Online Memberships

We can now take online memberships.

Simply go to the right and select one of the three options by scrolling down then buy now which will then take you to the payment options.

You can pay by paypal or any major credit / debit card.

£25.00 which included the free top
£20.00 if you have already paid the club £5.00 for the top
£30.00 for a brand new member.

Any problems please email me stevensgary@hotmail.com

AGM Sunday 30th January - Minutes by Gary Stevens

AGM – Sunday 30^th January

Committee – GS/MR/ML/MC/GB

Annual Reports

GB (Road)

MR (X-Country)

PJ (Fell)

2011 targets

GB to put strong teams in the 12 and 6 stage relays in March, anyone wishing 'not' to be considered please let him know

MR would like increased numbers in the 2 remaining mid lancs x-country fixtures, the men are fighting for promotion.

PJ will incorporate the 'run the moors' league into our own fell champs to increase chances of higher numbers.

PJ would also like to put strong teams into the 2012 Pennine Relay event.

PJ congratulated A&T on a strong performance in this years Pennine Relay event, we finished 50^th from 101 teams.

Treasurer report

Malcolm Collins read out his treasurer report – if any member would like to see a copy please email him.

Constitution Changes.

The club made some constitution changes, see constitution for amendments.

Subs for 2011

Renewals £25.00

New members £30.00

Sliding scale membership agreed

July – December £20.00 or 18 months at £40.00

October – December £15.00 or 15 months £35.00

Members voted that if subs are not renewed by Sunday 27^th February then membership will expire and you will be treated as a new member.

Please pay your subs to a committee member or you will be able to pay online via the blog/website.

Committee Roles elected for 2011

Mark Riches – Club Sec

Gary Stevens – Race Organiser

Malc Collins – Treasurer

Mark Lysycia – Membership Sec

Garry Baines – Road Captain

Non Committee Roles for 2011

Head Coach – Shaun Moran

Website Operator – Terry Gardiner

Fell Captain – Paul Jackson

Social Events – Clare Unsworth, Liz Ellicott, Paul Basnett

Blog Admin – Gary Stevens

X-Country Captain – Mark Riches

Social Events in 2011

Curry Night 11^th February – email Clare for more details

Grand National Event – email Paul Basnett for more details

10 yr anniversary do – Saturday 14^th May – keep posted to blog

10 Yr Anniversary Club Photo

We are going to have a professional club picture to be taken after the Gin Pit 5 on Sunday 10^th April, we ask as many A&T members to race, marshal or just turn up to have the picture taken in club kit.

Keep posted to the blog for more details.

Club X-Country Saturday 29th January

15 men, 8 ladies and 4 juniors turned up on a very cold January morning to run our clubs first ever x-country event ran around the 'frozen' fields and trails around the Gin Pit.
A "massive" thank you must go to Shaun Moran and John Lee for designing the course and setting it up prior to the race and to all the marshals and timekeepers who helped on the course, without you these type of events could not be possible.

It was also great to see some new faces to x-country especially in the ladies event and we hope that spurs you on the compete in the 2 remaining mid lancs races of the year...take note Mark Riches!

Results as follows..

Junior 2 mile race (correction)
1st Joseph Wane 16.33
2nd Harrison Williams 19.22
3rd Cerys Baines 19.43
4th Ben Fisher 19.58

Ladies 5k race
1st Suzanne Gregory 24.35
2nd Marjorie Leigh 27.56
3rd Anna Quintana 28.13
4th Bev Tickle 30.08
5th Ruth Ellicott 30.59
6th Joan Cooke 31.07
7th Christine Farnworth
Clare Unsworth DNF

Mens 10k race
1st Colin Rigby 38.25
2nd Alex Foster 38.50
3rd Lewis Eccleston 40.21
4th Shaun Moran 41.32
5th Sean Spillane 42.06
6th Gary Stevens 43.50
7th Terry Gardiner 44.59
8th Mark Lysycia 45.29
9th Dave Potter 46.43
10th Garry Baines 48.23
11th Ian Hamilton 49.20
12th Mike Geoghegan 51.55
13th Dale Kenyon 52.48
14th Paul Basnett 54.08

Marathon Runs by Matt Crompton

Runs for marathon group for next 2 weeks. 

W/C  31st January

Tuesday -  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4258971 - Round the block (anti-clockwise) plus a loop of roundhouse going up Bolton Rd - 8.7 miles

Thursday 3rd February - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4258992 - Gloucester St, Wigan Road, Schofield Lane to Daisy Hill, Hindley Road, Coupland Road, Wigan Road, West Leigh Lane, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Rd, Hamilton St, Tyldesley Rd, One way system, Squires Lane, cut past Fred Longworth, Tyldesley Rd, Douglas Rd and back to central - 11.76 miles

