If you have any news or photos, please forward them to Norman (Club Secretary) at norman.grundy132@btopenworld.com or Andy G (Website) at arg@zoo.co.uk

Information on the 2008 to 2010 Club News Page can be found through the News Letter Page or Click Here!


New Years Day Run 2012.

Sunday 1st January 2012 there is a run from Smithy Hill in Thornton Hough to the Pollards Inn, Willaston. It is about 4 miles . It starts at 11:30am and there is a voluntary contribution to a local charity. It is marshaled and timed with the winning man and lady getting a prize. After the race it is in the Pollards Inn for refreshments and social plus a raffle.

You can either park in Willaston and run to the start or leave your car in Willaston and get a lift to the start. There are always cars going back.

It is a good way to "blow away the cobwebs and excesses of the holiday"

If you can't run come along and support.

Hopefully see you there.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Winter Handicap on 27th December

Many thanks to all who came and took part in the Winter handicap on 27/12/11 in the best running weather anyone could ask for. In all 19 club members and one guest took part with Pete Edwards winning legally.. Pete Edwards was presented his ward by Walter Smith then Joe Johnson collected the fastest time award.

Afterwards it was into Margarets sack for all those who put in and the London marathon draw, with the two winners being John Rimmer and Debs Gardner. So the training gets started.

Thank you to Norman for time keeping as everyone ran this year.

Thanks

Andy
Chair


Mobile Phones

A while back I e-mailed you all about carrying mobile phones with you whilst out running.

Last Sunday was the first time I hadn't carried mine for a while and yes you've guessed it an emergency arose at home. Thankfully Jean knew which route I was taking an rang Marj, my sister-in-law, and she came to collect me. My 2 year old grand daughter Daisy had to go in to hospital because of an asthma attack. Thankfully she was home early evening and is recovering albeit slowly. Just as well Marj knew where to look.

I will certainly carry my mobile phone when out running and ask you all to give thoughts to doing the same. You never know when....

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Christmas Handicap

This takes place next Tuesday 27th December 2011. It starts in Maryland Lane, Moreton.

Maryland Lane, from Moreton Cross towards the sea, is the road which has the large church on the corner.

The race starts at 12noon and all runners set off at their handicap time and it is hoped all finish in a line. Never happened yet but we are getting closer to it. Chairman Andy Waring sets the handicap time for each runner for the distance, which is about 2 and half miles.

Andy needs to know if you are coming along.

Afterwards there is a draw from Margarets sack. If you put a present in you can take one out at the end in order of finishers.
There is also a draw for the London Marathon . The club has 2 allocated places. Don't forget closing date for this is 23:59hrs on Monday 26th December.

Afterwards it is back to the Caernarvon Castle Pub on Bidston Road for a social and a fun quiz. Questions set by Jim and Pete Edwards.

Hopefully see you there.

Norman
Hon Secretary


London Marathon Draw

Just to clarify qualifcation for the draw as mentioned in a previous e-mail. All First Claim members who have paid 2 consecutive years subscriptions are eligible.

CLOSING DATE for the draw is 23:59hrs on MONDAY 26th DECEMBER 2011. Letters or e-mails to me please.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Borders League 11/12/11 at Tattenhall

Many thanks to those who represented the club at Tattenhall in the third race of the Borders League, the weather was lovely for ducks with the rain water all over the 9.8km course. This course was well marshalled and the Rec club came in handy for the refreshments provided by Andy and Joe, the cake from Carole was excellent, Jamie Oliver hasn't a clue!!! Thanks go to Simon Ward and the 'little muffin' scoring for the club in awful weather.

Results

38th Carole Morrison
71st Lisa Ward (First race at the Borders - well done)
78th Polly Hadziabdic

12th Joe Johnson
65th Lee Kennedy
103rd Hamsin Hadziabdic
107th Ian McNeill
129th Adam Edge
143rd Andy Waring
170th Ian Sneddon

Teams - Male 5th, Female 6th so well done.

Next Borders League race is on the 8th January, enjoy the break and get ready for 2012. Details to follow, offers of refreshments welcome..

Thanks

Andy (chair) & Joe


London Marathon

I can now relax as I have, today, received 2 entry forms for the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2011.

These entries are balloted for within the club with 3 provisos;

1) You are a first claim member.
2) You have paid 2 consecutive years subscriptions.
3) Have not won a place within the last 5 years.

If you wish to enter the ballot please e-mail me. You don't have to have entered the original Virgin London Marathon ballot and been rejected.

The draw will take place at the Club Handicap on Tuesday 27th December 2011. You don't have to be present at the draw as the lucky winners will be notified, but it would be good to see you there.

Good Luck to all who enter.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Extra Training

The "extra training" session organised by Andy and Lawrie is on Thursday evening. It starts from the War Memorial in Port Sunlight at 6:30pm. It is a speed session.

Hopefully see you there.

Norman
Hon Secretary


BORDERS LEAGUE, SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER 2011

This Sunday sees the next race in the Borders League series.

For those running please meet at the top of Thornton Road. The aim is car share and leave there at 9:00am and get to the Tattenhall venue early because there is restricted parking.

Joe and Andy are bringing the refreshments.

If travelling separetely please let Joe and Andy know.

Norman,
Hon Secretary


T-Shirts

Update all who I had asked ref the T-shirts have now got them, a total of 45 have been sold.

I have Mens XXL, XL, L and Womens Med left from the orginal order and have Womens Small and Med, mens Med on order, hopefully I'll have them here for xmas to sell at handicap, etc.

Thanks

Andy
Chair


Arrowe Park Cross Country - Sun 4th Dec

Many "Thanks" to all who ran at Arrowe Park today. It was a successful day for BAC.

I think everyone took as long trying to get out off the car park as they did running.

Results

LADIES
24 Carole Morrison
38 Emer Sneddon
40 Rhiannon Lewis (cross country debut. Well done)
44 Maria Haigh
46 Polly Hadziabdic

MEN
7 Joe Johnson
45 Patrik Corrigan
49 Hamsin Hadziabdic
51 Ian McNeill
93 Simon Ward
107 Steve Saunders
110 Ian Sneddon
115 James Downey

Mathew Rose ran as a guest of BAC and finished first. Well done Matt.

Thanks again to all the above for representing BAC.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Dear Club,

As England Athletics build towards our new strategy 2013-2017 (and bid for funding to Sport England) it is important we understand your needs and where you would like to see further support going. You may feel you would like to see further investment into networks, maybe an extension of Local Coach Development Programme or Run England. Possibly you have some innovative suggestions to how delivery could be shaped going forward. Your views are essential to shaping our strategy for the sport. To help you provide us your feedback and suggestions, England Athletics have launched a range of surveys. This is your chance to have your voice heard!!

Details on the survey can be viewed at http://www.englandathletics.org/2011-survey
Addresses for each are as follows:
• Recreational running: www.englandathletics.org/Recreational-running-2011
• Officials: www.englandathletics.org/Officials-Survey-2011
• Coaches: www.englandathletics.org/coach-survey-2011
• Club Volunteer: www.englandathletics.org/Volunteer-Survey-2011
• Athlete: www.englandathletics.org/Athlete-Survey-2011
If you have five minutes we would like to hear your views and please pass it around club coaches, athletes etc.

Kind regards

Claire Buckle
Club and Coach Support Officer
England Athletics - North


Cross Country, Arrowe Park

This Sunday at 11:30am in Arrowe Park is the next in the series of Cross Country Races. We, as a club, are looking for runners for both the Ladies and mens teams. The cost per runner is £2 and afterwards it is back to the host clubs social.

Please try and help out for this local race.

Many thanks,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships

The above event takes place on Saturday 28th January 2012 at Pontefact race course.

The women's race is 8km distance, the men's race of 12km distance. Cost is £6 per runner and names are to be with Joe Johnson or Andy Waring before the end of December so entry can be sorted. It is hoped to have a full male team and leaving together at 0830 from Thornton Road and share the petrol.

This is another first for our Club so please, if you can, help out,

Many thanks,

Andy
Chair


General Race & Function Info

During December there are various races and functions that the Club are involved with. Please make a note of these and put on your calendar or in your diary.

Sunday 4th Cross Country at Arrowe Park. 11:30am start because of the Santa dash in Liverpool
Sunday 11th Borders League road race at Tattenhall. 11:00am start.
Thursday 15th Extra training starting at 6:30pm at the War Memorial in Port Sunlight.
Saturday 17th Club Party and Disco at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight.
Tuesday 27th Club Handicap starting at Maryland Lane, Moreton.
Sunday 1st January 2012. New Years day race from Thornton Hough to Willaston. This is a Charity event, no entry fee just a voluntary contribution.

You will be advised of all these events nearer the time.

Norman
Hon Secretary


New Design Club T-Shirts

Just to remind you that Chairman Andy Waring still has some of the new design Club T-shirts for sale at £10. He is the man to see.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Training Info

To all budding marathon runners there is training information now on the club web-site. It can be found by clicking on the Events and Training Advice button.

Norman
Hon Secretary


London Marathon

The club are just waiting to hear how many places we have for the London marathon. These places will be open to all club members who have paid 2 consecutive years subscriptions. If you are interested then let me know and your name can go in to the club ballot. I will send out futher information later.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Orange Runners Club - Australia

As you are all aware, a new category has been added to our Club Awards. The Over 55's Award will go to a runner from one of our Sunday runs, and done on a handicap basis, so that not necessarily the fastest runner gets it. This award was donated by Birkenhead Athletics Club and Jerry, who was recently in Australia, is presenting the plaque to Frank.



A big thanks must go to Birkenhead Athletics for their support and generosity.

Taken from the Orange Runners Club Website


Just a Reminder

Just a reminder that when representing BAC please wear your club vest. It saves problems mainly with the Cross Country and Borders League.

Regarding the Cross Country and Borders league if you have any queries about these please contact;

Andy Waring
Joe Johnson
Norman Grundy

Email addresses can be found on the Contact Page or my email sent on the 16th Nov!

Many thanks,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Borders League - Birkenhead Park - 13th November

Many thanks to all who turned out today at Birkenhead Park both to run and support the team on a mild November morning, the result was great for the mens team who came in 4th position, sadly only 2 females took part in a series that we need 3 to finish.

Full results can be found on the Borders League website.

Male/Female positions, race position first/cate position second

16/16 Joe Johnson
60/58 Lee Kennedy
96/93 Hamsin Hadziabdic
98/95 Ian McNeill
139/127 Adam Edge(Marathon man)
149/135 Jason Howard (Welcome back to the circuit)
156/139 Andy Waring
210/173 Keith Davies (Welcome back to the races)
228/182 Ian Sneddon
257/193 Graig Impett (Welcome to the races)
274/201 Percy Hogg
289/205 James Dunbar (Welcome to the races)

218/40 Carole Morrison
308/96 Polly Hadziabdic

Next Borders League is on the 11th December at Tattanhall and Andy/Joe will be providing refreshments, look out for details from Norman.
Hopefully the weather will be kind again..

