Club Announcements:
Covid-19 message:
Please remember that people will be nervous with case numbers rising and some of our younger members not being double vaccinated so please remember to give people space if they require it.
Please do not attend club runs IF you have any symptoms of coronavirus or you are isolating as you have been in close contact with someone with coronavirus and if you have been at a club run and then have a positive PCR test we need to have record of this so we can inform the relevant people to isolate.
Cross Country Events:
The Thames Valley Cross Country events are back! If you have any questions about the events, please contact xcountry@sandhurstjoggers.org.uk.
The dates for the cross country are (with locations to be confirmed):
Sunday 14th November 2021 (Race 2-Datchet)
Sunday 28th November 2021 (Race 3-Sandhurst)
Sunday 12th December 2021 (Race 4-Reading)
Sunday 16th January 2022 (Race 5-Bracknell)
Sunday 23rd January 2022 (Race 6-Handy Cross)
Home Cross Country Volunteers:
As a club we run in the Thames Valley Cross Country League and as part of that we organise and host our very own cross-country event – this year’s event is on Sunday 28th November at Lord Wandsworth College, Hook.
WE NOW NEED YOUR HELP to ensure our event goes ahead successfully and safely, so that the good name of the club continues to thrive.
To host the cross country we need you to volunteer to help us in one (or more) of the following ways:
• Set up the course
• Make sandwiches for the race
• Set up the hospitality area
• Organise parking cars
• Marshal the race
• Serve tea, coffee, sandwiches, and cake
• Pack down the course
In total we have 90 roles that need filling across the weekend, this could be YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, this is your opportunity to GIVE BACK TO YOUR CLUB.
Throughout the cross-country season there are many opportunities for you to race, but for this, our home event, we put restrictions on who can run. Our Cross-Country Captains Nigel and Gabbi Bassett will email those they wish to see represent the club at this event – if you have received the Bassett’s email, please DO NOT volunteer to help, they need you! For everyone else, please continue to read this email and see what you need to do.
Any member who turns up on race day expecting to run and is not part of Nigel and Gabbi’s scoring team will be asked to volunteer; only the official scoring team will be permitted to run in the race.
Please complete this form if you want to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIu4xqhNw2Riwe5RSWacMa9Ej4wuqFAXfqsYHW6EFQneqKEw/viewform
Events from the past week:
Beachy Head Marathon:
Well done to Jonathan Taylor for completing the Beachy Head Marathon-I spoke with him about he found the event:
Last Saturday I ran the Beachy Head marathon for fourth time, this is my favourite race of all time and once again it was superb. Due to the torrential rain and flooding of the full marathon course, the organisers were forced to re-route the marathon so that we ran the half marathon course twice. This meant twice over four of the seven sisters and twice over Beachy Head, quite some challenge. This is certainly a very challenging race, even the first few miles are up a steep and slippery hill on the South Downs Way which just goes on and on. I saw a fellow runner take a tumble just in the first 100 yards and needed medical assistance!
What a start. Just when you think you’re done in, along comes the seven sisters and then a long climb up Beachy Head, this course takes no prisoners. The stunning views and scenery more than made up for all of the challenging climbs and terrain. The middle miles of the course down to Friston was really runnable too, so quite some miles ticked off at a reasonable pace. As usual the race was extremely well organised. It was well marshaled and the aid stations offered the usual mars bars, bananas and sausage rolls and plenty to drink. It was a dry, mild and calm day and the view across the cliffs and the sea was just perfect. So many people stopped to take it all in, take a selfie or some pictures. Beachy gives you a very generous 9 hour cut off, so there’s no rush to get round and you can enjoy your day. Another great thing about this race is just how friendly it is, I was chatting to fellow runners pretty much the entire time. At the end there was a decent medal, and food (jacket spud, sausage and beans!) I sat in the gardens and chatted to some fellow runners. It was another great day out and I will certainly be back next year.
Rushmoor Wellesley 10k:
Well done to Monica Burbidge, Alurie Dutton and Sue Hopkinson for completing the Rushmoor Wellesley 10k, I spoke with them about how they found the event:
On Sunday 24th October, Monica, Sue and I joined around 700 other runners to take part in the Rushmoor Wellesley 10k. I had already collected our numbers on the previous Wednesday (one of three opportunities to do this) from Aldershot Cricket Club so there was no worrying about queuing for numbers early on the morning of the event. There was a lovely atmosphere where we got there, with runners organised for a wide mass start that took us around the top end of the polo field and down through the avenue of trees. This ensured that we were well spread out before we reached the canal path which was quite narrow. From the canal we went up the tarmac road past the army golf club before going over the metal bridge into the Wellesley woodland. There were quite a lot of uneven patches and exposed tree roots through the woods so I was glad I wore my trail shoes. In this section we met up with Madeline Duncan Booth which was a pleasant surprise with lots of catching up to do. From the woods it was back along the canal until we got to a pathway which led up to the stadium and finish. This event is organised by the Blackwater Valley Runners aided by the local community and has such a great atmosphere. It is really well marshalled, mainly by members of the Gurkha community, who are all so encouraging. It is definitely one to do if you are in search of a friendly event in pleasant surroundings.
Thames Valley Cross Country Race 1:
Well done to Erol Ali, David Ayling, Dave Breslin, Emy Circuit, Dean Keberson, Katie Herrington, Alistair Tombe-Ingall, Robert Jerrett, Lina Johnson, Sascha Woods-Kendall, Jackie Kent, Gerry Meghan, Dick Newman, Jon Payne, James Quinlan, Graham Robinson, Martin Steadman, Vinnett Taylor, John Tovell and Ellie Watson for completing the first of 6 cross country events taking place across the Thames Valley.
