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Week Ahead 30th August 2011
30/08/2011 by Lou.
Tonight’s speed session is a 3k time trail at Beachley Track. Cars will leave the leisure centre after announcements by Niki. Us wanting to jog over will leave promptly to arrive after the track warm up for the 3k.
Thursday’s run is a shortened version of the St. Arvans MT 10 - through the Piecefield Park, Porthcasseg Farm, Fedw Woods, Chep Park Woods, down the hill into St. Arvans and back.
Gill and Dick are still looking for more runners for the White Horse Relay this Sunday - legs are between 5 - 10 miles - drive about 45 mins.
If you are available please let either Gill or Dick know - ideally you would recce your leg but otherwise there is a virtual route available http://www.whitehorserelay.org/
Dick can be contacted on 627569, 07828102680 or dickfinch@talktalk.net or reply on the bulletin board or leave a message here.
Iron Mountain 7 mile trail run
28/08/2011 by Lou.
Bank Holiday Monday Run?
Sorry if this is up somewhere else - just back from the Gower and this looks good for tomorrow - an email from Chris Vorres
“Hi
A few of us are going to do the Iron Mountain Trail on Monday as there is no Machen run.
The name refers to the industry in the area – Blaenafon – not the challenge!
We will meet at Midday, at the Keepers Pond, Blaenafon, and then afterwards pop into the Lamb and Fox for a drink.
It’s a stunning trail, very runnable. Some climb, but at a diagonal so not too steep.
Must stress, this is not an official race – I have not applied for insurance etc….
Please forward this to anyone you think may enjoy the run – I will go out earlier in the day and put out some flour blobs to mark it, but it isn’t really necessary as it’s a well-marked trail. The map attached contains lots of info about it.
walks-ironmountaintrailpart1-1.pdf
Cheers,
Chris. ”
The run is 7 miles - Drive there about 30 - 45 mins from Chepstow
Standish Woodland Chase Meeting Time
13/08/2011 by Lou.
August’s Club Champs race - Standish Woodland Chase - 10 mile MT
http://www.stroudathleticclub.co.uk/index-activeglobalredirection.html
You can enter on the day.
About 30 mins drive.
Race starts at 11:00 a.m.
Meet at the Leisure Centre steps ready to leave at 9:45
St. Arvans MT 10 recce.
10/08/2011 by Lou.
Thursday we are meeting at St. Arvans village hall at 7:00 p.m.
The hall is on the right of the main road past the garage and Piercefield pub and just round the right hand corner.
Those who want to meet first at the leisure centre to share cars meet by the steps at 6:50 p.m.
The 10 mile race route will be marked for anyone who wants to race the course. For those who want a sociable run we will set off in several pace groups.
I will also mark a short cut route back to St. Arvans from Chepstow Park Woods – Dick will meet you to direct you - this route is 5 – 6 miles.
There will be refreshments at the hall after.
See you there
Lou
Llanthony Show and Fell Race - Saturday 6th August
05/08/2011 by Lou.
Llanthony Show Saturday 6th August
Dick’s fell race starts from the showground 12.15 (ish)
3.5 miles 1100ft ascent.
Quite a few Chepstow runners should be there - come and run.
There is a junior fell race which is the same route but they start about a mile up the hill – it’s still a tough race and really for children who are used to running up mountains or just a bit tough! There are lots of other races for children at the showground too.
Race entry is in the show entry/parking which was £5 last year
http://www.llanthonyshow.co.uk/Directions%20and%20Contacts.html
Show formally opens at 1pm – great show lots of children’s races – plus sack races for adults and children, 4 in a bag race for all, beer race for ‘adults’, a mile race, stalls and a rodeo.
Beautiful backdrop.
IMPORTANT: Caerleon LCL Race Tuesday 19th July
15/07/2011 by Lou.
The Caerleon race is now a new route - parking is in the University grounds where we need to be for 7.15 pm ready to walk to the start at St. Cadoc’s Hospital
Meeting time at Chepstow Leisure Centre - 6.20 p.m.
A summary of the rules for this race - please read!
Caerleon Running Club Leisure League Race Route – 19th July 2011
4 Main Rules:
University of Wales (Newport), Caerleon Campus – Only park vehicles in the designated bays on the campus.
St Cadoc’s Hospital – Race start. No one must deviate from the roads we are using for the run, and certainly no one should relieve themselves in the bushes or take any other liberties.
The Highway –any runner who strays from the pavement on Lodge Road or Pillmawr Road WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Both areas will be marshalled. Follow any instructions from these marshals.
The Cyclepath & Pillmawr Road – Runners will be passing each other in opposite directions so all competitors to stay on the left side of the path when approaching runners coming in the opposite direction.
Runners are welcome to use the changing and shower facilities in the Sports Centre, and the Students Union Bar has been opened especially for the evening, so we would be glad if members of other clubs would care to join us for a post-run beverage!
A description of the route here caerleon-lcl-route.doc
Full rules here caerleon-lcl-rules.doc
Neil’s Hash Tonight
14/07/2011 by Lou.
Meet at the Leisure Centre 6.45 to share lifts to his house - or meet there for 7.00 pm.
Along A48 to Newport, through Pwllmeyric, past the garden centre, next right to Hayes Gate - first house on the right.
There will be a BBQ and drinks after 
About 5 miles 40 / 60 on road off road
Junior Athletics Time Change
30/06/2011 by Lou.
Junior Athletics will be from 5.15 - 6.15 tonight
Due to Tintern Trot.
Thornbury 10k and Oldbury Fun run
11/06/2011 by Lou.
2011-oldbury-fun-run-entry-form.pdf Oldbury Fun Run 4 miles Sunday 19th June 11.00 a.m.
2011-thornbury-carnival-10k.pdf Thornbury 10k - Thursday 7th July 7.30 p.m.
Runners Needed for Cotswold Way Relay
06/06/2011 by Lou.
Will urgently need 1 more woman for the Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday 25th June - plus some reserves would be great!http://www.cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/You don’t need to be fast or experienced just prepared to have a go!Please email me summers363@btinternet.comThanks