Andy
Chair


CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Ian McNeill on being selected as volunteer for the London Olympics. Now the next good bit. He will be stationed at the Olympic Stadium.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Extra Training

This Thursday 17th November 2011 is the next in the series of "Extra Training" Meeting at the top of Thornton Road for 6:30pm and the "gentle" exercise will be devoted to Hill Running. The course has been worked out by Lawrie and Andy.

Enjoy.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Hi guys just a little report on today's New York Marathon

Sorry for the late e-mail..!!!
I was proudly wearing my Birkenhead vest today, and it was touch and go with the weather on if to wear warm gear too. As it turned out I'm glad I only wore my vest and shorts, as I got slightly sunburnt :0). The course was really tough, as some of you know. Undulating throughout, with many hills caused by the bridges to different boroughs. I Had a couple of mishaps, most noticeably my watch going haywire under the 1st bridge... Meaning I did not manage to stick to my "firm" slow start plan. I am happy to say I got through it with a time of 3hr 59min and 38secs...which I'm made up with.

Thanks to everyone at Birkenhead AC for the support and encouragement shown to me since I joined. Special thanks to my Marathon training buddies.

Highlights of the day. Finishing, finishing sub 4 (just), pizza to recover, and meeting many fabulous people.
Low points. Miles 19-26.2...especially the last two, the 4hr pace guy overtaking me at mile 24.5 (had to up rate of hobble), removing nipple plasters after the race (never pleasant), and not finding Jerry a marathon tie! :0)

Adam


Beacon Park Cross Country Race Review

Many thanks for the great turn out for the second of the Cross Country races yesterday morning at Beacon Park, on a lovely sunny morning 12 club memebrs ran in some really challenging conditions.
Matt Rose ran and would of been 3rd, as 2nd claim can't count he didn't pick up a ticket as to not annoy the power teams.
Positions are as follows;

5th Joe Johnson and the unfinished business has been sorted!!!!!!
47th Hamsin Hadziabdic
59th Patrik Corrigan
62nd Lee Kennedy
68th Ian McNeill
108th Andy Waring
113rd Ian Davies
135th Steve Saunders
146th James Downey

19th Carole Morrison
49th Emer Sneddon
54th Polly Hadziabdic

We all wish Maria well and now for a rest from X-Country until Arrowe Park on the 4th December with an 1130am start, local so come along, mud is really good for you!!!!!!

Thanks again

And
Chair


Merseyside Cross Country Championships

The above event takes place on the 7th January 2012 at Sherdley Park, St Helens. The womens race starts at 13:20 and is 8km distance, the male race starts at 14:05 and is of 12km distance. Cost is £3 per runner and names/monies are to be with Joe Johnson or Andy Waring by the end of November so we can get the cheque sent off. It is hoped to have a male team and leaving together at 11:45/12:00 from Thornton Road.

The next day is a Borders race at Abergele which we all should try to attend having committed to the league.

Andy
Chair


Clarke Gardens Cross Country Race Review

Many thanks for the great turn out for the first of the Cross Country races this morning, after the overnight rain it made the paths just right to annoy you running. 14 BAC vests started and completed the course at Clarke Gardens in Liverpool and afterwards the refreshments at the Cheshire Lines. It was a first for some members who really enjoyed the challenge and felt it was good to do.

Positions are as follows

25th Joe Johnson
53rd Lee Kennedy
64th Hamsin Hadziabdic
71st Ian McNeill
105th Andy Waring
110th Ian Davies
115th Simon Ward
137th Ian Sneddon
141st James Downey
143rd Steve Saunders

25th Carole Morrison
46th Emer Sneddon
57th Maria Haigh
59th Polly Hadziabdic

Next week 6/11 the race is at Beacon Park in Skem, we are meeting at Thornton road and plan to leave at 08:30, sharing cars as we have done today and in the past. Beacon Park is another challenge and lets see the orange vests out again...

Keep up the running and be seen now its dark..

Andy
Chair


Reminder

all, New club T-shirts will be in Chairman Andy's possession on Monday. He will endeavour to get them to the training runs this week. No £10 no T-shirt. This makes it easier for Andy control money etc.

REMINDER Sunday is Cross Country at Clarke Gardens. Please meet at the top of the Causeway for a 8:45am departure.

Don't forget the clocks go back this week-end.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Clarke Gardens Cross Country

This Sunday 30th October it is the first of the cross country races. Clarke Gardens, if the weather is right, is a very scenic course, a good cross country course. It is a 10am start and it is intended to leave the top of Thornton Road at 8:45am. If you are travelling separately please inform Joe or Andy. Car share is better as it keeps costs down.

After the race it is back to the Cheshire Lines Club for refreshments.

Don't forget that the clocks go back this week-end.

Please support this event.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Grand Rapids Half Marathon, USA - Race Report

Weather was again in the forefront because of the wind & showers on Saturday. It continued to rain overnight & was still drizzling when we left the hotel at 06.30. The wind had died though, yipee.
Shorts, long sleeved tech shirt (from GRM 2005) and gloves. Right choice. Rain stopped & the wind didn’t return, better still. Temperatures were nice in the low 50’s. Goal was to run around a 7.10, an improvement on the 7.21 two weeks ago.. Mission accomplished with a 7.09 pace. 1.33.44 official, 2nd/47 in age group. 54/662 males and 62/1709 overall, age grade 75.3%. Very well run race lots of water stops, well signed, I didn’t miss a mile marker and a nice balance of urban, rural, forest preserve, road & asphalt trail. Even some small hills for good measure. This was the 8th annual Race and my 4th time. Splits were a bit over the place but I’ll take it! My calf has been taped up and some small heel lifts put in my shoes for a week now. These really worked and I didn’t feel the leg at all, no issues. Wonderful!

1 mile 6.54 total running time 6.54
2 mile 7.17 total running time 14.12
3 mile 6.46 total running time 20.59
4 mile 7.00 total running time 28.00
5 mile 7.03 total running time 35.04
6 mile 7.13 total running time 42.17
7 mile 7.13 total running time 49.31
8 mile 7.20 total running time 56.51
9 mile 6.54 total running time 1.03.46
10 mile 7.15 total running time 1.11.01
11 mile 7.27 total running time 1.18.28
12 mile 7.23 total running time 1.25.51
13 mile 7.11 total running time 1.33.03
13.1 mile 0.44 total running time 1.33.47

1.33.44 official finish time

Joe Arnold did well coming in at 2.00.32 for 2nd in his ag and 664/1709 overall, Age Grade was 70.5%. We had a good trip. Just us two this time.

Steve Skegg


Borders League 1st Race at Prestatyn

Many thanks to all who turned up for the first of the Borders League races and what a race and all the new friends we have made. On a lovely morning on the front at Prestatyn all well organised with thanks to Norman for the drinks and butties. It was fun to see it happening at a number of clubs.

25th Joe Johnson
107th Hamsin Hadziabdic
140th Adam Edge
181st Andy Waring
270th Percy Hogg
310th Dave Griffiths (all the way from Stirling)

305th Polly Hadziabdic
306th Marg Delaney

Sadly as Norman did not finish and the ladies had an incomplete team we will be fined points, please help support these races as they are fab...

Andy
Chair


Club Social

This is on Friday 14th October in the Caernarvon Castle Pub. Pauline has booked a table for 7:30pm for those who wish to eat. If not eating a table is also available from 7:30pm
Come along and have a good natter!!! If eating can you let Pauline know please?

If attending the Christmas Disco can you bring along your £12 deposit please.

Hopefully see you on Friday.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Liverpool Marathon Race Report

The race started an hour late, 10:30 everyone was scurrying back and forth from the toilets! It was quite warm for here about 17 but windy when we got along New Brighton and Seacombe promenade. Ran through the Birkenhead Tunnel over a mile long, to Liverpool, awful, Kath was feeling it, so was I. Believe it or not, I told Kath I could not go on after 15 and half and pulled out. You can imagine I only pulled out, because basically I was knackered, and feeling the heat. The first marathon I have ever pulled out of! Kath did 4.25 and eight other of our runners ran.

I am slightly depressed about this, but basically, I did not have the stamina, a number of long runs I did, but due to the injury not enough short ones. I stayed at the end for Kath, because later on it suddenly became rainy, windy and cold, so she could get through the finish line and kit pick up quick.

Kind Regards,

Jerry


News from OZ

Irene and I are now back from Staying with my Auntie Hazel in Sydney. We also had a wonderful two days with Karen and Wayne Neal and their son Sam. Orange is a four hour coach trip from Sydney, very much in the country, and it was wonderful to see Kangaroos and Ekidnas in the wild for the first time.

We presented the plaque to the club at a social evening held for us. The plaque is being used for the over 50s in the club. The Run the Bridge Half Marathon was run in 30 degrees, Karen and I had a difficult time. Special thanks to Karen for running in a Birkenhead A.C. vest, I felt at home! Wayne commented over 400 people pulled out with heat exhaustion.

The hospitality Irene and received was wonderful, and I hope this cements the already close links we have with Orange Runners. Bill and Jane Fairgreave from Orange Runners and due at the moment in the U.K. for a year and will be coming to see us. I am sure we can return the kindness we have received.

I will give a longer report in Norman’s quarterly newsletter.

Kind Regards,

Jerry


Borders League

This Sunday sees BAC's inaugral race in the Borders League. It is a road running event and requires 7 men and 3 ladies to constitute teams. It goes without saying that we hope you can support this race.

It is in Prestatyn and the directions are attached. It is an 11:00am start and to save petrol we aim to meet at the top of Thornton Road at 9:00am and car share. If you intend travelling separartely please inform Andy Waring or Joe Johnson, both email address's are on my email sent 10th October.

Click here for Race information Sheet.

Thank you in anticipation.

Norman
Hon Secretary


EXTRA TRAINING

Andy Waring has organised an extra training session. It starts by the War Memorial in Port Sunlight on Thursday 13th October and starts at 6:30pm. It is a speed session and will last about 45 minutes. come along and "enjoy".

Norman
Hon Secretary


Christmas Meal/Disco

The Christmas Meal/Disco this year will be held at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight on Saturday 17th December 2011. The evening consists of a Christmas meal, cabaret and dancing. The cabaret is a Neil Diamond tribute act. Cost for the evening is £27.

Pauline Martin has organised this and would like to know numbers please so she can confirm with Hulme Hall for a table.
Pauline would also like those going to pay deposit of at least £12 as soon as is possible please and likewise with the full amount. Pauline is going to Kenya in early December and would all the money paid before she goes. Pauline's email address is on my email sent on 22nd September.

Many thanks,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Social Night

The Social night will be on Friday 14th October 2011 at the Caernarvon Castle, Bidston Road. Table booked for 7:30pm should you require something to eat. An ideal time to talk about the races over the summer and winter training and to just have a good old chin wag!!

Please let Pauline Martin know if you are hoping to get along to it. Pauline's email address is on my email sent on 22nd September.

