Read All About It – Weekly Update 11/6/23.

 

Weekly forecast

The forecast for this week shows that after a few possible showers on Monday the wind will return to a North Easterly direction and the glorious sunny weather is going to continue for another 7 days at least. Sunny conditions and a gentle to light breeze will bring max temperature of 23 to 26 with night min of 13 to 14 degrees.

 

Road race results

Saturday 10/6/23 saw John Davidson take part in the Championship race the Dorney Lake half marathon. John finished in 1.46.20.

Sunday saw 5 WAC members take part in the Chew Valley 10k. Marc Robinson was 1st WAC runner in 54.47 followed by Kimberley Mcloughlin in 58.16 and Steph Shute in 1.07.32.

 

Off-Road race results

Sunday 11/6/23 saw Katie Gormley take part in the Relish running Omnium event. A 10am start saw Katie take part in the trail half marathon version finishing the half in a time of 2.12. This was followed during the afternoon by a 100m sprint, a 1k time trial and a hill climb. Full results are not yet in, but Katie did achieve Gold as her reward. Unfortunately, this was not 18ct but made of wood.

 

Multi Event results

Saturday saw members take part in two cycling events and another on Sunday.

Rachael Vincent took part in her first MTB event the Mendip Murmuration. The finishing photo shows that the brambles put up a bit of resistance, but Rachael enjoyed it and would do another.

Helen Diamond joined a group of friends to take part in the New Forest Sportive. Helen did the 68.5-mile course which included 2000ft of climb and finished in a moving time of 4.30.29. Stuart Diamond did the longer event, but the time is not known at present.

Sunday saw Matt Wheeler and Ben Nicholas take part in the ‘Beat the Beast’ Mendip lumps and bumps event. Ben finished the 76.5-mile route with 5600ft of climb in a moving time 5.35 Matt’s time is not currently known.

A new event for our report is a SUP Tri, Julie Bailiss took in the SUP, bike, Run Exmoor. Julie completed the total course in 2.26.07 to be 12th lady and 3rd LV50.

 

If we have missed any results, please let us know so that we can share them and update records.

 

Information and help needed.

 

Championship 2023

A new tab has been added to the website under members/2023 Championship which shows a points summary. A link has been added on the points summary page making it easier for you to find the detailed points position and list of the 2023 championship races.

 

Upcoming Championship Races

13/6             Clevedon 10k

29/6             Thornbury 10k

1/7               Charmouth Challenge

 

Clevedon 10k 13/6/23

The Clevedon 10k has now closed for online entries. Entries will be available on the night – see CAC website for details.

 

Nailsea Beer and Banger  

The Beer and Banger 10k will be much earlier this year than in 2022 and has been announced as taking place on Friday 30/6/23. Entries are open with plenty of places left at present, but the race is always popular so enter soon if you wish to be in it.

 

TWAC

The Monday evening TWAC session this week 12/6/23 is titled ‘Crown the King’ Meet 6.50 at the Crown Churchill. Group runs of approx. 90 min duration. Followed by drinks at the Crown – see TWAC fb for more detail.

Tuesday 13th is the Clevedon 10k which many members will be running. Nick will be taking the rep session from Hutton Moor at usual time if you are not running or supporting at Clevedon. Meet in the car park this week and you may run to Ashcombe park for your half mile warm up and do a hill rep session.

The Wednesday swim sessions at Burnham-on-Sea pool re-started 12/4

The next block of Wednesday swim sessions at Burnham-on-Sea pool now need to be booked and paid for and payment for the next 10 sessions, started 12th April, becomes due. Numbers limited so please pay as soon as you can to reserve your place.

Wednesday evenings 20:20 – 21:30 Burnham on Sea pool. £55 for 10 sessions (£32.50 for 5 if work takes you away).

If you would like any further information / payment details, please DM Margaret Sills to pay for sessions/information.

You can also contact Rachael Vincent or Nick Cook for information

(NB you need to be a paid-up member of WAC)

 

We now have the June code for the 10% discount and free postage on orders from Sportsshoes (min order value £50). This code is on the WAC members social fb page for WAC member use only. Please ask Jim, Helen, or Julia if you do not access to fb and wish to put in an order with them. (NB Now includes Brooks shoes again)

 

We currently have yellow club kit available in most sizes. New members can pick up their kit at training on Tuesday night at Hutton Moor. Come along at about 6.50 or 7.45/8.00 and find Jim Wotton. If you cannot get to Hutton Moor let Paul Cousins or Jim Wotton know and we will see what we can do. Ladies kit comes in sizes 8, 10, 12 etc.

 

This week’s schedule:

Monday –Monday evening TWAC session this week 12/6/23. The Crown Churchill at 6.50 – See above.

Tuesday session –Meet from 6.50pm at the rear of Hutton Moor. Rep/Interval session to be taken by Nick – see above re Clevedon race, depending on weather group may run to Ashcombe park for hill rep session.

Wednesday See above– Swimming sessions Burnham pool 8.20 poolside – See above.

 

Thursday – Meet HM car park at 6.50 for group runs – Route this week will be Graveyard route.

Group 6 only meet Debbie Vowles Middle Car park at Sand Bay at 6.30. See Group 6 elites fb for more detail.

 

Saturday AM session – 8.00am Meet point TBC session to be taken by Jason or Sheryl – suitable for all abilities.