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John's Op
Just a quick note to say that John L had his op yesterday, and, despite a bit of an uncomfortable night, is doing very well. The docs say no running for 4-6 weeks - I'm betting on sooner!
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Tour of the Derwent Valley - Friday 23 to Monday 26 May 2008
Twenty of us have now signed up for the trip to Derbyshire at the end of this month, so it promises to be a lively weekend away. (See news items further down the page for full details of this annual trip.)
There are still a few places available:
MALES: You need to let me know by tomorrow (Wednesday), if you'd like to come along. I have to let the hostel know tomorrow if we will need an additional room that they have been holding back for us, otherwise we will lose it. (The male dormitories currently booked are now full.)
FEMALES: There are still 4 places available in the females' dormitory.
If you'd like to come along, please let either Phil or me know (rachel.roberts@yahoo.co.uk or pg101@cam.ac.uk) and we will need a cheque for £91.35, payable to YHA, as soon as possible.
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Beer Festival
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Silverstone 10K
In a blatant show of defiance to the course accuracy fairy, Simon R ran his third PB in consecutive days (two official!) at the Silverstone 10K. Ultra Katie was close behind, also in the 43's.
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Cambridge Duathlon
Phil & I took part in this event on 20 April. It starts from Bottisham Village College. 7k run, 35k cycle and 7k run. There are now a few photos in the Photo Gallery.
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Belfast Marathon
Well done Benvenuto Baldelli, clocking the fastest C&C marathon of the year in Belfast. His 2:53:34 placed him 28th overall in a high-class field.
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Trieste Marathon
From disaster to triumph! Well done Karin at the Trieste Marathon, just missing 3:30, but a much better day this time (unless the race report says differently?)! There are photos online too.
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Cologne Marathon and Marathon Sunday Runs
This autumn, C&C are trying to get together lots of you for a crack at the Cologne Marathon (or Half). Reports from past racers have been excellent, and it's bound to be a great trip. More details will appear here as and when they're known.
On a related subject, Cole is interested in getting some Sunday runs going for those of us planning autumn marathons (such as Cologne), and wants to gauge interest - if you think you might be up for it, have a word with Cole at training. More information will appear here soon.
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Bank Holiday Weekend Round-Up
Lots of racing happening this weekend, and I'll start with a good run by Mary J at the Titchmarsh 10K. Next up, some speedy running at the Breckland 10K, where Geoff took fourth place with a lightning 36:22 and Carol's good form took her to a PB and 11th female in 46:15. Steve and John K were a bit off their usual best, just to balance things out (sorry, chaps!). Across Norfolk, further success at the Great East Anglia Run in King's Lynn, where Mike Salt took tenth place in a very big field, running 34:51, Simon R knocked off a PB, and Mike D, Brian and Julie all ran well.
On to Bank Holiday Monday, and Simon R ran his second quick race at the Impington 5K, which would have been another PB had the Course Accuracy Fairy (me) said 'unofficial' (Boo! Get the Course Accuracy Fairy!). Over at the Ashdon 10K+ (actually 10K), Chris P took third place (well done Chris) and Mike D had a nice day :-). In the 3K (actually 2.6km!), Seth Kennard was second (well done Seth too); there may have been more C&C whose names I didn't spot - help appreciated!
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Newmarket Heath Run
Looks like the Newmarket website is defunct, so if anyone gets results from the Newmarket Heath Run, please pass them on (or, if brave, have a go at updating....?). First details now in - thanks, James.
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Sawston Fun Run
Getting more popular by the year, the Sawston Fun Run attracted lots of C&C, and from the limited results available, I can report several C&C podium places. Chris F was third overall and second in category, John B was second in school years 7-11, Vikki won the F40-54, and Leon and Alex both placed third in their categories.
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Coniston 14 Pics
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Vienna Marathon
Congratulations to Johann on a phenomenal 3:02 in the Vienna Marathon, despite (or because of?) his usual, famous, last-minute crash-training programme. Johann also beat his brothers again.
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Shakespeare Marathon
How better to wind down from a fast London Marathon than by running the Shakespeare Marathon? Silly question if you're Ultra Katie! Well done Katie, and well done too to Jennifer T, who was 19th female in the Shakespeare Half, running 1:39:23.
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Derwent Dambuster and Balfron 10K
Carol represented C&C at the Derwent Dambuster on Saturday, clocking 1:22 over 10 miles on an up-and-down but (as compensation) very beautiful Peak District course. Quote: "mainly undulating in an upward direction"!
