Weekly forecast
The forecast this week shows the weather being much more unsettled with rain and thundery showers predicted until Thursday. Max temperatures 18 – 23 and minimum night temperatures of 13 – 15. A mainly southerly moderate wind changing to a gentle westerly as the weather improves towards next weekend.
Road race results
Bank holiday Monday saw Helen and Stuart Diamond take part in another of the Somerset series races the day after running at Langport. This time running a 5-mile race at Baltonsborough Bridge, Stuart finished 19th in 33.22 and Helen in 42.57
Sunday saw 6 WAC members take part in the Championship race the Bridgwater half. Rob Robertson was 1st WAC man in 1.29.27, Steve Lovell was 2nd WAC man in a new pb of 1.29.31 with Phil Brett 3rd WAC man in 2.19.31. Alice Smith was 3rd in her age cat in 1.32.36, Sam Buzza 2nd WAC lady in 1.49.43 and Shaleen Summers 3rd WAC lady in 2.13.25. Lindsey Clifford ran the 10k at the same location finishing in 1.21.
Off-Road race results
Saturday saw Guy Bradford take part in the Fan Brycheiniog fell race. This race covers 9.4 miles with 2600ft of climb with Guy finishing in 1hr 55mins.
Saturday also saw Pip Stephens start the Snowdon GB Ultra 50. This race covered 3 mountains in 46.5 miles and over 10000 ft of climb. Pip finished 6th lady overall in 14hrs 4 mins.
Multi Event results
Sunday saw Katie Gormley and Kev Bale take part in the Outlaw half at Bowood. Katie finished 5th in her age category with splits of swim 35.12, 55-mile bike 3.32.13 and half marathon 1.46 for total 5.58.06. Kev had splits of swim 39.10, Bike 2.55.05 and run of 1.36.36 for total 5.15.37 placing him 13th in his age group.
If we have missed any results, please let us know so that we can share them
Information and help needed:
The first Prom run of the 22/23 series is now only 11 days away – taking place 15/9/22. Please remember that there will be no entries on the day this year and entries will close on the Tuesday evening before each race. Entries are open with links via the website or directly via Race Nation so now is the time to get your entries in.
The survey for you to complete detailing your availability to help with the Xmas Cracker on the 4/12 was sent out by mail to all members on Thursday 1/9. Please complete this ASAP so that Nicky Baker can start planning the task list.
There is still time for friends and family to sign up for the 2022 Xmas Cracker training group. There is more detail about the 10-week beginners’ course on the website and WAC fb pages. The first meeting is planned for Monday the 26th of Sept at Priory School. Paul Baker is the initial contact for all enquiries so please inform anybody showing an interest in running that now is the time to contact him.
Championship 2022
The Championship race list on our website has been updated with the recent deletions and additions made.
The latest points position after the race 28/8 will be on the website shortly.
(Please find this by looking at the website/races/handicap races and clicking on handicap results 2021 202. Then look at the tabs along the bottom of the sheet for 22 championship and marathon 22 results)
N.B. The result sheet currently shows your points total for all the championship races that you have run in 2022. This means if you have already run all 5 of the prom runs so far in 2022 your lowest scoring run will not count to your overall counting total as only your best 4 prom scores will count. Scores will be calculated to show just your points from the max number of scoring races as the year continues.
September is a busy time for the Championship so here is a reminder:
11/9 Wells Road 10k
15/9 Prom run (1) Road 5 miles
18/9 Oldbury Road 10 miles
25/9 Bristol Road 13.1
Sodbury Entries If you have not yet managed to get an entry for Sodbury there were a small number 8.00am on Sunday 4/9 – LOOK NOW IF YOU ARE INTERSTED.
London marathon has advised that the Ballot for the 2-23 race will commence on the 1/10/22 – so put the date in your calendar if you plan to enter.
If you are running on the Mendip Way at all this week and see any red and white tape left up, can you please take it down. It will be left over from the race that took place yesterday and whilst we know it is nothing to do with WAC most people will see it and think it is something to do with us – Thanks
The Monday TWAC session 5/9 will meet at Uphill boatyard at 6.50. The session will be a 60-minute looped circuit for you to complete as many circuits as you wish to. See TWAC fb group for full detail and W3W address.
Remember Tuesday sessions are STILL at HUTTON MOOR
This week’s Rep/interval session on Tuesday the 6TH of September meet 6.50 for 7:00 on the field at the rear of Hutton Moor. Sheryl, Carol, Nick, Jason, and Jim will take the sessions.
Session suitable for all abilities.
The Wednesday swim sessions at Burnham-on-Sea pool will re-start this week 7/9. The sessions need to be booked and paid for – please email Margaret and Charlotte at westonacmultisports@gmail.com
Message from Margaret on WAC social
Swim training starts again next Wednesday (7th Sept). Pool side 20:20 – swim til 21:30. Burnham on Sea pool. Spaces available at the moment. Welcome to those who are joining us for the first time and welcome back to those who have been regulars. If you are intending to come please pay (£55 block of 10 sessions or £32:50 for 5 used within the block of 10 if space – so please book your days with me asap). If you don’t have the payment details please DM me. Any questions- below or DM.
Thursday – Groups runs from Hutton Moor. Meet car park 6.50 this week’s route will be the Fartlek route.
Group 6 only meet Debbie Vowles at 6.30 at Hutton Moor car park. – see Group 6 fb page for more detail
Saturday sessions 8.00am – Saturday’s sessions were back last week. These sessions are suitable for all abilities. Details of the session for the 3/9 will follow shortly
We now have the September code for the 10% discount and free postage on orders from Sportsshoes (min order value £30). 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.
We currently have a full set of the yellow club kit sizes available. New members can pick up their kit after training on Tuesday night at Hutton, come along at about 7.45/8.00 and find Jim Wotton. If you cannot get to HM let Chris Loach 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 – TWAC session meet Uphill boatyard 6.50 pm – See above and TWAC fb for more detail.
Tuesday session – Meet from 6.50pm on the far side of the field at Hutton Moor for rep/interval sessions.
Wednesday See above– Swimming sessions re-start this week – See above
Thursday – Group runs from Hutton Moor – meet car park at 6.50 session – Fartlek route.
Group 6 only meet Debbie at 6.30 at Hutton Moor car park
Saturday AM session – 8.00am – Details TBC
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