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

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

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

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

See you on Tuesday!

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

Thanks, Nick

Nick Williams

4. Park Run of the Month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

For all you wanting to enter the 2027 London Marathon next April, the Club qualifies to get one place.  
 
If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to 
no later than 31st October.
 
Please indicate in your application how you meet each of the qualifying criteria, including a copy of your rejection letter.
 
If you have submitted an application earlier in the year could you please re-submit in case it was missed. 
 
link here:-  
 

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

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