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grand prix and races Nov, Dec & Jan
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There is still time to get your grand prix races in. There are two 5.25 mile races which you can count as your 5 mile times. Silverdale is 22nd Nov which Chris did last year and is a great area to run near Carnforth. The other is a womens only race in Salford which Chris is not doing. Normally the Grand Prix is...
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Hellrunner
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Well, the sun is shining the sky is blue!!! hahahha!! yea right!! severe weather warning for today and Hellrunner! wish you were here!! and I mean that!! will report back later!!
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Sad day, for me, at least.
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As the subject title says, its a sad day for me, I have to work away on site for the next few weeks so no training with the the club for me for a while. Gutted. Just getting into the swing of things. If the club grows at the same rate as recently there'll probably be another 10 new members when I return. More na...
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not exactly running related
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Hi all No begging, but just a note to say I'm doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge on Saturday. A group of 10 of us from work are doing it for the charity 'Help for Heroes'. It is a charity set up to help the wounded soldiers who seem to be getting a bit of a raw deal at the moment. These guys are risking their l...
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Tonight (Mon)
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Won't be able to make it tonight, full of a cold, enjoy those that are going
See you next week
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anyone running in the morning??(Sat)
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Anyone running saturday morning? I will see Rach and Claire at boxercise later, Frank are you after doin a few mile? Have checked the weather and its heavy rain , not the best of weather!! but hey ho!!!!!!
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HELP ITBS
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Hello everyone.
Has anyone suffered with IT Band syndrome (aka Runners knee). The pain starts about 2miles in and causes excruiating pain in the knee. Seen a physio who recommended stretches and Ice but does not hurt when walking or going upstairs.
Have bought a PATT strap but cannot say it makes a...
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long run this saturday morning
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If anyone would like to do a run on saturday morning please come down to the waterside for say, 9 a.m??? I have checked the weather and up to now it says lovely blue sky !! that could change tho!! I will be heading for a 20 but would really appreciate the company for however long you want to do, thought we cou...
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tonight (wed)
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Hi peeps- wont be coming tonight as I am full of cold (again!!). Hope you have a good club session- vicky park hills, no skiving!!!
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Car breakdown
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A massive thank you to everyone who helped push my car on Wed night!! Just think of it as extra training!! A lovely RAC man came and fixed it so I eventually made it home albeit much later than I'd planned. Thank you!!!
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Whiston/Prescot Area
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Hi I am interested in joining the club, but don't have access to transport, so I was wondering if anybody travels for the Whiston/Prescot area and would be willing to take me or drop me off? I run quite a bit on my own and enter the odd race locally but would be looking at entering more next year and stepping...
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training plan
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Hi everyone. I sent out the training plan last night by email. Let me know if you have not got it and i will resend. Hopefully iv added all new members to the mailing list. Ran a 5km this mornin in wimbledon common. It is part of the park run series sponsored by nike and sweatshop. It is free to enter, and ther...
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Summer H/cap series
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Just to sort out the confusion over the scoring system for the H/cap series , we have 8 races with your best 5 to count.The lowest aggregate score is the winner You get 1pt for 1st and 2pts for 2nd etc.ect,also 10pts for non attendance,i hope that makes sense.If anyone has any other ideas about next yea...
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Diaries
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Hi everyone
Strider Diaries for 2010 are now ready! These black slim line diaries will be perfect for carrying in your kit bag and planning races. I have also included contact details inside the diaries for future reference.
Priced at £6, I am sure loved ones won't mind getting you one for Christm...
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Distance/techniques
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Hi all, Thinking of joining a running club again to get ready for next year. I over did it this year and got a few injuries, so ideally I'd like to start off slowly and build up gradually with an aim to be in good shape for the Four Villages Half in January. When you go out how far do you cover and do you inter...
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Oct 6, 2009
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London Marathon Ballot
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Hello
another year another rejection thats 3 on the bounce only another 2 and they have to let me in
now looking at Paris, Edinburgh or possibly the one Rach and Jo are doing in the peak district ?
Then hopefully the Mersey in Oct
if not going ahead I have read of a great challenge in Staff
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h/cap race times
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Hi What a shock to the system the h/cap race was. Not really done any short racing for 20 years, more used to plodding at 7m.p.h. for an hour or so. I did enjoy it but I think I need quite a bit of practice. Need to pace myself better too. Can you let me know what kind of times you all completed it in. I need to set m...
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Handicap series
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Well done to everyone that took part in the summer series overall it has been a good turnout ,also well done to all the "newbies" .All you "newbies" can get into full training for the Christmas H/cap, by the way i am open to the odd bribe if you want a decent H/cap Fran...
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Lancaster half
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how do! Anyone know how/where to register for the lancaster half marathon? cant find a website. i am a bonehead tho. ta.
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Mersey Marathon 2010 ???
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I mentioned to a few people last night that there is the prospect of a full marathon on Merseyside - the first for over 20 years - possibly taking place next October - maybe!!!! There is a website so if you are interested sign up and get more info. PS - it is great to see more new people at training. I can only i...
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Mondays run
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Good to see so many new faces tonight (John, Peter and Jenny) and some old faces (welcome back claire!!) Good long run tonight- the winter clothing has come out again (as have the flashy lights!!) Don't forget handicap is on wednesday at victoria park. If you are meeting us there, you will see us at the c...
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Forthcoming races Oct_ Nov_Dec
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Please let other runners know if you are doing any races. Grand prix finishes end of November (ish) so there is time to complete the 4 races!!! Sun-27-Sep-09 1/2M Macclesfield 1/2M Sun-27-Sep-09 10k Preston 10k Sun-27-Sep-09 1/2M Swinton Manchester 1/2M Sun-27-Sep-09 10k Ormskirk 10k ? Sun-2...
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Great North Run 2010
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I have pre-registered for the reminder service..... anyone else interested?
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GOOD LUCK
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Good luck to all runners who are running this weekend:
Colin, Carol and Joanne are all running the GNR in Newcastle- everyone look out for their red vests on tv!!
Gary (and I think Chris) are taking part in the Langdale Marathon and half respectively. The langdale marathon is the hardest road mara...
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10K road race worth doing
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http://www.accrington-road-runners.co.uk/php/clubevents.ph...
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re curry night 23/09 URGENT update
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Hi All I have replied with details to everyone who has emailed me. Sorry cannot send general email out today - no network- hope you do not miss this message. Curry tomorrow night at Bangladesh spice - opposite Town Hall. Approx 9.00ish as I assume there will be a short run beforehand. They do a set price,...
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Thanks to all.
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I'd just like to thank all the striders for welcoming me to the club. This is just what Ive been looking for. Good fun, friendly people and of course a bit of training. No more lonely Winter runs for me, see you all soon. John
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Gawsworth 10k
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I had an interesting race this morning, I set off at 09:30 for a 10:30 start lots of time to travel 35 miles?
I got a little lost and managed to get to the designated car park at 10:25 and I was feeling quite relaxed until a female marshal said to me you had better get a move on, the start was 1/2 a mile away
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Carr Mill
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My wife and i went for a nice relaxing walk around the dam this afternoon and after about 30 mins she stopped in amazement and asked"whats that over there"and i replied "Joan my dear thats FISHWICK,S BRIDGE"
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Strider Diaries
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Hi everyone
I have been in contact with a publishing company who do diaries. I am able to order St Helens Strider Diaries, with our logo on the front for all club members. Thought this would be a handy thing to possess and something else we can stick our logo on
For 20 diaries, they would cost £5.79 eac...
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Sep 9, 2009
by EX cheer leader
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