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Club News

Save the Dates for Next Season!

We still have four events this season – two Grand Prix and two handicaps – but here’s a heads-up about great things in the pipeline with more to be added later.

6th May Awards Night.  Our annual wild celebration of the end of the last season and start of the new.
11th May AGM.  Kicking off the business of the new season.
22nd May Ladies Hogsmill 5 many ladies running and men volunteering or spectating on foot.
1st June Club Track Mile to launch the Grand Prix season.
28th June Nonsuch Relays.  Team racing for everyone.
12th July Imber Court Relays.  Team racing for everyone which we host.
29th July Wedding Day 7k – the club will pay for all members to take part in this very social Friday night race because the V10k was such a huge success.
17th August Captains’ Day BBQ.  Definitely won’t rain this year!
2nd October London Marathon and Après Party.

 

 

 

 

Club News

StreetO Fundraiser for Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Saturday 2pm 12th March, Chessington British Legion.  Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR.

Many club members are taking part in this fun and worthwhile event either as runners or volunteers.  It’s suggested we wear blue and yellow kit rather than club tops.

It starts at 2pm for kids, 2:30 for adults.

There’s a raffle at 4pm and a bar and it should be a great social occasion.

News

26.2 Win Mob Match vs Stragglers!

Well done everyone who took part in the Mob Match!  A special thank you to all the volunteers who made it safe, and enjoyable.  Our friends at The Stragglers rose to the challenge and put up a magnificent fight but with 97 participants could not contend with the flood of 103 26.2’ers.  

Results

The staff at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club were fantastic and were able to offer outdoor facilities using the marquees and hot food and drink to us and our guests.  

Phil, the captain of the Stragglers challenged us to another match this time next year.  Bring it on!

 

 

News

Call for Volunteers: Mob Match Sunday 12th December

The mob match on Sunday 12th December is the start of the club Christmas events and a really fun occasion.  We have challenged our friends at The Stragglers running club to see which club can get the most runners and walkers to complete a 3.8 mile course starting and finishing at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club.

Volunteers also count towards the count and you would be contributing towards the safety and community spirit of the event.  The club will show it’s appreciation by buying the volunteers a dring (each!) at the bar afterwards, and they will be entered into the draw for the raffle – for which there are great prizes.

Registration from 10am, walkers’ start 10:30am, runners start 11am.

Please sign up here

News

Christmas!

It’s never too early to be thinking about Christmas, and this year we can look forward to some propper festivities, all taking place at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club.

We kick off with a mob match vs The Stragglers,  Sunday 12th December.  10:00 for registration, 10:30 walkers’ start, 11:00 runners’ start.  Refreshments after.  Bring friends, loved ones, dogs, etc, all count towards the number of people for our club completing the 3.8 mile course.  Refreshments after.

Monday 13th, 7pm, Christmas Lights ladder runs, taking in the best decorated streets in the ‘hood.

Wednesday 15th 7pm , Christmas Lights intervals runs.  Somewhere pretty.

Monday 20th, 7pm, ladder runs, followed by carol singing in the club bar. 

Wednesday 22nd, 7pm.  Christmas lights run including a festive hat competition with lavish prizes!  Followed by the club Christmas Party, and an opportunity to let your hair down with your running buddies.

 

News, Races

London Marathon 2021

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today! Whether going for specific time or just to enjoy the event, wish hope you all have a great run.
 
For those not running, you can track our members running via the London Marathon app as you spectate in person or on TV.
 
Don’t forget to look out for Daniel Street who will be taking part in the mini marathon (2.6km) to represent Kingston.
 
Don’t forget that we will be hosting our marathon celebration pizza party at 5pm tonight with pizza ready at 6pm. All members welcome.

 

 

Club News

Awards Night Winners!

At the utterly fantastic Awards Night last Friday the winners were:

Everyone who took part.  (Obviously) and:

  • Verity Nott, Ladies’ Vets Marathon
  • Dominic Woodbridge Mens’ Senior Marathon
  • Robert Pyke Mens’ Vets Marathon
  • Paul Keddie Mens’ Super Vets Marathon

Handicap:

1st Jon Kinsey
2nd Tom Street
3rd Ryan Lambrix
4th Richard Hook
5th Rike Jones
6th= Richard Hall
6th= Viki Kirk
8th David Pearce
9th Mike Gray
10th Daniel Street

  • Ladies’ Newcomer of the Season: Nicky Crowther.
  • Ladies’ Most Improved Runner: Annabel Jones.
  • Mens’ Most Improved Runner: Matt Shortland.
  • Achievement Award: Ben Chown
  • Merit Award:  Richard Kirk
  • President’s Award: David Pimm

Thanks to everyone who helped put on the awards night especially  Andria Bennett, Richard and Vicki Kirk, David Pearce, and everyone who came and made it such a wonderful evening.

Peter, Club Captain.

Cross Country, News

SURREY CROSS COUNTRY (XC) LEAGUE – UPDATE

The season is nearly here so dust off your trail/spike shoes!

First fixture is Saturday, 16th Oct with the Ladies at Richmond Park at 1pm and the Men at Epsom Downs at 3pm.

We are co-hosting the Men’s fixture so will also need volunteers !

You need to be over 18, an EA member and 26.2 is your first claim club. Second claimers may still be able to run but talk to us first.

There is no cost! you just need to run in a club top.

If interested in running or volunteering please make you self known to XC Captains and add yourself to WhatsApp group:
Ladies: Maria Cenalmor  
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzvyxtViEUD9u0gNVGuXSa

Mens: Paul Keddie
https://chat.whatsapp.com/I53zs3ZEXyODhT65WCJRvR

Full fixture details: https://www.26point2.co.uk/cross-country/

News, Training Sessions

Club Runs Week Starting 13th September

Monday 13th 7pm – ladder runs from Surbiton Rackets and Fitness Club.  Group runs lead by one of our experienced run leaders to suit any level of ability from run/walk through 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 miles.  Ideal for first timers.  

Wednesday 15th September 7pm, Intervals, meet at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club and we will run together to Alexandra Rec.

Sunday 19th 11am Ashtead 10k.  Grand Prix and Club Championship.  Enter at https://www.trionium.com/ashtead10k/ for this cracking local race and participate in the club Grand Prix and Championship.  Trophies for both men and ladies first past the post and age graded will be awarded at next year’s awards night.  Please wear club colours – the blue with red and white stripes.