Many thanks,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Multi-Terrain, Thurstaston - Tue 20th September

The next multi-terrain race is this Tuesday 20th September 2011 at 6:30pm from the Rangers Hut at Thurstaston.

Having just seen the weather forecast for Tuesday there doesn't seem to be a repeat of the winds of last Tuesday and it is supposed to stay dry!!! You know what that means yes wet and windy!!!

So please come along and have a run. If not running then support BAC.

Hopefully see you there.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Hellrunner Race Report

Just a quick update about Sunday's run. The weather on Sunday was cloudy, but a good temperature to run in. Around 800 people turned up to race, so It was a large crowd. The race was fantastic, 11.8miles of hills, woods and mud. There were some sights to behold, in particular one guy did the race in a borat mankinie...which running behind for three miles was less than pleasant lol.

I paced well throughout and finished 122 out of around 800. 1hr 52mins. I managed to beat my friend from ellesmere port runners...but he did do it with a ironing board strapped to his back haha!!!

Many Thanks
Adam


Multi-Terrain at Arrowe Park

27th September, it is the Multi-Terrain at Arrowe Park. We as a club are looking for people, who are not running, to help marshal. It is an easy task and you will not be left to marshal on your own.

If you can help please contact me. The race starts at 6:30pm and should last about 45 minutes.

Many thanks,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Multi-Terrain - Tue 13th Sepl

Thanks to all who turned out to a very challenging Multi Terrain in the gale force wind/sand in our faces from the start. The run home was easier with the wind behind making us complete 3 minute miles!!! At least we did not have the rain to contend with.

Results are as follows firstly the ladies;

Carole Morrison - 33rd
Emer Sneddon - 55th
Maria Haigh - 67th (wouldn't miss a challenge!)

In the mens race;

Joe Johnson - 16th
Hamsin Hadziabdic - 66th
Ian McNeill - 84th
Adam Edge - 89th
Simon Ward - 92nd
Dave Harper - 106th
Andy Waring - 129th
Ian Sneddon - 140th
Norman Grundy - 157th

Thanks again..

Andy
Chair


Wirral ACs Centenary 25 mile Relay

Many thanks to members who attended the Oval yesterday (11th Sept) and took part in Wirral ACs Centenary 25 mile relay, each person completing a mile or so!!!!!!! Joe Johnson started and finished the event for BAC along with a number of us doing more than a mile.

1. Joe Johnson(1) 5.29
2. Andy Waring(1) 6.46
3. Craig Impett 7.18
4. Tony Devoy 5.52 (Ran for Wirral aswell)
5. Ian McNeill(1) 6.15
6. Joe Johnson(2) 5.53
7. Andy Waring(2) 6.47
8. James Downey(1) 7.12
9. Marg Delaney(1) 9.46
10. Chris Champney 9.38
11. Ian McNeill(2) 6.13
12. Roy Heeney 6.10 (Ran for Wirral aswell)
13 Tony McDevitt 5.49 (Ran for Wirral aswell)
14. Linda Duffy 8.11
15. Joe Johnson(3) 5.41
16. Andy Waring(3) 6.50
17. James Downey(2) 7.13
18. Norman Grundy(1) 9.55
19. Joe Johnson(4) 5.49
20. Marg Delaney(2) 9.23
21. Norman Grundy(2) 10.20
22. Ronan Kearney 5.24 (Ran for Wirral aswell)
23. Sarah Kearney 6.04 (Ran for Wirral aswell)
24. James Downey(3) 7.08
25. Joe Johnson(5) 5.42.

Total time 2 hrs 56 mins 58 secs

Thanks

Andy
Chair


MULTI-TERRAIN

The next multi-terrain is this Tuesday 13th September 2011 at 7pm.
It starts on the sand in front of the Derby Pool restaurant and there is plenty of parking for cars.
There will be a £1 levy for each runner. Please wear club colours. Guests are welcome but please don't take a finishing ticket at the finish.

Take care, see you there,

Norman
Hon Secretary


Club T-Shirts

Our Chairman, Andy Waring has managed to get a good deal on Club T-Shirts. He will have a sample T-shirt with him on Tuesday at the New Brighton Multi-terrain. The price is £10.
There are Ladies and Mens sizes, if you would like to order one please e-mail Andy.

They are in club colours.

Norman
Hon secretary


This Sunday is the Wirral AC Mile Relay

Following on from an e-mail sent in August this Sunday is the Wirral AC mile relay at the Bebington Oval. Several runners have indicated they will run and represent BAC in this event but we would like a good few more please. Club colours must be worn as it will help the organisers see who is there.

Can you come along to the Oval to run 4 laps of the track? It is not a race but a relaxed run or as relaxed as you want. It would be our way of helping Wirral start their centenary celebrations. It starts at 11am on Sunday 11th September.

Please let me know either way.

Many thanks.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Visit To Our Friends In Orange New South Wales

I am off to Australia on September 11th my birthday! This is to visit My Auntie Hazel, my mum’s sister. I will not mention my age!

This should be a memorable trip for a number of reasons. In 2008 I ran the Sydney Run the Bridge Half Marathon with Karen Neal from Orange Runners New South Wales, I have also been in touch with many of Karen’s running friends including Bill and Jane Fairgreave senior members of the club and originally from Jedburgh on the Scottish Borders. They are just retiring and coming over to the U.K. for a year and will be coming to see us.

Many of our members have been in touch with the runners from Orange with our connections shown on both of our websites. I am staying in Orange for two days I have a Civic Letter and other items from the Mayor of Wirral and we are presenting a “Birkenhead Shield Handicap Plaque” from BAC.

I am running the Run the Bridge with Karen and other members from Orange. Then I am back for the Liverpool Marathon in early October. It has been a pleasure running the marathon distances, but hard work as usual, thanks to Super Kath, Adam, Dave and Micha who have been keeping me company on the long distances.

Best wishes to Lawrie, Andy and Super Kath doing the Vyrnwy Half Marathon on the 11th September.

Kind Regards,
Jerry.


Borders League

Below is a list of our inaugural entry in to the Borders League. Division 2.

There is a £1 levy to all runners in this towards prizes. Hopefully some for us!! I will remind you all nearer the dates

Sun 16th October Prestatyn
Sun 13th November Wallasey
Sun 11th December Tattenhall
Sun 8th January Abergele
Sun 26th February Wrecsam Tri
Sun 11th March Helsby
Sun 1st April Chester Tri (Spare date)
Wed 25th April Dee Striders (Prize giving)

All are 11:00am start with the night race being 19:00hrs??

Norman,
Hon Secretary


Multi-Terrain

September 2011 sees the return of the Multi-terrain. Please come along and run or support

Tuesday 6th September. Royden Park 7:00pm
Tuesday 13th September. Beach, Harrison Drive 7:00pm, opposite the Derby Pool
Tuesday 20th September. Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston 6:30pm
Tuesday 27th September. Arrowe Country Park 6:30pm - Prize giving in the Cherry Orchard afterwards.

£1 levy to all who run. This goes towards the trophies and finals night buffet in the Cherry Orchard.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Dates for your diary

Running Extras-Organised by Andy and Lawrie

Thursday 13th October, Port Sunlight War Memorial. 6-30pm
Thursday 17th November. Meet at the top of Thornton Road 6-30pm
Thursday 15th December. Port Sunlight War Memorial 6-30pm.

Norman,
Hon Secretary


Cross Country

Some dates for your diary;

30 October - Clarke Gardens - 10:00am
6th November - Beacon Park - 10:00am
4th December - Arrowe Park - 11:30am
15th January - Runcorn Town park - 10:00am
5th February - Walton Park - 11:00am
4th March - Birchwood Forest Park - 10:00am

Club colours, 1st Claim only, travel together.

Andy
Chair


To all Runners

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Fore more info on what to expect and to sign up check out http://www.spartanrace.com

We have races coming up in (Ripon Yorkshire on September 4th), (Birmingham on October 2nd) and (London October 16th)

Richard Lee
Company Director
07714210282
richard@spartanrace.com

Sign up:www.spartanrace.com
Follow: facebook.com/spartanrace
Watch: spartanrace.tv


Mahomet Half Marathon, USA - Saturday 8/20

Cool temperatures, mid 60’s, for August but still humid. No wind, luckily the sun was behind high clouds for most of the time. Flat fast course out in the corn fields. A well run race with plenty of water & volunteers. Only about 5 gently rolling hills and two of them were bridges over the Interstate. This was a revenge race.

When I last did it in 2009 I ran a 1.29.29 but only managed 4th place in AG ( & 27th overall/333). This year I managed a 1.33.47 for 1st/10 in Age group. The second placed guy in my AG was 5 minutes behind me and we both beat all the 50 year old males……..what a difference a year (or 2) makes! I was 35/290 overall with a 7.09 pace.

No splits on this one as I found my watch battery had died when I went to put it on just before the race. I know the first 4 miles were sub 7m pace and around mid race I was running 7.15’s. I guess I didn’t slow up too much. Quads were still sore on Monday.

Steve Skegg


Conwy Half Marathon

The Conwy Half Marathon is filling up fast, click here for the Flyer

Remember last year this race sold out before the closing date!

Norman
Hon Secretary


Malta Update

For those of you who are going to Malta, the hotel we are using is the; www.plazahotelsmalta.com

I hope you like what you see.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Wirral AC Centenary

Wirral AC celebrate their Centenary this year and are holding an event at The Oval. They have invited us to join in with their Mile relay. It is a team of 25 runners each running one mile. There is no cost involved.

I emailed their Secretary to say we wouldn't be able to raise 25 runners for the event. He replied saying bring as many runners as we could and some runners could double up if they want to.

With this in mind I am therefore asking you to let me know if you can participate. It is on Sunday 11th September starting at 11am. The team can comprise onf men and lady runners.

Hope you can help

Norman
Hon Secretary


MALTA 2012 - Update

Hi Norman,

I believe that the attached documents (Registration Info and Map Elevations) are exactly what you need.

The first one is a detailed map of the Finish area in Sliema with important points to the Malta Marathon and the second one is a map of Marathon and Half Marathon which both start in Mdina and finish in Sliema. The full starts at 0800 and the Half at 1000, we also have a walk that covers the half marathon route which starts at 0900 and still forms part of the HM. Participants of the walk may also jog or run at any time, this event give the chance for people who think that they cannot run a HM to participate. We have found a number of participants moving up to the HM after having tried the walk.

Since you will be a large group it would be best that you don't register through our website but directly with me. This way I will be able to give you consecutive race numbers and will therefore be able to prepare all of your registration stuff (numbers, pins, timing chips, magazines, cloths bags and T-shirts) for them to be picked up all together.
This will save your group from having to queue up.

All I would need to know is the progress in the number of participants from time to time. Closer to the date, say in January I will ask you to send me the main details of each participants and I will input them myself.
Payment for the entries can then be done once the number of participants has been finalised.

If you are interested we also offer transport to the start at £4.00 per person. Transport leaves the finish at 06:30 for the FM and 08:30 for the HM.

