News update sent to members 3.11.11
267 days to London Olympics.
5 months,18 days, 20 min, 17 sec ( as I type) to London Marathon.
The Clubs two tickets for the London Marathon were drawn from 9 eager members ( the Rejects! ) last night and went to Sue and Emma . Pete managed to take about 5 minutes over reading out the lucky names just like they do on the tele. Very dramatic.
The Junior Schools Cross Country event on Tuesday was a tremendous opportunity to see our Juniors running well for their Schools. Congratulations to Hannah,Holly,Evie,Beccy in Yrs 3/4 Danni,Louise, Molly,Neve and Eleanor in yrs 5/6 Christian in Yrs 3/4 and Sam,Luke and Charlie in Yrs 5/6. Anyone I've missed, apologies, please let me know. The next event is not until January so our club training sessions will be important for all school Team members.
Some of our Club members receiving certificates and competing well.
Some of our Club members receiving certificates and competing well.
Sunday 6th Nov Ilminster 10k. Several members running.
Sunday 6th Nov Club run from All Saints Hall at 9 am for anyone not at Ilminster.
Saturday 12th Nov. James is organising a practice run over most of the Full Monty Cute 10 mile Course. Meet at Prince of Wales Pub on Ham Hill starting at 10.30 am prompt.Expect a 2 hour run. Race entries are now full.
The Club is hoping to organise a big fund raising cross country event on Dec 11th on the North Moor with races for all age groups. To raise funds for the Somerton Cub Scouts who are in need of some help.There will be events for Under 11 / 13 / 15 / and seniors. For our Juniors this will be a big opportunity to keep their running up to scratch.Entries will be £1.50 for Juniors and £2 for Seniors. More info to follow.
Don't forget to make your recommendations to Pete for Club awards at the AGM.
