Dorset Here We Come and London, Barcelona, Weymouth, North London, Larmer Tree

Today the Club has had runners in London, Barcelona, Weymouth, North London, Larmer Tree in Dorset and Kat Hurford ran in the 20 miler in Okehampton in Devon. just shows what a great Club this is and the travelling we do to do the thing we like doing.......eating CAKE.   

Larmer Tree Races

White Star Running laid on a great few races this morning with stunning views of Dorset and Wiltshire. There were three races, The Half Marathon, 20 miler and a Full Marathon.

The Full and 20 started at 9.00am with Darren Atyeo, Paul Allen, Jon Crane, Chris Woodman, Lesley Nesbitt and I doing the Full and Catherine and Sharon doing the 20 (as training runs for London). After about 6 miles the 20 milers split off and the Marathon runners did the extra 6 and then we met up again later before the Love Station. From the pictures on Facebook we were expecting a very wet and muddy route for all runners however the dry Saturday seemed to work and it was not that bad but still muddy in places with the odd hill now and then.

The Half started at 10.00am with Simon, Nathan Helen and Lauren taking part, as they were doing a half, the Marathon Runners were hoping to see them at the finish line to cheer us in and take photographs. But no, they were sat in the Hall eating and drinking. 

The Love station had all that a runner needs at the 20 mile point, Jelly Babies, soft drinks, Gels and of course Cider and Vodka.

Andy Palmer of White Star Running lays on great races and well run events and was let down by the Medal supplier so we all have to wait for the Boat from China to arrive in Ilchester before we can get them. To make up for this we were all given either a bottle of Beer or a Buff. 

Catherine Thompson Hansford Posted:

Great 20 miler today courtesy of white star running! Loved the bucks fizz at the 15m lovestation! Well done to Sharon Masters for her first EVER 20 mile run and for keeping me company. Sorry for shouting at you on the last straight! New you had more in you! X

Weymouth Half

The girls from YTRRC hit the first Weymouth Half today with support from Katie and Alex on the route. The results have not been published yet.

Lynne blocking out the sun from her eye's

well done Alex nice banner 

Hi I'm training for New York Marathon

Emily doing her sprint finish

Jo sorting out the wonkey event bins.

Before the Race getting a Suntan.

With their Medals

 

North London Half

Simon Eadon and  Oliver Robotham ran the first North London and it was started by Mo Farah. Well done you two.

This in from Simon:

A selection from the North London Half Marathon. It was a privilege having the race started by Mo Farah. It was an unremarkable undulating course, (a bit like running round the streets of Yeovil) starting at Allianz Park, home of Saracens Rugby Club going to and through Wembley Stadium and back. Running alongside the Wembley Stadium pitch was special. The pre-paid parking was well worth the money and worked well.

Barcelona Marathon

Well done to John Hayden and Dave Tisley on their trip to Barcelona for the Marathon, I did this at the same time last year a really great Marathon to do. Well done boys now the drinking starts. 

 

YTRRC Hit SSDC

Notices

1. At the Yeovil Half Phil will put the Club Gazebo up at around 7:30 am (TBC), he will need help with this so if you can please help. You will be able to leave bags and jackets in there as well.

2. Your Club Membership is due for renewal and the form can be downloaded here. Even if you have been in the Club years and have set up a Direct Debit you still need to complete a form and either email or post to Adam (address on form) or give to Pete or Phil on Club night. The forms will also be available on Tuesdays from Phil. If you are paying by DD can you make sure it is the correct amount.

3. Well done to Anita on getting a place in the New York Marathon, just needs the Airfare, Hotel and money for lots of Pasty's.

4. Kats Coffee Morning was a great success apart from the fact that you had to eat a load of Cake as well. Thanks to all that went to support her.  

5. It would be nice if you email me your stories from Races with photographs and if possible links to the results (can be hard as results can take days to get published). There is only so much lying I can do.;)

Club  Events

1. Tuesday Club Night is at YTFC 6:30pm 17th Mar

2. Thursday Pub Run is from Mitre Inn Sandford Orcas  6:30 pm on the 19th Mar

3. Saturday Club Run from just outside YTFC 9:00am 21st Mar

4. The next Championship Race is Sun 22nd 7 ml Butleigh (SS) 11.00 am