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This Tuesday (17 April) we will be returning to the far side of the field at Hutton Moor - we meet on the far side at 6:50 for a 7:00pm start; not in the leisure centre. This year as well as our circuits(s) Carol, together with a number of our newer leaders, will be taking a separate session each Tuesday aimed at helping you work on your technique and different speed paces. As well as running a number of drills and different exercises you will be using the ladders, hurdles, relay batons etc. The numbers will be limited each week to 10 or 12 so that Carol and the leaders have time to give you some individual support and coaching. Initially it will be done on a first come first served basis but we will want everyone to have the chance to take part a few times during the summer.

Please extend a warm welcome to new club members Luke Fielder, Darren Swift, Laura Cresser, Daniel Sanchez-Lopez, Joshua Mann and Matt Daiper.

Mad for it at Manchester Marathon

The marathon season got under way at the weekend with a sizeable field of 17 Weston Athletic Club members making the journey north for this year’s Greater Manchester marathon. Race conditions were pretty perfect, with dry, cool air and the lightest of breezes.

Rob Furlong was the club’s fastest finisher in a sterling time of 3.05.49. Stephen Powell crossed the line in 3.14.16, and Stuart Diamond soon after in 3.15.57. Cheryl Valentine was the club’s fastest female in 3.43.10. Helen Diamond ran her quickest marathon yet to finish in 3.49.09. Sheryl Selway also ran a strong race to finish comfortably under the four hour mark in 3.53.03...read more

Dirty Dozen Hop for Cider

Twelve runners from Weston Athletic Club did their level best to burn-off the extra calories consumed in Easter eggs at Monday’s annual Bunny Hop race in Shapwick. Heavy rainfall in the days leading up to the event made the 7.5 mile course tougher than usual, with plenty of mud on tap to slow runners down. A flooded 50m stretch of farm track a mile before the finish at least gave all participants the unavoidable opportunity to get the worst of the mud off their legs and trainers in a two-feet-deep icy mud bath...read more

Runners test their mettle with great results

The biggest race of the week was the all-important pre-marathon tester, the Gloucester 20. Used by club runners to gauge their readiness for spring marathons, the 20 mile route attracted 14 Weston runners. Conditions were cool with no rain and a light breeze – perfect running weather. Weston’s first runner to complete the three lap course was Kieron Summers. Kieron finished second overall in a spectacular time of 1.55.50, with every mile under six minutes, and also won his age category. Ian Connock followed ten minutes later in 2.05.29, and Richard Brent in 2.16.31. Joined by Steve Kibblewhite...read more

Please extend a warm welcome to new club members Shan McCarthy, Toby Norman and Rose Gillett.

Club memberships are due for renewal 1 April 2018. Prompt payment is always appreciated however many members have renewed early which has resulted in the incorrect England Athletics affiliation fee being paid. The Weston AC membership system and England Athletics portal will not update to reflect the fee increase from £14 to £15 until 1 April 2018. EA fees are not paid directly by the athlete when membership is renewed, and are paid by the club on the athlete's behalf, so any shortfall will have to be paid from club funds.

Congratulations to all the participants of the 7th 1 Mile Prom Run of the Series on Thursday 22nd March 2018.
All top 7 finishers came in under 6 minutes. An Excellent and improving field. Well Done to all.

A link to the final results is below. If you have any queries with the results then please use the email link below and we will investigate your issue.

Well Done to you all and we look forward to seeing you back at the next race in the Series

Male:
1st - Ollie CAMPBELL (Year 8) - North Somerset AC - 5m 26s
2nd - Charles BROADHURST (Year 8) - North Somerset AC - 5m 29s
3rd - William SANDIFORD (Year 8) - North Somerset AC - 5m 47s

Female:
1st - Stephanie BROOKS (Year 9) - North Somerset AC - 5m 44s (Third Overall)
2nd - Keira DEVERAUX (Year 7) - North Somerset AC - 5m 48s
3rd - Poppy BURTON-DICKIE (Year 9) - North Somerset AC - 5m 59s

There were 62 finishers for this 7th one mile prom in the season.
[ Final Results | E-mail Rob Skeen with Prom Results Query | Prom Page | Paper Entry Form ]

Well Done to all the Participants in this month's cold (still), but good running conditions, Prom Race 22nd March 2018.
An excellent night for Weston AC's own runners in all categories, and congratulations to all finishers.

A link to the provisional results is below.
If you have any queries with the results then please use the email link below and we will investigate your issue.
The next run in the series will be 26th April 2018.

Online and paper entry forms are available using the links below or via the Prom Run page, but please be advised that On-Line entries for April's race close on Tuesday 24th April.

Male:
1st - Chris MCMILLAN (451) - Weston AC - 26m 27s
2nd - Kieron SUMMERS (252) - Weston AC - 27m 36s
3rd - Ryan KESTLE (158) - Clevedon AC - 27m 43s

Female:
1st - Jen BISHOP (20) - Clevedon AC - 30m 53s
2nd - Jane FARUM (1712) - Unaffiliated - 31m 15s
3rd - Laura MEECH (189) - Clevedon AC - 31m 41s

There were an excellent 289 finishers for this month's race.
[ Web Site Results | Click Here to enter online | Send Results Query Email to Split Second Timing | WAC Results | Prom Page ]

This years race will take place on Tuesday 19 June at 7:30pm and entries are now open. Five miles and 1000ft of climb to the summit of the Mendips - Beacon Batch.