Messages
Thursday 31 December 2015
Jim 2016 Championhip races [WAC]
Posted : 22:01
Speaking of more people who do a lot for the club thank you Mark for getting the races for the first 5 months of 2016 on the championship page.
I know how long it take you to do each one so you must have given up a fair bit of your holiday to complete this for us
I know how long it take you to do each one so you must have given up a fair bit of your holiday to complete this for us
Grumpy old moaning git
Posted : 19:53
72 messages | 68 events entered.
Watch this space !!!!!
Grumpy moaning old git
Posted : 19:50
72 messages | 68 events entered.
Sorry I'm still moaning but there is a difference here , no Weston ac can run the cracker it's our main event of the year a lot of work goes into it and we raise a lot of money for charity and the club .The hangover has over 40 club entries and Jim struggles to find marshals . Is that team work ?????? I know it's not much but the money raised goes to Barton camp . That is all.
Voice of Balance (hoping not to get shot down for this)
Posted : 16:30
8 messages | 5 events entered.
I agree with the self proclaimed “Grumpy old git” to a point, we have similar problems in junior football, parents expecting things to happen, but very few willing to volunteer.
Doesn’t the Cracker prove that people are willing to help though, as there were a lot of volunteers there?
The Hangover is a less well known event, and is on New Years Day around lunch time, when many people will have family commitments.
Also, many of the new members aren’t necessarily “racers” so may not appreciate the importance of marshalling or what they can do to support the club in other ways?
Thank you to everyone who does give up their time to make this club function, it is appreciated.
Happy New Year!!
Doesn’t the Cracker prove that people are willing to help though, as there were a lot of volunteers there?
The Hangover is a less well known event, and is on New Years Day around lunch time, when many people will have family commitments.
Also, many of the new members aren’t necessarily “racers” so may not appreciate the importance of marshalling or what they can do to support the club in other ways?
Thank you to everyone who does give up their time to make this club function, it is appreciated.
Happy New Year!!
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 09:49
I think 'Grumpy/Moaning old git' makes a good point.
He/she also highlights some great candidates for Clubperson of the Year awards,although I know some of this list have won it before so aren't eligible.
I note Rob Skeen hasn't won it yet, this surprised me, pretty sure he's the race director of 9 junior Proms, the Mini cracker, Beacon Batch and the Worlebury Challenge, not to mention his coaching and group leader duties.
There are however many worthy candidates due to the hard work of these great volunteers highlighted by the 'Old Git'
He/she also highlights some great candidates for Clubperson of the Year awards,although I know some of this list have won it before so aren't eligible.
I note Rob Skeen hasn't won it yet, this surprised me, pretty sure he's the race director of 9 junior Proms, the Mini cracker, Beacon Batch and the Worlebury Challenge, not to mention his coaching and group leader duties.
There are however many worthy candidates due to the hard work of these great volunteers highlighted by the 'Old Git'
Grumpy old git
Posted : 08:58
72 messages | 68 events entered.
300 members 100 of theses will be very drunk or not available 100 should run it , And the other 100 could marshal and help out , sorry I was dreaming there !!!!!! Happy new year to all at Weston ac
Wednesday 30 December 2015
Niki F 
Posted : 17:32
102 messages | 60 events entered.
Hey Grumpy Old Git! You are right, we have over 200 members, in fact we have over 300 active memberships, over 50% of which are EA affiliated. Hope these fun facts cheer you up :-)
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 17:26
Thanks to all the offers of help that I have now had I can confirm that we have enough marshals to safely put the race on. However we can alwys do with a few more to help with the marshaling, water station, finish area and kitchen so if you have still yet to come forward don't let me put you off
Moaning old git
Posted : 12:15
72 messages | 68 events entered.
Thanks jt I was wonder if anyone would agree with me. What would the club do without Jim,Malcolm,Annette,Kim,Gerry,mark,claudene, rob,Steve,Julia,ness,Gareth,Sarah,Ian,Kevin,Colin and the coaches plus the usual that help out every month!! Just voicing my opinion ......
Monday 28 December 2015
JT
Posted : 23:20
Totally agree with you. The few doing it for the many. But that is life all over. Don't be shy,you are not so grumpy and make a much needed point.
Moaning old git
Posted : 17:39
72 messages | 68 events entered.
