Nottingham City Harriers 2018- Training for road, cross country running, fell racing

Training and Racing 28 December - 4 January Tuesday 28 December - 3:00pm - St Leonards Avenue, Wollaton 10 miles at a steady pace throught Wollaton Park, University and along the canal to the nature reserve. Saturday 1 January 2005 St. Leonards Avenue for University and Park run of 1 hour. Sunday 2 January 9am - Meet at the Tennis Centre 12 mile'ish run along the Erewash canals. If the Tennis Centre is closed, meet at the University gate opposite the Tennis Centre. There is a small amount of parking there. If this is full, try the Art Centre Car Park. Tuesday 4 January, Nottingham Tennis Centre 10 mile session. 'Stapleford Route'. STAPLEFORD 10 mile route only, due to a lack of turn offs. From TC, west along Uni B'vard, then left at Queens Rd East. Follow this road for about 3.5 miles to the Manor pub, turn right. Follow this road all the way to Stapleford, crossing the A52 on the way. Turn right, up to the Bramcote Island, then continue down the A5...

Andy, the mile splits for last night. Mile 1............7:12 Mile 2............6:12 Mile 3............5:47 Mile 4............6:34 Mile 5............5:45 Mile 6............5:50 Mile 7............5:55 Mile 8............6:11 Mile 9............6:51 Mile 10...........6:09 Last night Paul, Geoff and Mike had there stuff nicked from lockers on the ground floor of the Tennis Centre. The upstairs lockers should be more secure and also the reception have a secure locker for important stuff. Geoff got it all back in the end, it was hidden in the toilet bin, next to the lockers. Mike got his clothes back and Paul lost the lot I think. We didn't catch the scrotes.

Business as usual on Tuesday 21st then its the Training Groups Christmas do; anyone who wants to go should contact Simon urgently. Merry Christmas! Tuesday 28th - No session Happy New Year! Tuesday 4th January Back to normal from the Tennis Centre. All kick offs 6 .30p.m.

Training and Racing 21 December - 28 December 2004 Tuesday 21 December - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre (the water is back on for a hot shower) This week I'll be mostly..........running at a consistent pace. Aim to set off at 6.40 ish for the first mile (warm up), then running 6.30 - 6.20 for the rest, certainly no quicker than 6.10s. This week I'll most certainly not be................doing 4 miles at 7+ min miles, followed by 6 miles at break neck speed, interspersed with random 1/2 mile sprint reps. If my heart rate monitor shows 180, as it did last week, at any point, I will almost certainly implode, cluck like a chicken, and complete the run in the gymnastic crab position. Thursday 23 December - 6:00 pm - Nottingham Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick. Saturday 25 December, Christmas Day Merry Christmas and I hope Santa brings you fast shoes for next year. Sunday 26 December, Boxing Day Pictures maybe? Aviator or House of Flying Daggers, sno...

On 15 December 2004, the race reached the maximum number. No more entries are being taken. See the Southwell website.

Speed/Distance/Altitude for Monday's run Andy. Click on the picture for a readable version. The fast bit was down the hill trying to catch you two! And here are the mile splits 1 mile 08:00 2 mile 07:30 3 mile 07:20 4 mile 07:00 5 mile 07:00 6 mile 06:00 7 mile 06:40 8 mile 06:00 9 mile 06:10

Training and Racing 14 December - 21 December 2004 Tuesday 14 December - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre (the water is back on for a hot shower) 10M - How about the Stapleford Route? Hard out and HARD back; no short-cuts :> 10 mile route only, due to a lack of turn offs From TC, west along Uni B'vard, then left at Queens Rd East. Follow this road for about 3.5 miles to the Manor pub, turn right. Follow this road all the way to Stapleford, crossing the A52 on the way. Turn right, up to the Bramcote Island, then continue down the A52 to the Priory Island, turning right onto Woodside Rd, then back along Uni B'vard. Thursday 16 December - 6:30 pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre A torch-light run. After last nights fun run from Bramcote to Cossall. Tonight will see a re-run of the torch-light extravaganza on the cossall route. Gary has one spare head-torch, otherwise bring along a torch for this exciting event. 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick - in the dark! Saturday 18 Dece...

Business as usual this Tuesday; subject to my foot having recovered sufficiently. During Papplewick at the top of Sand Hill I trod on a tree root and it pushed my foot back painfully. I had to walk from Pylon Hill back to Papplewick as the pain was too much, but it is in rehab now. Take it I will be there unless there is an update posting this week. Kick off 6.30 p.m

We have booked this flight. You need to book quickly if you are going, the price has risen GBP15 in the past couple of weeks. We have not booked seats on the plane yet. These are available. Accomodation will be booked later. You are strongly advised to enter the race now. 2,000 people have entered in the last two weeks and the price goes up GBP15 on 31 December. See Ben for medical certificate :) http://www.parismarathon.com/semi/2005/us/ flying out from Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) to Paris (CDG) Saturday, 05 Mar 05 flight WW5011 depart Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) at 09:40 and arrive in Paris (CDG) at 12:10 flying back from Paris (CDG) to Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) Monday, 07 Mar 05 flight WW5012 depart Paris (CDG) at 10:05 and arrive in Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) at 10:20

As this is the Christmas do season - Papplewick will commence at 10am. (Fast group at 9am)

Training and Racing 7 December - 13 December 2004 Tuesday 7 December - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre (water back on for shower) 10M - How about the Wollaton Route - perhaps an easy option for this weekends fell runners? Thursday 9 December - 6:30 pm NOTE NEW TIME - Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick. Saturday 4 December 9am (Note new time) - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & University. Sunday 5 December - 9am - Papplewick Meet at the Griffins Head PH. 13.75m in 1:37 - 2:00 hours.

Results Neil Kirk 3:20 5th Amanda Heading DNS, ran from Matlock with rucksac, 27m, then walked the dogs. Gary McMahon 3:58 40th Paul Archer 3:43 18th Phil Pittson 3:50 35th Paul Archer descending the road to Snake Inn. Conditions wet, boggy, slippy on Black Hill, low visability Bleaklow. The second man was way in front (20 year old) until he ran past the cross-over point on Kinder and was beaten by 1 minute by the next man through. Tragic. Race Profile Thanks to Craig and Toni for supporting the run and Toni did the first leg too!

Circuit training is on as usual. Fine food and ales in the nearby Lion afterwards. Circuit training normally held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

Business as usual this Tuesday; the sharp end remained sharp as predicted last Tuesday. The usual 7 - 9 miles fartlek punishment to continue in that vain this week. The "turn and collect" policy ensures that no one gets left behind at the end of an effort. Kick off 6.30 p.m, the same time as the crazy gang.