Also representing C&C in a far-flung place was Ron, up at the Balfron 10K in West Stirlingshire. Also undulating!
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Track & Field - Eastern Vets League
I've been asked by Gerald to remind everyone that the Eastern Veterans League is getting under way soon, and those of us over a certain age are needed for the 2008 campaign. You will need to be a member of EVAC, but that's easy to arrange (see the poster at Wilberforce Road or the EVAC site, and try to join in advance if possible to ensure you're allowed to compete). Particularly welcome are those in the men's Vet 40 category, as several of the old class have, erm, 'graduated' this year, but there are gaps to fill in all categories, male and female. Even if you aren't going to challenge for wins, just turning out will gain us points, and you'll get a properly measured time/distance/height for your event. Sounds like a good way to spend a weekday evening or two this summer.
The first match is at Peterborough on Wednesday week, the 7th of May, and I'll be publicising further fixtures here. Please contact Carole Morris at carole.morris2@ntlworld.com if you would like to do any of the events listed below (click 'read more'). If there is more than one person per age group, one will count, the other(s) may have to guest.
Age groups: M60 included = *, W55 included = **
7:00 Spr Hdls Ham(M)* HJ (L)
7:20 1500m ** Ham (L) HJ (M)
7:40 100m** Sht (M) LJ (L)**
8:00 2Kwalk* Sht (L) ** LJ (M)
8:20 400m*
8:45 Relay: 2x200m 1x400m 1x800m
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Tour of the Derwent Valley (Friday 23 – Monday 26 May 08)
Rachel has persuaded the Youth Hostel to let us hold onto a few unfilled beds; hence places still available so if you are interested please get in touch ASAP................ Phil G.
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Over the last few years the Club has been on tour to the Derwent Valley (Derbyshire). It’s a series of 4 short races (4 to 5 miles) over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. You can enter as many as the races as you like, but if you enter all four you get a T Shirt at the end of the 4th race.
For more info on the races, click here.
Photos from previous tours can be found in the Photo Gallery (e.g. - Derbyshire 2007)
It’s an enjoyable social weekend and we have reserved 28 places at Ilam Youth Hostel (Victorian National Trust Mansion close to Dovedale) from Friday evening to Monday morning including breakfast (Sat, Sun, Mon) and evening meal (Sat &Sun). Total cost per person to stay from Friday to Monday including the meals mentioned is £91.35.
As well as running it’s an opportunity to explore the local area during the weekend. In the past there are usually several people willing to drive, hence if you don’t have access to transport there will undoubtedly be a spare seat somewhere.
Any questions or more info please email Rachel Roberts (rachel.roberts@yahoo.co.uk) or Phil Garrett (pg101@cam.ac.uk) or catch them at training on a Tuesday evening. Cheques payable to the YHA to either Rachel or Phil.
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Latest Photos
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Weekend Round-Up
Main event of Sunday was the Flitwick 10K, where some quick times were recorded, principally Ben B, James E, Simon B and Mike S, who all broke 40, with Ben finishing 16th. Diana went to March for the Festival Race on the old Frostbite course, and Tim and Phil G gamely took on the Cambridge Duathlon at Bottisham. Well done everyone.
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Race Entries
Don't forget your last chance for the London Marathon ballot, online-only tomorrow morning at 9am (Monday 21st). Less pressing is the Wibbly Wobbly Log Jog (yes, I know), for which entries are now open, and it always fills up a long way ahead of time.
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Social - Pub Night
Friday 18 April – ‘Cambridge Blue’ (Gwydir Street off Mill Road) 7.30pm onwards.
Great results from the Paris and London Marathons! Meet in the 'Cambridge Blue' this Friday to enjoy a drink or two, celebrate all achievements so far this year and exchange a tale or two!
See you there …….
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Coniston 14
I have put a few photos of the Coniston weekend in the Gallery - no doubt others will add their own.
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Rotterdam Marathon
If, like me, you were wondering why Karin didn't appear in the Rotterdam Marathon results last weekend, read her report here. Thanks for the update, Karin, and better luck in Trieste!
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Lee Valley Open
There were quite a few C&C junior track & field stars at the Lee Valley Open on Saturday. Follow the link for details.