You would have thought with over 200 running members Jim would have no problems finding 20 marshals to help with the hangover 10 k not leave it to the usual 20 running members who always help out at the Weston Ac races !!!!!!
Sunday 27 December 2015
Jim - Hangover help needed [WAC]
Posted : 20:01
On last effort before we can rest a bit easier (apart from the prom runs).
I need support for marshalling on Friday at the Hangover. Please run if you want - we have over 30 WAC entries already - but if not running I need about 20 people to commit to marshal for me. Please can you drop me a mail to confirm
I need support for marshalling on Friday at the Hangover. Please run if you want - we have over 30 WAC entries already - but if not running I need about 20 people to commit to marshal for me. Please can you drop me a mail to confirm
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 19:57
Hi All
I will bring new supplies of yellow kit with me on Tuesday so anybody who has yet to have a WAC T-shirt and vest should now be OK.
I will also bring the training tops that have been ordered from Dave. Pleas can you come and pick these up from me and for those who have taken kit but still owe for it can you please pay me soon or Dave will chase me when he gets back.
We also have a current stock of long sleeve and short sleeve training tops which can be purchased at £6.50 and £5.50 respectively
I will bring new supplies of yellow kit with me on Tuesday so anybody who has yet to have a WAC T-shirt and vest should now be OK.
I will also bring the training tops that have been ordered from Dave. Pleas can you come and pick these up from me and for those who have taken kit but still owe for it can you please pay me soon or Dave will chase me when he gets back.
We also have a current stock of long sleeve and short sleeve training tops which can be purchased at £6.50 and £5.50 respectively
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 07:09
To whom it may concern:
My little sister Shaleen, has been missed off the Clevedon Boxing Day WAC results sheet, she finished in 37:11 (another PB), please can her time be added in?
Despite being a Spurs fan she has been good this year, even Santa agreed!
My little sister Shaleen, has been missed off the Clevedon Boxing Day WAC results sheet, she finished in 37:11 (another PB), please can her time be added in?
Despite being a Spurs fan she has been good this year, even Santa agreed!
Thursday 24 December 2015
John H
Posted : 18:06
208 messages | 335 events entered.
01934412034
Email as above
Email as above
Mark
Posted : 15:20
28 messages | 15 events entered.
Really pleased to be the lucky recipient of a club place in this year's VLM. Thank you, and will be proud to wear the club vest, hopefully crossing the finish line sometime! But first I need to get to the start line fit and healthy##!! Any and all advice welcomed.
Wednesday 23 December 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:32
The lucky winners of the 2016 VLM places were Mark Hill and David Elliott.
Congratulations and now your training can begin
Congratulations and now your training can begin
Tuesday 22 December 2015
Clash City Rocker [WAC]
Posted : 15:21
As well as Kierons triumph at the weekend. Another WAC stalwart was victorious. Jim White rolled back the years by winning Podium Petes 5k run in the woods. Leaving some young guys in his wake. And all after completing an hour assault course challenge. Well done Jim.
Monday 21 December 2015
Kira
Posted : 11:55
A lot of you already know that a group of local mums are planning to put on a weekly 2K junior park run in the new year. The club have kindly contributed financially in making this event become a reality & we are now being asked to submit a list of volunteers for the weekly event. Knowing full well that most club members are training or racing on Sunday mornings we are not expecting a huge number of you being able to support us but if you feel you could help out say once a month we would be very keen to hear form you. The start time is yet to be confirmed (between 9-10am probably) and it is going to be taking place behind Priory School. Volunteering time will be for about an hour max.
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 06:56
Shaleen- There is a distinct difference between 'not happy' and 'would've liked to have gone a bit quicker' I call this desire!
Andrew- You may have a point!
On more serious note, I'd like to say thank you to all the coaching team, committee, IT geeks, friends and family on behalf of all of us runners for all of the work you put in to make this club function on a daily basis.
Andrew- You may have a point!
On more serious note, I'd like to say thank you to all the coaching team, committee, IT geeks, friends and family on behalf of all of us runners for all of the work you put in to make this club function on a daily basis.
junkie(Chadders)
Posted : 05:21
129 messages | 16 events entered.
We have noticed to Shaleen, He's miserable never happy with his times,He's soft he won't get his daps dirty and prefers to mince around on Tarmac, And since he's progressed from his slide rule and Timex to Garmin and Heart rate monitor he's got more boring. I reckon he's getting lazy and will never make a half decent runner .