Sunday 5th December East Midlands League - Long Eaton Andy Tarry 1st Geoff Jackson 52nd

Training and Racing 30 November - 5 December 2004 Tuesday 30 November - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre 10M - Stapleford Route Thursday 1 December - 6pm - Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick. Saturday 4 December 9am (Note new time) - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & University. Sunday 5 December - 9am - Papplewick Meet at the Griffins Head PH. 13.75m in 1:37 - 2:00 hours. Neil, Paul, Gary, Toni & Craig going to Tanky's Trog, 24m Fell Run.

Business as usual this Tuesday; the sharp end got sharper last Tuesday and likely to continue in that vain this week. The "turn and collect" policy ensures that no one gets left behind at the end of an effort. Kick off 6.30 p.m, the same time as the crazy gang.

Circuit training IS back on this week; the Leisure Centre is open as usual. Circuit training normally held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

Training and Racing 22nd - 28th November 2004 Tuesday 23rd November - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre 10M - Andy T is not quite right, so we're safe for one more week. Any preferences on the route? Thursday 25th November - 6pm - Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick. Saturday 27th November - 9am (Note new time) - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. I'll be going at a very easy (~65 min) pace Sunday 28th November - 9am Papplewick, meet at the Griffins Head PH. 13.75m in 1:37 - 2:00 hours. Check out the archive for upcoming races.

Due to Leisure Centre heating system undergoing repairs; I was told normal service will resume next week.

Back to normal -7.5 to 9 miles fartlek. New devotees always welcome; now a pb from an inmate in the Heanor 10K this Sunday. So it does you good. see you there; usual time 6.30pm kick off.

P B IN THE HEANOR 10K - Tracey Hallam 46 mins 48 secs 156th out of 500 over all. Well done Tracey! Other Result: 53rd Brampton - Carlisle 10 miler - Saturday Geoff Jackson 66.03 175th out of 510 finishers over all , 14th V50

We've been looking into doing the Paris 1/2M on 6th March 2005. Below is some information about the race, flights and accomodation. Race: http://www.parismarathon.com/semi/2005/us/ Accomodation: http://www.holiday-rentals.com/index.cfm/property/9345.cfm http://www.holiday-rentals.com/index.cfm/property/7481.cfm http://www.holiday-rentals.com/index.cfm/property/3186.cfm Metro: http://www.citefutee.com/orienter/cv/cv_en/carteparis.php Flights: BMI Baby have: flying out - web price £21.99 Sat, 05 Mar 05 Flight WW5011 09:40 Depart Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) 12:10 Arrive Paris (CDG) flying back - web price £21.99 Mon, 07 Mar 05 Flight WW5012 10:05 Depart Paris (CDG) 10:20 Arrive Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) £71.88 (with all taxes) - flying out Friday is the same price, flying back Sunday evening is about £15 more, but then there's one less nights accomodation to pay for. ................... ...

Training and Racing 15th - 21st November 2004 Tuesday 16th November - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre 10M - Be afraid, be very afraid - Andy T returns to remind us all of the definition of pain and suffering!!! We'll let Andy decide the route, shall we ;-) Thursday 18th November - 6pm - Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing quick. Anyone fancy the 8M Bramcote route in reverse for a change ( map )? Saturday 20th November - 9am (Note new time) - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. I'll be going at a very easy (~65 min) pace Sunday 21st November - 9am - Papplewick Papplewick (meet at Griffin's Head PH Car Park for an off-road 13.75m through the forests of North Nottinghamshire. Some will be starting at 8:30am for an extra lap of the village.

The usual Tuesday fartlek, approx 7.5 - 8 miles will be led by Tracey this week as I am unable to attend. Kick off as with the others 6.30pm from the Tennis Centre. I should be back next week as usual. Great to see Julie back last week, the first time for absolute ages because of injury problems and in good form too.

Circuit training is getting established with the small core of regulars appreciating the programme. More regulars are still needed. These are good quality sessions lead by a knowledgable tutor. Circuit training is held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

Training and Racing 8th - 14th November 2004 Tuesday 9th November - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre 10M - starting steady, finishing in a "crescendo of pain" (thanks for the quote Rich) ;-) Anyone fancy the Bramcote route ( map ) ? Thursday 11th November - 6pm - Tennis Centre 7-8M, starting steady, finishing @ "is Paul trying to kill us" pace ;-) Anyone fancy the 7.5M Wilford route ( map )? Saturday 13th November - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. I'll be going at a very easy (~65 min) pace Sunday 14th November - 9am - Griffin's Head, Papplewick Village 14M - steady long run. Anyone up for a loop round Papplewick? I'll be there @ 8:30am for a short loop round Hucknall first if anyone wants to round it up to ~17M.

Toni ran a fantastic race in New York to finish 32nd in a new PB of 2:54:44!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Toni, you rock!

Circuit training is getting established with the small core of regulars appreciating the programme. More regulars are still needed. These are good quality sessions lead by a knowledgable tutor. Circuit training is held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

The usual Tuesday 9 miles fartlek is the fare. Kick off as with the others 6.30pm from the Tennis Centre.

We're wondering if there might be interest in heading over to Europe to do a bit of racing next year. How about...... Paris 1/2 Marathon - 6th March 2005 We could fly with BMIBaby from East Mids: Sat, 05 Mar 05 - Flight WW5011 09:40 Depart Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) 12:10 Arrive Paris (CDG) Mon, 07 Mar 05 - Flight WW5012 10:05 Depart Paris (CDG) 10:20 Arrive Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) total: £69.88 There's a thread on RW Forums regarding the race - sounds like a good 'un. Anyone up for it?? Another possibility is....... Prague 1/2 Marathon - 2nd April 2005 Interested???

Training and Racing 1st - 7th November 2004 Tuesday 2nd November - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre 10M - starting steady, finishing @ Andy Tarry endorsed "non-slacker" pace ;-) How about we do the Stapleford route ( map ) for a change? Thursday 4th November - 6pm - Tennis Centre If last week was anything to go by, 7-8M, starting steady, finishing @ Sharon Orridge demonstrated "kick the pants off everyone" pace ;-) Anyone fancy the 8.5M Wollaton route ( map )? Saturday 6th November - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni - if you want it to be ridiculously easy run with Ben, Gary will explain ;-) Sunday 7th November - 9am - Tennis Centre 15-17M, ~2 hours, easy - steady long run. How about we head West towards Trent Lock and then up the Erewash canal for a bit. Plenty of options for varying distances.

Some results from Tuesday people Andy Tarry - (Redhill) - 70th Geoff Jackson - (Redhill) - 121st It was extemely muddy and wet under foot to say the least! Also in today's Worksop Half-Marathon Mark Rowlson 83:29 Neil Kirk 80:00 (something) Neil? Nice one people, care on the training, things are going well!

