I am a big fan of this little race. It’s just around the corner. It’s really friendly. It’s a nice little route suitable for all levels. It’s well marshalled. You always get a nice gift at the end plus, lots of cakes. Lovely.

This year’s race was a little wetter then I was used to. When a mainly on road race advises you to wear trail shoes, you know it’s not going to be great out there.

The route starts with a lap of the track which was interesting as the bend and exit were flooded. We then run out on local little roads and quite a bit in the open space of the Hogsmill. We then came back onto the track, which at least cleaned our shoes again, to do a final lap for the finish.

Awards night - last call

We have 97 booked - can we make it to 100?

This is one 26.2 gathering when you don't even have to run. No reps. No hills. But it won't be a flat night out. The 2012 awards evening is on Saturday 12th May, 7.30pm at the Holiday Inn, Portsmouth Road, Surbiton. This is when we celebrate our successes or (perhaps!) commiserate with any among us who feel they might have done better in that last handicap! Besides the race trophies (from a mile to marathon) including the Handicap and Grand Prix races, there are the traditional discretionary awards. Who will win Best Newcomers (male and female), Most Improved (male and female), the coveted President's Trophy, the Achievement Award or Special Merit Cup? It might be YOU! Be there! Three-course dinner and a great disco by none other than Neil Long of Radio Jackie. All for £30. Family and friends welcome to accompany you, of course. We've sold 97 tickets so far but we can squeeze in a few more. Download a booking form from this site. But hurry!