Sunday 5th February - 21 miles. (This is a tough run but once its done you will be left feeling very satisfied with yourself!)  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3556231 – Starting at Red Lion Car Park at 4 Lane Ends. St Helens Rd, Smethurst Ln, Watergate Ln, A6 to Chequerbent, past the Tavern, left onto Beaumont Rd, Chorley New Rd to Beehive pub, A6027 past Reebok Stadium, over motorway to A6, left to lights and down Dicconson Lane to Aspull, left at the Queens Pub, through Whelley towards Wigan. At Scholes lights turn left and follow the road to Hindley. At Hindley turn left to Westhoughton, past McDonalds, Park Road (sorry for the hill so late on), Chequerbent and A6 back to 4LE – 21.4 miles

Tuesday run setting off at 6:30

Thursday run setting off at 6:15

Sunday run setting off at 9:30 (starting at Red Lion car Park)
 
 
w/c 7th February
Tuesday 8th February - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3443106 - Dougie, 1 way to East Lancs, down the Lancs to Higher Green Lane, Princess Ave, Squires Lane, Millers Lane, Dougie and back to central - 9 miles
 
Thursday 10th February - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4259005 - Central, Newbrook Rd, Salford Rd, Watergate Lane, Smethurst Lane, St Helens Rd, Salford Rd, Watergate Lane, Smethurst Lane, St Helens Rd,Hulton Lane, Wigan Rd past the Tavern, Snydale Way, Manchester Rd, Newbrook Rd and back to central - 12.4 miles. 

Sun 13th February - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4208419 – Central Station, Dougie, Tyldesly Road, Manchester Road, Mort Lane to Little Hulton, Manchester Road to Church St, Cricketers Way, Leigh Rd, Schofield Lane, Wigan Rd, West Leigh Lane, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Rd, Hamilton St, High St, Tyldesley Rd, Dougie and back to Central – 17 miles

 

Tuesday run setting off at 6:30

Thursday run setting off at 6:15

Sunday run setting off at 9:30 (starting at Central Station)

Picture from Burnley X-Country by Steve Bateson

Picture sent by Steve Bateson.

There will be more in Steve's website in due course
http://www.runningpix.co.uk/2011%20races.htm

CLGP 5k - Sunday 20th February

Just to let everyone know that the organiser of the CLGP 5k on Sunday 20th February has emailed us to say he is now at 100 pre-entries.

Early entry is very advisable.

This is the first road champs / clgp race on 2011.

Club Kit by Mark Lysycia

PROSTAR Trousers to match the club jacket.

 

We have one pair of the above in x/s which we ordered for Suzanne. They are a little too short for her but i;m sure they will fit someone else. Carole  and Brenda wear the x/s and seem perfect for them. if you need a pair to go with your jacket, please e-mail me asap.

 

We also have a few Prostar  club jackets at the old price £26.50. New prices will be £30 which is the cost price to us! This includes the printing and represents great value for a quality jacket which is wind proof and very warm!

 

The new A+T lightweight  running jackets should be with us soon,they are £15 to include printing and £1 extra for your initial/name printed on.

 

If you require any other club kit please let me know and i will bring it to the AGM on Sunday.

 

marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thanks

 

Mark

A Double Marathon weekend by Malc Collins

I entered my first Endurance Life Coastal marathon on Saturday in Anglesey. It was a fantastic event, the views along the coast were stunning. I wish I had taken my camera with me. There were high cliffs and quaint little beaches. The run was the hardest run I’ve ever done. Sections were basically fell, some were very undulating trails and some parts were thick heavy mud or water logged fields like the worst bits of a cross country race. The run used every bit of energy out of my body and then at 26 miles I had to climb up Holyhead mountain before descending into the finish. My Garmin read 27.8 miles, a bit long for a marathon, at least you could say I got value for money! Finishing time 5 hours 2 mins 43 secs. The time says it all! If Paul Jackson or Mark Ruscoe read this, these events might really suit you guys. Well done to Bev Tickle for doing her first half here, sorry I missed you. What ever half Bev picks next will definitely be easier.

Anyhow the next morning I drove down to Gloucester to compete in the Gloucester Marathon, my body felt tired but the legs were ok after a bit of stretching. Gloucester is basically a 3 lap course on fairly flat tarmac lanes, which were very welcome after yesterday. The run went well but at 24 miles I seemed to run out of energy but after another runner gave me an energy gel and I got some water from the last water station I got going again to finish in 3 hours 56 mins 7 secs. I’m pleased to have completed another double marathon weekend and still be running the marathon distance in under 4 hours.

Anglesey Coastal Trail Run - 22 Jan 2010‏ by Bev Tickle

I took part in my first trail run and first half marathon distance on Saturday as part of the Endurance Life Coastal Trail Series in Anglesey.  I say 'half' marathon, what they really meant was 14 and a quarter miles...

Despite the fact I am currently hobbling around and unable to get up and down stairs without gritting my teeth while my calf muscles scream their objection, I have to say I did enjoy the experience overall!  The event was well organised and everyone along the way was friendly and encouraging.  The course itself varied from ankle deep mud, to narrow rocky paths, to flooded fields, to a couple of killer climbs - one of which being in the last 2 miles just to completely sap any remaining scrap of energy - all with a backdrop of amazing coastal views.  I expected a time of around 3 hrs 15 mins but completed the course in a time of 3 hrs 39 mins which now gives me something to beat next time!  Or I could always attempt the marathon or ultra run options offered...