Circuit training is getting established with the small core of regulars appreciating the programme. More regulars are still needed. Making circuit training part of the weekly training routine improves performance by training muscle groups that do not get much benefit from mileage or efforts sessions and helps to balance up fitness between different parts of the body. Because of this it helps prevent running injuries. This is of particular concern at the moment as there are a number of runners associated with the bloggers training groups suffering from long term injuries. Don't let it happen to you! Circuit training is held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

Back to normal this Tuesday. 9 miles fartlek is the fare. Kick off as with the others 6.30pm

Training and Racing 25 October - 31 October 2004 Tuesday 26 October - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard Wollaton Route for a strong 10 miles+. Starting easy and picking the pace up over the latter stages. Wednesday 27 October - 6pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard An early start for a fast 7 mile around Wollaton Park. Thursday 28 October - 6:00pm. Nottingham Tennis Centre A sustained pace 7 - 8 mile run from the Tennis Centre. Saturday 30 October - 10am - St. Leonards Avenue, Wollaton. Easy 1 hour session around Wollaton Park and University of Nottingham duck pond. REMEMBER THE CLOCKS GO BACK TONIGHT! Sunday 24 October - 9am - Tennis Center. The not-so-long one, start steady, finish at 'Paul Archer-endorsed' suicidal pace! Ben, Rich, Nick and Gary are doing 15 - 17 miles along to Holme Pierrepont. or 10:30am Worksop Half-Marathon Neil and Mark.

Circuit training is getting established with the small core of regulars appreciating the programme. More regulars are still needed. Making circuit training part of the weekly training routine improves performance by training muscle groups that do not get much benefit from mileage or efforts sessions and helps to balance up fitness between different parts of the body. Because of this it helps prevent running injuries. This is of particular concern at the moment as there are a number of runners associated with the bloggers training groups suffering from long term injuries. Don't let it happen to you! Circuit training is held at Noel St Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Cost GBP2.90 (2.65 with Nottingham City Leisure card). Located very near Shipstone St Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

This week Tracey Hallam will lead the group. It will be a 6 miles approx steady run. Unfortunately I will not be there due to work commitments, I should be back for the usual fartlek session next Tuesday 2nd November.

Worksop Half Marathon - 10:30am, Sunday 31 October 2004 Market Place , Newgate Street, Worksop RW Forum Thread Clowne Half-Marathon - 10:00am, Sunday 28 November 2004 Clowne Community Centre, North Road, Clowne , Derbyshire RW Forum Thread Nene Valley 10 - 1:00pm, Sunday 5 December 2004 Bretton Woods School, Flaxland, Bretton Centre, Peterborough Keyworth Turkey Trot Half-Marathon - 10:15am, Sunday 12 December 2004 South Wolds School, Keyworth, Nottingham RW Forum Thread NB/ This race filled well before the closing date last year, so enter early if you fancy it. Telford 10k - 11:00am, Sunday 19 December 2004 Telford Ice Rink, Next to Telford Shopping Centre, Telford RW Forum Thread Folksworth 15 - 11:00am, Sunday 23 January 2005 Folksworth Village School, Folksworth, Peterborough

For anyone that wants the high res. versions of the 10M Tuesday night routes they can be downloaded here: bramcote.jpg - 1.417MB bramcote.gif - 2.129MB chilwell.jpg - 1.631MB chilwell.gif - 2.91MB showcase.jpg - 0.977MB showcase.gif - 1.802MB stapleford.jpg - 1.436MB stapleford.gif - 2.667MB wilford.jpg - 1.565MB wilford.gif - 2.346MB wollaton.jpg - 1.054MB wollaton.gif - 1.867MB

Training and Racing 19 October - 24 October 2004 Tuesday 19 October - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard 10 miles+ at a strong pace (and an easy pace for those Marathon runners past and future!) :) Wednesday 20 October - 6pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. An out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont returning via Beeston Lock. Meet at the Tennis Centre at 6pm. Gary and Rich are definately running today. Thursday 21 October - 6:30pm. Nottingham Tennis Centre for an interval session comprising a 2.5m warm-up, 4 intervals of 1.5m and a warm down. See map below. 9.75m total. Saturday 23 October - 10am - St. Leonards Avenue, Wollaton. There are few people around this weekend, Rich may be doing an early run from Bramcote, most others are on holiday, post marathon or injured! Easy 1 hour session around Wollaton Park and University of Nottingham duck pond. NEW Sunday 24 October - 9am - Papplewick. The not-so-long one, st...

Results - Amsterdam Marathon this weekend Neil Kirk came in 2nd over 40 Brit, 15th Brit overall, 131 Race position and 1st Nottingham man home, nice one Neil. 131 Neil Kirk Nottingham (GBR) M40 02:50:17 02:50:06 377 John Byrne Nottingham (GBR) Msen 03:04:46 03:04:25 1210 Collin Franklin Nottingham (GBR) M40 03:29:52 03:28:52 2544 Kevin Wells Keyworth, Nottingham Msen 03:57:23 03:53:56

This will be an approx. 9 miles fartlek but refinements are being made to the routes all the time. For those not in the know about the two groups; as a rough rule of thumb this group is for slower paced runners very roughly 40 to 50 mins 10K , 65 - 70 mins for 10m 90 - 105 mins for half marathon and who would like to improve. If any slower paced runners feel this is still to fast for them, please note a vacancy exists for anyone who will lead slower runners on a regular basis starting at the same time as the rest of us. Any volunteers are most welcome though initially you will need to bring your own slower runners to kick start it. All new runners who fit the bill are more than welcome; no obligation to join any club at any time. Just turn up! 6.30pm Nottingham Tennis Centre - meet in foyer / bar area a few mins. before.

Last Wednesday the numbers attending increased to 7 but no bloggers, joggers or runners as yet. Circuit Training complements the running by exercising the parts those miles cannot reach. So get yourselves there. New! The Lion is serving food until 8.45pm Circuit Training is held at Noel Street Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm Wednesdays (near Shipstone Street Tram stop and the Lion Inn Moseley Street. GBP2.90 (2.65 with City Leisure Card).

Training and Racing 11 October - 17 October 2004 Tuesday 12 October - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard 10 miles+ at a strong pace, with at least 4 efforts on the Bramcote route, see below (click on picture for larger map.) Thursday 14 October - 6:30pm. Nottingham Tennis Centre for an interval session comprising a 2.5m warm-up, 5 intervals of 1.5m and a warm down. See map below. Saturday 16 October - 10am - St. Leonards Avenue, Wollaton. Easy 1 hour session around Wollaton Park and University of Nottingham duck pond. Sunday 17 October - 9am - Tennis Center, University Boulevard. We are leaving the Tennis Centre at 9am for a long run to Holme Pierrepont, should be in the 20's for those willing to go all the way as part of Toni's last build-up for the New York Marathon. or 10:30am, Scott King 5m, Hucknall Leisure Centre.

