A Wet and Muddy Weekend apart from Malaga

The Malaga Marathon

This weekend saw the third year out to the Malaga Marathon and this year was Paul Allen, Peter Jakeman and me with Jane Allen in support. The course was slightly different this year but making in a better start as not so packed in tight with a long wide road to overtake those in the wrong pen. 

Saturday saw a gentle 4 miler along the Beach to the Expo to collect our race numbers and see Pete's new car.

Lucky you get a bird with this one.

Race day came and it was a walk in the dark to the start. We were lucky with the weather as it stayed good for running and not too hot. Jane was spotted around the course to give us a cheer and take pictures of the pavement.

Pete had a great run and finished second it his age group and got an award.

Pete's own Stage

At the end of the race the Brits hit the free larger and drank them dry but not before congratulating Danny Kay on reaching 600 marathons, although not a YTRRC member some of you will know him from the Yeovil Marathon and other local marathons.

The Brits take on Malaga

    Then it was back to the hotel with a well deserved Sherry on the way.

The Paul Meadows Sherry Bar 

Percy Pud 10k

On Sunday 6th December I ran in the Percy Pud 10k in Sheffield. We ran out into storm Desmond but fortunately it blew us back home on the second half of the race.  I finished in 768th place in a field of 2087. My time 49:24. The winner was Alan Buckley of Leeds City in 32:26. All finishers received a Christmas Pudding!

Best wishes

Malcolm

The Full Monty

The Club had a good turn out for the Full Monty up at Ham Hill. With a very muddy 10 miles of hills and a tough course.

Well done to Mike Harvey the first Green and White over the line and Anna Lloyd was the first female. The full results can be seen here. Anna also won her Age Cat so well done Anna.

Anna's Prize

Weston 10k
This in from Kevin Stenner:

Very windy conditions today running on the beach at the Weston Super Mare 10k. Slow time 43. 25

Club runners at the windy Weston.
Claire Hatherell Time 01.00.44
Katina Hurford Time 01.00.45
David Newton Time 01.07.03.

YTRRC Night Runners

The team of Night Runners left for Burrator for the Wild Night Race.

From Katie:

Last night saw some green and whites take on the Burrator 10 miler and 10k wild night race. Fab run

Notices

The 2015-16 club champ races are on the website, along with the new rules, including of course, Distance Champ races and Hats!

From Linda:

Santa Dash - Just a quick update. There are now 120 entries for this event. There are no more free Santa Suit but you can purchase these on the day for £5. Please come along and run/volunteer/watch or donate a cake! If you would like to bake a cake I have some eggs spare if needed, let me know and I will be there tomorrow night. The Website can be found here.

From Katie:

Dont forget this friday is the christmas quiz night, 7pm with 7.30 start at monmouth hall, just off st johns road in yeovil. Free of charge to enter. All family members and friends welcome, christmas goody bag for all children. There is no bar in the hall so please bring your own booze and soft drinks (kitchen available for tea and coffee). A prize will be given for the best christmas jumper. We will also be having a raffle for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, 50p a strip. If you want to donate a prize or buy a ticket if you cant make it then I will be down to club tomorrow. Let me know if you need to make up a team. Questions and red dickybow are all ready see you then.wink emoticosee you all then.

From the Mens Club Captain AKA Rob Jones:

Thursday December 17th, 7:30pm, Dartington College, Devon.
Does anybody fancy joining us on one of these races? We've a few going already and it'll be great to get more Green n whites there this year!
This race is an excellent introduction to nighttime trail running, there is a 10Km or 5Km option, both are mostly off road.
Christmassy fancy dress, general bright and loud clothing and accessories are optional but encouraged. The link is here.

Club  Events

1. Tuesday Club Night is at YTFC 6:30pm 8th Dec

2. Thursday Pub Run is from  Square and Compass Ashill 6:30 pm on the 10th Dec

3.  Fri Track Night 6:15pm and Saturday Club Run from just outside YTFC 9:00am. 

4.  Sunday Long Runs are from Goldenstones on the 13th Dec but help with the Santa Dash is also needed.

5. The next Championship Race is the Chard Flyer on News Year Day at 11:00 am.