Having accommodation close by the finish is a good idea as everything related to the marathon will be within walking distance, participants can even walk back at their leisure after the event.

I would appreciate it if you give me your next update in early October.

If you have any other questions just ask.

Regards,

Joe Micallef
(Malta Marathon Race Director)
www.maltamarathon.com



MALTA 2012

I will require, soon, the names of you who intend going to Malta for the Half Marathon there in February 2012. I will also require which nights you will want to be staying and single or twin room. I need all this information so that I can book the Hotel, as yet unknown.

You can now book Easyjet flights from Manchester so the sooner you do this the cheaper it will be.

The trip isn't just for runners and all are welcome.

Please let me know as soon as possible please and I will try and get a Hotel as near to the finish as possible.

Midnight Sunday 14th August 2011 will be the latest I will be taking bookings for the Hotel after that I am sorry to say that I will be unable to guarantee the Hotel. I am sure you will understand this.

Please also make sure that your passport will have more than 6 months to run from February 2012 as airlines can stop people travelling.

Many thanks

Norman
Hon Secretary


Summer Multi-Terrain League 2011

Click Here for the poster showing dates for the September 2011 Multi-terrain Series. If you are unable to open the attachment let me know and i will send copy to you.

The dates are;

6th Sep, Royden Park, Frankby, 7.00pm

13th Sep, Beach, Harrison Drive, Wallasey 7.00pm

20th Sep, Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston 6.30pm

27th Sep, Arrowe Country Park, 6.30pm

Entry Fee £1 per race - Payable on the night only. Open to runners of affiliated clubs only.

Norman
Hon Secretary


(Viking) Summer Sunset 5km, Geneva, 27th July

This was my ‘comeback’ form finding race last year after a 4 month injury so I thought it only right to celebrate the year with a repeat.

Hot & Humid again, though there was a breeze and the sun became cloud covered just before the start, which was helpful.

Different course this year, mostly on footpaths in the country which was nice for running on but not so nice for racing. I didn’t get a clean ‘road’ until after mile 1 so further to the back of the pack would have been worse. Though the race is billed as a family event the 5km has a bit of a clique following, like Cary March Madness, & a competitive field, so this course wouldn’t suit those types. Overall rolling with a gradual downhill for the first half, a noticeable rise for about half a mile and then a gradual fall to flat for the finish. Ran 20.43 for 2nd/13 in Ag and 71/542 overall. 6.41 pace. This was a nice improvement on the 21.47 and 5th/18 in ag and 100th/523 last year. So it’s fair to say progress has been made. Nice Pizza afterwards, just not enough of it to feed the later arrivals.

Splits – 6.25, 6.43, 6.52, 0.41 for a 20.43 total (20.41 official), not the greatest of splits but the drop off from 2 to 3 was ½ the drop between 1 & 2, so I’ll take that.
(Last year was 7.01, 6.53, 7.11, 0.43 for a 21.47 overall.)

Next up Mahomet, IL a 1/2m on August 20th.

Steve Skegg


CLUB SUMMER RUN

The last Club summer run, this year, is next Tuesday 2nd August 2011. It starts at 7pm prompt from the Cottage Loaf car park.

It will be great to see you all there in your club vests. The run is about 5 miles long and is a slowish run with stopping places so all can catch up (mainly me).

Come along and support your Clubs event.

Take care.

Norman,
Hon Secretary


Chester Half Marathon

We just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and let you know about the exciting plans we have for the Chester Half Marathon 2012. We're both keen runners, and we will be working with West Cheshire Athletic Club to make sure this race remains a firm favourite on the calender.

We are planning a new route on closed roads which will give this very popular race the opportunity to grow; again taking in local villages around Chester and finishing in the City Centre. You'll be the first to know about the new route, and of course as soon as entries are open. As you've run the race in the past couple of years it would be great if you could let us know what you enjoyed about it, and what we could make even better.

As you'll know, we organise the Chester Marathon on 9th October and our race team are working hard to make sure it will be a great race for the runners. Entries are flooding in, and we wanted to make sure that you got the opportunity to enter before we fill up. If you don't want to race then why not lend a hand or come along and watch, it would be great to see you.

Good times!
Andy & Chris
Active Leisure Events


University of Okoboji, Iowa, USA - Half Marathon Race Report - July 16th 2011

Hot & Humid, as in very hot & humid. Around 80F at the start. The 08.00 start time did not help. Only about 30-40% shade, but some wind which was nice. Though it was ¾ of the way around a lake I wouldn’t describe it as flat. No hills but gentle rolls I guess is the best description. Lots of pretty properties to look at with glimpses of the lake between them. Waterstops were every couple of miles & were certainly needed.

A strange race. The marathon, 1/2m, 10km and triathlon all finished in the same place. The 1/2m was a point to point, being the 2nd half of the marathon course, but while they had mile markers (painted numbers in the road) we did not, so no splits for this race………Even the solitary clock at the end was reading 9 hours something when I crossed, presumably it was set to the Triathlon event or something? I set off at a decent clip but slowed as the heat & humidity got to me. I finished 30 /217 overall but was overtaken by about 10 including the winner of my age group. It was kind of nice at the beginning, overtaking marathoners (they started at 6am) & then later on I was being overtaken by theTri guys. At least the bib numbers were different colours so you could tell. Time at 1.42.13 was way off the usual but enough for 2/14 in AG. The age groups were in 10 yr increments so in mine it was a 50yr old first, in 1.40 and change, then me at 55 and then the 3rd place guy, who was 59, came in 1.45 something.

Most impressive was being just beaten by a 56yr old woman, that’s one fast lady.

My pace was 7.58. State number 23 done.

By the Way there is no ‘University of Okoboji’, it’s made up. Nice lake though.

Steve Skegg


Club's Next Overseas Half Marathon!

It has been decided that the next overseas half marathon, by Birkenhead AC, will be in Malta. The race is on Sunday 26th February 2012 and has a time limit of 3 hours. The race starts at 10am in Mdina and finishes in Sliema. There are organised buses to the start plus baggage buses.

All the information on the race can be found on www.maltamarathon.com

What is required now is confirmation from people interested in going. Procedure is you book your flights and I will book the hotel, ideally on bed and breakfast basis. You then let me know how many nights and whether a twin or single room.

Obviously the earlier I know of your intentions the sooner the hotel can be booked.

Should you require any further information please let me know.

Take care

Norman
Hon Secretary


Borders League

BAC have been accepted in to the Borders League. It is a series of 7 road races of varying distances, not in competition with the Cross Country.
The following will explain all.

Borders League 2011/2012

On July 4th 2011 Andy W, Norman and Joe attended the Borders AGM to put our case forward to joining the league from 2011-2012 season of runs. After waiting for all the other items to be sorted I am pleased to say the club was accepted.

A cheque £50 has been sent off for our fees. A few things came to light. Venues will be promoted early as they are never the same in some cases and marshals are to be treated respectfully as always. A concern was raised about parking at some and we will try our best to car share. With these being Winter races/distance away from BAC/fuel/races likely to be cancelled late we should meet at Thornton road before setting off. Club colours to be worn in all races and a £1 levy for all competitors to be paid to Joe or nominated person.

Dates of races - these may clash with other events on the same weekends - it can’t be helped

Sun 16th October Prestatyn
Sun 13th November Wallasey
Sun 11th December Tattenhall
Sun 8th January Abergele
Sun 26th February Wrecsam Tri
Sun 11th March Helsby
Sun 1st April Chester Tri (Spare date)
Wed 25th April Dee Striders (Prize giving)
All are 11am start with the night race being 1900hrs??

Teams to count are 7 in a male and 3 in female, 5th race is cut off for prizes, Joe will explain.

Lets prove we can join in and not be bottom!!!!!!!

Norman, Andy and Joe


3rd Summer Club Run

This coming Thursday, 7th July is the 3rd Summer Club Run. It is from the Irby Mill Pub and will start at 7pm prompt. The run is about 5 miles, not fast with several rest/catch up stops.

Afterwards it is back to the Irby Mill for refreshments. The Irby Mill has a good selection of snacks and meals for those who will have worked up a thirst or hunger

There is a small car park so if you can car share it will be a great help.

Please wear club colours.

Hopefully see you there.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Birkenhead Park 10k

My apologies this should have been forwarded to you on Tuesday last. Anybody able to help please let Andy Waring know as soon as possible plese.

Norman
Hon Secretary

Hi,

Our annual Race for Life event is at Birkenhead Park on 10th July, starting at 11am. This year, we're low on volunteers and are hoping you may be able to help as I notice your athletics club is local. We require 10 marshalls to help direct the participants around the course.

All our volunteers receive free refreshments, as well as a briefing, radio control and marshall bib. We estimate that the course will be completed in less than 2 hours, so we ask for 2-3 hours of your time.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you're able to help.

Thanks very much in advance,

Claire Bolton - Area Events Manager Support, Cancer Research UKM


Sunday 3rd July

Two things to note for this Sunday 3rd July 2011.

Firstly it is the Liverpool to Chester Bike Ride and if the route is the same as previous years then the Causeway will be busy.
Secondly because of the bike ride the Birkenhead Tunnel will be closed, so those running the Penny Lane 10k will have to use the Wallasey Tunnel.

If you are participating in either event Good Luck and enjoy.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Club's Summer Handicap

Many thanks to all who took part and supported the Summer handicap on the rain soaked evening of 24th June, will we ever have the sun shining!!!!

Thanks go to Rob/Emer for the excellent time keeping and photos (we'll see them soon) to Justine/Lorna for ensuring we had cars at the finish and not forgetting Gary for keeping all our kit dry, not an easy task. Once the line up photo was took Norman set off at a blistering pace and it seemed a life time before Maureen/Maria/Lawrie/Ian S/Jim/Dave/Adam/Andy/Simon/Patrik followed off creating a line of orange vests on the sea front.

A first handicap for Dave/Adam/Simon and I'm sure if asked they set off too fast. As the results tell you Patrik the rocket flew pass everyone to win both the handicap and the fastest time. After the final photos and presentation it was off home for some while others enjoyed the comforts of the Derby Pool. It was then the wait for the table/meal however when it was served silence was found at last before we retreated to a warm shower.

Thanks again for supporting the club events.

Andy
Chair


RNLI Summer Series

The RNLI are organising a series of runs, called the summer series, nationwide this summer to raise funds to help save lives at sea. On Saturday 6th August we will be hoilding a summer series run at Crosby. There will be both a 5km and 10km route, with the majority of the route on the sand.

The summer series are designed to be a fun family day out andoffer the chance for someone to scamper, scurry or sprint their way around thecourse whilst enjoying the fantastic atmosphere and surroundings.