Sunday 20 December 2015
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 22:12
Great to see so many of the Rudolph's running in Burnham today, well done to all who competed.
Shaleen
Posted : 22:07
4 messages | 10 events entered.
So Kieron not only won the race comfortably but also took one minute off his pb but is he happy? No, no he is not, I despair of my brother sometimes
Vanessa
Posted : 19:30
160 messages | 43 events entered.
And he was over a minute and a half in front of second place. Smokin'!
chadders
Posted : 16:38
129 messages | 16 events entered.
Well done Rodney not only securing 3rd overall at Thursday's prom but three days later coming 1st overall at Burnhams 4 mile jingle run,
Friday 18 December 2015
Malcolm & Jim [Weston AC]
Posted : 22:17
Well done to the 300 runners who completed the December prom race. Once again our thanks to all the members and friends of Weston AC who came along and helped to make it an enjoyable and safe race
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 21:41
Handicap results for December and start times for January 2016 have now been completed and are on the site under the handicap tab
Thursday 17 December 2015
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 23:17
Thank you to all who shouted encouragement tonight, how many WAC entries? Inspiring to see so many of our athletes competing.
Organisation and marshalling top class as usual!
Organisation and marshalling top class as usual!
Wednesday 16 December 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 22:35
160 messages | 43 events entered.
For those of you who helped out by volunteering for this year's Christmas Cracker race, we will have race t-shirts available for you to collect from The Bay Cafe tomorrow evening before the prom run.
I will be there from 6.45pm to 7.20pm to hand them out, so come and find me before the race and I'll check you off on my list.
There are no smalls left, but everyone so far who has had a medium (but would normally take a small) has said that they fit OK.
If you can't make it to the prom, we'll also have them at the next couple of training sessions.
I will be there from 6.45pm to 7.20pm to hand them out, so come and find me before the race and I'll check you off on my list.
There are no smalls left, but everyone so far who has had a medium (but would normally take a small) has said that they fit OK.
If you can't make it to the prom, we'll also have them at the next couple of training sessions.
Vanessa
Posted : 18:11
160 messages | 43 events entered.
My Wellington place has now gone to a good home.
Tuesday 15 December 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 20:33
160 messages | 43 events entered.
I've got a place in Sunday's Wellington Monument Race but am not able to run now, so if anyone would like to take it off my hands, please get in touch.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jim 2016 Championhip races [WAC]
Posted : 12:43
The dates for most of the 2016 races are now confirmed on clubs websites.
Details of the races for Jan to May will be loaded onto the site over the Xams Hols but here are details of Jan to March for people who want to plan/enter.
Jan 17 - Riverbank Rollick (long multi)
Jan 21 - Prom run
Jan 24 - Slaughterford (long multi)
Feb 4 - Burnham 5K
Feb 13 - Monmouth (cross country)
Feb 14 - Dursley Dozen (long multi)
Feb 14 - Hestercombe road 1/2 marathon
Feb 18 - Prom run
Feb 21 - Two bays (long multi)
Mar 3 - Burnham 5K
Mar 5 - Brecon (cc - club outing)
Mar 6 - Bideford road 1/2 marathon
Mar 13 - Grizzly (long multi)
Mar 13 - Gloucester 20 (road misc)
Mar 17 - Prom run
Mar 20 - Cheddar big cheese (long multi)
Mar 20 - Forest of Dean road 1/2 marathon
Mar 28 - Shapwick Bunny (short multi)
Details of the races for Jan to May will be loaded onto the site over the Xams Hols but here are details of Jan to March for people who want to plan/enter.
Jan 17 - Riverbank Rollick (long multi)
Jan 21 - Prom run
Jan 24 - Slaughterford (long multi)
Feb 4 - Burnham 5K
Feb 13 - Monmouth (cross country)
Feb 14 - Dursley Dozen (long multi)
Feb 14 - Hestercombe road 1/2 marathon
Feb 18 - Prom run
Feb 21 - Two bays (long multi)
Mar 3 - Burnham 5K
Mar 5 - Brecon (cc - club outing)
Mar 6 - Bideford road 1/2 marathon
Mar 13 - Grizzly (long multi)
Mar 13 - Gloucester 20 (road misc)
Mar 17 - Prom run
Mar 20 - Cheddar big cheese (long multi)
Mar 20 - Forest of Dean road 1/2 marathon
Mar 28 - Shapwick Bunny (short multi)
Monday 14 December 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:53
London Marathon Draw 22/12
Last call for entries into the draw for the 2 London places next week by Friday 18/12 to allow EA checking. The first draw is for people who have not run London before and the second for everybody apart from the one lucky winner.
