Race Reports

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    Orlando reports on the Men’s Masters Road Relays, Sutton Park – 18th May 2013

    Running order changes, mixed up dates, bloodied socks, rogue safety pins, tight glutes, wandering cows…it can only mean one thing, Road Relays Sutton Park. I agreed earlier in the year that I would captain the men’s masters team for this annual event. I was happy...

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  • Suz West reports on the Worcester mid-week 10k in Hagley

    Suz West reports on the Worcester mid-week 10k in Hagley

    Worcester mid-week serious started last wed at Hagley. I arrived quite early after nearly getting us lost and late at the dk race a few weeks ago!! Plenty of time to warm up, however on warming up my hay fever decided to get quite bad,...

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  • Phoenix Flyer 5k – 15 May 2013

    Phoenix Flyer 5k – 15 May 2013

    Lesley Pymm reports:  This is the second event in the Telford AC Sexarathon Series.  Held at Phoenix Sports Centre in Dawley, I always have problems finding the place.  I set off in very good time and found it without too much trouble, although did not...

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    Remembering Joe Lewis – 1 year on

    Thanks to everyone who turned out for a lap of Cofton and a visit to the bench last Friday. We know timing wasn’t ideal for everyone because of work commitments etc. and that many others were there in spirit. The weather was pretty crap, but...

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    The Black Death Run – 12 May 2013

      Lesley Pymm reports:  Another trip to Somerset to take part in this really lovely 10 miler.  It takes place at Combe Sydenham Country Park and is the most amazing course.  There is a steel band playing for the duration, and I could hear them...

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    Stuart Mugridge reports on the ‘Bromsgrove Fun Runs’ (10k) – 12th May 2013

    Bromsgrove Fun Runs (10k) 12th May 2013 Stuart Mugridge Yesterday saw the 25th running of the Bromsgrove Fun Runs (in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research). The 5k and 10k runs take place over a scenic course to the east of the Finstall area of...

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    Áine Garvey reports on the Chester Half Marathon – 12th May 2013

    Chester Half Marathon – 12th May 2013 Anyone who knows me, knows about my endless search for flat races.  Forget your ‘interesting’ courses and spectacular views, flat and uneventful races are my bag.  I was delighted to find a half marathon scheduled for the Spring/Summer,...

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    Congratulations to Kevin Oakes – UKA Level 2 Coach

    BvH Coaching Coordinator Kevin Oakes has just received his Level 2 Coaching Qualification through UK Athletics. To accomplish this Kevin had to complete a short taught course, lead sessions at the club, support and coach a few athletes on an individual basis and pass an...

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    Leonie Clitherow reports on the Sarsen Neolithic Trail Marathon – May 5th 2013

    Sarsen Neolithic Trail Marathon May 5th 2013 I never thought I’d ever enter a marathon…until I was tempted by the challenge of a trail run from Avebury to Stonehenge. I decided that a road marathon would be too much like hard work, I’d actually have...

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  • Kingsbury Classic 10k – 7 May 2013

    Kingsbury Classic 10k – 7 May 2013

    Lesley Pymm reports:  I was the only representative of BvH at this years Kingsbury Classic, which is unusual.  There are usually a few of us there.  It was a lovely evening and probably the warmest I have raced in for a long time.  For those...

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