Beeston AC Runs

1. Club runs 4 to 9 October inclusive

Friday, 4 October – 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, 5 October – Beeston parkrun, 9.00 am at the Weirfields, Beeston Rylands NG9 1LZ http://www.parkrun.org.uk/beeston/ .

Sunday, 6 October – 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.

It is the Goose Fair Gallop as well today and a number of Beestonites will be taking part. Good luck all! Please can the winning ladies’ team last year make sure the trophy is taken back. The organiser is sure you are planning to win it again!

Tuesday, 8 October speed/hills:  This will be 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 from Dave Bish.

Tuesday, 8 October:  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. A new 8-week couch to 5K programme commences this week.

Wednesday, 9 October –  there will be a training run from Chilwell Olympia; meet in the foyer at 6.25 for a 6.30 pm depart. Please wear hi-viz. Drinks afterwards in the Vic.

2. Upcoming Races on the Calendar

Road: Sunday, 6^th October: Goose Fair Gallop 10K, 9.30 am, America Farm, Annesley, NG15 0AT.

Road: Sunday, 13^th October: Stilton Stumble 10K, 10.00 am, Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall, NG12 3BA.

Fell: Sunday, 20^th October: The Undulator, 10.30 am, Wirksworth, Lime Kiln DE4 4NR.

Dates for East Midlands Cross Country League – these have now been published:

Sunday, 5^th January 2020 (Bramcote)

12^th January, Holme Pierrepont

2^nd February Colwick

and 9^th February West Park, Long Eaton. Full details to follow nearer the time.

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. Social events – Beeston AC goes to the dogs:  a great night was had by all (and rumour has it one or two even had a winning bet!). Many thanks to Jane and Phil for organising.

4. Notice of AGM: The AGM will take place on Wednesday, 20 November following the Short Gravs Handicap at Beeston Marina. Some vacancies are coming up on the Committee: Fell Secretary (Dave Bish has indicated an interest in this), Cross Country Secretary (Charlie Pearce has expressed interest in this) and Social Secretary (Jane is happy to speak to anyone interested in this job, and willing to partner anyone wishing to take it on in the first instance). A link with the AGM agenda will be circulated to first claim registered members in due course.

5. Request for Nominations for Athlete of the Year: A document is attached outlining the procedure for nominations of the Athlete of the Year.  Please could nominations, including the names of proposer, seconder and a brief resume of the reasons for the nomination of the individual concerned, be sent to Chris Bexton (Club Secretary), by Friday, 25 October 12 Noon.

6. Welcome to new member Bob Frake – enjoy running with Beeston AC!

7. Christmas Party: This will be on Friday, 6 December, Village Hotel Chilwell. We have a special price for the Wham! Tribute of £25 per head. Jane is in Japan until early October so if anyone wishes to pay before her return she will confirm receipt when she is back. Her bank details are: sort code 40-47-87 account 52679035. Please add your name as a reference.

8. Congratulations to everyone who ran at the weekend at the Robin Hood Half (some great runs, and even greater partying after!) and good luck to everyone doing the Goose Fair Gallop, Chester or Leicester Marathon and other races. Have a good run and enjoy!

9. Moorgreen Duathlon: this takes place on Sunday, 13^th October at Colliers Wood, NG16 2FF (see flyer attached). L Leisure have asked if anyone is willing to volunteer on the day? They are looking for people to help with registration and transition (arrive from 7.00 am), to marshal the run or bike routes (arrive from 7.30 am), or help at the finish/ commentator (on site for 8.00 am). The briefing will be at 8.00 am. Please email Rab if you would like to volunteer.

10. British Masters Cross Country Relays, Saturday 26 October, West Park Long Eaton – age group teams from V35 upwards. If you would like to be in a team let Charlie Pearce know (email charlie@charliepearce.plus.com),  it's £6 each.

11. English Cross Country Relays Championship: Saturday, 2 November, Berry Hill Park Mansfield, £9 per person with the Club paying half as this is a national championship. Again, please get in touch with Charlie, either by email or via his Facebook post. 

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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