So far I have Gary Iles, Jo Coveney, Wayne Entwhistle, Bryan Morley, Mark Hill, Tobias Hinchliffe, Kie Booth, Helen and Stuart Diamond, Maddy Cook, David Elliott, Steve Kibblewhite, Gaz Weaver, Elaine Eldridge, Juile Bailiss, Lorraine smith, Neale Jarrett, Matt Wheeler and Robert Osment.
Could Bryan, Mark and Maddy please confirm whether you have run London before
Last call for entries into the draw for the 2 London places next week by Friday 18/12 to allow EA checking. The first draw is for people who have not run London before and the second for everybody apart from the one lucky winner.
So far I have Gary Iles, Jo Coveney, Wayne Entwhistle, Bryan Morley, Mark Hill, Tobias Hinchliffe, Kie Booth, Helen and Stuart Diamond, Maddy Cook, David Elliott, Steve Kibblewhite, Gaz Weaver, Elaine Eldridge, Juile Bailiss, Lorraine smith, Neale Jarrett, Matt Wheeler and Robert Osment.
Could Bryan, Mark and Maddy please confirm whether you have run London before
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 12:34
Run Bristol 10K and Half
A note has just come out regarding a £10 early bird discount for entering both the Bristol 10K and Half.
Don't forget that if Bristol offer the same club discount as they have in the last few years and you are affiliated to EA you will save much more than this by being part of the club entries.
A note has just come out regarding a £10 early bird discount for entering both the Bristol 10K and Half.
Don't forget that if Bristol offer the same club discount as they have in the last few years and you are affiliated to EA you will save much more than this by being part of the club entries.
Saturday 12 December 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 12:32
For anybody thinking of running from the Walnut tomorrow the plan is to go over the fields to the Peak. (12+ miles)
Having run a bit of it yesterday off-road shoes will be a great advantage.
Having run a bit of it yesterday off-road shoes will be a great advantage.
Friday 11 December 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 17:34
Just a reminder that Jason will be organising a rep session on the seafront tomorrow 8:00am from the shelter between Trop/Sealife that will be suitable for everybody.
Monday 07 December 2015
Liz
Posted : 11:00
15 messages | 44 events entered.
Cracker lost property: I have it! Please pass on to me any queries and I will try to sort it all out.
Thanks everyone for a great, if exhausting, day.
Thanks everyone for a great, if exhausting, day.
Sunday 06 December 2015
John
Posted : 21:34
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Thank you J T
JT
Posted : 21:04
I was feeling sorry for you John, but with that correction and Dean running into fine form I'd would now say it is yours to lose ;). I have corrected the sheet and Matt W will publish corrected sheet when he has time.
Captain John
Posted : 18:46
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Weston Prom Team competition
Please note Josh Harris was placed 67 in Nov prom so our points should be 1347 not 1598
John H
Please note Josh Harris was placed 67 in Nov prom so our points should be 1347 not 1598
John H
Malcolm and Jim [Weston AC]
Posted : 16:19
Congratulations to the record 1800 runners who completed today's Christmas Cracker race. As always this could not have happened without the hard work and many hours put in by the organising team. This together with the fantastic support on the day by club members, families and friends both on the course and at race HQ resulted in another very successful race. Well done and thank you to everyone involved.
Please put 11th December 2016 in your diary!!
Please put 11th December 2016 in your diary!!
Graham Brooks [Ex WAC]
Posted : 15:50
Just like to say thanks to everyone involved in the mini cracker today. Brilliantly organised (special thanks to the ladies handing out the numbers) as usual.
Rob Skeen [Weston AC]
Posted : 13:36
Many thanks for all the help with the junior race today. It was fantastic to see 130 juniors running before the main event. A particular well done to those at the college who had to manage the high number of juniors collecting numbers in a very short space of time.
Thursday 03 December 2015
Bryan
Posted : 17:26
195 messages | 42 events entered.
Brent Knoll Race Photos
Extract of message from Tom Corban:
I was photographing the event from the top of the Knoll and I have uploaded a selection of photos to my website.
