Sunday News for 9 September 2012

Hi all,

A different format this week as Terry is off worshipping the sun this week (again!), so I’m filling in for him. Unfortunately I don’t have information to hand as to what people have been running so “Well Done!!” to all who raced, trained, or sat in the sun.

We have some thrilling events coming up so I’ll tell you about those instead:

Hopefully you have all enjoyed charging around the tracks and fields around Odcombe, Montacute, Chinnock or wherever during the summer and hopefully you’ve all enjoyed the freedom of getting a bit muddy like when you were a kid. Now is your chance to extend the summer by getting involved in a couple of events. I’m about to use the terms “race” and “cross country” but DON’T PANIC!

I know there are probably around thirty YTRRC members who run for the chance of a prize in races while the rest of us compete against ourselves, the clock, fitness, weight, or a particular friendly rivalry. How do I know, because I’ve never been placed as an individual in a race and these are the reasons why I run. That means there are 200+ members running for these reasons, so now I want those 200 to read on...

The Wessex Cross Country League is a series of races four races over the winter. There are individual competitions (age groups, etc.) but also team competitions. In the past we have missed out on winning the team purely because we didn’t have a fourth runner taking part in the last race! Last year YTRRC Ladies, Men, and Vet Men all won the team competition and we hope to continue in this vein.

Ladies compete over distances of between 5K to 7K, while us chaps compete at 8K to 10K. The route is usually laps, with the men doing one extra lap for the extra distance. This means runners get to see how the race develops, they don’t get lost and are well encouraged by other runners.

Sunday 30 September                        Canford Heath Middle School, Wimborne
Sunday 21 October                             Ham Hill, Yeovil
Sunday 25 November                         Hudsons Field, Salisbury
Sunday 16 December                         Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

The important thing to note is that it is a very low-key event and an excellent way to begin your racing career. Many of us who have taken part have found it great fun and gives a different dimension to running. It is not for “elite runners”

To enter, please contact Tim Hawkins e-mail address at ( runnerhasbeen@yahoo.co.uk), or tell Matt Driver at the club night this coming week. Names are required urgently as the first race is Sept 30^th.

We normally meet at YTFC and share driving to venues and the club will pay the race entry fees. Races usually start around mid-day as they are not long. More details can be found on http://www.teamdorsetathletics.co.uk/ including details for younger runners, eg. if you’ve got kids, bring them along to take part in age-races too!

Parrett Trail (Sat 13^th October)

We have had a storming response to the Parrett Trail Relay Race and have entered SEVEN teams this year! The teams are as follows...if you are not listed but want to run, let Matt Driver know and he will put you on the reserve list. We particularly need a 50+ Lady reserve. If enough new people come forward, we may even be able to enter an eighth team...

If you are listed above, please contact the team person in red for details about which leg you are running.

	Men 60+			Ladies 50+			Fast ladies
	Phil MacQuaid			Lesley Nesbitt		1	Julia Campbell
	Brian M-R			Mel Dodge		2	Kat Jones
	Fred Robbins			Lynne Thumpston		3	Rose Harvey
	Mike Kendrick			Hazel Ford		4	Anna lloyd
	Nigel Moysey			Deb Hurrell		5	Sarah Trim
	Pete Jakeman			Flora Brooke		6	Rachel Clay
	Fast Men (TIM Hawkins)			Other Men (MATT Driver)			Men
	Ed Gibbs			Tim Hawkins			Richard Dodge
	Pete Darton			Guy Williams			Michael Bird
	Nick Brooke			Darren Atyeo			Simon Rowbottom
	Dave Stanfield		1	Chris Hurrell			Steve Griffiths
	Mark Wills		5	Lee Holloway			Simon Carr
	Paul Allen			Russell Fahey			Toby Clay
	Mixed Bunch						Reserves
	Matt Driver
	Terry Byrne						Malcolm Maxstead
	Fiona Gafney
	Nicki Guiver
	Deb Neal
4	Rod Appleby

Parrett Trail reconnoitring (reccying) of routes

In order to check out some of the runs, Matt Driver will be available on Saturday 15^th, Sunday 16^th of September, then again 6^th October and 7^th October. Please contact him if you want help checking the route and we can sort out who needs what and how we will arrange transport.

Super Slam, Grand Slam, Mini Slam Hats

During the year between YTRRC Annual Awards Dinners, if you have completed 5K, 5 miles, 10K, 10 miles, and Half Marathon races you have achieved the Mini Slam. Those completing 5K, 10K, 10 miles, ½ and full marathons achieve the Grand Slam, and those who additionally complete an Ultra-distance as well as the Grand Slam are upgraded to Super Slam.

If this includes you, please forward your name and the race details to Lee Holloway at hollowaylr@gmail.com  or Nigel Moysey at nigel@foxholehouse.co.uk to claim your Award Hat as soon as possible, or when as soon as you complete the required set. If you do not claim, you will NOT be awarded a hat!

Next week’s YTRRC events

Sunday

9:00am - Long run groups from Montacute – Paul Allen is leading a 14-15 mile run and Deb Neal has a 7 mile run. Reading facebook, I think there is also a 10 mile option. Bring along a bottle of water for when you are running, tea & cake supplies to share for afterwards if you like. Meet in the overflow car-park at Montacute House.

Tuesday

6:30pm - Club run as usual, off towards Odcombe, Montacute and Ham Hill. Please try to select a group that is suitable for your distance and pace as sometimes large groups can be difficult to manage if there is only one Run Leader. If you want to volunteer to help guide groups, please talk with Phil MacQuaid or Matt Driver. The groups that should hopefully be on offer IF we can get Run Leaders will be:

Beginners / Those returning to running – distance agreed on the night

4 mile option – this group stops regularly to regroup

5 mile option – this group stops regularly to regroup

6.4 mile option – this group stops regularly to regroup

7.5 mile option – this group stops regularly to regroup

6.4 mile Tempo – Faster and less re-grouping (approx 9:00 minute miles)

7.5 mile Tempo – Faster and less re-grouping (approx 8:00 to 8:30 minute miles)

Wednesday

6:00pm to 6:45pm - It's the last of the Summer Series Yeovilton 5k this Wednesday. Please come along and support your club by offering us assistance with race set up, marshalling and general help (i.e. car parking).

Marshalling essentially involves the wearing of a fluorescent club jacket (provided) and standing for 1/2 an hour in pairs or a trio in a safe, yet prominent place on the road course, to warn (but not stop traffic) and protect racers; whilst offering plenty of hand clapping and encouragement to keep runners going and to watch some quality racing.

It would be very encouraging to see some new faces, so please don't be nervous, you'll be paired with an 'old' hand to show and explain exactly what happens behind the scenes.

Turn up on the evening any time between 6pm and 6:45pm to be given a useful and worthwhile job.

Thursday

6:30pm - “Pub Run” is this week from the Fortune Palace Chinese Restaurant, on the A30 dual carriageway between Yeovil and Sherborne. Not quite a pub but you can still get a beer! Everyone to meet for 6:30 and we’ll run 5-6 miles before eating at the restaurant. Non-runners welcome to eat only (my wife will be there only for the food), and non-eaters welcome too!

Great food, as we usually get them to bring us selection plates and everyone digs in. Last time I went home absolutely stuffed!

Friday

6:30pm - Track session at the Yeovil running track on Mudford Rec. Fantastic, friendly sessions to improve YOUR running and less boring/different than just pounding the pavement.

Upcoming Events

Parrett Trail – 13^th October

Wessex Cross Country League – 30^th September

YTRRC Annual Awards Dinner – 30^th November

YTRRC 80 mile run to Swindon – Weekend of 17^th November