Every finisher gets a bottle of beer! £5 to enter, a free coach to the start, a bag van, soup and a roll, free entry to the country park and a superbly organised event. Fell Runners do it again! We ran 8.5 miles through historic Bronte country, starting at Ferndean Manor , past Wuthering Heights to the Bronte Parsonage to finish on the cobbled streets of Haworth. The whole race (one way) was into a strong East wind. I managed 7th, which I am pleased with! The British Fell Champ won. Results here in a couple of days . 1 Ian Homes M 53:57:00 Bingley 2 Lloyd Kellett M 57:29:00 K&Cac 3 Shawn Wilkinson MV40 57:39:00 K&Cac 4 Neil Armitage M 58:02:00 Pudsey Pacers 5 Andrian Thomas M 59:30:00 K&Cac 6 Richard Pattinson M 59:30:00 7 Gary McMahon MV45 01:00:48 8 Johnnie Butler MV50 01:01:48 K&Cac 9 Brent Hoggan M 01:01:04 Accrinton Road Runners 10 Steven Whitaker MV40 01:01:15 Clayton le Moors 11 Paul Crabtree M 01:01:18 K

On Wednesday 7th, Noel Street Leisure Centre circuits recommenced. Kathy the instructor who I recommended as very good a few weeks ago has returned - in one piece and as punishing as she was before. Apparantly she has merely been on holiday; the person who suffered the mishap was apparantly the stand in when she was away; such is communication from Leisure Centre staff! So I can stongly recommend this session to complement the running efforts. Due to the gap in continuity there were only 2 of us there so we need support to get Kathy's very excellent session viable and well established. I don't need that amount of individual tuition from such a knowledgable teacher as it hurts too much! Please get your butts there - it will only enhance your running performances over a period of time. 7pm - 8pm Wednesday's Cost £2.95 (30 p off with City Leisure card) adjacent to Noel Street Tram stop and the Lion Moseley Street.

This will be an approx. 9 miles fartlek but a variant on last weeks route. For those not in the know about the two groups; as a rough rule of thumb this group is for slower paced runners very roughly 40 to 50 mins 10K , 65 - 70 mins for 10m 90 - 105 mins for half marathon and who would like to improve. If any slower paced runners feel this is still to fast for them, please note a vacancy exists for anyone who will lead slower runners on a regular basis starting at the same time as the rest of us. Any volunteers are most welcome though initially you will need to bring your own slower runners to kick start it.

This will be a 9 miles fartlek. For those not in the know about the two groups; as a rough rule of thumb this group is for slower paced runners very roughly 40 to 50 mins 10K , 65 - 70 mins for 10m 90 - 105 mins for half marathon and who would like to improve. If any slower paced runners feel this is still to fast for them, please note a vacancy exists for anyone who will lead slower runners on a regular basis starting at the same time as the rest of us. If any one volunteers we will shout it from the rooftops as well as circulate by electronic means.

Training and Racing 3 October - 10 October 2004 Sunday 3 October - 9:00am - TENNIS CENTRE, University Boulevard The long one, we will head out to Holme Pierrepont and return along the river to Chilwell. Toni & Craig are starting early to do 5 miles extra. Tuesday 5 October - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard 10 miles+ at a strong pace, possibly with efforts on the Chilwell route, see below (click on picture for larger map.) STAPLEFORD 10 mile route only, due to a lack of turn offs From TC, west along Uni B'vard, then left at Queens Rd East. Follow this road for about 3.5 miles to the Manor pub, turn right. Follow this road all the way to Stapleford, crossing the A52 on the way. Turn right, up to the Bramcote Island, then continue down the A52 to the Priory Island, turning right onto Woodside Rd, then back along Uni B'vard. Wednesday 6 October - 6pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. An out-and-back to ...

The dinner at Yod Siam Thai Restaurant was great, Carmel received a leaving present of an elongated pear(?) It was a celebrity event as you can see.

RESULTS: Retford Half Marathon Paul Archer 4th overall, County Gold medal(vet), County Bronze (overall), 1st Vet, personal best in 1:17:20. Well done Paul, not a bad day out! Neil Kirk 1:19:50 a personal best, well done Neil. Gary McMahon 1:28:(a lot) a 'bench-mark' time (get a move on!) A great day out was had by all - well done lads.

As with the fastest group (see blog below) this also starts at 6 .30 pm from the Tennis Centre This will be a 9 miles fartlek. For those not in the know about the two groups; as a rough rule of thumb the main group doing the 10 miles at strong pace are for those whose times are below 37 -38 mins for 10k, 62 for 10 miles 85 mins half marathon or kick s**t out of assorted fells. Geoff's group is for slower paced runners down to very roughly 50 mins 10K ,70 mins for 10m 105 mins half marathon and who would like to improve. If any slower paced runners feel this is still to fast for them then a vacancy exists for anyone who will lead slower runners on a regular basis starting at the same time as the rest of us. If any one volunteers we will shout it from the rooftops as well as circulate by electronic means.

Date: Friday 1st October The meeting Place: Wetherspoons Old Market Square (The trendy one in South Parade) Departure : 8.04pm Tram (stop next to pub) to Beaconsfield Street (Tramrider ticket £2 ) Pub 1 - The Frog and Onion - then Tram to Basford Pub 2 - The Fox and Crown - then Tram to Wilkinson Street Pub 3 - Horse & Groom Pub 4 - Lion Inn (live music) - then Tram back to town All serve fine ales Be there or be sober - C U Friday

The scheduled session at Noel Street Leisure Centre on Wednesday at 7pm was cancelled because he new instructor fell and broken her ribs. They will be trying to find a replacement. Potential attendees are advised to call them on 9151545 before leaving for the Centre. I will keep you posted of developments.

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Training and Racing 28 September - 3 October 2004 Tuesday 28 September - 6:30pm - TENNIS CENTRE 10 miles+ at a strong pace, possibly with efforts. Meet in the Cricketers, Beeston afterwards at 8pm, followed by a dinner at Yod Siam Thai Restaurant (round the corner) as Carmell is leaving. Contact Carmell to book your table if you have not already done so. Wednesday 29 September - 6pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. An out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont returning via Beeston Lock. Meet at the Tennis Centre at 6pm. Check with Toni, Rich or Paul for run. Thursday 30 September - 6:30pm. Nottingham Tennis Centre for a 10 mile road run. Note that Trev's group are going to resume winter training on 7 October. Tuesday at the University or Embankment (long reps) and on Thursday, track sessions. For October the dates are Tues 5th, 19th, University...12th, 26th Embankment, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Track. Saturday 2 October - NOTE BAC...