Any prints ordered are made by Loxley Colour who are a professional printing company in Glasgow. They would fill any orders and post directly to the runner concerned. I have been able to arrange a discount code to reduce the price of the printing for anyone that is interested.The code is BNHR15. It will apply a 15% discount.
If you want to have a look at the photos the link is:
[ Brent Knoll Photos ]
Extract of message from Tom Corban:
I was photographing the event from the top of the Knoll and I have uploaded a selection of photos to my website.
Any prints ordered are made by Loxley Colour who are a professional printing company in Glasgow. They would fill any orders and post directly to the runner concerned. I have been able to arrange a discount code to reduce the price of the printing for anyone that is interested.The code is BNHR15. It will apply a 15% discount.
If you want to have a look at the photos the link is:
[ Brent Knoll Photos ]
Wednesday 02 December 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 22:07
160 messages | 43 events entered.
I've sent everyone who's volunteered for Sunday's race an email tonight, so please check your inbox as it will tell you all you need to know about your role on the big day.
Sorry if you end up getting it more than once. My email system is not very happy about sending 150+ emails out at once.
Sorry if you end up getting it more than once. My email system is not very happy about sending 150+ emails out at once.
ADGE EARLY CRACKER SET UP TEAM. [wac]
Posted : 18:41
Just to let the early set up team know that we will meat 5:30am at the Grand Pier. NOT THE COVE CAFE. Thankyou.
Tuesday 01 December 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 22:56
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Fingers crossed tomorrow evening we'll be publishing what we hope will be the final list of duties for the Cracker on Sunday.
Keep your eyes peeled on the homepage and our Facebook page for links to the pdf.
I'll also be emailing all the volunteers too.
The spreadsheet will tell you:
- what your duty or duties are
- where you need to report on race day
- what time you need to arrive
- who you'll be reporting to.
Thanks
Ness and Jim
Keep your eyes peeled on the homepage and our Facebook page for links to the pdf.
I'll also be emailing all the volunteers too.
The spreadsheet will tell you:
- what your duty or duties are
- where you need to report on race day
- what time you need to arrive
- who you'll be reporting to.
Thanks
Ness and Jim
Monday 30 November 2015
DAVE JONES
Posted : 21:18
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Club Training Tees are now available, so are some Hoodies and a Bag all ordered, so please collect from Jim along with your cash which may be owing please. This is while I'm away until January. I know some kit is still outstanding and I appreciate your patience.
Cheers DAVE.
Cheers DAVE.
Sunday 29 November 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:55
County Cross Country Championships and websites Winter 2015
Many of the selections for the county teams for the UK CAU championships will be based upon performances in the county cross country championships. See county website for more details on selection policies.
Avon (Avon, Somerset & Wilts combined)
Sunday 13 December 2015
Bath University
Closing date for entries: 9 December 2015 (midnight) Details: www.entrycentral.com/xc2015 www.avon-aa.org.uk
Many of the selections for the county teams for the UK CAU championships will be based upon performances in the county cross country championships. See county website for more details on selection policies.
Avon (Avon, Somerset & Wilts combined)
Sunday 13 December 2015
Bath University
Closing date for entries: 9 December 2015 (midnight) Details: www.entrycentral.com/xc2015 www.avon-aa.org.uk
Friday 27 November 2015
Rachael
Posted : 20:14
35 messages | 76 events entered.
Jim Hayward please could you email me re:Dursley Dozen.
Thanks
Rach
Thanks
Rach
John
Posted : 17:11
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Hi if any one could give me a lift for
Brent Knoll as my lift has fallen through
John H
Brent Knoll as my lift has fallen through
John H
Wednesday 25 November 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:19
I see Shaleen has just beaten me to saying a big thanks for organising and arranging good weather for us too.
I think everybody really enjoyed their evening and as somebody who has not skied (esp. on plastic) for a very long time it was good to see that we had no injuries reported as well
I think everybody really enjoyed their evening and as somebody who has not skied (esp. on plastic) for a very long time it was good to see that we had no injuries reported as well
Shaleen
Posted : 22:08
4 messages | 10 events entered.
Fantastic time skiing tonight, thanks to Paul Snelling for organising it please can we do it again soon!
Sunday 22 November 2015
Niki F (Membership Boss)
Posted : 17:03
102 messages | 60 events entered.