Club X-Country - Saturday 29th January (reminder)

Just a reminder that this coming Saturday is our first ever "club" x-country race starting at the Gin Pit.

So far we have around 15 names and 3 volunteers via emails and facebook.

Its 5k for the girls and 10k for the lads on a course designed by Shaun Moran around the trails and fields around the Gin Pit.

Meeting at 10.30am prompt.

If you would like to take part please drop me a line so i can let Shaun know our expected numbers.

Email is stevensgary@hotmail.com or just reply to your facebook invitations sent last week.

Folksworth 15

Michelle Fuller completed the 15 mile course in 2 hours 29mins.

"Well done Michelle"

Cherbobyl 10k results

Steve Coleman 38.48
Paul Mannion 39.14
Alan Melling 40.22
Garry Baines 44.30
Suzanne Gregory 47.38
Cheryl Wainwright 58.59

A&T cross-country – Townley Park Burnley 22/01/11 by Mark Riches

Last year Townley Park was covered in snow, this year there was no snow but it was still very cold

Not only was it my first Club race of the cross-country season but it was also a first outing for our new Club flag – see below

Our 2 ladies were the first to tackle the frozen course which consisted of 1 medium & 1 large lap (approx 6K) Brenda Wane was first A&T lady finishing 28^th followed a couple of minutes later by Michaela Shaw. Both Brenda & Michaela ran really well but It would have been nice to see 1 or 2 more A&T ladies out there

Next it was the turn of the men, this time 3 large laps (approx. 10K). 14 A&T men set off with Simon Ford finishing a very respectable 26^th Gary Atherton & Alex Foster (debut) had a good battle to finish 2nd & 3^rd A&T runner respectively. Meanwhile further down the field Alan Hilton was setting the pace with Gary Stevens, yours truly (Mark Riches) Shaun Moran & Troy Topping in pursuit. During the second lap Shaun & Troy pushed on with Shaun, who had a great run, eventually beating Troy by 40 seconds. Alan, Gary & I had a great battle with me & Gary, who also had a great run, pulling away on the last lap. I finished 14 seconds in front of Gary with Alan 29 seconds behind Gary. Next to finish were Jonathan Hyde & Terry Gardiner followed home by Steve Foster & Mark Lysycia; nice to see Mark turning out on the country. Completing the line-up were Paul Basnett & Barry Allman; the new spikes paid off Paul!

We were all grateful, once again, for the warm drinks & chocolate supplied by Brenda’s Café after the race

Remember you need to keep your number (& veteran label if appropriate) for the remaining Mid Lancs races - next race Lawsons Ground Blackpool 12/02/11

Pics link  

http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/snapfishuk/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=4511693006/a=84051317_84051317/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfishuk/

Tuesday / Thursday Runs

Matt Crompton has kindly supplied us with all the February and March Tuesday / Thursday runs which are now blogged under "training days"...just click on the day.

Matt is one of our 'unsung heroes' who although been injured for over 6 months continues to put in time and effort behind the scenes by providing the above runs and also marathon runs.

Hopefully Matt with be back with the club in the next few weeks as he is just starting the comeback trail.

"Thanks Matt and see you soon."

Marathon Training W/C 24th January

Tuesday - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3443106 - Dougie, 1 way to East Lancs, down the Lancs to Higher Green Lane, Princess Ave, Squires Lane, Millers Lane, Dougie and back to central - 9 miles

Thursday - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4246208 - (the 5 hills). Central, Newbrook Road (hill 1), Salford Rd, Watergate Lane (hill 2), Smethurst Lane (hill 3), St Helens Rd, Hulton Lane (hill 4), Wigan Rd, past the Tavern (hill 5) to Chequerbent roundabout, right along Manchester Rd, right up Bolton Road to the round house, down the path to Snydale Way, Chequerbent roundabout, Manchester Rd, Newbrook Rd and back to central - 10.9 miles. 

Sunday - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4208417 – Central Station, Newbrook Road, Smethurst Lane, Plodder Lane, Manchester Road, Chequerbent, past the Tavern, Beaumont Road, Chorley New Road, Past the Reebok to the A6, back to 4 Lane Ends, Newbrook to central – 17 miles.

Thursday run setting off at 6:15 prompt from central.

Sunday run setting off at 9:30 from Central Station. 

Cheers

Matt

Membership Update..Mark Lysycia

Hi Everyone,

It was good to meet potential  new member 17 year old  Lewis Eccleston who trained again with us last night.He told me he will bring his membership form next week. I believe he went running again with Gary Atherton and Alex Foster and the feedback I have received is very positive. Anyone who can run with those two must be good(or mad)!!

I collected  money from another new member Paul,who used to train with us 18 months ago. He didn't train last night and I never got his surname but will return next week with his  form and his profile form.