Entry costs are £18 for the 10km and £16 for the 5km whichincludes a t-shirt and medal for finishing and all of the money raised will gotowards the RNLI. If you feel this is an event your members would beinterested in and you were happy to promote within the club, or you haveany questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and I will send onmore information, including an application form. I look forward to hearing from you, Sarah Christian Events Marketing RNLI,18 Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Manchester,M30 9GJ

Take part in the RNLI SummerSeries 5k and 10k fun runs this summer, for more information and to sign up goto www.rnli.org.uk/summerseries

RNLI Summer Series Team


Club "Summer" Handicap

This Friday 24th June is the Club "Summer" handicap. It is the same course all but about 20 yards as the Seaside run. It starts at 7pm PROMPT.

Meet in the slip road to Moreton Shore. It is a run down to the Derby Pool then if car is at the start a jog back. The object is that all runners leave at their Handicap time (sorted by Andy Waring) and hopefully finish in a line. It is competitive, and there are prizes for fastest and first past the post.

Afterwards we are going to the Derby Pool for refreshments

Please let Andy Waring know if you are going as he can then sort out your starting time. Andy's e-mail address is on the email I sent out on Sun 19th June and the websites contact page!

Hopefully see you all on Friday.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Downers Grove 10 miler, USA ~ Race Report ~ Sunday 12th June 2011

Beautiful sunny day with a bit of wind but great temperatures & lowish humidity.

1.09.07 for a 6.55 pace. 1st/11 in Ag (comfortably as second place was 4 min behind) and 24th /183 overall. Small turnout this year, the 34th annual. They had a bit of a timing snafu with some 5 milers entered as 10 milers and some 10 milers including me entered in the 5 mile race. So my results slip showed a 13.51 pace…..& I saw a couple of 5 milers who had 3.58 and 4.02 paces………….oops. So the results have only just gone on line. It felt a whole lot better than the Elgin 10, I think just because of the weather. Now for a rest, next up is a 1/2m in Iowa July 16th.

The reason for the mile 4-6 speed up is because I was caught by a couple of 23 year old guys running a very nice pace and for a few miles there were 4 of us running together & talking a bit, which was nice. They pulled away at 7m and finished 2min 20 secs ahead of me. They told me afterwards they planned on running the second lap faster than the first, I should have known something was up when mile 6 turned out to be a 6.30!!

1 mile 6.40 total running time 6.40
2 mile 7.03 total running time 13.43
3 mile 7.01 total running time 20.45
4 mile 6.46 total running time 27.31
5 mile 6.43 total running time 34.15
6 mile 6.30 total running time 40.45
7 mile 7.09 total running time 47.55
8 mile 7.17 total running time 55.13
9 mile 7.05 total running time 1.02.18
10 mile 6.51 total running time 1.09.09 (official time 1.09.07)

Steve Skegg


Women on the Run - A Guide for Lady Runners

Throughout June on The Running Bug we'll be paying special attention to lady runners, from total newbies to experienced athletes, helping them to get the most from their running and perform at their very best. Click here for the Website

The Running Bug


Runners Sports - Wirral's Premier Running Store

Asics Running Shoe Clinic to be held (Hoylake Store)
10.30 - 4pm
Saturday 11th June 2011

Discounts and FREE gifts and the usual fantastic service offered by Runners Sports will be on offer.

At Runners Sports we strive to offer you a service and not just another place to shop

We look forward to seeing you!

Runners Sports

28 Birkenhead Road
Hoylake
Wirral
CH47 3BW
0151 632 3820


Sandstone Trail races on 2nd October 2011

I am writing to request that you display a notice on your club's website to say that entries for the Sandstone Trail races on 2nd October 2011, open on 1st July 2011. Details of the 17 mile A race from Duckington to Delamere and the 10.6 mile Beeston to Delamere can be found on Deeside Orienteering website and follow Sandstone Trail link.

Hopefully I have sent this to the following clubs:

Tattenhall
Spectrum Striders
Vale Royal
Penny Lane
Pensby Runners
Wallasey
Ellesmere Port
Abergele
Deestriders
Wrexham
Chester Tri
Buckley runners
Deeside Orienteering
Warrington Road Runners
Wilmslow

If you have links to any other clubs then I would be grateful if you will inform them also with best regards

Geoff Shaw

Race Organiser
07919191995


2nd Summer Club Run

This takes place on Thursday 16th June. It starts from The Dell in Port Sunlight at 7pm. The run is about 5 miles long but not at a fast pace!! The run will be through Port Sunlight and Brotherton Park.

Afterwards it is back to (address on my email sent Sun 5th June) Port Sunlight (just around the corner from The Dell), courtesy of Emer and Rob Sneddon. Where light refreshments will be provided.

It will help Rob and Emer if they know you will be attending and help them to judge the refreshments.

If you can e-mail me to let me know this will be a great help.

Hopefully see you there.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Annual Club Subscriptions!

The annual subscriptions are now due and are £12 for 1st claim and £7 for 2nd. The Treasurer, Margaret, has to collect all subs before the end of June and send to UK Athletics. This will enable your Insurance to continue plus other benefits. If you have already paid "Thank You", to those of you who haven't can you get them to Margaret as soon as is possible please.

If you are thinking of not renewing please think of all the club entails, regular training runs, summer club runs, cross country league, multi-terrain league, hopefully Borders league. discount on entry fees for races, club socials, newsletters, web site. If after all this you decide to leave please let me know. We don't wan't you to leave.

Margaret Delaney's address is on my email sent Fri 3rd June..

Many thanks,
Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Mobile Phones!

A really sad incident happened over the weekend and it brought home to me of the importance of mobile phones when out running, etc.

A neighbour of mine, who used to run with Capenhurst, collapsed on Sunday whilst out with a group who were walking in the Yorkshire Dales. Unfortunately he passed away, aged 53, but help was quickly summoned via a mobile phone.

As runners we should give very serious thought as to carrying a mobile phone whilst out running whether individually or in a group.Hopefully it will never be required but please consider taking one out with you.

You should also tell somebody your route and anticipated return time when running by yourself.

Sorry to be so sombre but sometimes it is the only way to get a message across.

Take care

Norman
Hon Secretary


Borders League Update!

At the AGM a request was made to put a team into the Borders League, this was put to a vote in which everyone was in favour.

Joe Johnson has been hard at work and gathered the information required and been in touch with the Borders secretary. At the AGM you asked the committee to decide - we have been together and gone over the facts. The outcome is that we are asking to join the Borders League, our fate will be decided at the Borders AGM on the 4th July in which the Chairman/Secretary and Joe will be attending.

More details will be passed on to the club after the Borders AGM, please watch out for this then fill up your diary.

Many thanks

Andy
Chair


Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge on the 10th May

Many thanks to all who took part in the Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge on the 10th May, seeing the Orange vests and all second claim members, new members complete the event showed how good the club is at present. A big thank you to all who helped marshal around the course safely directing the runners in the correct direction and giving encouragement. Overall I would say over half of the club was involved including having the organiser so well done to you all.

Many thanks

Andy
Chair


National Heritage Corridor 25km, USA ~ Race Review ~ Saturday 7th May 2011

It was a small race, only 98 finishers. Nice weather, bit of a headwind on the way back. A tale of two halfs, up to mile10 and after! The turnaround was at mile 8.5 and I was lying 10th. I kind of knew where I was with respect to the competition so didn’t have a lot of motivational push! Another weak excuse would be that I was not fully recovered from Louisville the week before.

1 mile 7.07 total running time 7.07
2 mile 7.00 total running time 14.07
3 mile 7.38 total running time 21.46 mm has to be off
4 mile 7.09 total running time 28.54
5 mile 7.06 total running time 36.01
6 mile 7.04 total running time 43.05
7 mile 7.04 total running time 50.10
8 mile 7.08 total running time 57.18
9 mile 7.11 total running time 1.04.30
10 mile 7.23 total running time 1.11.53
11 mile 7.00.total running time 9.27
12 mile 7.35 total running time 1.27.03
13 mile 7.32 total running time 1.34.36
14 mile 7.34 total running time 1.42.10
15 mile 7.59 total running time 1.50.10 mm off maybe? Don’t think I slowed that much!
Finished 3.53
Finish time1.54.04

Last time I did this race was April 2008, 1.52.22, 7.14 pace for 2/16 in AG and 17th / 138 overall.
Next up Fargo ½ marathon in two weeks.

Steve Skegg



Seaside Runs

Good evening all, my apologies for not mentioning the "Seaside Run" which takes place this Wednesday at Moreton Shore with a 7pm start. It is an A to B race of about 4.7 k and similar if you run back to Moreton for your car

Another good run is the "Run in the park 5k"which takes place every Saturday morning at Princes Park in Liverpool with a 9am start. I ran this yesterday and Andy Carragher ran it earlier in the series. I thoroughly recommend this race. It is well organised and well marshaled with a 2 lap run around the park, all on footpaths. The beauty of the early start is I was home for 10-15am in time for breakfast. I will certainly be running this again soon.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Some dates of Local and not so local races for your diary

Wewdnesday 1st June at 7pm Seaside Run, Moreton Shore
Sunday 5th June Croxteth Park 10k. 11am start
Wednesday 8th June, Birkenhead park 5 mile. 7-45pm at the Birkenhead Park Visitor centre.
Thursday 16th June, 2nd Club run from the Dell in Port Sunlight. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Sunday 19th June. Rotary Charity 10k from Moreton Shore. 11am start.
Friday 24th June Club Handicap. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Sunday 3rd July. Penny Lane 10k. 10-30am start.
Wednesday 20th July, Sefton Park 5 mile, 7-30pm start
Wednesday 24th August, Capenhurst 5k, 7-15pm start.
Sunday 18th September, Hoylake 10k, 11am start.
Sunday 2nd October, Southport 10k. 11am start

Along with each Saturday at 9am the Princes Park 5k. You have to pre-register for this, no entry fee. Pre-register on www.parkrun.org.uk

All these races plus many more are on the club web-site Events Page

Not so local
Sunday 9th October(same day as Liverpool marathon) Flint 10k

Hope these are of help.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Training Runs

Ian McNeill has asked me to let you know that he and 3 others do a training run from the 3 Stags pub at Spital on Wednesdays. They meet at 6pm for a 6-10pm start. This is every week and all are welcome.

Norman
Hon Secreatary


Fargo ND Half Marathon, USA, Race Review & Splits - Saturday 21st May

An interesting race. First up a (I think) Brit master of ceremonies on the mike.
The Governor of ND showed up & said some words and so did the Mayor of Fargo. Then we had the CANADIAN National Anthem sung to us. Finally we had some Guitarist called Happy play the Star Spangled banner Jimi Hendrix style only louder & with more reverb…. I don think I’ll forget it in a hurry, and am now thinking of becoming Canadian……………!!!
The weather wanted its part of the action & started to sprinkle while we had a 10 minute delay. Luckily it passed & then held off until after I had finished. Despite being 62F it was very humid & I got pretty hot during the race. The wind helped even when it was a 20mph headwind…………….. Very flat course but that made every over & under pass ( there were a few) seem like a major hill. Pleasant course, loads of bands (way better than any RnR race I have done) & fantastic crowd support. Mile 1 was drinking wine straight from the bottle (well it looked like a Rose)……….the Bloody Mary’s were out (always with a celery stalk, you have to do these things properly you know!) and lots of beer. At least the spectators knew how to party.
There were 4 or 5 races over the weekend totaling some 22,000 runners. They started the marathon 1 hour before us & I just beat the winner home, not that that says much. All in all a good day & worth the trip. Time was a bit slow, but that might just be the new standard! At least my legs felt real good afterwards.