Some club members who have paid for England Athletics affiliation 2015/16 have recently received correspondence from EA saying their membership has expired. I have contacted EA & this was their response:
'We are aware of the problem but unfortunately our IT department are unable to fix this. It is due to the date the athletes were registered. As brand new athletes, registered between 1 January – 31 March, their registration is valid until 31 March 2016. Unfortunately, our IT department are unable to create a script which shows this on the portal, hence why the incorrect date is shown. As long as the athletes are showing as ‘paid’ on the Pay England Athletics section of the portal they will be registered.'
The problem has affected new & existing athletes, not just new as EA suggest. If you have any problems entering a race as an affiliated athlete please drop me a line & I will investigate & provide a screen shot of your paid up membership if needed. Let's hope the EA IT department get their act together for the 2016/17 season.
'We are aware of the problem but unfortunately our IT department are unable to fix this. It is due to the date the athletes were registered. As brand new athletes, registered between 1 January – 31 March, their registration is valid until 31 March 2016. Unfortunately, our IT department are unable to create a script which shows this on the portal, hence why the incorrect date is shown. As long as the athletes are showing as ‘paid’ on the Pay England Athletics section of the portal they will be registered.'
The problem has affected new & existing athletes, not just new as EA suggest. If you have any problems entering a race as an affiliated athlete please drop me a line & I will investigate & provide a screen shot of your paid up membership if needed. Let's hope the EA IT department get their act together for the 2016/17 season.
Saturday 21 November 2015
Julia
Posted : 13:17
24 messages | 3 events entered.
Lovely run and breakfast this morning!! Thank you Dave and the ladies in the kitchen!
Friday 20 November 2015
Jill Naughton [weston]
Posted : 18:43
Hi, you have me down on the prom run results from last night as Jill Daughton, it should read Jill Naughton. I finished in 279 position, thanks
David Jones
Posted : 08:54
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Assistance PLEASE, we URGENTLY need at least TWO helping HANDS tomorrow morning for the Presidents Breakfast Run. Winter ailments and a surprise holiday makes us two short in the kitchen.
Let DAVE know please. Home 414361 -------Mobile 07554548188.
Let DAVE know please. Home 414361 -------Mobile 07554548188.
Thursday 19 November 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 22:48
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Thanks as always to Malcolm and Jim and all the marshals and everyone who helped make the prom run happen tonight. And to Paul Oaten for helping me out with killer calf cramp. Let's do it all again next month?
Saturday 14 November 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 21:14
2016 London Marathon Ballot
The details of the 2015 London Marathon club allocation have recently been confirmed. Weston Athletic Club will once again be securing our allocation of club places based upon the number of members who have taken out UKA individual registration. (This year revised rules means that it is reduced to 2) We will be drawing the lucky winners of these 2 places out of the hat at our festive training night on Tuesday 22nd December this year in the normal way. The first place will be drawn just from those runners who have not run London before. The remaining place between everyone including those not successful in the first place draw.
The criteria for your entry into the draw is as follows:
1. You have been a member of Weston AC for over 1 year (therefore you have paid at least one club membership renewal). 2. You have entered the 2016 London Marathon ballot and have been unsuccessful. 3. You are registered with EA individually (i.e. you have paid the additional £12 on your membership fee).
If you wish to be entered into the draw and meet all of the above criteria please email Jim Wotton, using the link below, attaching a copy of your London Marathon rejection email (if they send one) or give me a copy of the cover of your rejection magazine. Good luck!
So far I have Helen and Stuart Diamond, Gary Iles, Jo Coveney, Wayne Entwhistle, Bryan Morley, Mark Hill, Tobias Hinchliffe, Kie Booth and Madeline Cook. Please confirm if you have run London before or not
The details of the 2015 London Marathon club allocation have recently been confirmed. Weston Athletic Club will once again be securing our allocation of club places based upon the number of members who have taken out UKA individual registration. (This year revised rules means that it is reduced to 2) We will be drawing the lucky winners of these 2 places out of the hat at our festive training night on Tuesday 22nd December this year in the normal way. The first place will be drawn just from those runners who have not run London before. The remaining place between everyone including those not successful in the first place draw.
The criteria for your entry into the draw is as follows:
1. You have been a member of Weston AC for over 1 year (therefore you have paid at least one club membership renewal). 2. You have entered the 2016 London Marathon ballot and have been unsuccessful. 3. You are registered with EA individually (i.e. you have paid the additional £12 on your membership fee).