I have received 13 orders for the new very lightweight training  club jacket. See blog and my face book profile for all the details on the new jacket.

We still have over 35 anniversary tops to give out. I brought them ALL to training last night but only two were snatched up on the night.Contrary to rumours I do not offer a personal door to door delivery service.(Joke)Hopefully you all like the new tops.

I promised  to myself I wouldn't mention the "P" word again...(profiles) but as we have 61 in so far,34 men,27 ladies. It seems such a shame we cannot  try  hit the 100 mark...but I will leave that one with you,you know who you are.

Don't forget the AGM next Sunday 30th Jan 8pm at the Welfare Miners Club.

Thanks

Mark

Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

30^TH JANUARY 2011

	Agenda
1	Welcome
2	Annual reports (road / cross-country / fell)
3	Treasurer’s report & adoption of the Accounts
4	Setting of membership fees for 2011
5	Motions
(a)	Proposed to do away with the role of Club Chairman
(b)	Proposed to make the following roles non-committee
	Head Coach / Fell Captain / Cross-country Captain
(c)	Proposed changes to Constitution
	Membership - remove ‘On annual renewal of subscriptions each member will receive training top or similar.’
	Management – Management Committee to consist of Club Secretary and Treasurer
	Management – Committee to consist of Membership Secretary, Road captain & Race Organiser
	Management – summary of Committee’s responsibilities to be amended in line with above
	Management – Committee of 3 shall form a Quorum
	Subscriptions – annual subscription fee payable within 28 days of the AGM
6	Election of Officers & Committee
	If you wish to stand for any of the roles listed below; please email the Club Secretary mark.riches@talk21.com no later than 14 January 2011 DEADLINE PASSED
	Club Secretary Treasurer Head Coach (non committee) Road Captain Race Organisers Membership Secretary IT manager (non committee) Blog Administrator (non committee) Fell Captain (non committee) X-Country Captain (non committee) Social Events (non committee)
7	Proposals for 10th Anniversary do, suggested date 14th May 2011
8	AOB

Sunday Run by Shaun Moran

As part of our normal 10 mile run on Sunday we will be doing a recky of the Gin Pit X-Country course as part of the run.

So if you are interested in doing the club championship x-country on the 29th Jan at the Gin Pit come down do a lap (or two), you don't have to do the full 10 miles ... cut off anytime.

Meeting at 9.30am.

Shaun.

New A+T lightweight Running Jacket by Mark Lysycia

Update.

After just speaking with the supplier for £1.00 extra you can have your initials printed on the jacket.

So that would make them £16.00 each.

Just email me  marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk or ring my mobile number 07912 481 607 to order or ask questions

New A+T lightweight Running Jacket by Mark Lysycia

New A+T lightweight  Running Jacket.

Hi Everyone,

Over the last few weeks Suzanne and I have been trying out a new lightweight running jacket. The club used to do one but unfortunately the printing didn't last too long on them. They are blue(of course)and come in all sizes, in  both men(sizes xs to x/l  and  Ladies  styles(sizes 8 to 16, pictures are enclosed and will also be on face book soon.

These new jackets are very  well made and the zips/pockets seem as good as I've seen on other brands. All the committee have seen the jacket and are keen for us to move forward.

The RRP of the new running/training jacket is  £30 and printing  "Astley and Tyldesley Road Runners" on the front right breast would normally  be extra.

However  as a  special introductory  price to our club and   for a quantity order we can supply them to all club members for only £15 to include the printing! This is fabulous value for a very lightweight running jacket and  also promotes our club.The next batch we order will be slightly more. The existing heavier style A+t jacket which 65 of you already wear are now £30. We still have 2 left at the old price £26.50

If you feel you would like one but not yet   please let me know anyway as soon as possible as I wanted to put  in an order very soon. We wont hold you to it if you decide you do not want it once ordered but I need to gauge some reaction from the club.

Unlike the other blue club jacket these are to be worn whilst training and feel sure you will be impressed with them.

Any questions feel free to ask  myself or Suzanne.

I will NOT be ordering any if I do not get any  fairly quick feedback from the club.I can only assume on that basis that no one is interested.

  

I will be at the club this evening Thursday 20th  with the sample jacket and also  to give out the rest of the anniversary tops so please let me know if you intend to  be there. If anyone wants to collect theirs  from my house that's another option.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Just send me a quick reply to  marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk
or mobile number 07912 481 607

Thanks

Mark Lysycia

Gin Pit "Marathon" Volunteers Wanted by Malc Collins

Hi everyone at A&T

I think most of you know I’m arranging a Double Marathon event starting and finishing at the Gin Pit on Saturday and Sunday 12^th & 13^th March 2011. There will be about 25 entrants each day. These range from multiple marathon runners, Ultra runners, Ironman Tri-athletes, including Steve Coleman and myself.

The course is one large loop and consists mainly of the local trails and canal towpaths. I plan the course to be a self guiding race and I will be offering maps and directions to runners at the beginning of the day. I am hoping to get some volunteers to help put signs up round the course and man at least 3 check points.

