Another Sunday, another blog entry. Why don't you follow the blog, get all the news as it happens (Well as soon as I can get it on anyway) by getting a prompt when updates happen! I am just back from a very muddy Tarrant Valley 10k, nearly 7 minutes quicker than last year, happy boy, there were a few Green and Whites there, details to follow
In this weeks action packed post....
COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY - Details below
5K HANDICAP TUESDAY
RICHARDS FOUR RACE CHALLENGE
SWANAGE HALF RESULTS
TAKE CARE OUT THERE - A reminder for those running alone
ENGLAND ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - An Update
The Full Monty entries are open, it fills quick so get your entry in now. 2nd December for 10 miles of mud and fun!
The Full Monty Cute
The Blackdown Beauty happened yesterday, have heard it was great but muddy day out. Details and photo's later, so follow the blog!
Had this through from Lesley reference the Swanage Half Marathon, well done to all involved!
Enjoyable run at the seaside on Saturday, running the Swanage Half Marathon. Five Yeovil runners - Fred and Sue Fox, Simon Rowbottom, Jo Whaites and myself. Jo got her wish of rain which was steady for the middle four + miles, otherwise dry and mainly cloudy so good conditions; a good route with plenty of hills and good views. Not brave enough for a complete dip afterwards, but Simon and I did go in the sea up to our knees - I'm sure this counts as an ice bath!!
Swanage Half Results
This from Phil ...
Following a recent incident in which a female club member was involved
From Sue Fox - My Daughter Julia sent this disturbing message to me last night
'Don't know if you can spread the word to any of your running friends but a friend, Hannah, that I ran Brighton with was running around Luton Manor this morning and a man in a car started following her really slowly then over took her and stopped the car got out and opened the back doors and stood in her way she freaked out and ran away and hid she heard him walking around looking for her!!!!!!
Luckily he didn't find her and she had her phone on her to call for help! Don't think I'll ever run down there again!!!!!!!!
Can some spread the word just in case there is some one on the prowl I do not know if the police are aware
Sue Fox
If any thing like this happens please try and get his car number and tell the police
Always take care and if running alone take a phone or an alarm if you can! This is a serious incident, but thankfully happenings like this are not common, but if it does happen lets do all we can to get people like this off the streets.
If you do worry about running alone, we have nearly 300 members, if you are looking for another member to run with then I am happy to put a request out on the blog, or have a chat with people at the club nights on Tuesdays!
On the other hand Phil says 'I have been running around there for thirty years, but then again I’m an ugly old Bloke'
Club Run - Next Tuesday 5K Handicap Plus runs from Summer Route 1
Next Wednesday Committee Meeting at the Forum Cafe. Abbey Manor. As usual the meetings are open to all fully paid up members. Under the Chairman’s directions only urgent business questions will be considered in A.O.B. This is a temporary move from the normal date due to race commitments.
So if you want something to be brought up e-mail The Chairman (address in the Web Site) and have it added to the Agenda
Richards 3 Race Challenge -
As you know two of Richards races were cancelled last week due to the appalling weather, a real shame after all of Richards preparation, he did a great run in the Quantock Beast, now he is taking on a FOUR race challenge in August!
On 26th August, the Oak Crock, a 10.5 mile trail race, Sunday 27th the Battle of Sedgemoor 10k, on Monday 27th The Boltenborough 5 followed by the Shillingstone 5 mile Hill Race. All for Alfie and Arthur in their battle against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, respect Richard and the very best of luck. I know you will all support Richard on his challenge. News on DMD further down!
The Friday night track sessions go from strength to strength, with the tough sessions now including a 3k time trial on a regular basis, get to the track on a Friday and improve your speed and fitness!
Latest England Athletics Newsletter
England Athletics Newsletter
So another week gone, let me know if anyone is training for an Autumn Marathon and we will follow your progress.
Details of Sunday Runs, Club Runs, Pub Runs and Track sessions are on the web site.
www.yeoviltownrrc.com
If you have time please have a read of this
Most of you will remember Challenge 333 in support of Alfie and Arthur in their battle against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, young boys who will never have the choice of running, or even, after 6 or 7 years of age even the choice of walking. At the time there seemed no hope. Richard was so moved by the boys story that he was inspired to come up with his race series, and over 30 of you turned out with me on a freezing wet day at the end of April to support 333. Well results do happen and NOW THERE IS HOPE!
I do not understand the full medical jargon, but a drug has been discovered called Skip Exon, which can be used to address the relentless march of the muscle wasting involved with Duchennes, it also helps prevent the associated heart problems. This drug should be ready to start treating the boys in 2014, as I understand it, currently it is estimated 14% of boys with the condition will be treated by 2014, the charity Action Duchenne are looking to raise £5 million so that ALL boys can be treated (About 1,500 at any one time).
To support this aim, alongside Richards Challenge, I have decided to emabark on a challenge that will really test me, both physically and in fitting it in. I have come up with Challenge 54321 - Countdown to Hope! I will complete 5km of swimming, 4 hundred km of biking, 3 events (The Milland Valley Trail, The Southampton Triathlon and the Maiden Newton Madness) , 2 Hundred km of running in 1 Month, (August). 54321 - simples!
333 Was about awareness, awareness has led to the position the fight against Duchennes is at today, I am now asking you to support both Richard, and if you are able, the ability to treat all of the boys and give them hope! please go to the following page where you can donate
challenge 54321 - Countdown to Hope
Thank you for reading, if you wish to take up the challenge and take on 54321 with me through August let me know, if you can join me on any parts through August, fantastic, I will be with Richard at the Shillingstone Hill Race, If you can join Richard on any of his 4 races brilliant! And if you can contribute, please do so, I never do sponsorship, but for me, to help to give hope where there was none makes it worth it!
Have a great week, see you all soon.
Terry
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