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Training and Racing 21 September - 28 September 2004 Tuesday 21 September - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10 miles+ at a strong pace, possibly with efforts. Cossall and the Erewash Canal (all off-road). The reverse of the normal route. Neil will give a running commentary on the distance traveled and speed and the response will again be a chorus of "I can't believe that, you want to get rid of that you do". Wednesday 22 September - 6pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. An out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont returning via Beeston Lock. Meet at the Tennis Centre @ 6pm. Check with Toni, Rich or Paul for run. Thursday 23 September - 6:30pm. Meet at Bramcote for a 10 mile road run. Note that Trev's group are going to resume winter training on 7 October. Tuesday at the University or Embankment (long reps) and on Thursday, track sessions. For October the dates are Tues 5th, 19th, University...12th, 26th Embankment, ...

Training and Racing 16th September - 22 September 2004 Thursday 16 September - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick. Saturday 18th September - NEW TIME 9am - St. Leonards Drive, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & University. Saturday 18th September, Toni's Birthday. Toni's Birthday celebration at Mem Saab (curry). Meet in Fat Cats at 6pm. Contact Toni for booking. Sunday 19th September - 9am - Tennis Centre Long run along river and Erewash Canal.

5 December 2004 9am Tanky's Trog: 32nd Marsden to Edale Fell Race. Start at Marsden GR:050110 , Finish at the Jolly Rambler PH, Edale. 21 miles (difficult ground). Details from B. G. Stokes, 6 Angelsey Road, Hill Top, Dronfield, SHEFFIELD, S18 1UZ. T: +44 (01246) 410905. Start: Marsden GR: 050110 Checkpoint 1: A628, Crowden GR: 072992 Checkpoint 2: Tinsel School Wood path exit GR: 062986 Checkpoint 3: Snake Inn (PH) GR: 113905 Finish: Edale GR: 123854 Timouts: Marshall arrives 09:45 10:30 - First runner due 10:15 11:15 11:45 Last runner expected 11:15 13:30 14:45 Vetting runners 11:15 13:40 - Timed out 11:30 13:45 - Rescue alerted 11:45 13:45 - Registration: 07:15 - 08:55 on the road opposite and above the New Inn (PH) Prize Giving: 14:15

02 Oct 2004 2:00p Tentative: Midland 4*4 Cross-Country Relays: Men 02 Oct 2004 2:00p Tentative: Midland 3 *4 Cross-Country Relays. Women 09 Oct 2004 2:15p North Midland Cross Country League - Markeaton Park, Derby. 1:00pm - U13 Boys. 1:05pm - Girls, U15. 1:15pm - U17 Men. 1:20pm - Girls, U13. 1:40pm - U15 Boys. 1:50pm - Women, Senior, Junior, U17 and Vet. 2:15pm - Men, Senior, Junior and Vet. 30 Oct 2004 2:15p North Midland Cross Country League - Heanor. 1:00pm - U13 Boys. 1:05pm - Girls, U15. 1:15pm - U17 Men. 1:20pm - Girls, U13. 1:40pm - U15 Boys. 1:50pm - Women, Senior, Junior, U17 and Vet. 2:15pm - Men, Senior, Junior and Vet. 06 Nov 2004 2:15p Tentative: English Cross Country Relay Championship - Berry Hill Park, Mansfield. 4*5Km - in the team. 13 Nov 2004 1:30p Tentative: Midland 7 (Men & Women's 5 mile) Wollaton Park 27 Nov 2004 2:15p North Midland Cross Country League - Sutton-in-Ashfield. 1:00pm - U13 Boys. 1:05pm - Girls, U15. ...

Vitruvian 1/2 Ironman Triathlon (1.9k swim, 84k bike, 21k run) - 11th September 2004 - Results 103rd Paul Archer Notts AC 5:01:16 swim 48:38 (297th) bike 2:38:32 (93rd) run 1:34:06 (57th) Complete results listing here . Well done Paul, fantastic performance.

Robin Hood 1/2 Marathon - 12th September 2004 - Results 56th Ian Smith Siemans AC 1:19:34 59th Neil Kirk Unattached 1:19:59 78th Richard V-H Notts AC 1:21:40 360th Ken Allen Notts AC 1:32:54 1793rd Tracey Hallam Notts AC 1:48:14 Complete results listing here . A great day out, more PBs than you can wave a stick at!!!!!!!

Jungfrau Marathon, Switzerland - 11th September 2004 - Results 56th Male (61st overall) Craig Henderson Nottingham 3:42:54 33rd Female (464th overall) Antoinette Minniti Nottingham 4:23:37 2993 male finishers. 578 female finishers. Complete results listing here . Absolutely awesome going you two, brilliant! There are some great pictures on the website .

Training and Racing 7th - 13th September 2004 Tuesday 7th September - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick. Thursday 9th September - 6:30pm - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Saturday 11th September Not sure what's happening as Rich is doing Robin Hood the next day, Paul is doing a 1/2 Ironman on Saturday and Toni and Craig are doing the Jungfrau Marathon !!!! - Best of luck everyone!!! I think I might well be out on the bike with Gary on Saturday, I'll post an update later this week. A couple of upcoming races which may be of interest: Robin Hood 1/2M - 12 September Merrill College and Shelton Striders 10k - 3rd October For people planning on doing Abingdon / Amsterdam the websites for these races are as follows: Abingdon Marathon Amsterdam Marathon There are also a couple of threads on the Runner's World Forums specifically for these races: Abingdon...

Training and Racing 31st August - 6th September 2004 Tuesday 31st August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick. Wednesday 1st September - 6pm - Tennis Centre The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. I was thinking to stretch it out a bit his week. How about we do an out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont returning via Beeston Lock, or do the out and back with a loop of the lake? Either meet at the Tennis Centre @ 6pm or my place @ 5:50pm. Thursday 2nd September - 6:30pm - Bramcote Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 8 x 600m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 4th September - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Gary and Simon will be doing the Ben Nevis Fell Race , back Wednesday. Ben is not going to be there. Sunday 5th September - 9am - Tennis Ctr., Univ. Blvd. The long one, how about we head out along the cana...

Training and Racing 24th - 30th August 2004 Tuesday 24th August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick. Wednesday 25th August - 6pm - Tennis Centre The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. Either meet at the TC @ 6pm for an out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont, ~11M, or meet at my place @ 5:50pm to make it 13-14M. Thursday 26th August - 6:30pm - Wollaton Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 28th August - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Sunday 29th August - 8:30am - Attenborough Nature Reserve . The long one, will be the Two Bridges run which is about 22m, with limited routes to cut short! - start steady, finish at 'Coach Henderson-endorsed' marathon pace! A couple of upcoming races which may be of interest: Robin Hood 1/2M - 12 September Merri...