There are still a few places left if any members fancy a go. You don’t have to do both days. You can do Saturday and have a drink Saturday night or Sunday and be fresh when most of us will be on our second day.

Clare Unsworth has offered to be Social Events Organiser for a Pasta Party arranged for the Saturday night at Ruffus’ Bistro in Leigh. I’m sure Clare will blog & Facebook something when she is ready.

I am looking to build a team to help run the marathon each day. Some A&T members have already offered their services on one or both days but there are several roles that still need filling:

1. Race Day Coordinator.

Andy Coates has offered to do Saturday and Gary Stevens has offered to do Sunday.

To be based at the Gin Pit, oversee the race and any problems that may occur. To keep track on how the runners are doing at each of the check points.

2. Time Keeper.

I suppose this role is self explanatory

Don’t worry its not too hard a job as there will only be around 25 runners per day, spread over a couple of hours. It won’t be as hectic as the Gin Pit 5.

3. A couple of people to help set out the course markers on the trails Friday afternoon would be best, probably someone with a mountain bike and a ruck-sack would be useful.

4. I hope to provide 3 manned (or womanned) water stations along the canal.

At Monton

At Marsland Green Bridge, Astley

At Bamforlong, Platt Bridge

I would also like to make them check points to make sure the runners are OK. Hopefully liaise with the “Race Day Coordinator” when all runners have completed each stage.

5. If possible additional marshals for around the Gin Pit trails and through Astley to the Garrett for the first few miles. I also would like a marshal point in Hindley Green at the 22.25 mile point to guide runners from the road back onto the trails.

My wife, Yuk-Lam is planning on running the kitchen at the Gin Pit to provide hot drinks, pasties and cakes to finishers and any A&T members who are about on the day. I’m sure she would welcome any offers of assistance.

My children are currently offering to help give out the medals but they are only 5 and 8 years old and might change their minds if it’s cold or wet!

Please contact me by any of the following methods if you are able to help in anyway on either day. The more helpers the easier and more fun this special event will be. Also members helping with this event might find it an opportunity to meet some interesting and experienced long distance runners and tri-athletes.

Let’s show what a great marathon event A&T can host!

Please contact me at:-

Malc26.2@gmail.com

Tel 07739 393 393

Thanks

Malc

A&T X-Country Champs Race - Saturday 29th January

On Saturday 29th January we will be hosting our very own club championship x-country race starting at the Gin Pit.

Shaun Moran has designed a testing 5k x-country looped course and would like to see as many members as possible come down and give it a go.

Its 5k (1 loop) for the girls and 10k (2 loops) for the lads.

Its free to enter and we have some prizes for the first 3 in each race.

We will meet no later than 10.30am for a 11am prompt start, the lads will go off first and the girls will set off once the laps have done their first lap so everyone should more or less finish together.

Shaun would like 8-10 volunteers to help Marshall and timekeep, if you can help please let Shaun know ... it can be a friend or family member.

Shaun's number is 07806 315015 if you would to know any more details.

""Please help support this event either by racing or helping out.""

A&T cross-country – next race by Mark Riches

The next race in this year’s cross-country champs is this Saturday (22nd) at Townley Park, Burnley

Sat Nav: BB11 3RQ

This is a Mid Lancs so you need to wear the same number as Barrow & Blackburn

If you did not race at Barrow or Blackburn, I will let you have a number on the day

Start times - ladies 2:00 pm & men 2:30 pm

For those of you wanting to travel in convoy please be at Atherton train station ready to leave at 12:30

Directions & course map are on the website www.midlancs.org.uk

I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com if you need clarification on anything before Saturday

Grand National by Paul Basnett

As I am supposed to be one the events organisers and not done anything yet I thought I would try and organise a club outing to this years Grand National.
This years Grand National is on Saturday 9th April.

I have been a couple of times myself and thoroughly enjoyed it on both occasions.
The first time was in 2006 where I went in the Tatterstalls Enclosure. It rained that day but in this enclosure there is a big tent full of bars, entertainment and a big screen. Of course you can also watch from the races from the rails close to the finish post. This year this enclosure costs £43 for adults £14 for children.

In 2008 I watched from the Steeplechase Enclosure which is right near the first fence. This area is a lot more basic where they sell cans of beer out of a smaller tent and guys walk round serving beer via a backpack. However I enojoyed it here just as much as the other enclosure as it was baking sunshine so beer and sun made a great combination. Am not sure it would have been as good a day had it rained though as there is not much in the way of shelter. This enclosure cost £19 for adults and children go free.

I thought I would organise the day out for members of the club, friends and family. So really at this stage I am looking for feedback on who is interested and what enclosure they would prefer. Of course I would also need to organise transport upto the event but the transport depends on the numbers interested. If enough people are interested I would need to book by early next month to ensure we get tickets.

