A good Tri weekend for Alex and Linda!

Congratulations to Lin Whittaker for winning her age group at the Leeds Express Tri on Sunday! Well done to Chris Whittaker too on what I believe was a very hilly course...meanwhile over in Stafford, Alex stormed home in 2nd place at the Blithfield Tri and bagged his age group prize too!
Well done everyone!

Chorley 4.4 Trail Race

It's that time again for the Baron to badger people about turning out to race the next CLGP event hosted by Chorley Harriers, being the Chorley 4.4 mile trail race. The race takes place this Wednesday 1st August starting at 7.30pm. Registration is at the aptly named Baron's Rest Public House PR7 1XA in which entry can be done on the evening.

For people wishing to travel in the convoy I suggest meeting at Atherton Station car park for a 6.15pm departure.

Further race information http://www.ukresults.net/forms/120801chorley.pdf

Sunday Run

There are a few of us doing a nice steady 10 miler on Sunday morning - everybody welcome - all abilities.

Meet at Gin Pit at 9.30

See you there :-)

Gin Pit Trail Half Marathon & Gill Pimblott Memorial Race

For any of you fancying one of these races or for any of you that aren’t aware of them, here is a bit of important information about the races.

Both races are on Sunday 19^th August 2012.

The Gin Pit Trail Half Marathon is a 3 lap course around the Gin Pit trails and Lilford Park, starting and finishing at the Gin Pit. Start time is 10am with the full marathon.

This race is PRE-ENTRIES only. Entry fee is £10.

There will be no entries on the day so if you want to enter please complete an entry form available from the link below and send it off as soon as possible.

http://www.malcsblog.net/?p=1935

The Gill Pimblott Memorial Race is 1 lap of the same course also starting and finishing at the Gin Pit. Start time for this race is 11am.

Entry is on the day only and entries will be taken from 10am to the start of the race. Entry fee is £5

There are medals for finishers in both races.

Pennington Flash Trail Race 11th Aug - looking for marshalls (+ a discount code if you want to run!)

On Saturday 11th August Sports International will hold 2 trail races. Starting & finishing at the Leigh Harriers Athletics Track at Leigh Sports Village with the course going into Pennington Flash Country Park.

 We are looking for as many volunteers as possible.

 10k is at 9.45 a.m.

Women only 5k starts 10.30 a.m.

So we need marshals to arrive at 8 .am. Finish around 12 noon.

We will provide all volunteers with a goody bag Inc. race t shirt & a lunch pack.

 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Graham direct

Also by using the code SDU25, you can get a 25% discount on entry into the Leigh Sports Village 10km event


Graham Jackson
Sports Tours International

Email: graham@sportstoursinternational.co.uk








by Mark Riches

Congratulations to our IRONMEN!!

A massive congratulations from all the club to Terry Hughes, Neil Hodgson, Anthony Hart, Dan and Mike Reason on completing Ironman UK on Sunday! The work and training you've put in for the last 6 mths along with the performances on the day were just incredible. We're all very proud of you! Well done!

A cracking day out for the rest of the club too, lots of A&T supporters in club colours all around the course, including the pub (Baron and Mark L)! An amazing event to watch with a great atmosphere!

Think the great pic of Terry below sums up the event!

Sizzling Performances at Sale!!

In near perfect conditions for racing a number of A&T members ran PB's  and won prizes tonight in the highly competitive 2nd of the Sale Sizzler series.

First home was Paul Mannion winning the V40 prize 16.09, closely followed by Lewis Eccleston in a superb time of 16.15 PB.  Next in was myself (Gary Stevens) getting my 3rd PB in 2 weeks 17.43 with Robin Chan crossing the line in delight in a sub 19 performance, 18.47 PB.  John Lee getting back into racing got an impressive 19.04 with Arnold Melling winning the V65 prize 19.16

Steve Foster 21.01 just pipped Jean Mann 21.17 who is making great progress back to form. Ray Taylor was also delighted with his sub 22 performance, clocking 21.57.