If you wish to be entered into the draw and meet all of the above criteria please email Jim Wotton, using the link below, attaching a copy of your London Marathon rejection email (if they send one) or give me a copy of the cover of your rejection magazine. Good luck!
So far I have Helen and Stuart Diamond, Gary Iles, Jo Coveney, Wayne Entwhistle, Bryan Morley, Mark Hill, Tobias Hinchliffe, Kie Booth and Madeline Cook. Please confirm if you have run London before or not
Wednesday 11 November 2015
Julia
Posted : 13:11
Hi Jim, those are mine, I will collect them asap. Thanks.
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 11:30
Timed Mile - Lost property
Long sleeve navy blue WAC top (probably ladies)& High 5 drinks bottle.
I will keep them in the car so give me a shout.
Long sleeve navy blue WAC top (probably ladies)& High 5 drinks bottle.
I will keep them in the car so give me a shout.
Tuesday 10 November 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:50
Well done to the 56 people who came down to run the timed mile tonight. Thanks to Jason and Nick for organising the session and coaching and to those who helped and watched.
Ist male Chris McMillan 4.42, 2nd Kieron Summers 5.02, 3rd Nick Briffitt 5.25 4th Joe Withers (junior) 5.32, 5th Steve Kibblewhite 5.35
1st Lady Charlotte Fowler 6.11,2nd Michelle Fryer 6.20, 3rd= Abigail Kerr 6.23, 3rd= Sian Roberts 6.23, 5th Rachel Vincent 6.35.
34 ladies and 22 men took part I will ask Matt to find a space on the site where the full list can be shown. You will need to input your own times to the p.b. sheet if you want it shown.
Ist male Chris McMillan 4.42, 2nd Kieron Summers 5.02, 3rd Nick Briffitt 5.25 4th Joe Withers (junior) 5.32, 5th Steve Kibblewhite 5.35
1st Lady Charlotte Fowler 6.11,2nd Michelle Fryer 6.20, 3rd= Abigail Kerr 6.23, 3rd= Sian Roberts 6.23, 5th Rachel Vincent 6.35.
34 ladies and 22 men took part I will ask Matt to find a space on the site where the full list can be shown. You will need to input your own times to the p.b. sheet if you want it shown.
Saturday 07 November 2015
John
Posted : 22:29
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Here we go again
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 21:14
Championship 2016
I have been told that entries are coming in quickly for the Riverbank Rollick on 17/1/16 - 100 already with limit 350.
I am still finalising the races for the first 4 months of 2016 but the Rollick on Jan 17th, Prom on Jan 21st and Slaughterford on the 24th Jan will be the championship races in January 16
I have been told that entries are coming in quickly for the Riverbank Rollick on 17/1/16 - 100 already with limit 350.
I am still finalising the races for the first 4 months of 2016 but the Rollick on Jan 17th, Prom on Jan 21st and Slaughterford on the 24th Jan will be the championship races in January 16
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 21:07
Hi all,
I have now completed the full result for the Nov Handicap and calculated your December start times. These can be found under the handicap tab.
I have now completed the full result for the Nov Handicap and calculated your December start times. These can be found under the handicap tab.
Dom Llewelyn-Bohen [W-s-M]
Posted : 05:44
Good morning, I am selling my beloved Felt B2 TT bike, 56 cm frame. Here is a link to the Facebook page for more information https://m.facebook.com/groups/150658971765826?view=permalink&id=554498231381896. It is listed at £2499 but for anyone from WAC it would be £1999. Message for any other details.
Friday 06 November 2015
Samantha
Posted : 21:09
3 messages | 22 events entered.
Hi looking for someone that might have a space in their car for me to go with them on Sunday to Sodbury as my friend who I was going with is no longer going.