My email address is p_basnett@hotmail.com
Mobile 07929 345454

Cheers, Paul

Marathon Training Runs

W/C 16th Jan - Marathon training runs

Tuesday - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4121382 - Newbrook Rd, St Helens Rd, Hulton Lane, Wigan Rd past the tavern to Chequerbent, left onto A6, down Newbrook Rd to central - 7.7 miles

6.15 start for marathon group only

Thursday - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4235840 - Bolton Rd, Hamilton St, Leigh Rd, Holden Rd, Manchester Rd, Church Rd, Hough Lane, Tyldesley 1 way system, Tyldesley Rd, High St and back to central - 9.6 miles

Sunday - 10 - 13 miler from Gin Pit

Free week at DW Gym for A&T Runners

DW Gym at Leigh are offering a "free week" for all Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners members.

To claim the free week simply ring 0844 2495346.

The offer only runs for a limited period 17th January - 23rd January.

If you want any further information please ring either John Lee 01942 893280 or Shaun Moran 07806315015 who are gym regulars and can explain in more detail.

Torremolinos Race 6th Feb by Mark Lysycia

Torremolinos Race 6th Feb

 

 Anyone doing this,  it  has been changed from a half marathon  to a 11.8k race starting at 10am.Yes,very bizarre I know as the race has been going over 25 years!.

 

This has just been released so if you are doing it I believe you can enter on line.

 

Any questions,drop me an e-mail. marklysycia@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thanks

 Mark

Curry Night by Clare Unsworth

Liz and I are arranging a curry night on Fri 11th Feb. Just an informal drink, curry and chance to get together!
Realise there's a x country the day so might not be as big a turn out as usual but we've already got 14 coming!
Please can you let me or Liz know if you fancy it ASAP!
Clare - claroj@hotmail.com or text me: 07753 618809 or facebook me
or text Liz: 07792470818

Thanks

Clare & Liz

p.s - I'm not down at training at the moment so would really appreciate it if you could spread the word to those who don't use computers much eg: Shaun/BaconMon...
p.p.s - friends and family welcome, just let me know!

Double Trouble Gin Pit Marathon – 12th & 13th March by Garry Baines

Double Trouble Gin Pit Marathon – 12^th & 13^th March

Malc Collins informs me that pre-entry numbers for this event are encouraging with runners from as far afield as Swansea & Edinburgh already signed up.

As you probably know the event is not marshalled and in order to assist and keep an eye on participants, as well as getting in a bit of distance training for ourselves, a number of A&T members have expressed an interest in running the course in pairs, one runner taking on the first half, then handing over to their partner to complete the course. The handover point will be at Marsden Green Bridge on the canal.

If we can get enough members interested, we can set the first runner from each pair off at different times to ensure, that A&T members are spread throughout the field and within shouting distance of the majority of participants. It’s even been suggested that if interest if high enough, we could organise pacers.

As Malc already got his hands full with the organisation of the race, I have agreed to gauge the interest and to arrange who goes off when and on what date.

Please let me know by e-mail if you’d be interested in helping and if so on which date. This won’t form part of the main race; you won’t be wearing numbers, and should be treated as a training run – what pace you run at is entirely up to you.

Thanks

garrybaines@aol.com

A&T blog post on facebook

Calling all facebook users.

If you would like to see all the latest blog posts on your facebook news page click on the following link and simply select "like" on the top right of the page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Astley-Tyldesley-Road-Runners/100778723331965

SEL x-country 15th January 2011 – **new venue**

SEL x-country 15^th January 2011 – new venue

The next SEL race of the year takes place at Leigh Sports Village not Lilford Park as previously advised

Same start times - ladies 2:00 pm & men 2:30 pm

If this is your first SEL race it costs £5.00 for the 2 remaining SEL races payable at the registration desk on the day

Remember SEL races do NOT count towards the A&T Cross-Country Champs

The final SEL race (Boggart Hole) is now 26^th February 2011

If you need clarification on anything before Saturday, I can be contacted on mark.riches@talk21.com

Wednesday's Session Times

Session - 2 x 1 1/2 mile efforts with a 1 mile recovery @ 2 mins slower than effort pace
Location - East Lancs
Weather - Mild

In no particular order...

Mark Riches 9.26 / 9.21
Paul Bas 11.03 / 11.50
Jon Hyde 9.34 / 10.09
Gary S 9.26 / 9.17
Gary A 8.29 / 8.49
Michelle F 12.04 / 12.54
Simon 8.29 / 8.37
John L 9.30 / 9.33
Andrew C 9.34 / 10.09
Shaun 9.26 / 9.17
Suzanne 10.45 / 10.55
Janet 10.45 / 10.55
Steve W 10.10 / 10.19

Club Coach by Mark Riches

'Due to work commitments and a heavy travel schedule, Pete Chan has decided he is unable to continue in the role of head coach.  We would like to thank Peter for all his hard work over the past couple of years. A new head coach will be appointed at the forthcoming AGM. Pete would like all the members to know that if required he is available for any advice on Marathon training/racing and the schedules created are always available'

Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners AGM (Reminder) – by Mark Riches

At the AGM on Sunday 30^th January we will be electing Officers and Committee member

If you wish to stand for any of the roles listed below; please email me mark.riches@talk21.com no later than Friday 14^th January

·       Club Secretary

·       Treasurer

·       Head Coach

·       Road Captain

·       Race Organiser

·       Membership Secretary

·       IT manager (none committee)

·       Blog Administrator (none committee)

·       Fell Captain (none committee)

·       X-Country Captain (none committee)

·       Social Events (none committee)

·       Lady Captain (none committee)

Anniversary Tops by Mark Lysycia

Hi Everyone,

 

I will be down at Atherton station on Thursday if anyone wants to collect their anniversary top. I will only be bringing tops for those who let me know they will be there. Failing that you can collect  from my house.

 

Over 40 given out so far but a lot more to give out. I shall bring whatever I have left to the AGM on the 30th Jan.

 

Thanks

 

Mark

Saturday Run by Michaela Shaw

Well done to those who did last Saturday's 14 miler.  This saturday the marathon runners are doing 17 miles, if you want to come along - the more the merrier - here is the route, you can always make it 10 miles, if you are not training for a marathon.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4208419 – Central Station, Dougie, Tyldesly Road, Manchester Road, Mort Lane to Little Hulton, Manchester Road to Church St, Cricketers Way, Leigh Rd, Schofield Lane, Wigan Rd, West Leigh Lane, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Rd, Hamilton St, High St, Tyldesley Rd, Dougie and back to Central – 17 miles

Thanks

Michaela

Garstang 10k results

27th Steve Coleman 39.08
28th Alan Hilton 39.16

RAB Mini Mountain Marathon by Lyndsey Carter

RAB Mini Mountain Marathon - 9th January 2011

After a dubious forecast of snow, wind and ice, myself, Sarah Jackson & Mark set off to Derbyshire for the 2nd RAB mini mountain marathon. As with the last mini mountain marathon, there was a 3 hour time limit, with teams receiving the map with the check points marked on once the clock starts and trying to get as many checkpoints as possible and back to the finish within the time. Different check points are worth different values depending on the distance to travel and the navigational difficulty in locating them.

Sarah and I were a team, the event was full so Mark decided to have a good run out over the fells, managing to find us to take some snaps along the way!

The hardest part of these events is getting out of the town in which you start (which can be a bit embarrassing!!) Once we were on the open fell we were off and it wasn’t long before we picked up our first points! In total we collected points at 7 checkpoints, some not so easy to find (underneath a boulder on a steep fell) and others involved scrambling alongside a river to ensure we didn’t miss it!

We only took a few detours, but we soon corrected ourselves (although both detours involved steep hills...our legs were not thanking us!) and we got back on track. No major falls or incidents, just Sarah trying out cow pat as a new facial cream at one stage (talk about multi tasking!)

We were back with 8 minutes to spare (in hindsight we could have gone for another checkpoint on the way back, but we didn’t want to risk it and get points deducted for being late.) We totalled 110 points, coming 133 out of 152 - which we are very pleased with, as we have little navigational experience between us. But the main aim was to have fun and enjoy it - which we definitely did!

Please sponsor me by Michelle Fuller

I am doing Edinburgh marathon in May, if anyone wants to sponsor me I am running for mountain rescue. 

http://www.justgiving.com/Michelle-Fuller

Thanks, Michelle

Membership update-Mark Lysycia

All,

 

I am pleased to announce that Andrew Neary who was a second claim runner for our club has now officially resigned from Horwich RMI after giving them 8 good years. We are now in the process of sorting out the paperwork  making Andrew a first claim runner for us.

 

Andrew is not only an outstanding runner but is also a fabulous cyclists and I am delighted that he will be putting all his efforts into Astley and Tyldesley. Andrew is also a bit of a whizz on Apple Mac computers, Iphones and probably most electronic gadgets (which I'm not)!

 

Mark

Membership Update-Mark Lysycia

Hi All,

On behalf of the club I am pleased  to welcome on board Micheal Geoghegan who joined us last night. Micheal did over 6 miles with a group of us at a steady pace and seemed OK with it. His profile and picture will be on the member profile section very soon.

It was great to see 24 members down at training last night.

Good to see the following members who haven't been down for a while....

Dan"the man" reason.......signed up for London/Chester Marathon

Rufus ......sporting a designer stubble beard  and still come round the corner on two wheels with a minute to spare.........Agreed to buy one of the remaining A+T jackets..We have witnesses!

Tony Quinn

Greg Ruscoe.

Ray Taylor....back from Injury

Also a nice return from Derek Coop who's also been injured and  had a "steady" run with Cath Hodgetts who's  not been down for a while and is doing her first Half  Marathon the end of this month, good luck with that.

Another bunch of runners included....

Garry Baines....entered Chester Marathon first, then 12 members followed suit!!

John Foulds ...done 46 races last year which is low for John and has a stack of big races including  marathons on the horizon

Alex Foster,Jonathon Hyde and Gary Atherton.........the fast brigade!

