By Andy Provost
An update on the goings on in the club, celebrating achievements among members over the previous month, promoting upcoming events and keeping members informed on committee news.
First up, on 5th January, we had our first club race of the year. Bracknell Forest runners hosted the next race in the TVXC series at Lightwater Country Park. It was more of a swim than a run but the weather didn’t stop a hardy group of members from turning out to run for the club. The club gazebo putting itself to great use keeping everyone and their belongings sheltered before and after the race.
On 19th January, TVT hosted the next TVXC race at St Neot’s Prep School in Eversley. A 5.6mile course on a mixture of hard and soft trails around the woodland. A nice local race for the club with better weather than a fortnight before and a good turnout to show for it. Well done everyone!
On the same day, Monica and Alurie went a bit further afield for their first event of the year, the Romsey 5 mile race. Well done!
We also had members attend the delayed Jingle Jog 2024 – Sarah says it was a bit strange wearing a Santa hat and singing Christmas songs in January but it was great fun!
Helen’s 250th Parkrun.
Well done to Helen Vizard for completing her 250th Parkrun at Rushmoor on 11th January. Getting out there in -6 to achieve her milestone.
January Challenges.
The end of the month concluded our January challenges to see who would clock up the must miles either walking / running Members joined the challenge through Strava and set themselves their own personal challenge or to try beat friends.
Nick Metcalfe stormed to the top of the leaderboard for the running, clocking up over 244 miles!
Sam Goodall walked her way to the top of the other leaderboard, stepped over 81 miles in the month! Well done everyone that took part.
Club Kit
We have now received our new kit order and the club store has been updated with the restock. You can now purchase club caps, beanies and buffs.
Upcoming Events
11am on 2nd February – TVXC
Marlow host their TVXC race at Henley Showground. It’s. 5.9mile course with an elevation gain of 650ft. Mixture of grass fields and hard / soft trails through woodland.
10:30am on 8th February – Strength & Conditioning session
We are hosting a one-off indoor strength and conditioning session taken by our coaches. Held in the Main Hall at Sandhurst Memorial Park, why not come along after your local Parkrun.
Over one hour, we will take you through various exercises to support your running and avoid potential injuries.
Spaces are free but limited to 30 spots on a first come, first served basis so book your place quickly. You will need to do this through the club store and spaces are going quickly. Why not also pick up some new kit whilst you’re there.
11am on 15th February – TVXC – Our Home XC
We are hosting our re-scheduled Home XC at Lord Wandsworth College. This will be the final event of the TVXC calendar and on a Saturday!
We need 35-40 volunteers to help ensure the event goes smoothly. Thank you to everyone that has offered their time so far. If you haven’t volunteered yet but would like to, please reach out to Andy Provost and he will allocate you a role.
9am on 22nd February – Parkrun Pacing – Sandhurst Memorial Park
Pacing is easy and fun. Choose a time to pace that is a couple of minutes slower than your current 5k time. Other parkrunners will be grateful for your help!
This is open to ALL – in fact the 30+ minute pacers are likely to have more people wanting to be helped set a PB that those who are quicker.
Reach out to Patrick Wadsworth if you would like to help or have any questions.
7pm on 21st March – Coach Carl’s Final Track Session
After 32 years of helping members achieve their running goals, Coach Carl will hold his last track session for the club.
Come join us for his final session to give him a big send off and thank him for all he’s done for the club over the years.
More details to follow closer to the time…
7:30pm on 25th February – Sandhurst Joggers AGM
The AGM of Sandhurst Joggers will take place at 19:30hrs in Sandhurst Town Council offices, Sandhurst Memorial Park, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ
At the AGM, we recap the past year, provide an overview of the club’s current state of affairs, and elect the entire committee for the coming year. Descriptions of the positions will follow by email and are on the website, so have a think about whether you’d like to stand, or encourage those you think should! Vacant positions will be promoted in the lead up but all are up for election.
If you would like something included on the agenda, then please send it to the club chair by the 18th February.
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