As Vanessa says below - first runner off at 7.05 pm

If you are not on the list and you would like to run then just post below and I’ll add your name.

Please note that some people have ‘unchecked’ handicaps because they have not done any races I know of recently, so they cannot score points on Thursday. These are marked in yellow.  Once they have done a handicap then they can start scoring points for the next three.  Best 3 total scores out of the 4 races wins the series.

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Coach of the Month Geoff Bayliss invites us on to the Leis Ctre field on Tuesday for a good ol’ 2 mins fast/1 mins recovery session. This is the sort of essential training that is ideal for improving your race performance and pace judgement.

On Thursday we’re off to Chepstow Park Wood for the long-awaited first Club Handicap. First runners off at 7.15. Be there early enough to register your presence and warm up.

These races are like a smaller Gwent League cross country - but local and more fun!

The course is around the school grounds, finishing in the park by the Millennium Hall where everyone is able to watch the race and cheer on all of the competitors.  It’s a great event, and all of the children that compete walk away with a medal for their efforts. There are also cups and prizes for the winners in all races – adults included! There will be a bouncy castle, stalls and games and a Great Big Balloon Stomp 

The adult race should start about 12 noon and is usually about 4k - £4.50

Registration on the day is open from 10 am

Infants and pre-school starts at 11am - approx 900m    

Juniors approx 11:20 am 2k  

Seniors 11:45 and 3k - children’s race entry £3.50

Rose Inn May 8th Results

It’s even more imperative now that Rose Inn runners tonight share cars .

We had a problem with the vehicle delivering the portaloos, with the result that we may not have the use of the usual parking field!

An all away week ahead.

Rose Inn on Tuesday. Remember to share cars because parking is restricted for the May and June races. Runners are meeting at Chep LC at 6.30 to do just this.

Then on Thursday we’re away in the Spring-bedecked Forset of Dean for Den’s Run. You can see the details on the previous Blog.

19:00 - Meet and parking at The Rising Sun, Moseley Green, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire. GL15 4HN.

19:05 - Group warm up jog to start.

19:15 - Start Run.

Details

Start: Go Ape, Mallards Pike Lakes.

Final Briefing: At start.

Route Distance: 6.25 miles.

Route Surface: Forest track (except for road from mile 4 for .75 miles, this is the road to Cannop Ponds, if you run under a bridge on this road you’ve run too far, turn around and look for a left turn back into the forest).

Route Markings: Red and white ribbon &/or white paint (don’t worry paint is environmentally friendly). You will see further ribbon &/or paint within 100mtrs of any turn or route change, if you don’t you’ve gone wrong.

Footwear: Trail or road shoes are both suitable.

Head Torches: Not required.

High Viz: Not required.

Wild Boar Repellent:  Who knows!

Baggage Area: With Denise at the start.

Finish: Go Ape, Mallards Pike Lakes (Make your own way back to Rising Sun Inn, or why not wait and encourage later finishers).

Sweepers: Mike & Ali.

Refreshments: None on route, water at finish and chip butty & drink back at Rising Sun Inn, but only after sweepers have arrived back J

All members are welcome to join in and have their say about the weekend.