Andrew(i'm hard enough to wear shorts) Coates.

Glyn and Vanessa Thompson

Michaela "Captain Marathon" Shaw...entered the  London Marathon

Michelle fuller....doing her first Marathon in May

Liz

Suzanne(+Bob)

Sarah

Maria Lowe...Target is a sub 3 hour for London Marathon....Maria  has  the support from us all.

Christine

Joan..

.....and yours truly who's also entered the Chester Marathon(I was sober at the time) and who's target is to gather enough brownie points to get away again to do the Palma half in October.....but more importantly get a nice holiday booked...soon..... for Mrs L to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary in a few months!!!

Next down at training next Thursday and maybe  Wednesday, please let me know if you want me to bring your tops.

Don't forget the club AGM Sunday 30th Jan.

Thanks

Mark

A & T FELL CHAMPS 2012 by Michelle Fuller

A & T FELL CHAMPS 2012

I have put together 10 races and tried to keep them local in the hope that more people will take part this year.
Full details of each race will be published closer to the race date , but all details can be found on the FRA race calender at www.fellruner .org.uk

March 27th     Liver  Hill        5 m/800’       
April 14th    Wardle Skyline        7.2 m/1250’   
June 7th        Hendersons End    5.8m/800’
June 27th    Eddies Revenge        3.8m/1060’
July 21st        Ingleborough        7m/2000’
August 8th    Whittle Pike        5.1m/1400’
August 22nd    Golf Ball        5.5m/800’
6th October,     saddleworth Edge BM
November 3rd    Shepherds Skyline    6.2m/1150’
November 25th    David Staff Memorial    5m/1200’

Best of 5
Bonus points
1pt = 8 races
2pts=9 races
5pts=10 races

Any question my email address is okmum33@yahoo.co.uk

Winter Hill Fell Race (AM)- Sun 13th February 2011 by Paul Jackson

Winter Hill Fell Race (AM)- Sun 13th February 2011

 

This Friday there is a meeting to decide the races for this year's Run The Moors Grand Prix. This will form the basis of our own Club Fell Championships. I will update the blog in the next week with full details of races for both championships.

The only certain thing so far is that the Winter Hill Fell Race will be both a Grand Prix and an A&T Club Fell Champs Race.

The race is cheaper if you pre-enter, full details below. Fell Safety Equipment is mandatory (see Fell Safety Equipment link in Fell Section).

The race is 11 miles with 2750' ascent, so it is a fairly tough, but enjoyable race on our local hills.

 

Race details:

 

Registration:Upper Rivington Barn

Start: 10.00

Experience required, Local knowledge an advantage, Navigational skills required.

Minimum age:18

Entry on day:£10

Pre-entry:£6

Pre-entry by Feb. 7th. Cheques to "C. Jones".

Colin Jones
3 Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6AH
Include a completed race entry form off the FRA website (www.fellrunner.org.uk), SEE LINK
http://www.horwichrmiharriers.co.uk/events/WinterHillEntry2011.pdf

Central Lancashire Half Marathon by Steve Coleman

Cold conditions did not stop the first half marathon of the year with a good turn out.   Two A & T runners, Steve Coleman, 1h 25m 59s and John Foulds 1h 36m 57s.

Saturday Run

10 or 14 mile run.

There is a 14 mile run on Saturday 9:30am from the Gin Pit - everyone welcome, if you don't fancy doing 14 miles then you could always cut it short and do 10 miles.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4208430 - Gin Pit, Princess Ave, Higher Green Lane, Canal to Slag Lane, Byrom Lane, Sandy Lane, St Helens Rd, Leigh Rd, Holden Rd, Manchester Road, Princess Ave and back to Gin Pit – 14.6 miles

Message from Mark Lysycia

Hi All,

Just to remind everyone that the new anniversary A+T tops are in. I have given out over 30 but still have 70+ to give out. They are fabulous tops and I would like you to have them asap.The members who have theirs love em!

Therefore, if anyone wants to collect theirs from Atherton train station tomorrow night (Thursday), I will be there around 6pm.

Failing that, you can come to my house. Let me know  which option  is best for you. Either face book me or send me an e-mail and I will bring them  with me tomorrow.

Thanks

Mark

Marathon Training Runs by Michaela Shaw

Tuesday 11th January
 http://wwwgmap-pedometer.com/?r =3443116  Newbrook Road, Salford Road, Watergate Lane, Smethurst Lane, St. Helens Road, Salford Road, Watergate Lane, Smethurst Lane, St. Helens Road, Newbrook Road, Central  9.53 miles.

Thursday 13th January
http://wwwgmap-pedometer.com/?r = 3407418  Douglas St, Hough Lane, Chaddock Lane, Ellenbrook Road, East Lancs, Chaddock Lane, Princess Ave, Hamilton Street, Liscard Street and back to Central  11.92 miles.

Tuesday/Thursday - off at 6.15pm prompt from Atherton Station