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London Marathon Results
Results have been posted from this year's London Marathon. A proper April day with sunshine and heavy showers, and it seemed to suit the C&C contingent who turned in a batch of blinding performances. Pietro was fastest on a welcome return, despite hardly training thanks to injury, but Simon B (with a big PB just outside three hours), Kim (a brave attempt on the magic sub-3), Andrew S (impressive debut, running well all the way) and Ish (running for 'fun' this year) were not far behind. Cole clocked a PB too, and Ultra Katie impressed greatly (does she never tire?). Brian, Simon R, Dave Y and Karen all ran strongly from start to finish. Joad's finish 50 minutes slower than his 2:55 in Milan tells a story, but I'm not sure what it is yet. Finally, the ultimate yardstick of club success; C&C were in residence at the pub while it was still almost empty. Not bad.
I've put my blurry snaps up in the gallery - more, please (better, if possible)! Same goes for anyone who'd like to do a short (or long) report of their day.
Note - ballot entries for the 2009 race are online only, and entry into the ballot is limited to the first 120,000 who register. Whether these places will run out fast I have no idea, but I thought you might like to know...
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Paris Marathon
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Nigel's Tuesday Track Sessions
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Richmond Castle 10 K Sunday 19th October (plus Real Ale Festival)
Richmond Castle 10 K starts at the market place with an impresive finish in Richmond Castle, the bit in the middle may be up and down, but I am sure that those from CCAC who may venture "op north" will give a good showing. the race limit does get reached so contact www.swaledaleroadrunners.co.uk I will bring some entry forms down with me next week and leave them at the club.
Best regards Ian (iag.mckay@googlemail.com)
Ps ran out xc with Swaledale runners last night which was great fun, I think they took me on a flat ish route, it was up and down as far as I was concerned.
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Silverstone 10km
Silverstone race track, Northants, Tuesday 6th May 2008 - 10 km (accurate), 977 finishers; 726 male, 251 female.
Winner: 31:19 M, 35:00 F.
Web: http://www.silsonjoggers.org.uk
Impington 5K
Impington, Cambridge, Monday 5th May 2008 - 5 km.
Web: http://www.friendsoftherec.co.uk/
Belfast Marathon
Belfast, Monday 5th May 2008 - 26.2 miles (accurate).
Web: http://www.belfastcitymarathon.com/
Ashdon 10K+
Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Monday 5th May 2008 - 10.6 km.
Web: http://www.ashdon.ik.org/
Trieste Marathon
Trieste, Italy, Sunday 4th May 2008 - 26.2 miles (accurate), 663 finishers; 595 male, 68 female.
Winner: 2:10:57 M, 2:50:51 F.
Web: http://www.bavisela.it/
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Titchmarsh 10K
Titchmarsh, Northants, Sunday 4th May 2008 - 10 km (accurate).
Web: http://www.titchmarsh.info/roadrace.htm
Heritage Coast Run
Saxmundham, Suffolk, Sunday 4th May 2008
Web: http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?ClubID=498
Great East Anglia Run
King's Lynn, Norfolk, Sunday 4th May 2008 - 10 km (accurate), 1720 finishers.
Winner: 31:10 M, 36:08 F.
Web: http://www.greateastangliarun.co.uk/
Breckland 10K
Croxton, Thetford, Norfolk, Sunday 4th May 2008 - 10 km (accurate), 271 finishers; 168 male, 103 female.
Winner: 35:22 M, 37:48 F.
Web: http://www.thetford-ac.co.uk/
Newmarket Heath Run
Newmarket, Suffolk, Thursday 1st May 2008 - 6 km.
Web: http://www.newmarketjoggers.co.uk/
Vienna Marathon
Vienna, Sunday 27th April 2008 - 26.2 miles (accurate), 6231 finishers.
Winner: 2:07:38 M, 2:26:43 F.
Web: http://www.vienna-marathon.com/
Shakespeare Marathon
Stratford-upon-Avon, Sunday 27th April 2008 - 26.2 miles (accurate), 748 finishers; 599 male, 149 female.
Winner: 2:37:20 M, 3:13:06 F.
Web: http://www.shakespearemarathon.org.uk/
Shakespeare Half Marathon
Stratford-upon-Avon, Sunday 27th April 2008 - 13.1 miles (accurate), 1845 finishers; 1143 male, 702 female.
Web: http://www.shakespearemarathon.org.uk/
Sawston Fun Run
Sawston, Cambridge, Sunday 27th April 2008 - 4.8 miles.
Web: http://www.sawstonfunrun.co.uk/
Percentages shown above are WMA age/gender gradings
(accurate distances only, 5 km minimum).
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