Check out the X-Ray bloom! Two runners go trekking. Gary and Ben on Corse.

Ben and Gary are in hot and sunny Bastia, Corse after the great GR20 Bed Race. This is an ultra endurance event comprising sleep deprivation, nasal challenges and long hours marching over incredibly rough terrain. The rules of the race are that the first one to the refuge for the next day gets the best bed and the last gets no bed. Runners regularly start the event at 5am. You will be gald to hear that we succeeded in sleeping soundly every night. See you on Saturday for a run around Wolly Park. 10am.

Training and Racing 4th July - 10th August 2004 Wednesday 4th August - 6pm - Tennis Centre The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. Either meet at the TC @ 6pm for an out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont, ~11M, or meet at my place @ 5:50pm to make it 13-14M. Thursday 5th August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 8 x 600m off 60-90 sec recovery. Friday 6th August - 10:40am - East Midlands Airport Fly to Nice, get the ferry to Calvi in Corsica, walk the GR20 ;-) Saturday 7th August - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Sunday 8th August There's talk of some people doing the Newark 1/2M, some info here . Tuesday 10th August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick. Sunday 22 August at 12pm - Sedburgh, Cumbria SEDBERGH HILLS RACE 14m/6000ft from the Peoples Hall, Howgill Lan...

Training and Racing 28th July - 2nd August 2004 Wednesday 28th July - 6pm - Tennis Centre The Ken Allen-endorsed midweek longish run. Either meet at the TC @ 6pm for an out-and-back to Holme Pierrepont, ~11M, or meet at my place @ 5:50pm to make it 13-14M. Thursday 29th July - 6:30pm - Wollaton Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 30th July - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Sunday 31st July - 9am - Tennis Centre 17-19M. Tuesday 2nd August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M mainly off-road, start steady, finish quick.

Trentham 10M (formerly John Oultram 10M), 25th July 2004 - Results 1st Robert Deakin Staffs Moorlands 51:27 3rd Andy Wilton Staffs Moorlands 53:46 1st V40 21st Paul Archer Notts AC 58:54 7th V40 (16th Vet) 23rd Ben Bennett Unattached 59.17 6th SM Very well done Paul ;-) 365 finishers. Complete results listing here .

Snowdon Fell Race followed by The Marin Mountain Bike Trail at Gwydyr Forest: Bliss. Snowdon Results Gary McMahon Top: 54:27 down: 28:39 All: 1:23:06 Simon Elliott Top: 55:20 down: 29:21 All: 1:24:41

Training and Racing 21st - 27th July 2004 Thursday 22nd July - 6:30pm - Bramcote Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 24th July - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Couple of options: 1. Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. or 2. 2pm Snowden Fell Race - reputed to be a v.v.v. tough out and back with Snowden in the middle of it ;-) International Snowdon Race , Padern Park, Llanberis. 10 miles/3300ft £12 to organiser with SAE. Records: 1:02:29 K. Stuart 1985 f. 1:12:48 C. Greenwood 1995. Details: Jayne Lloyd, Tyddydn Cae, Pontrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2SW. Tel: 01286 677785. E: timjayne.caeathro@btopenworld.com W: www.eryri.org.uk Sunday 25th July Trentham 10M (formerly the John Oultram 10M) - reputed to be a tough 2 lap course where you're likely to get beaten by a bunch of old blokes as it's the British Masters 10M Champs - details below. ...

Racing Grey-Haired Old B@stards For anyone interested, the Trentham 10M Road Race, which constitutes the British Masters Federation 10M Championships, is on this coming Sunday, 10:30am, at Tittensor just outside of Stoke-on-Trent Details here .

Runners beware when taking up cycling: your legs are too strong. See down-tube on this!

Buxton '5' weekend at Moorside Farm , Longnor. Torrential rain welcomed us to the start of the 5 mile race at Buxton on Saturday morning. Buxton 5 - Results (in order of finishing) This was a re-run of the 2002 Race , same positions! Simon Rouse ? (cycled 40 miles to race) Gary McMahon 25 (cycled 40 miles to race and broke his bike frame) Stuart Lebelinski (cycled 40 miles to race) Barry Harper (Drove to race in nice two-seater sports car) Andy (cycled 40 miles to race) Holding the pint at the finish Steff  (cycled 40 miles to race) and Andy (drove in nice car with radio on) pints drunk before Chips = 4

Training and Racing 14th - 20th July 2004 Wednesday 14th July - 6pm - Tennis Centre Meet @ TC for 11M loop out past Holme Pierrepont. Alternatively come over to my place (for 5:50pm) and run from there for 13-14M roundtrip. Thursday 15th July - 6:30pm - Wollaton Park Intervals Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 17th July - 10am - St. Leonards, Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session round the Park & Uni. Sunday 18th July - Tennis Centre 9am Meet at Nottingham Tennis Centre for a long run - it'll be ~17M, 2 hours or so. Tuesday 20th July - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre 10M off-road hammer session for serious nutters ;-)

Tara Kinder Memorial 10k - Results 1st Rob Jefferies Derby Athletics Club 34.04 9th Paul Archer Notts AC 35.37 1st V40 10th Andy Watson Notts AC 35.43 2nd V40 14th Ben Bennett Unattached 36.17 9th SM 19th Simon Elliott Notts AC 37.12 9th V40 23rd Neal Kirk Kimberley & District 37.21 10th V40 25th Richard Ventrella Hudson Notts AC 37.29 12th V40 85th Ken Allen Notts AC 43.30 10th V50 Gary McMahon Unattached ker - BOOM! Well was that a fun night out or what?!??!? ;-)

Training and Racing 8th - 13th July 2004 Thursday 8th July - 6:30pm - Wollaton or Bramcote Park Intervals (check with Ben or Trevor) Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake/Bramcote Park @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. 7:30pm Friday 9th July - Tara Kinder 10K Elvaston Castle, Derby Ben, Andy, Gary (poss), Ken, Simon and Rich (poss) doing this session. The Tara Kinder Memorial 10K from Elveston Castle, Derby. Entry: £7 + £2 for late entry, 500 limit. The Derby Runner, Unit C, Sandringham Drive, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7QL. T: 01332 280048 10am Saturday 10 July - Wollaton Park Easy 1 hour session meeting at Lambourne Drive. Sunday 11th July - Long run from Tennis Centre 9am Meet at Nottingham Tennis Centre for a long run. Couple of choices, we could do the 'standard' Holme Pierrepont Route, which has options for 11 - 17M, or we could head out through Bramcote and get on the Erewash canal then run back past Trent Lock for ...

Inter-County Fell Championships, Simon and Gary were the sole representatives of Nottinghamshire . Pike O'Blisco - Results 53 216 McMahon, Gary U/A M V40 00:49:47 87 217 Elliot, Simon Notts AC M V40 00:55:44 155 Runners. Male Team Results here. Gary tore his new shoes and got upset.

