14th Nov 2015

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As a demonstration of why I say "I don't do cross country" - I had pushed myself at Brentwood the previous week but only managed 30:42 on a challenging but very scenic country park course. This week at Lee-on-the-Solent with a 99% flat, straight, solid surface promenade course, albeit with a strong cross windseaabreeze from the side, I managed 25:42 so exactly a one minute a kilometer improvement.  As for the scenery, well one could just about make out the Isle-of-Wight as a grey shape out to sea. And we ran past a Hovercraft Museum; which I neglected to visit later., I managed 25:42 so exactly a one minute a kilometer improvement.  As for the scenery, well one could just about make out the Isle-of-Wight as a grey shape out to sea. And we ran past a Hovercraft Museum; which I neglected to visit later.

My age grade last week was 50% and this week it was 60%.  Across all runners at each event the average age grade was 51% at Brentwood and 54% at Lee-on-the-Solent.  Without a full scientific assessment I'd say you have a better bet for a parkrun PB at Lee-on-the-Solent than at Brentwood.

Roderick Hoffman

Meet the Committee - Eddie Giles, Track & Field Captain

My job on the committee is that of Track & Field Captain, organising the team for the Rosenheim & Vets league, six club Grand Prix events, the BA Championships, and Monday evening training sessions, each season.  This then is reported back to the Digest and our Monthly meeting with all the results.

I have been with the BA Athletic Club since 2004 and have been T&F Captain for the last 7 years.  Although not a BA employee, my Father–in-law worked there, and was the Hatton Cross Club Chairman, and we were always going to the socials there. I have bagged a few sprint records with the club, but noticed a quick turn of pace at the junior school.  When the bell rang for Morning play time, the teacher would say “walk to the hall, and only take 1 bottle of milk”.  Well we walked in a line till we were out of sight, then sprint to the hall to claim our 1/3 pint of milk.  Always there first I would grab one bottle for the left pocket, one for the right and one in hand.  The ones at the back were out of luck as the milk ran out, having to have 1/3 pint of orange with bits in instead!!  Progressed to Sprinting in the District sports for Junior & Senior school, but only returned to running as a veteran.

Eddie Giles

Ed: Having read how you got into running could I just check something - did we ever return that Olympic Touch we borrowed?

St. Neots Half Marathon 15th Nov 2015

I ran in the St. Neots Half Marathon. It is advertised as a very flat course - but I'd say it as quite similar to the Ealing Half with 3 or 4 definite hills.  The last 3 miles were meant to be downhill - they were but the slope for miles 11 and 12 was so gentle you would hardly know it!  However on the day the small hills were the least of our worries - it was exceptionally windy and it always seemed to be a cross wind or coming straight into our faces!

With my knees still giving me problems I've lost a lot of fitness and have put on about 4kg over the last 6 months and could only just scrape in under 1:45 - finishing in a time of 1:44:32.

Piers Keenleyside

Rotary Berkhamsted Half Marathon Sunday 6th March 2016

Registration for next year's race is now open and you can enter either through the Runners World website or by posting an entry form to us. In any event all the details and links for entering the race can be found at our website:  www.berkorun.com

The race starts near Berkhamsted Station and there is parking at the station car park and other nearby car parks. The nearby town centre has many places to eat and drink after the race whether you'd like a take-away, pub grub or smart restaurant.

Your Entry helps Rotary raise funds primarily for two local care organisations, the Pepper Foundation, looking after life limited children and the Hospice of St Francis together with many other local charities and organisations.

NEW MEDAL  This year we're introducing a brand new, bespoke Medal reflecting the history of Berkhamsted featuring the old castle built in the 11th Century. It will be a great addition to any runner's collection.

SPORTS TOTE BAG  We'll be handing out a useful Sports Tote Bag containing refreshment and a collection of money off vouchers to all competitors as well.

We've improved the facilities again this year and don't forget there's a prize of £100 to the winner! Do book early as numbers are limited and we can't guarantee a place if you leave registering until race day.

If you don't feel like running the full Half Marathon this time why not go for our 5 Mile Fun Run - entry in the same place.