It was also great to see ex-member Troy Topping back in a A&T vest, albeit inside out!  showing he is not far off his best clocking 18.38.  Garry Baines take note and Troy, get yourself signed up

Sat 21st Jul 2012 – Ingleborough (R) @ 15:00

Sat 21st Jul 2012 – Ingleborough (R) @ 15:00                     

• Region: York. Dales
• Category: AM
• Website: ingletongala.org.uk
• Distance: 11km / 6.8m
• Climb: 600m / 1968ft
• Venue: Community Centre Sports Field, Ingleton, LA6 3HG.
• Skills & experience: NS
• Entry on day fee:£4.00

 

My email: okmum33@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thanks Michelle

Bolton Evening News

The Bolton Evening news are doing a report for tomorrow's (Wednesday) paper on A&T.  They are focusing the article on the Ironman which is happening in Bolton this Sunday and are interviewing some of the A&T members taking part.

In yesterday's (Monday) paper there was an article on Alex Foster.

Wednesday Training

Due to the Sale Sizzler being on Thursday we are not expecting many at training on Wednesday night.

Neither myself, Mark or Shaun will be there.

The session is

Wednesday 18th July
4 hills hard up / jog down
1 x 2 mile effort
4 hills hard up / jog down

Gary S

Abingdon Marathon by Steve Foster

I have a place for the Abingdon marathon (Oxford) on 21st Oct 2012, its a flat fast course, im unable to do it now, so could you put it on the blog see if anyone wants it, they can contact me if anyone is interested.

cheers
ste
stevefoster61@hotmail.co.uk

One Bolton 5k by Gary Stevens

On Sunday 8th July i travelled to the Reebok Stadium to compete in the 'One Bolton 5k' .. a race i did last year which celebrates the diversity of Bolton.

It certainly lived up to its billing as there were a mixtures of elite runners, club runners, recreational runners, gym goers, reasonably fit looking people, joggers, power walkers and walkers. .

The race itself started and finished at the Reebok Arena running track and took in some local trails which were pretty wet from all the recent rain.

During the race itself i tried to stick with Sean McMyler of Horwich who i know is coming back to form.
Sean was very encouraging and helped me a lot during the race but proved too strong and pulled away after 2k.  I managed to keep him within a few seconds and worked off him as we passed runners around the trails.  At the 4k marker Dave Jackson was there to offer words of encouragement and that give me a lift to grit my teeth for the final km.  Sean pulled away a little as we turned on the track for the final 300 mtrs but i managed to hold my form to finish 7th with an official time of 17 Min's 58, my first even sub 18 5k run.

Tarus Elly won the race in 15 Min's 34 with Sean in 5th 17.45.  Maria Lowe was first lady clocking 18 Min's 57.

Roll on Sale next Thursday for another lung buster, which if all goes to plan could bring a better time, and if not I've got the consolation of flying to Ibiza at 6am the following morning ;-)

Sunday Morning Run

There is a steady 10 miler on Sunday morning.

9.30 at Gin Pit - Everybody welcome - all abilities.

Cross-country 2012/13 additional dates – by Mark Riches

Further to my update on 14/05/12, which gave the Red Rose & Mid Lancs dates, I now have the South East Lancs dates – see below:

Saturday 13/10/12       Heaton Park   
Saturday 17/11/12       Clayton Vale  
Saturday 05/01/13       Leigh Sports Village  
Saturday 16/02/13       Boggart Hole  

As it previous years, SEL races will NOT be part of the Club Champs

South Lakes Half Marathon by Steve Coleman

On Sunday I did the South Lakes half marathon, this was a very hard run with lots of sharp hills, one downhill which was on uneven ground and we were warned that it was a risk to go down too fast. Warm weather and not much wind meant I was soon sweating! For a change I got there at the last minute and was in luck being able park right near the start. If I had used the car park I would have missed the start. Came first for age group and got a prize of  £10!

Sun 22 July - come and support our A & T Ironmen!

On Sunday 22 July 5 of our members will be taking part in Ironman UK. The race starts at Pennington Flash at 6am, followed by a 112 mile bike ride around Horwich/Rivington area moving onto a marathon route in and around Bolton. The finish is at Bolton Town Hall.

