Running Club News 11/1/16

FRIDAY 8th

Some great attendances this weekend for the running club with a few 10k events approaching fast it is a chance for some to put miles in to their legs. Gemma is no exception to this, booked in for the Stubbington 10k next Sunday she completed 18miles running this week and still looked fresh as a daisy as she breezed through the 4.5mile circuit on Friday! Leigh-Ann managed to keep up with her today as the pair of them finished in a very fast 10mins per mile. Well done ladies!

It was the first Friday run since Christmas and it was clear a lot of the runners were running heavier than before Xmas. This was not down the normal Mince Pie or extra Turkey but the extra volume of gadgets everyone was wearing – iPhones, Fitbits, move sensors, loads of stuff weighing you down!!

It was great to see everyone again after Christmas especially Mel, who returned to running club for the first time in months. She teamed up with Mrs Motivator (Sharon) and they completed the 2.6mile route well! Welcome back Mel! Also back today was Mandy B! She has been able to do some running over the festive period and it showed. Even a slight detour off route didn’t slow her down as she completed a 4mile trek in just 11mins per mile, well done Mandy!

Greg and Jo are both are doing next weeks Stubbington 10k and chose the longer 5.4mile route today. For the most part Greg was able to keep up with Jo, but a late sprint away saw Jo finish just 90secs ahead, that will be a great result next Sunday Greg – 90s behind Jo!!

 

Name Speed
Jo F 5.40 0:51:13 0:09:29
Greg 5.40 0:52:43 0:09:46
Mandy B 4.00 0:44:07 0:11:02
Mel 2.60 0:28:00 0:10:46
Sharon 2.60 0:28:00 0:10:46
Leigh-Ann 4.50 0:45:25 0:10:06
Gemma 4.50 0:45:25 0:10:06

 

MONDAY 11th

A good turn out for a cold January evening.

Greg was resting this evening having completed the Stubbington 10k route (as a practice) yesterday. I am sure he is hoping the extra course knowledge will help him pip his nemesis, Jo, on the day. Jo ran a slightly longer route this evening as her preparation for the 10k. She also dragged Ian and Carl with her as the trio completed a 6mile route. At that rate you should come in under the hour on Sunday Jo, good luck! And well done to Ian and Carl for great times this evening! Especially Carl, who had completed a 45mile bike ride the day before and still had enough energy for the longer route.

Also completing yesterdays marathon bike ride were Rose and Nina. They were able to refuel at Lillys in Wickham on their way back yesterday which clearly helped them to run the 3.7mile route this evening. They were joined by Dawn, who is showing some real progress with her running at the moment. Well done ladies.

Charles set off this evenings run with Pete, but it was clear very early that Pete was on a mission this evening. With his headphones in and a determined look he blasted his way round the track finishing a whole minute per mile quicker than last weeks run!! Charles did well to keep up and also finished nearly a minute per mile faster! Great effort gents!!

After a great run with the club on Friday Mandy was back for more this evening. She chose her running partner well and alongside Super-Sharon they ripped up the 3.7mile course. They finished just 40seconds behind Mike!! I know Mike did nearly 2 miles further, but this is a great achievement to come in ahead of speedy Mike! He is nearly back to his best now as Mike took 140 seconds off of last weeks run, thats 30s per mile quicker! He’s gunna take some beating again now!

Finally, Gemma teamed up with Alistair for this evenings 5.5mile route. They are clearly both competitive people and pushed each other on! Even after 18miles of running last week Gemma found it in her tank to completed a Personal Best this evening with the club. Her 9m 31s per mile was 33seconds per mile quicker than last week!! Well done Gemma and well done Alistair for pushing!!

Same routes for the final time next week team!!! Good luck to those doing the Stubbington 10k on Sunday, let me know how you get on!

Name 11/1/2016 Speed
Pete 3.70 0:29:50 0:08:04
Mike Y 5.50 0:40:52 0:07:26
Jo F 6.00 0:55:40 0:09:17
Charles 3.70 0:34:00 0:09:11
Alistair 5.50 0:52:21 0:09:31
Mandy B 3.70 0:41:36 0:11:15
Gemma 5.50 0:52:21 0:09:31
Carl 6.00 0:55:46 0:09:18
Nina 3.70 0:46:00 0:12:26
Sharon 3.70 0:41:36 0:11:15
Ian 6.00 0:55:40 0:09:17
Rose 3.70 0:46:00 0:12:26
Dawn 3.7 0:46:00 0:12:26

 

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