1.33.32 official time, 120/6155 overall, 2/133 in AG and 103/2383 males.

1 mile 6.46 total running time 6.46
2 mile 6.49 total running time 13.36
3 mile 7.00 total running time 20.36 missed the mm
4 mile 7.00 total running time 27.36 missed the mm
5 mile 7.00 total running time 34.36
6 mile 7.09 total running time 47.46
7 mile 7.13 total running time 48.59
8 mile 7.16 total running time 56.16
9 mile 7.29 total running time 1.03.45
10 mile 7.28 total running time 1.11.13
11 mile 7.22 total running time 1.18.36
12 mile 7.14 total running time 1.25.50
13 mile 6.59 total running time 1.32.50
13.1 mile 0.43 total running time 1.33.34 gun 1.33.32

Stephen Skegg


Club Subscriptions 2011-2012

Subscriptions are now due and remain at £12 for 1st claim and £7 for 2nd claim. Those of you who have joined since the end of January 2011 do not have to pay for the coming year.

Can you pay or send to our Treasurer, Margaret Delaney. Her address is on my email sent on the 22nd May!

If you do not intend rejoining please let me know but hopefully you will all continue as members.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


AGM Summary

Excellent turn-out. Thank You.

The same Officers and Committee were elected with Joe Johnson being added as the Off Road Secretary.

It has been decided that the Club will enter teams in the Merseyside and Northern Cross Country Championships plus a team in the Nationals.

We will also look at the possibility of entering teams in the Borders league. This is a Road Running League

We ask all of you when entering races to put the club name as Birkenhead AC. If this is followed it will save confusion when looking for results as happened at the Liverpool Half Marathon, when there were 7 variations of the club name.

It was agreed that for the London Marathon Club Ballot that those who were successful will have to wait 4 complete years before being allowed to enter the Ballot again, 4 year rule will stand for those who had the club places in 2010 and 2011 marathons.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Olympic Torch Bearers

A press release to day by the London Olympic Committee says they will be looking for 8,000 torch bearers. Each bearer will run one mile. You can get more information on this by logging on to www.london2012.com

Rather than being a club thing they seem to be looking for people to be nominated at the moment, whether running clubs become involved I don't know.

The torch is at Chester on the 29th May 2012 and Liverpool on the 1st June 2012. You can keep in touch with the London web-site but if I get any more information I will pass this on to you all.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Kentucky Derby Half Marathon, Kentucky, USA Race Review & Splits ~ Saturday 30yh April 2011

Perfect weather conditions. Low humidity, about 50F at the start. Not much wind. Sunny and about 60F at the finish.
Miles markers were off/ difficult to see so missed a couple. Perfectly flat course apart from a dip & rise under a railroad and going into & out of the Churchill Downs infield. The Churchill Downs were not that exciting, barely got a glimpse of the course.
Pretty course overall though, nice tree lined streets & the downtown area at the start & finish was neat. Went out too fast so took a pitstop at the second water stop in mile 4, caught my breath & restarted with a slightly slower crowd. Cost me about 30 seconds, but felt a lot more comfortable. 1.31.29 official time, 7th/373 in age group. 198th /11391 overall, 173rd / 4958 males. Pretty happy with the time and the 10km split was 43.20, which equates to a 15 second fade in the second ½ of the race, ( it would be closer to 45 sec if you take out the pitstop). Overall 6.59 pace. So a good one. My fastest 1/2m since September 2009 (though I did do a 1.31.50 in November 2010).

1 mile 6.57 running total 6.57
2 mile 7.25 running total 14.22 mile marker has to be off
3 mile 6.34 running total 20.57
4 mile 7.34 running total 28.32 Pitstop
5 mile 6.48 running total 35.20
6 mile 6.43 running total 42.04
7 mile 6.47 running total 48.52
8 mile 7.02 running total 55.54 by calc, missed the mm
9 mile 7.01 running total 1.02.55
10 mile 7.16 running total 1.10.12
11 mile 6.55 running total 1.17.07 by calc, missed the mm
12 mile 6.54 running total 1.24.01
13 mile 6.57 running total 1.30.58
13.mile 1 0.32 running total 1.31.31
Oofficial finish time: 1.31.29

Stephen Skegg


Website Updates!

Apologise for the lack of recent updates to the website. Unfortunately I've not been to good. I am now feeling a lot better, and hope to get through all my emails this week and get the site up-to-date.

Thank you to all those who have sent me Get Well Cards and/or called in, it was very much appreciated.

Take care...
Andy G


1st SUMMER CLUB RUN 2011

This is on this Thursday the 12th May 2011. It is a 7pm start. We meet in the McDonald's car park, opposite Cammell Laird shipyard. The run is passed the Priory and along the rivers edge through to Seacombe and back to the car park about an hour and a bit later. Afterwards, if you wish, it is along to the Swinging Arm pub in Church Street for some light refreshments.
Thursday the 12th May 2011. It is a 7pm start. We meet in the McDonald's car park, opposite Cammell Laird shipyard
Look forward to seeing you on the night.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary

Summer Thurstaston MT

Please remind your members that the Summer Thurstaston MT challenge takes place this Tuesday 10th May. The race is about 6 mile and starts at 19:15 prompt from the bottom of station road thurstaston, entries are available on the night but please arrive in good time.

Further information can be found at www.stevesaunders.co.uk

Hope to see you on Tuesday.

Regards

Steve Saunders


Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge

On Tuesday 10th May 2011 sees the re-introduction of the Thurstaston Multi-Terrain Challenge. It starts at the Visitor Centre, Thurstaston at 7:15pm. It is run in association with BAC and we therefore are looking for marshals to help on the course. If you are not running in this event but can marshal we will be pleased to see and hear from you. It is a case of safely directing the runners in the correct direction.

If you can help please let myself or Andy Waring or both of us know and we will be in touch. Both our emails can be found on the websites Contacts Page.

Thank you in anticipation.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Message from Jerry

Can I thank all club members who sponsored me for our Birkenhead Shopmobility Battery Fund. We are heading for the £850, possibly hitting £900.

The Marathon was great, although I felt the heat going in for the last 8 miles. The crowds were great, so was the music. It was great to see Marg and Chris down there, and they stayed near to me at Kew. Special thanks also to Phil who ran with me for 17 miles.

Best Wishes,
Jerry.


AGM - Fri 20th May

The AGM of Birkenhead Athletic Club will take place on Friday 20th May 2011 at the Lairds Social Club, St. Peters Road, Rock Ferry. The meeting will start at 7-30pm in the upstairs Windsor Lounge. Please do your best to attend.

Any matters arising that you wish to put forward should be sent to me by Friday 4th May 2011

The Agenda will then be sent out shortly after that.

Many thanks,

Norman Grundy,
Hon Secretary


London Marathon Race Review

HOla everyone!

Had a great day here in London! Chris , Andy and I have completed the marathon on a reasonably hot day with the biggest number of spectators the Marathon has seen!

I did a respectable 5 hours and for a woman with high blood pressure and 60 years of age I think it is fantastic.

Thank you very much for all your encouragement and sponsorship ( and if you havent sponsored me you can still do it on www.virginmoneygiving.com/MARGARETDELANEY )

Chris and I would like to bottle the feeling we have now and spray it on now and again!!

So now we are just settleing down to a few glasses of champagne and a chinese take away.

Love to you all and thanks again

Marg XXXX


Good Luck

Just to wish GOOD LUCK to all of you who are running the London Marathon this week-end. Hope the weather is kind to you.

To those of you who are flying to Nice for the 10k or half marathon GOOD LUCK to you. Have a great time.

Take care.

Norman
Hon secretary


Presidents 5k Race - Thanks - Friday 1st April

Weather "Beezy" but dry. Many thanks to all the helpers especially Lorna and James Reston. After the race we went to the buffet in Chinese restaurant which was very enjoyable.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Merit Award 2010-2011

Everyone should have recieved an email (sent 5th April) with a list of all Club members eligible to vote for the runner they think has made an important contribution to the Club during the past 12 months.

To vote either print off the form (attached to the email) and indicate the runner you are voting for and post to me or e-mail me your nominated runner. It is a secret ballot in that I will be the only person who knows who has voted and will not let anybody else know.

If you can't open the list please let me know and I will send you a copy.

All I ask is that you please vote. It is an important part of the running and history of the club.

Many thanks,

Norman,
Hon secretary


Revised Start - Summer Run - 16th June

The above event, will now go from The Dell in Port Sunlight the same as last year. Rob and Emer have kindly offered to do some afters/snacks at there home which will be promulgated before the event.

Andy
Chair


Great Barrow Challenge

This will be a fantastic event and a serious challenge for all entrants and something I am sure many of your Running, Biking & Walking friends and colleagues will be very interested in.

Could I ask you please to distribute the web site address below to your group, mailing lists and to any other individuals you know who may be interested.

http://www.greatbarrowchallenge.co.uk/

Full and detailed information regarding understanding and entering the Great Barrow Challenge will be found at the link above and we look forward to your interest and your assistance.

To whet your appetite we feel you should know this event covers a range of Challenges, ranging from regular distance walks, runs and bicycle rides to very challenging longer distance versions of those disciplines, this is above and beyond most Sportive or Charity Challenge events and is rightly billed as a super Sportive or Challenge. Or for those who are not looking for such an intense challenge but still want to push themselves the lower distances are going to be just as much as a personal challenge, so we are catering for everyone.

If you are only able to do one Challenge, Event or Sportive this year, you should look into The Great Barrow Challenge, it could change your life.

Please feel free to contact me directly to ask any questions or if you would like some promotional media to display at an event or clubhouse to help us spread the word about The Great Barrow Challenge..

Thank you

James Heath.
Great Barrow Challenge


Market Drayton 10k

As you probably know the Müller 10K was cancelled but has now been re-instated as Market Drayton 10k by a new committee in conjunction with Market Drayton running club. The date and venue are still the same though there has been a slight change to improve the course.

Apologies to those that have already been notified of this information, though it was easier to email all clubs / forums / anyone who can spread the word!

From some of the comments, people have expressed concern and disappointment that the event won't be as good or they won't receive the Müller yoghurts. However, though Müller are not organising the event they have still offered to provide yogurts.

There is a new web site for the event where you can view all the information / course details etc. http://www.marketdrayton10k.co.uk/

Web site is nearly complete and will includes entry forms for the main even and the fun run. We will also be offering pre-entries to the fun run.

