Events

Please note that we have tried to ensure that all information given is accurate, but we can not guarantee that dates or information has changed. We strongly recommend that you verify any information with the race organisers. Some of these dates may be provisional and again you should check with the organiser for further details.

Events are listed per calendar year.

Wirral Multi-Terrain Dates for 2008

2nd Sept - Royden Park, Thurstaston - 19:00
9th Sept - Eastham Woods - 19:00
16th Sept - Harrison Drive, North Wirral Coastal Park, Wallasey - 18:30
23rd Sept - Cherry Orchard, Arrowe Park, Birkenhead - 18:30

Missoula Montana Race 13th July 08

We had a great time in 4000 miles of road trip, saw Badlands, Yellowstone, Beartooth pass, Grand Tetons, Little Big Horn etc etc.
You got a go to Red Rocks in Denver, ace place for a live concert, saw Steely Dan!

Redeemed myself after the Northshore race in June (& a 1.44, ouch), now I just got to get my fast marathon in to complete the recovery ......

06.00 start just as the sun came up.
I was worried about the 3250ft elevation but seems it wasnt a problem
Weather was lovely, cool 47-55F, low humidity.

37th/765 Overall, 3rd/23 in AG 6.49 pace, 1.29.07. 7 secs faster than Indy in May so my fastest 1/2 in 6 years.

Stephen Skegg

The Achill Half Marathon (5th July 08) Race Report

On Saturday 5/7/2008 I took part in the Achill Half Marathon. Achill is an Island in County Mayo and the largest off the Irish Coast.
The Achill Half Marathon is now in its third year and increasing in both interest and numbers. The first year of the race involved 400 runners, last year this number increased to 750 and this years race had 1200 entrants. Speaking to one of the organisers on race day I was told that the level of interest in 2008's race could easily have generated 2000 runners. However, health and safety/policing issues meant that the number of runners had to be capped at 1200.

Having been holidaying in Ireland for over a week, during which time we had enjoyed warm and sunny weather, as is so often the case race day dawned with clouds gathering ominously and the wind swirling in what seemed to be all directions. Undeterred we packed our bags and made our way to Keel beach where the race was due to start. Conditions seemed even windier on the beach and having not trained for over two weeks prior to the race as a result of an injured foot I was apprehensive of the race, knowing the course and the hills I was about to take on. However, with the stirring sound of the Achill Pipe Band leading the runners to the start and the Minuan cliffs (the largest in Europe) in the background my spirits were raised and any nerves I felt soon dissipated into the ether.

The race quickly left the beach and began with a sharp turn to the right onto the road as the and we soon began the first of what seemed like many climbs. The first three miles of the race involved a long and steady climb towards Bunnacurry village. This first part of the race was made all the more difficult by a strong headwind. Still, I managed to ‘cocoon’ myself within a group of five or six runners and managed to avoid the worst of the windy conditions. The fourth mile brought us through Bunnacurry and with no adverse reaction from my foot and a welcome downhill stretch to come at miles five and six I began to relax and felt confident in completing the race in what I hoped would be a decent time. At the Valley crossroads the race turned left and so began the run back towards Keel beach. Last years experience of the race meant I was prepared for and totally focussed on the next and most difficult stage of the course. Miles eight and nine included two sharp climbs through Dugort. However, breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean and two picturesque beaches, the Golden and Silver Strands respectively, provided some respite from the rigours and pain of this part of the race. With miles eight and nine behind me I then braced myself for what I knew was the most difficult and gruelling part of the half marathon. Miles ten and eleven, run in the shadow of the towering Slievemore mountain, involved the steepest and longest climb of the race. It was at this point last year that I suffered and struggled, both physically and mentally, but having stepped off the gas on the previous couple of miles I had plenty in the tank to take me toward miles twelve and thirteen.

The final stage of the race provided a gentle but much appreciated downhill descent towards the finish and I managed to sprint the last 200 yards back towards Keel beach and achieved a finishing time of 1hr 34mins 47secs. Although a couple of minutes slower than last year, in light of my injury and the unfavourable weather conditions, although the rain stayed off, I was more than pleased with my performance.

The race was very well organised and easily the most scenic half marathon I’ve taken part in. It’s not easy, the hills are tough and the weather can be tricky. No matter, it (hopefully) provided me with good practice for The Snowdonia Marathon in October and I’ll be back for the race next year !!.

Patrik Corrigan


Rotterdam Marathon. 13 April 2008

Hi everybody
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone at the club for their help and motivation in competing the Rotterdam Marathon at the weekend. I finished in 3:50:43 which I'm very happy about. I felt good all the way around, and afterwards somehow, so it was a very nice day.

I was very scared of not being able to compete the distance given how often I've taken days off training recently. I think two things have happened me a lot. Firstly, the evening training runs have provided much motivation for me to actually do something on days when I would struggle to get away from my coursework. Its noticeable that its mostly Mondays and Wednesday' I've done no training, rather than Tuesdays or Thursdays. Secondly, the cross-country season really does seem to have improved my strength a lot from last year. I'm really happy to have done under 4 hours, and don't think I could possibly have done that without Birkenhead AC so many thanks everyone.

Its a week of swimming for me now to get my hamstrings loosened up. I'll see most of you at the track race next week (although I won't be able to make the meal unfortunately).

Dave Griffiths


Local Race Update

BIG HEART 5K DATE CHANGE – Sunday Aug 10th 2008


This is the first time this event has been held and as such the 5K course route is something of an unknown quantity! The run will start on the main field inside Stanley Park overlooking Priory Road and will exit the park via the main car park gates turning right on to Priory Road and then right onto Arkles Lane. Those of you who are regular visitors to either Goodison Park or Anfield will be familiar with the roads - although they might look a bit different from when you are in your cars!
At the top of Arkles Lane the course turns right and passes along Anfield Road. Reds fans will note the Shankly Gates and Eternal Flame. The tail end of Anfield Road drops down to meet Walton Lane where Evertonians will get their first site of Goodison Park and as they near the hallowed ground will see the famous Dixie Dean statue. Passing the Park End of the stadium the route turns right off Walton Lane back onto Priory Road to complete the first lap. It continues along Arkles Lane once more and on to Anfield Road where approximately halfway along it will turn in to Stanley Park where the last kilometre or so will be completed on park pathways.

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