Runs and races and Summer League Medals with Beeston AC

BEESTON AC

1. Club runs 9 to 14 August inclusive

 

Friday, 9 August – there will be a training run from Chilwell Olympia; meet in the foyer at 6.25 for a 6.30 pm depart. Distance 5-7 miles, usually drinks after in the Crown, from 9.00 pm onwards. Further information on Facebook.

 

Saturday, 10 August – Beeston parkrun, 9.00 am at the Weirfields, Beeston Rylands NG9 1LZ http://www.parkrun.org.uk/beeston/ .

 

Sunday, 11 August – the Sunday run will be from Moorbridge Lane, Stanton Gate, (meeting time at 8.50 am to start at 9.00 am), further details to follow on Facebook.

 

Tuesday, 13 August speed:  This will be a speed or hills session at University Park (parking/ meeting near the David Ross Sports Centre, NG7 2RD). Meet 6.15 for warm up, session starts 6.30 pm. Further details to follow on Facebook. Many thanks to Rich for taking charge this week.

 

Tuesday, 13 August :  Tuesday Rebel Runners, Chilwell, The Village Hotel:  This is usually a 5K run (sometimes with other options); details of the run are posted weekly on the Rebel Runners Facebook page. Meet 6.30 pm in the foyer for 6.40 pm depart.

 

Wednesday, 14 August –  there will be a training run from Chilwell Olympia; meet in the foyer at 6.25 for a 6.30 pm depart. Drinks afterwards in the Vic.

 

2. Upcoming Races on the Calendar

 

Fell: Thursday, 8th August: Ricky’s Race, 7.00 pm, Matlock DE4 2EQ

 

Club: Wednesday, 21st August: Trent Lock Challenge (see below)

 

Fell: Tuesday, 27th August: Barrel Inn, 6.30 pm, Eyam Sports Pavilion, Hawkhill Road S32 5QP. £6 entry at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=5765

 

Fell: Saturday, 31st August: Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials, 10.30 am, £5, start from Longshaw Lodge, S11 7TZ (see below)

 

Road: Sunday, 1st September: Wilne 10K, 10 am, late entries available.

 

Fell: Sunday, 1st September: Exterminator, 10.30 am, The Cricket Inn S17 3AZ.

 

Road race league information is located on the Club website at: http://beestonac.com/events/category/events/bac-road-race-league-2019 . The fell race calendar is available at http://beestonac.com/cross-country-races.

3. Other upcoming races

 

Trent Lock Challenge: This year’s Trent Lock Challenge takes place on Wednesday August 21st from the old Plessey Sports Ground on Trent Vale Road. The purpose of the Challenge is to complete the course to Trent Lock and back in as close to your predicted time as possible, without the benefit of a watch, phone, GPS device etc. The person closest to their prediction will receive the prestigious trophy and possibly a silly prize! The route is 10.3 miles or 16.6 km. Last year’s winner was Greg Hopkinson who got within 25 seconds of his prediction. Fastest last year was Joe Gallagher in 68.11 and the all-time record is 57.51 by Roger Woodward way back in 1976.

 

Runners will be set off in two starts. Anyone anticipating taking longer than 85 minutes will start at 6.15pm, those predicting faster than 85 mins will start 10 minutes later at 6.25 to avoid bunching at the start, and to increase opportunities for participants to see their fellow runners in the challenge.

 

If you are likely to run, please e-mail simonrun@me.com . Then just turn up on the night, with your name and predicted time on a piece of paper and run! The course and photo are available on the website http://beestonac.com/trent-lock-challenge . The event is open to Beeston AC first and second claim members only.

 

* The third race in the Notts AAA Fell County Championships takes place on 31st August; the final Notts AAA 2019 individual champs race (best 2 results from 3 [or exceptionally 1 race only]) & the one off team champs race for men & women (first 3 of any age to count per club) are at the Longshaw race on August 31st at 10.30am.  Distance = 8.6km (5.3miles) with 320m (1050ft) of climb & this is in 'proper' fell terrain so studded fell shoes are advised. Entry to the sheepdog trials is £5 & includes the race entry fee. Register at the race desk THEN at the Notts desk & bring full kit of waterproof top (with hood) & leggings both with taped seams, hat & gloves,  compass,  whistle & race map, & emergency food ie gels / flapjack / choc bar etc.  Race map & details (which you MUST read) are here: https://www.dpfr.org.uk/pages/view/longshaw-sheepdog-trials

 

Please arrive in good time as this is a popular race & long queues at registration can occur. Notts medal presentations asap after the race. Drinks incl. real ale & food at the show & Nat. Trust cafe also on site.

 

*Entries are selling well for the Wilne 10K and standard entries are now sold out. Late entries are available at £2 extra, some additional places have been released.

 

* Nigel Turner has posted a reminder that the Moorgreen Duathlon is taking place on 13 October – registration is at https://www.lleisure.co.uk/events/duathlon/ . 9 am, Colliers Wood, Newthorpe NG16 2FF. £18 to enter plus £5 day membership of British Triathlon Federation.

5. Social events:  Do you fancy a Club picnic? There will be one on Sunday, 25 August starting 1.00 pm. Please meet next to the children’s playground (handy for the tram stop!), bring your own picnic and blanket. Games will include: tug-of-war, egg and spoon race, 3-legged race, sack race plus crazy golf competition. All equipment will be provided. Families and friends welcome.

 

6. Welcome: to Erica Pearson, now first claim with the Club; happy running with Beeston AC!

 

7. Well done to everyone who has raced – 58 people turned out to race at the Castle Rock 10K and there was some great support on the route too! Special thanks to Ken and Pat, Harry, Ant and Lou, Julie, Karen, Juliet, Janet, Penny (plus Mum and Dad) and Nigel (sorry if I failed to spot anyone!). Well done also to everyone taking part in the final Summer League race at Teversal last night – special mention for our medallists Phil, Ken, Lucy and John!

Link for checking personal information on the myATHLETICS Portal: https://myathletics.englandathletics.org/portal/members/Login/

 

If you have any information about races you are planning to run or any news which may be of interest to members, please pass this on to Chris for the newsletter.

 

Check our Facebook page for updates on routes, races, lift shares and further information.  See website at http://beestonac.com/  for information about the cross country, fell and road race leagues in which we participate. Also check our Twitter account at https://twitter.com/beestonac . PBs should be notified to admin@beestonac.com , together with time, distance, date and race.

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