For those who haven't been before, the whole event is fantastic to watch and despite lots of roads being closed it is surprisingly easy to move around the course. Lots of people cycled around the course last year which was is the easiest way to get about but Alix and I drove and didn't have any problems with parking or access.

It would be great to get a good turn out of A&T support for Terry, Neil, Anthony, Mike and Dan. We are suggesting that A&T ers wear their club colours to spectate in so the lads will be able to spot us through their sweat and tears!

I'm going on holiday next week and won't be back until late on Saturday night. However, in my absence, Dale, Kim and Alex will be around to answer any queries about the route and times and where people can gather for a good spectating position. So any questions, fire them towards those 3!

13 days to go boys...don't fall off, drown, trip up, kiss anyone with a cold....

:)

A & T ON TOUR - send us your photos!

It's summertime folks! (honestly, it really is July!!)
Let's have some new photos for our A&T on tour album. Thinking of making a display of them for our xmas do to cheer us all up when it's snowing. So pack your vests/tshirts and hoodies and whether you're going to Rhyll or Rio - post us a pic!
(post it to our club facebook page or email me claroj@hotmail.com)

Chester Deva Olympic Distance Triathlon – 1st July 2012

Chester Deva Olympic Distance Triathlon – 1^st July 2012
Written by Dale Kenyon

Sunday 1^st July saw the Chester Deva Olympic Distance Triathlon and World Qualifier take place. The event was also the North West Standard Distance Championship so a strong field was expected and 587 triathletes were there for an early 8am start to take on the 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Six of the A&T tri section entered the event with Mike Reason, Paul Jackson, Chris Whittaker, Linda Whittaker, Helen Minshall and myself (Dale) taking part. Terry Hughes son Elliot and Paul Jackson's brother were also competing.

After the erratic weather of late,  we were relieved to wake up to a warm, dry day with a toasty water temperature of 16ºc! The waves were set off in age groups, swimming 350m upstream and 1150m downstream in the River Dee, this produced some unbelievable swim splits – Mike Reason has since confirmed that the event website states that there should be virtually no current at this time of year, so we are all claiming these as PB’s!!

The bike leg was relatively flat and fast with a few roundabouts  and turnaround points the only disruption for most of us (apart from myself who had a few mechanical issues that I thought were going to end my day early, but managed to avoid the dreaded DNF with the help of a Co2 canister!! I told anyone that would listen but on the off chance you didn’t know, there is my excuse!!!).

Out onto the run and a well supported 2 laps of the park brought the triathlon to an end. Mike Reason was 1^st home in 2.12.50 followed by myself in 2.27.42, Chris Whittaker in 2.34.53, Paul Jackson 2.43.15, Linda Whittaker in 2.45.08and Helen Minshall in 3.14.35. Great efforts by all especially considering the Olympic distance which was a step up for some of us. The event was well organised, well marshalled, well supported (thanks to the A&Ters who got up early to come and support – Alex, John H, Terry and Neil and Anthony who rode down!!). It was a great course and had a cracking goody bag and lots of freebies to justify the entry fee, I would definitely recommend it to anybody for next year. The only downside was the absence of our Tri Capt Clare who missed out though injury after being knocked off her bike the week before, get well soon Clare!!

Club Meeting – Sunday 8th July

Performance on the Month (since the last meeting)

Mark Riches voted for John Lee 3.05 & Terry Gardiner 3.27 – Manchester Marathon

Paul Basnett voted Dale Kenyon for sub 20 minute runs at 3 Sisters 19.40  and Sale 5k 19.20 & Gary Stevens for his 18.01 Sale 5k and 17.59 One Bolton 5k.

Clare Unsworth voted for  Kim O’Neil  (first Olympic Tri) and Alex Foster for getting called up the represent GB in Turkey and France.

Road Champs

A&T are struggling this year in the CLGP, this is mainly down to higher standard of competition this year .

Next race is on Wednesday 1^st August – Chorley 4.4 miles

Swinton / Burnden / A&T Challenge

A&T are hosting the next club challenge  on Wednesday 29^th August.. we need as many people as possible to take part .. the course is likely to be a 3 team relay consisting of each runner doing 2 x 1 mile loops.