This is the e-mail for any queries; marketdrayton10K@gmail.com

You can enter online on the following link; http://www.ukforms.net/onlineforms/php/Applicant.php?EventID=1068

or download an entry form from here; http://www.ukresults.net/forms/110508drayton.pdf

Please forward this e-mail to your club members, and as many runners as you can, to make this event a success.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank You!

Market Drayton 10K team


Chester Half Marathon Number?

If anyone has a number for the Chester Half Marathon and will not be using it then Nick Alsop is interested. Nick's e-mail address is on the email I circulated dated 1st April 11.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


The Presidents 5k

Good evening all, The Presidents 5k track race is next Friday 1st April and at the Oval for 6-30pm.

Andy will be booking the table at the Chinese restaurant on Monday and needs final numbers.

Can you let him know andytherunnerno1@talktalk.net if you intend going for the buffet.

GOOD LUCK to all those running the Liverpool Half Marathon on Sunday and to those competing in the Tuffnutz at Thurstaston also on Sunday.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary



Message from Jerry Williams r.e. his London Marathon Run

I am running London for our Shopmobility. During the year we receive many scooter donations from members of the public, however many have batteries that are no longer serviceable, so we have to replace those batteries. Each scooter has two batteries and they are expensive. Could You support me, we have a target of £700.

Kind Regards,

Jerry


Red tape gone mad or what?

The way it is going we will need somebody with a red flag to walk in front of us to make sure we don't run too fast!!

Norman
Hon Secretary

CANCELLATION NOTICE - WHITLEY 10K 3rd APRIL

Regrettably we had to make a decision at the end of last week to cancel this year’s 10k and Fun Run, as the cost of implementing recommendations made by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) is prohibitively expensive. The recommendations in question relate to closing to vehicular traffic, during the period of the race, the single track lanes we use. This would involve us employing a Traffic Management Company to erect closure and diversion signage and to supervise the closures on the day, at considerable cost to us.

UK Athletic’s insurers were asked to confirm insurance for the event (on the basis of arrangements we have had in place to cover safety risks for the past 28 years we have held our event), but declined to do so if the SAG recommendations were not followed. During that time we have not had a single safety incident, but evidently neither SAG nor the insurers felt this had any bearing on the matter.

Whether the same position will apply to us for future years will depend on how UKA are able to respond to the principle of closures/cost as this must apply to many races throughout the country especially in rural areas, and we are not the first race in Cheshire West to be cancelled as a result of SAG input. UKA are aware of the position and did what they could to try to persuade their insurers to cover us.

We are sorry you have been inconvenienced.

Clifford Straw for Whitley Village Hall Trustees. 15/03/2011

Presidents 5k

Friday 1st April at 6-30pm is the Presidents 5k track race.

The entrance to the track is at the back of the stand at the Oval.

For the benefit of those who have not run this race it is 12 and half laps of the Oval running track, all starting off together. There are prizes for the first man and lady. There are showers at the Oval for those who wish to change before going on to the DA-DA Chinese restaurant, 56-58 Bebington Road just up from Runners Sports, plenty of parking close by.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Capenhurst 10k

Another race bites the dust. There will be no Capenhurst 10k this year. No word about the 5k. I will keep you informed.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Lock Ness 5k, 10k & Marathon

Should anybody require details or entry forms for the Loch Ness 5k, 10k or marathon, which is on Sunday 2nd October 2011, please let me know.

Norman
Hon Secretary


London Marathon Sponsorship

On 17th April 2011 I will be running the London Marathon with my oldest friend, Chris Champney, in memory of her son Guy who went to sleep on 11 August 2009 and, sadly, never woke up. Guy was a healthy, active young man whose heart simply stopped working at the age of just 34.

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently "fit and healthy" young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected. Therefore, I have pledged to raise £1750 to help CRY continue in its research and support.

To sponsor me please go to my fundraising website http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MARGARETDELANEY

This will be my fourth London Marathon and now that I am an old aged pensioner I thought that it might be fun! I have increased my training since January, in preparation for the big day, today Chris and I did 20 miles around the beautiful Wirral countryside and we're both feeling great....beats lying in bed on a Sunday morning!

I hope that I can count on your support for this fantastic charity. I will be running in my club colours (bright orange) so look out for me on the TV as I cross the line !!

Thank you for your support.

Marg


Presidents 5k - 1st April 11

FRIDAY 1ST APRIL 2011 is now the new date for the Presidents 5k track race at the Oval.

The 5k race will start at 6-30pm. Reason for the date change is that the track had been double booked a week later.

There will be no charge to run as the track has been booked by our club.

AFTERWARDS a table has been booked at the Chinese - DA-DA, 56-58 Bebington Road, New Ferry, just up from Runners Sports.
Parking is around the old bowling green on Boundary Road. The table has been booked for 8-30pm It has a fully licenced bar and a has available an Evening Buffet costing £8.50 which has been tested by the Waring clan and is well worth it. It would save waiting to order/await meals etc. All attending can you please let ANDY know via email Andytherunnerno1@talktalk.net or by phone (number is on the email sent 11th March) so he can give numbers for the table?

All trophies to be returned at the track ready for engraving including equaliser ones..

Please come along to run or support or help with the lap counting

Look forward to seeing you

Norman
Hon Secretary


Andy's Extra's

This Thursday, 10th March, sees the last in the winter series of "Andy's Extras".

Meet at the top of Thornton Road at 6:30pm for some hill work. Hard going but definitely worthwhile.

Don't forget 6:30pm on Thursday for a good running workout.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Birchwood Park Cross Country - Race Review - 6th March

The last of the series took place 5/3/11at Birchwood in Warrington and hosted by Spectrum Striders who made the course slightly longer and tougher, 5.16 miles of bumps/mud/pools.

Joe Johnson - 5th
Ian McNeill - 37th
Steve Saunders - 57th
Andy Waring - 62nd

Maria Haigh - 19th and in new shoes!

Thanks all for attending over the series of 6 races which have took place over the Winter.

Andy
Chair

Cross Country - Sunday 6th March

This Sunday sees the final Cross Country event of the season. It is at Birchwood, Warrington and hosted by Spectrum Striders.

Cars will leave the top of Thornton Road at 8-30am for the 10am start. Andy Waring will be at Thornton Road to take whoever wants a lift. It would help Andy if you could let him know that you are going and would like a lift. Andy's e-mail address is andytherunnerno1@talktalk.net

Good luck for Sunday

Norman
Hon Secretary


Wirral Seaside Runs

Just a reminder that the 2011 series of Seaside Runs starts on Sunday March 6th at 11.0 am. Be there for 10.30 am as registration will close at 10.55 am. See the website for details and dates etc.

Joints and Points Healthcare are sponsoring us again and will be providing some goodies at the end. Maybe they can help you get in shape to run.
Follow @Seasideruns on Twitter and there is a Facebook page too. Please contribute comments.

TuffNutz is an 11 mile team endurance race - see photos and video on www.pensbyrunners.co.uk/contact.html

It is on Sunday March 27th at Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston from 11.0 am. Enter a team of three (or just come and watch) if you think you can cope.

Cash prizes, trophies and a super goody bag are on offer to the best. It is meant to be tough - lots of water, mud, steps and hills as well as the dreaded TuffTasks to push your body, your brain and your will to the limit! Entries close next week so get them in quickly!

Note and remember that the May race will be on TUESDAY May 3rd this year, not a Wednesday.

See you at the races.
Roy Fisher
Seaside Runs Organiser - Information and Entry Forms for the above events can be found on the Club's Events Page!

The Cow Town Marathon Race Rerview, Fort Worth, Texas, USA ~ Sunday 27 Feb

Tough conditions. Too hot @ 65F and humid, Ha! So much for a cool February race, yesterday would have been perfect! Lots of little hills, so not easy. At least it was cloudy.

Objective was to achieve a Boston Qualifier in the first wave, and I ran it that way. When they open up 2012 Boston registration on Sept 12, 2011 you have to have qualified 20 mins under your ‘par’ time to sign up, after 3 days those who were 10 mins under can sign up and so on. The result is most likely a par qualifying time will not get you in the race. I needed a 3.25 to get into the first wave.

Mission accomplished with 44 seconds to spare. Yippee! One of the toughest races I have done. 54th overall/1429. 48th/ 959 males. 1st in Age Group out of 54. Very Happy. My fastest marathon since Marine Corps in Oct 2007

10km 46.21. 13.1m 1.39.48. 30km 2.23.04. 7.48 pace

1 mile 7.15 running total 7.15
2 mile 7.16 running total 14.31
3 mile 7.38 running total 22.09
4 mile 7.27 running total 29.37
5 mile 7.34 running total 37.11
6 mile 7.36 running total 44.47
7 mile 7.34 running total 52.21
8 mile 7.37 running total 59.58
9 mile 7.46 running total 1.07.45
10 mile 7.54 running total 1.15.40
11 mile 7.57 running total 1.23.37
12 mile 7.47 running total 1.31.25
13 mile 7.33 running total 1.38.58
14 mile 7.38 running total 1.46.37
15 mile 7.48 running total 1.54.25
16 mile 7.49 running total 2.02.15
17 mile 7.54 running total 2.10.09
18 mile 7.55 running total 2.18.05
19 mile 7.48 running total 2.25.53
20 mile 7.45 running total 2.33.39
21 mile 7.47 running total 2.41.27
22 mile 8.02 running total 2.49.29
23 mile 8.01 running total 2.57.31
24 mile 8.12 running total 3.05.43
25 mile 8.10 running total 3.13.54
26 mile 8.41 running total 3.22.36
26.2 mile 1.44 running total 3.24.20

Official gun 3.24.21, chip 3.24.16

Steve Skegg

Next 2 Diary Dates (this info has also been emailed out!)

Club Social

Friday 25th February 2011. Club Social at the Caernarvon pub on Bidston Road. 7pm for meal if required or just a drink and catch up.

Cross Country

Sunday 27th February 2011. This is at Walton Hall Park and is a 11am start. To make matters worse the Birkenhead tunnel will be closed. Meet at the top of Thornton Road for transport to the event. The "convoy" leaves at 9-30am.

Good luck to all those running the Village Bakery half marathon in Wrexham.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Müller 10K Race Cancelled

It is with regret that we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel the Müller 10K Road Race 2011. Unfortunately, we cannot sustain the amount of staff time and resources involved in organising this event, which has grown way beyond our expectations.

Any entrants who have already submitted entries will have their entry fee returned. We apologise for the disappointment and any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of this event.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank to everyone who came down to make it such a memorable occasion over the last few years.

Müller Dairy


THE SHUTTLEWORTH 5 TRAIL RACE - Sunday 15th May 2011 @ 10.30am

Fancy having a go at running off-road? Perhaps you already love the feeling of being close to nature that comes with trail running and want to get back to it after pounding the pavements all winter?

The new Shuttleworth 5 is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of beginners and seasoned trail runners alike. On Sunday May 15 at 10.30am the Shuttleworth 5 offers a rare opportunity to run from the beautiful Old Mansion at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden, Biggleswade. The course passes through some of the most unspoilt countryside in the country and really offers the chance to get away from the rat race.