Results 2 William Speake Notts AC SM 1:12:16 20 Ben Bennett Unattached SM 1:20:44 40 Neil Kirk Kimberley & District VM40 1:24:41 141 Terence Norris-Hunt Sutton Harriers VM40 1:33:31 729 finishers. Complete results listing is available here .

Skiddaw Fell Race Results Gary McMahon 23 1:22:56 8th Vet Simon Elliott 31 1:25:13 13th Vet Last year GMc did 114th 1:20:07 Two old duffer's enjoying the post race sun at the Keswick, Skiddaw Fell Race today.

Training and Racing 30th - 6th July 2004 Wednesday 30th June - ~6pm - Tennis Centre I'm planning on doing 13-14M out to Holme Pierrepont from Beeston. Thursday 1st July - 6:30pm - Wollaton Park Intervals 1.Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Sunday 4th July - Couple of options: 1. 10am - Mansfield Civic Centre, Mansfield Mansfield 1/2M - www.mansfieldhalf.co.uk or 2. 12:30pm - Fitz Park, Keswick Skiddaw Fell Race: Simon and Gary doing * SKIDDAW FELL RACE 9m/2700 from Fitz Park, Keswick. Registration at Cricket Pavillion (GR:NY 268238) £4.50 on day only, includes food. Records 62:18 Kenny Stuart 1984 f. 73:29 S. Rowell 1989 Trial for Snowdon International race. Safety pins not provided. Details: Allan Buckley, 18 Jefferson Garth, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UA T: 017684 83737 Simon & Gary's taper prior to the race includes a 6-7 hour run supporting a chap doing the ...

The Chamonix Marathon and Half Marathon Team yesterday at the end of the race; Plan Praz, 2050m. Toni, Ben, Pete, Gary, Craig and Amanda. Results 1. 1:53:57 Sylvian Masson (French) 22. 2:08:11 Craig Henderson 19th (catagory) 132. 2:27:34 Pete Tonge 2nd 136. 2:27:59 Toni Minitti 6th 170. 2:31:22 Gary McMahon 51st 190. 2:33:32 Ben Bennett 112nd (GMc & BB together until Lemon Tea stage, 300m (vert) from finish!)

Pete Tonge receives the 2nd place for age

Tuesday 22nd June - Heritage Series #1, 10k, Holme Pierrepont Watersports Centre A great night out was had by all, with the long-awaited show-down with Andy W finally coming to pass. The results speak for themselves.........well done Andy + all. 7 Andy Watson M49 Notts AC 35:11 11 Ben Bennett M34 UA 35:39 12 Paul Archer M30 Notts AC 35:42 34 (F2) Antoinette Minniti F31 UA 38:00 36 Paul Cooper M46 UA 38:09 66 Geoff Jackson M52 Redhill RR 40:42 450 finishers. Complete results listing is available here . These results are clear proof that racing keeps you young as Paul Archer managed to shed 10 years during the 10k ;-)

Training and Racing 22nd - 29th June 2004 Tuesday 22nd June - 7:15pm - Heritage Series #1, 10k, Holme Pierrpont Watersports Centre I think the majority of people who normally turn out for the Tuesday night 10M are planning on doing the race. Thursday 24th June - 6:30pm - Bramcote Park Intervals 1.Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 8 x 600m off 60-90 sec recovery. 2.Not sure if there is another run as a number of us are off to Chamonix for the Fell Race - probably best to check with Rich / Paul. Saturday 26th June - 10 a.m., St. Leonards Drive (across from main exit from Wollaton Park) Again, I'd check with Rich / Paul about this one - 8M easy/steady pace round Wollaton Park / University grounds. Sunday 27th June Chamonix Fell Race / Marathon ;-) Tuesday 29th June - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre Right now, a 10M somewhat off-road run from Bramcote Baths looks quite likely.

RIBER Castle Fell Race , Wednesday 16 June. Fantastic weather and a classic fell race. Simon came 7th and Gary 3rd followed by a welcome pint in the Jug and Glass! Oh, Tom Plant came 2nd and Amanda's course record has been broken! Results 3rd Gary 36.45 7th Simon 37.53 (last year 37.11, 11/56)

Training and Racing 16th - 22nd June The Tennis Centre will be unavailable from 14 - 19 June as the Nottingham Open is on during those dates. We did our first run from Bramcote Leisure Centre tonight, there's talk of this becoming the Tuesday night training venue for the Summer - watch this space! Wednesday 19:30, 16th June - Riber Fell Race RIBER RUN 5m/1000ft from Lea Green, Lea, Nr., Matlock (GR 325575). £3 on night only. Records: 31:08 M. Boulstridge 2003 f. 43:10 Amanda Heading 2003. No toilets. Details: Jonathan Edwards, Rose Farm Cottage, Lea, Derbyshire, DE4 5GR. T: 07971 281331 E: jonathan@cathelco.co.uk Gary, Simon and possibly Ben will be doing this race. Thursday 17th June Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 19th June - 10 a.m., St. Leonards Drive (across from main exit from Wollaton Park) 8M easy/steady pace round Wollaton Park / University grounds. Sunday 20th Ju...

As most of you know, the Nottingham Open is on at the Tennis Centre from 14-20 June. I called them today and they confirmed that we can use the Tennis Centre this Sunday i.e. 13th June but then it will be unavailable for 14-20 June inclusive. Tuesday 15th June - 6:30pm - Bramcote Baths, Derby Road, Nottingham. Meet in the foyer for a 10M.

Training and Racing 9nd - 15th June 2004 Looks like the Tennis Centre will be unavailable from 14 - 19 June as the Nottingham Open is on during those dates - we'll arrange an alternative meeting point during that week - it's now looking like a run from Bramcote Baths on Tuesday 15th June - we'll keep you posted. Wednesday 9th June - The Ken Allen Endorsed Midweek Long Run UPDATED I'll be doing 13-14M from Beeston out towards Holme Pierrepont. I'm happy to meet up in Beeston or drop by the Tennis Centre if anyone is interested, it'll be ~11M from the TC. I'll set off early-ish ~5:30 to leave the Tennis Centre at 6 pm with Gary and possibly Simon. Thursday 10th June - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard or Bramcote Park 1. Meet @ Tennis Centre @ 6:30pm. or 2. Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 8 x 600m off 60-90 sec recovery. 7:30pm Friday 11th June - Newark 10k Newark Rugby Club - 10k part ...

A 10 mile run from the Tennis Centre along the Canal, Chilwell, and back. Mostly off-road.