We also need a few volunteers to help out.

See Paul Basnett if you can help

Fell Champs

Next fell race is on Saturday 21^st July at Ingleborough

Tri Section

It’s the Ironman on Sunday 22^nd July, there are 5 A&T members taking part and would love as many members as possible to come out and support them.

Clare will blog the various meeting points where you can come and support.

LSV Olympic Relay – Thanks to everyone who took part in the relay, A&T came 3^rd overall.  Leigh hope to put on a similar event next year.

Gin Pit Marathon, Half Marathon and 4.37 mile fun run

Malc Collins and Mark Riches are organising these races for Sunday 19^th August.  The fun run is 1 x 4.37 mile loop, the half marathon is 3 x 4.37 mile loops and the marathon 6 x 4.37 mile loops.

See Malc or Mark for more information.

Helpers required for timekeeping and registration.

AOB

Our Xmas do is on Saturday 22^nd December , if you would like to help organise this event please contact Gary Stevens or Clare Unsworth.

Sale 5k Sizzler

On Thursday evening 10 A&T athletes made their way upto Sale for the first of 4 races in the Sale 5k Sizzler series. The weather was rather muggy which took the edge off this fast and flat course. A large field of 386 runners completed the race with Lewis Eccleston, returning from recent injury, first back for A&T with an excellent time of  16.51 to take 19th position. Colin Rigby putting in another consistent good run came in next with 17.26 for 36th place. Gary Stevens on a mission ran a good race to post a new 5k PB with 18.01 to take 54 position. Well done Gary! Scott Christey followed Gary in a few seconds later to take 70th place with 18.35. Robin Chan had a good race to finish just outside his PB with 19.10 and 94th place. Dale Kenyon followed up the super performance at The Three Sisters 5k with another 5k PB with 19.20 and 99th position. Well done Dale! Steve Foster ran in next to claim 163rd with 21.20. Another one to follow up a PB from The Three Sisters 5k was Carole Baines who posted another PB here with 21.22 and 169th position. Well done Carole! The Baron came next with 22.08 who just managed to outrun Ray Raylor in the closing stages who posted a pleasing 22.15 and they both finished 196th and 198th respectively. Some of the times were questioned by a few of us as we clocked times on our garmins a second or two quicker but the above are the official times. For our troubles we all got a goody bag with a runners water bottle, some oats and a cereal bar. Would also like to thank Pete Chan, Garry Baines and Jean Mann for support on route to help keep us going. The next race in the series is a week on Thursday being the 19th July were hopefully it will be a little less muggy.

Sunday Morning Run

There is a steady 10 mile run as usual this Sunday morning.

Everybody welcome, all abilities.

Meet at Gin Pit at 9.30

CLUB'S DISCOUNT V IBIZA HALF MOUNTAIN MARATHON‏

ALL CLUBS THAT CHOOSE REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION + AND REGISTER 10 PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE 1 FREE REGISTRATION
OR
 ALL CLUBS THAT CHOOSE REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION (5 PAX MINIMUM)  WILL HAVE A DISCOUNT OF € 10 PER PARTICIPANT

THE REQUIREMENT IS THAT ALL THE PARTICIPANTS  HAVE TO PAY TOGETHER.

Newsletter Ibizabtt.com. Junio 2012.

V Edición de la Media Maratón de Montaña Isla de Ibiza. Ya tenemos abiertas las inscripciones para la V Edición de la Media Maratón de Montaña Isla de Ibiza. Hasta el 1 de octubre las inscripciones serán unicamente a través de nuestra página web (www.ibizabtt.com) Las 100 primeras inscripciones a 20€ Hasta el 19 de octubre a 25€ Del 19 de octubre a 1 de noviembre a 35€ Como novedad este año tendremos una carrera paralela de 8 km, nordic walking y marcha senderista. Más información en nuestra web. We have opened registrations for the V Edition of the Mountain Half Marathon Isla de Ibiza. Until October 1st registrations will be only through our website (www.ibizabtt.com) The first 100 registrations: 20 € Until October 19th: 25 € From October 19th to November 1st: 35 € Novelty this year we will have a parallel mountain race of 8 km, Nordic Walking and walking hiker. More information on our website.