Here are the Parkrun results for this week. Volunteers are always needed and if you are interested, have a look at your local Parkrun website page for more details. Well done to all the club runners with runs taking place all around the country. The results for this week is from the 23/10/2021.
Bushy Park:
Frimley Lodge:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 88 | Stuart MAYES | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:24:10 |
| 168 | 134 | Simon WHILLIS | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:27:27 |
| 240 | 46 | Liz UJSZASZI EVANS | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:30:17 |
| 298 | 80 | Helen CLAYTON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:33:21 |
| 309 | 89 | Claire MCCUBBIN | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:33:49 |
| 319 | 98 | Michele REARDON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:34:29 |
| 381 | 134 | Anne WHILLIS | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:58:52 |
Lydiard:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 2 | Sarah HYATT | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:22:02 |
| 147 | 16 | Fiona MARSHALL | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:26:55 |
Whiteley:
Lincoln:
Pontefract:
Bracknell:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 70 | John Graham ELLWOOD | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:25:34 |
| 179 | 136 | Charlie ST AUBYN | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:31:41 |
| 206 | 51 | Jacqueline HATTON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:34:28 |
| 230 | 150 | Richard James Fraser DRAYTON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:36:42 |
Bryn Bach:
Alice Holt:
Woodley:
Rushmoor:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 92 | Martin GOULD | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:25:20 |
| 178 | 137 | Graham BOLTON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:27:46 |
| 222 | 163 | Jim HAFFEY | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:29:21 |
| 298 | 88 | Jenna SOANE | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:35:24 |
| 329 | 106 | Kimberly SOANE | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:39:21 |
| 335 | 211 | Mark NEVE | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:40:11 |
Clifton:
Mole Valley:
Marlborough Common:
California Country:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | Fiona SLEVIN-BROWN | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:21:33 |
| 50 | 6 | Helen DAVEY | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:26:13 |
| 59 | 50 | Darren LYNCH | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:26:44 |
| 62 | 10 | Mo WILLCOX | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:27:05 |
| 122 | 40 | Sarah Lesley JONES | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:39:33 |
Sandhurst Memorial:
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Robert JERRETT | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:18:24 |
| 12 | 10 | Richard Anthony JOHNSON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:21:35 |
| 15 | 13 | Krzysztof ZIELINSKI | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:22:13 |
| 19 | 16 | Dick NEWMAN | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:23:06 |
| 33 | 29 | Philip Robert TURNER | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:24:35 |
| 39 | 34 | Ian WATSON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:25:18 |
| 47 | 7 | Emy CIRCUIT | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:26:55 |
| 67 | 50 | Simon TIGG | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:29:46 |
| 74 | 54 | Nigel ARTHUR | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:30:53 |
| 80 | 23 | Ellie WATSON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:31:36 |
| 82 | 57 | Roger HALLIWELL | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:31:45 |
| 93 | 31 | Kerstin JOHNSON | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:35:36 |
| 96 | 33 | Sam GOODALL | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:36:33 |
| 107 | 44 | Jackie ROBERTS | Sandhurst Joggers | 00:44:55 |
Here is the latest leaderboard for SJ on Strava, to take part in this just create a free account and link it to the club in your profile. Well done everyone, keep up the good work!
Club Events for the week ahead…
Monday:
Patrick Wadsworth will be taking the Monday Club run from Sandhurst Sports Centre leaving at 7:30 for 6 miles in an hour (distances and duration are Monday miles and minutes and bear passing resemblance to those in use at other times).
Tuesday:
The biggest club run of the week will as always offer multiple groups to cater for all abilities from beginners through to faster and more experienced runners. It’s perfect for novices and those coming back from injury or a long lay-off because you can start with an easy group and work your way upwards. The start time is 6:30pm as always this week from the regular start at Sandhurst Memorial Park.
Tuesday Intervals:
Alongside the Tuesday group runs is intervals and the venue varies but most weeks we meet at the Tythings, Yateley or at the Morgan Rec (where the handicap is), Crowthorne. The session can support with helping you get faster, building up endurance with the session being for all abilities and no-one is left behind.
Wednesday Day Run:
If you are struggling to run in the evenings, there is now a run from the Sandhurst Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Anyone of any ability can go and enjoy a run and a chat with a variety of routes.
Wednesday:
Wednesday is a club run with Andrea Vincent and Sharon Burfield. The session is for an hour which is full of friendly chat and no-one is left behind with everyone welcome.
Thursday:
A run with Erol will contain hills, laughs, and a couple of wrong turns (normally), but you can guarantee you’ll end up at the car park eventually, and with a smile at the end of it all! Meet at Sandhurst Memorial Park at 7:30pm and lights and high vis clothing will be required. The run is a great way to improve fitness by running as a group at a slightly harder intensity.
Friday:
Friday night is track night with 3 of our experienced coaches James, Carl and Newton and the venue varies depending on where the coaches are leading the session from and the focus on the sessions. These sessions are for anyone who wants to improve their speed and endurance for ru
Saturday:
Lots of members will be enjoying their weekly Parkrun fix at 9am on Saturday morning, if you’re thinking of going somewhere new then post on the Facebook page as there may be other members planning on running at the same place as you! Wherever you are parkrunning – Don’t forget your barcode!
Sunday:
The Sunday Lookout run a try with Dick Newman and Emy Circuit. They say its the best run of the week but might be a bit biased! It’s a flexible run leaving from The Lookout at 9 am with different groups to suit a wide range of abilities. The three ‘Cs’ of Coffee, cake and chat are enjoyed in the cafe post-run.
Thanks for reading the Run Down, have a safe week of running and I’ll see you next week!
Please do let me know if you are doing any events, I can only report what I see on Strava and Facebook and I hope you appreciate there may be things I miss!
Ping me a message over the weekend and I will include it so others can see what we are doing and may be inspired to try a different event.
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