Gary and Terry are doing the Shining Cliffs Fell Race (see below) Others doing long run 13 - 17m, call Ben for details. Sunday Long Run 6th June 2004 Rich, Ben + Paul (maybe others) are doing the Papplewick run in reverse. Meet @ Papplewick Village @ 9am for 13.75M. If you fancy rounding it up to 17M I'll be @ The Griffin's Head in Papplewick Village @ 8:30am for a short loop through Hucknall before we get started - See you there!

Notts 10m 2004. This is what a sub 60m 10m looks like! Well done Ben! 59:18m Results 1 1 William SPEAKE Notts AC 52:30 18 18 Ben David Bennett Unattached 59:19 37 37 Simon ELLIOTT Notts AC (V40) 62:36 76 71 Terence Norris-Hunt Sutton Harriers (V40) 68:36 188 35 Tracey HALLAM Notts AC (LV35) 82:04 256 finishers. Complete results listing is available here .

06/06/2004 12:00 Shining Cliffs Fell Race 5m/900ft from the Hurt Arms Car Park, Ambergate, on the A6 at the junction with the A610 (GR 346515) £3 to organiser with SAE - cheques payable to D. R. Denton Records: 27:31 S. Penney 2001; f. 30:45 C. Patton 2001. Safety pins not provided. Details: Dave Denton, 5 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1EF. T: 07774 781658 E: runningwithdavid@yahoo.co.uk W: www.runningwithdavid.com Results 4 0:33:00 MCMAHON, Gary Unattached M40 25 0:40:41 NORRIS-HUNT, Terence Sutton in Ashfield HAC M40 16/06/2004 19:30 RIBER RUN 5m/1000ft from Lea Green, Lea, Nr., Matlock (GR 325575). £3 on night only. Records: 31:08 M. Boulstridge 2003 f. 43:10 Amanda Heading 2003. No toilets. Details: Jonathan Edwards, Rose Farm Cottage, Lea, Derbyshire, DE4 5GR. T: 07971 281331 E: jonathan@cathelco.co.uk 17/06/2004 19:30 4.5m/500ft, Grindleford Carnival Fell Race . From the Bishops Pavilion, Bridge playing fields,Grindleford, Derbyshire (GR:SK244778) £3.00 entrie...

Calver (Pronounced Car'ver) Peak Fell Race is a fantastic little race. The start, finish and presentation is from the pub which has a great veranda for watching the presentation. The whole course is runnable with some killer 60m uphills to burst your lungs! I managed 1st Vet and got £25 for it! 8th overall. Well recommended for a mid-week blast with a good young field. This week you can do the Bamford, Calver, Totley, Castleton & Shining Cliffs Fell Races...if you are a nutter!

Jim, Richard and Gary will be running from the Tennis Centre at 6:30pm. 7 - 10 miles steady run, probably around Bramcote Hills/Wollaton Park.

Gary McMahon is doing the Calver Peak Fell Race tonight. 5m/900ft from the Derwent Water Arms Car Park, Calver Village (GR: 241747) £3.50 on day only. Records: 32:06 L. Banton 2003 f. 36:35 C. Patton 2002. Details: Matt Boyes & Peter Grover, 6 Smithy Knoll Road, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 3XW T: 01433 631163 (Matt) or 01433 631711 (Peter)

Training and Racing 2nd - 8th June 2004 Looks like the Tennis Centre will be unavailable from 14 - 19 June as the Nottingham Open is on during those dates - we'll arrange an alternative meeting point during that week - it's looking like a run from Kimberley on Tuesday 14th June - we'll keep you posted. Wednesday 2nd June - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard I'll be doing 13-14M from Beeston out towards Holme Pierrpont. I'm happy to meet up in Beeston or drop by the Tennis Centre if anyone is interested, it'll be ~11M from the TC. If I don't hear anything from anyone I'll probably set off earlier ~5:30 - 6 pm. Thursday 3rd June - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard or Wollaton Park Lake 1. Meet @ Tennis Centre @ 6:30pm. or 2. Trevor's session - meet @ Wollaton Pk. Lake @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 6 x 800m off 60-90 sec recovery. Friday 4th June - 7:15pm - Holme Pierrepont Watersports Centre Notts 10M a.k.a. Th...

Nottinghamshire athletes had a great day out at the Bamford Sheepdog Trial Fell Race on Bank Holiday Monday. It was a hot and sunny day. The race suited road runners, having a fast leg out for about 2.5 miles and a fast decent from Win Hill (900ft ascent in no time at all!). It was Ben and Terry's first fell race, Ben after doing 17m yesterday and Terry after spending too much time in a traffic jam at Chatsworth! 2 Bill Speake 32:56 10 Gary McMahon 35:37 4V 25 Ben Bennett 37:54 67 Terry Norris-Hunt 44:21 35V

Terry, Gary, Ben and Bill Speake will be doing the Bamford Sheepdog Trials Fell Race on Monday 31 May at 1pm. The race is entry on the day only. 4.5m/1000ft from Bamford Recreation Ground (GR 205829) £3 on day only. Records: 31:07 G. Ehrhardt 2003 f. 36:36 S. Newman 2003. Sheepdog trials, and country fair. Details: Malcolm Sowerby, Eccles View, Smalldale, Bradwell, Hope Valley S33 9JQ T: 01433 620060

7:30pm Saturday 29 May 2004 La Tasca, Tapas Bar, Weekday Cross, Nottingham Dinner at La Tapas tonight. Dinner starts at 7:30pm, meet upstairs, table booked in my name. A few of us ar going to meet in the Cock and Hoop pub, next to the Lace Market Hotel (old County Tavern) at 6:45pm. So far Jenny, Dick, Christine, Simon, Ben, Michelle, Andy, Lisa, Toni, Craig and Gary are booked in. If you want to come along, do so it should not be a problem.

Training Sessions/Races for 26th May - 1st June Looks like the Tennis Centre will be unavailable from 14 - 19 June as the Nottingham Open is on during those dates - we'll arrange an alternative meeting point during that week. Wednesday 26th May - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard Ben is doing 13-14M from Beeston out towards Holme Pierrpont. I'm happy to meet up in Beeston or drop by the Tennis Centre if anyone is interested, it'll be ~11M from the TC. Thursday 27th May - 6:30pm - Tennis Centre, University Boulevard or Bramcote Park 1. Meet @ Tennis Centre @ 6:30pm. or 2. Trevor's session - meet @ Bramcote Pk. @ 6:30pm for 7pm session - likely 8 x 600m off 60-90 sec recovery. Saturday 29th May - 10 a.m., St. Leonards Drive (across from main exit from Wollaton Park) 8M easy/steady pace round Wollaton Park / University grounds. Sunday 30th May - 9 a.m. Tennis Ctr. Ben is planning on ~17M, leaving from the Tennis Centre then heading out to...