Eddies Revenge Wednesday 27th June 3.8mile 1060'

 

Eddies Revenge Wednesday 27th June 3.8mile 1060'

 

I was pleased to have a few more club members join me for Eddies Revenge..Starting at the methodist church at Brushes Clough.  A nice warm night, which made a change after the last few very wet, windy races.

We start climbing straight from the start upto the mast where finally we get a bit of respite on a downhill back to the carpark, only to start climbing up the same hill we started on.

Terry Gardner came in first for A&T at 35.19 followed by Paul Basnett at 39.18, Michaela Shaw was next on her only fell race of the year at 41.49, followed by Louise Dobson at 44.29 with myself not far behind after going the wrong way and an extra hill at 45.15 and Tracey Parry coming in on her 1st race this season at 51.34

 

A&T ladies won the team prize, Michaela collected 2nd V35 and Louise got a prize just because she deserved it..? Well done everyone, hopefully see you all at the next race.

 

Sat 21st Jul 2012 – Navigation skills required

Ingleborough

Date & time: Sat 21st Jul 2012 at 15:00

Region: York. Dales

Category: AM

Website: ingletongala.org.uk

Distance: 11km / 6.8m

Climb: 600m / 1968ft

Venue: Community Centre Sports Field, Ingleton, LA6 3HG.

Skills & experience: NS

Entry on day fee:£4.00

 

If anyone interested let me know and will arrange meet at train station           

 

TOWN OF RUNNERS, Manchester film screening, 13th or 14th July

Retrak invites you to TOWN OF RUNNERS, Manchester film screening, 13th or 14th July

FAO: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Can you help me?

As a Manchester based running club I thought your members would be interested in attending our one-off “Pop Up Cinema Event” screening of the film 'Town of Runners'.

We are a Manchester based children’s charity and all proceeds from the pop-up film screening will go directly to our work with street children in Ethiopia.

‘Town of Runners’ is highly acclaimed feature length documentary film about a remarkable running coach at an athletic club in an impoverished Ethiopian village. With virtually no facilities he has trained an incredible series of brilliant runners resulting in several Olympic Gold Medals. All athletes are trained at the same tiny village club by the same man. This is truly remarkable story and a very topical theme with the Olympics coming up.

To see the film trailer, buy tickets or to find out about Retrak please click here: http://town-of-runners.eventbrite.com/

Please help us to raise funds by forwarding this email to your contacts and members.

For further information about the film or Retrak, I can be contacted on 0161 485 6685.

Regards

Steve

Steve Thomas            

Head of Finance

Club Meeting Sunday 8th July

A reminder that this coming Sunday 8th July, we are having a club meeting at the Gin Pit starting at 8pm.

All members welcome.

If you would like anything adding to the agenda please email Mark Riches mark.riches@talk21.com

Amberswood 10k

 

On Sunday morning 7 A&T road runners made the short journey to Spring View, Wigan for the Amberswood 10k. The weather was a bit dull with a drop or two of rain in the air. The race was a 2 lap circuit around the trails, woods and fields around Amberswood. The course in places had more than a feel of a cross country race because of the recent diluge of rain it got a little bit muddy in places.

The race was completed by 109 competitors in which Glyn Kay of Horwich RMI took the spoils with a time of 37.04. Scott Christey was first back for A&T with 40.59 and taking 11th overall. Colin Kay came next with 42.26 to take 16th position. Suzanne Gregory had an outstanding race to take the prize for second lady and 31st overall with a time of 47.38. Hot on her heels and running stride for stride with Suzanne for most of the race was KellyAnne Towns who took the FV35 prize and was 3rd lady with a time of 48.12. Well done ladies. Ray Taylor came in next clocking 49.26 with Dave Crowe not far behind him finishing in 49.54. The Baron had a race he'd rather forget and completed the A&T line with a time of 51.46.

After the race it was time for the free pie and peas for the people who had pre-entered and then the presentation. Thanks to Emma Owen for the photo.