Leaving the college grounds you will pass through the tiny village of Old Warden into mature woodland and open fields before the majestic sight of the Old Mansion beckons you back to the finish. The course is undulating and follows public footpaths and ancient rights of way.

Included in the entry fee (£16 for affiliated runners, £17 for unaffiliated) is free car parking, finishers medal, changing, showers and reduced entry to the Shuttleworth Collection next door to the College, an ideal destination for a family day out. The Tavern on the college site offers food and drink and will be open on the day of the race.

Dirt Running will be raising money for The Shuttleworth Trust.

Enter online at www.runnersworld.co.uk or by post to;

Dirt Running, Waterdene House, Water Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AW (SAE required).

ENJOY THE RACE!
The Dirt Running Team www.dirtrunning.co.uk


Paris to Versailles Road Race

On the 25th September 2011 there is the Paris to Versailles road race. It is 16k or 10 miles whichever is the shorter!!!

Details of the race can be found on www.parisversailles.com There are flights from Liverpool.

Norman
Hon secretary


Race Review - Northern Cross Country Championship, Herrington Park, Sunderland ~ Sunday 6th Feb 11

This was a true cross country course hills foot deep mud,where's the grass I asked myself, also it's a 12km course which makes it even more of a callenge, but I dug deep and kept the only orange vest of BAC clean, we must try and get another 5 members out for a team next year maybe ! my position 152 time 48.54. cheers for now.

Joe Johnson


Confirmed Dates for your Diary

Andy's Extras, Thursday 10th February 2011, meeting at the War Memorial, Port Sunlight for 6-30pm and is for speed work. A great work out

Club social, Friday 25th February 2011 at the Caernarvon Castle with a 7pm start.

Andy's Extras, Thursday 10th March 2011, meeting at the top of Thornton Road at 6-30pm for hill work, another great work out

Presidents 5k this to be held on Friday 8th April 2011at 7pm. at the Bebington Oval Track

AGM Friday 20th May 2011 at the Cammell Laird Social Club at 7-30pm

Summer Handicap is to be held on Friday 24th June 2011 at Moreton Shore with a 7pm start.

Summer Club Runs,
Thursday 12th May at 7pm - Rock Retail Park, McDonalds car park - Dave Grundy
Thursday 16th June at 7pm - Bebington village car park behind Co op - Andy Waring
Thursday 7th July at 7pm - Irby Mill car park (please share cars) - Jim Edwards
Tuesday 2nd August at 7pm - The Cottage Loaf car park - James Downey

A reminder will be sent out for each event nearer the time.

Takecare, be safe

Norman,
Hon secretary


Deafness Research UK

I will be running the London and Edinburgh Marathon on behalf of Deafness Research UK. I have set myself the target of raising £1700 for this charity.

Please can you take the time to read my Just Giving page http://www.justgiving.com/Sean-Britton and support me in whatever way you can.

Thank you

Sean Britton


Help Ariella 2 Walk - Sun 20th Feb

lnformation and an entry form for a Chartity Run - Click Here.

It is a very worthwhile cause and if you can't run Ian McNeill, the organiser, is looking for help Marshalling, etc. If you can help please let Ian, Andy Waring or myself know.

Many thanks

Norman
Hon Secretary


CANCELLED - FARNDON 10k Road Race 6th March 2011 Updated 21/1/ 2011 @ 21:00

The Farndon 10k Road Race on 6 March has been CANCELLED. Peter Norman says the West Cheshire SAG (Safety Advisory Group - paul.riley@cheshire.pnn.police.uk ) have insisted on road closures and the costs (£1225) are too high and can not be afforded at the current race entry fees.

The course will be marked out on the day in case anyone turns up for a free training run.

Extract taken from the Wrexham Athletic Club Website - Click Here for the Website!


PROVISIONAL - Dates for your Diary

Club Social - Provisional Date of Friday 25th February, date & venue to be confirmed.

Presidents 5k - Friday 8th April at 7pm at the Oval Sports Track, cost £2 to be confirmed.

A Multi-terrain race has been set for Tuesday 10th May and BAC need to provide the Marshals.

AGM - Friday 20th May at the Cammel Laird Social Club, time to be confirmed.

Summer Handicap - Friday 24th June 2011 at Moreton Shore with a 7pm start.

Summer Club Runs :-
* Thursday 12th May,
* Thursday 16th June,
* Thursday 7th July and
* Tuesday 2nd August - venues and organisers to be confirmed.

Ian McNeill is involved with a Charity Run in Arrowe Park on Sunday 20th February. Members are asked to help as much as possible.


Liverpool Marathon

The Liverpool Marathon 2011 is now official and is on http://www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk

I think £48 is OTT but that is Liverpool.

Please be aware that It is the same day as the Chester marathon.

Because the race starts on the Wirral I have volunteered and if you wish to do so there is a link on their web-site.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


Message for Birkenhead AC:

On 18 December 4 members of the St. Luke's Men's Group (+ 1 dog!) completed the 14 miles run from Hooton along the "Wirral Way" footpath to West Kirby and onto Hoylake. The idea started as a plan to jointly run 50 miles, to mark the 50th birthday of one of the group!

On the evening before the run there was 4" of snow - which added to the challenge - but the trains were still running to Hooton and all the group completed the challenge in just under 2 hours!

They were sponsored by a few friends + "Runners Sports" & raised £100 for the charity Compassion.

This photo above shows the group before they set off: Dave, Matt, Noel & Nick (holding Benny) a BAC member.

Regards
Noel Schorah


Cross Country results 14/01/11 Town Park

On a wet morning 9 male members took on the wet and muddy course at Town Park in Runcorn including the run up the ski slope hill (2), what a challenge.

Results are as follows:-
2nd Matt Rose
9th Joe Johnson
44th Patrik Corrigan
57th Ian McNeil
83rd Steve Saunders
84th Andy Waring
98th Percy Hogg
99th Ian Sneddon
102nd James Downey

Many thanks to everyone who took part.

Andy
Chair


Tuffnutz 2011

The date for Pensby Runners Tuffnutz is Sunday the 27th March, unfortunately it's the same date as the Liverpool Half and probably twice as much fun and twice as muddy!!!

For those not doing Liverpool, and interested in taking part, I am looking to put a team together, it'll be 3rd time lucky for me, particularly as I didn't get in to HellRunner 2011 as entries closed after less than 2 weeks!!!

Any volunteers......!!!!!??????*********** please get in touch.

Maria


Run to Read Half Marathon, Fairmont WV, USA ~ Race Review ~ Sunday 9th January 11

This was state #20 in the 1 x 1/2marathons in everyone of the 50 states quest. 1.39.14 official. 7.35 pace. 4/11 in AG, 52/248 overall.

Bright & sunny with little to no wind, about 25F ie perfect conditions. Nice course. Out & back for 4m on an asphalt paved old rail track in the woods, a drop down to another rail road track, this time very fine crushed limestone for another out & back. This was alongside a river and very pretty with the water, snow & hills. They had done a great job clearing the snow so apart from a couple of sections it was clear. I made the right decision to go with regular & not spiked shoes. Hammy started talking to me after m 7 so backed off. Tried to wind it back up for the last 3 but didn’t have much in the tank. Hammy is stiff & sore now, so clearly I still have problems in that department. A rethink of this years plans looks on the cards.

1 mile 7.03 running total 7.03
2 mile 7.22 running total 14.30
3 mile 7.23 running total 21.53
4 mile 7.11 running total 29.05
5 mile 6.56 running total 36.01
6 mile 7.34 running total 43.36
7 mile 7.31 running total 51.07
8 mile 7.48 running total 58.58
9 mile 8.02 running total 1.06.58
10 mile 8.04 running total 1.15.02
11 mile 7.55 running total 1.22.58
12 mile 7.55 running total 1.30.53
13 mile 7.38 running total 1.38.31
13.1 mile 0.42 running total 1.39.13 Official 1.39.14

Stephen Skegg


Cross Country & Andy's Extra's

CROSS COUNTRY - The next Cross Country is this coming Sunday, 16th January 2011, at Runcorn with a 10am start. Anybody requiring transport then you need to be at the top of Thornton Road for 8:40am at the latest. Cars will then leave in convoy.

ANDY'S EXTRAS - This is on this coming Thursday 13th January 2011 at 6:30pm. Meet at the top of Thornton Road for some hill work. A good work out will be provided.

Dates for your Diary

Next Cross Country is on Sunday 27th February and is in Walton Hall Park, Liverpool

The next Andy's Extras, after this Thursday, is on Thursday 10th February 20011 at Port Sunlight again at 6-30pm.

Take care.

Norman
Hon Secretary


4 Villages Half Marathon - Numbers Available!

Happy New Year to you all.

I have 2 numbers for the 4 Villages Half Marathon available, they can be transferred, but it has to be by the 7th January 2011.

If you are interested please let me know.

Norman
Hon Secretary


LLANDUDNO 10 - ENTRY NOW OPEN

The Llandudno ‘10’ Mile Road Race is on Sunday May 22nd 2011 @ 12noon

Not just a race….An Event

Click the link to enter the race http://www.llandudno10.co.uk/entry.html

Entries limited to the first 5,000 ONLY

Click the link to visit the website http://www.llandudno10.co.uk/home.html

Regards
Race Organisers


Membership

Like everyone else we at BAC are trying to keep costs down and there will be no more receipts issued for payment of subscriptions, with the exception of 2nd claim members. The membership card, you should have received from UKA ,is proof of payment. Please let me know if you have NOT received a card.

I would like to say "Thank You" to you all for your help since I was elected as Secretary.

Best Wishes to you and your family for the New Year

Norman
Hon Secretary


Chester Half Marathon

Entries for the 2011 Chester Half Marathon open mid February 2011. Keep checking the West Cheshire AC web site for details

Norman
Hon Secretary


The Helena Tipping 10k

The Helena Tipping 10k in Wrexham was cancelled at the week-end due to the weather. Wrexham Road Runners have re-arranged this race and it is now on Sunday 9th January 2011. Details are on their web-site.

Enjoy your running but be safe

Norman
Hon Secretary


The Liverpool Marathon is set to return next year

The exciting news as we near the end of 2010 is that the Liverpool Marathon which was last staged in 1992 will be back next year on Sunday, October 9th. Planning for the big race is now underway and if you would like to register your interest in the event then go to www.runliverpool.org.uk. Entries for the race will be open very soon.

Norman.
Hon Secretary


Race News - Llandudno 10 mile & Conwy Half Marathon

The Llandudno 10 mile race is to re-commence next May. The date is 22nd May 2011. As soon as I find out more details I will keep you informed.

Another race in North Wales is the Conwy Half Marathon. This will be the 2nd year of the event. It is on Sunday 21st November 2010 with a noon start. It starts and finishes outside the Conwy Castle. It heads towards Llandudno up and around the Great Orme and back. Details are on www.conwyhalfmarathon.co.uk

Keep running and be safe.

Norman
Hon Secretary