Thanks
Thanks
Clash City Rocker [WAC]
Posted : 15:35
Sorry its a bit late but these are our #'s for sundays mudfest; 4 Darren A, 30 Katherine A, 33 Ness, 55 Julie B, 72 Plodder, 123 Kie B, 127 Marc B, 142 Danielle B, 157 Laura B, 181 Tracey B, 189 Sara B, 277 Nick C, 276 Maddie, 323 Belinda, 361 Diamond Geezer, 360 Diamond Gal, 403 Elaine E, 404 Susan E, 407 Dave E, 558 Union Jack shorts, 602 Rachel H, 627 Catnap J, 639 Caroline H, 654 Carol H, 656 One take Kev, 660 Cake Guzzler, 674 Wilf the Palace, 675 Biker, 914 Mandy N, 996 Karen P, 1108 Julie S, 1193 Squadron Leader, 1210 Emma T, 1223 Sam T, 1257 Cheryl V, 1266 Mikey V, 1325 Matt W, 1368 Julia W. Sorry if I've missed anyone. Let the mud come forth.
Wednesday 04 November 2015
Dave
Posted : 15:58
17 messages | 1 events entered.
GWENT LEAGUE Cross Country.------A reminder, is there any more runners who wish to join the two members already booked into Sunday's event at Llandaff Fields, Cardiff, which is just less than an hour away. This is a parkland course and it's 10K approx for men and 6k approx for the ladies, you could also witness junior races being run concurrently throughout the day. At just £3.00 entree fee has got to be good value. Senior Ladies Race 12:45 hrs (5970 m). Senior Mens Race 14: 30 hrs (9810 m). I will be at the finish line to welcome you in (if I'm not too involved taking times etc). Janet will be in Registration. Contact me for more details or you can view details on the web at------------- www.gwent-league.org.uk------------
DAVE.
DAVE.
Tuesday 03 November 2015
Jim (Handicap monitor) [WAC]
Posted : 23:24
Well done all 50 or so coming down to run tonight.
I was left with a telescopic black brolly. Please let me know if it's yours, it was left on the wall by the bus stop.
I was left with a telescopic black brolly. Please let me know if it's yours, it was left on the wall by the bus stop.
Monday 02 November 2015
Shakey
Posted : 08:46
12 messages | 3 events entered.
Cheers Trigger. Top work out there yesterday from all the boys and Girls from Weston. Great support on the course as well.
Darren
Posted : 07:57
3 messages | 1 events entered.
Cheers Rodney. Just want to mention wilf putting in a post marathon performance and giving it everything on the finish (literally) I would of been in trouble if it was a 14 mile race!
Sunday 01 November 2015
John
Posted : 15:44
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Hi Carol look up Bath Half I think your time would also qualify for free entry
John H
John H
John
Posted : 15:15
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Message for Carol O leary I have your award for 1st lady in your age group
If you Email me I will get it to you or say when you will be around Club night
John H
Email over the top of massage
If you Email me I will get it to you or say when you will be around Club night
John H
Email over the top of massage
Rodney [WAC]
Posted : 15:13
Big thanks for all the support out on the road today, well done to my little sis, nearly 4 minutes off her PB. My performance of the day goes to Darren 'Trigger' Stacey, 1:22:24 just 7 days after a 3:02 debut marathon: AWESOME!!
John
Posted : 14:57
208 messages | 335 events entered.
If any one is thinking of taking a place for Sodbury
With out an official change they say they may won't Photo ID be warned
With out an official change they say they may won't Photo ID be warned
Dave
Posted : 09:36
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Training Tops I am compiling an order for the New BLUE training Tees, either short sleeve @£5.50 or long sleeve @ £6.50. I'll be on the Prom Tuesday night to take orders for the tops or what ever.
Email, phone 07554548188 or just find me.
DAVE.
Email, phone 07554548188 or just find me.
DAVE.
Saturday 31 October 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 11:03
160 messages | 43 events entered.
***Calling all Weston Halfers***
PHOTO CALL - 8.35am Sunday on the prom just to the northern side of the pier. Have asked Mercury to do a photo, so hopefully their photographer will be there too. Yellow vests and game faces at the ready people!
PHOTO CALL - 8.35am Sunday on the prom just to the northern side of the pier. Have asked Mercury to do a photo, so hopefully their photographer will be there too. Yellow vests and game faces at the ready people!
Friday 30 October 2015
Big Weaver [WAC]
Posted : 18:29
For anyone wanting to know... Baby W ran into this world on the 18th October! His name is Joseph John Weaver. Both mother and baby are doing well :)
Wednesday 28 October 2015
Darren Abbotts [Weston Athletic Club ]
Posted : 09:36
If anyone would like my WsM Half and Sodbury Slog place then you are more than welcome! Contact me at beanjuice1970@hotmail.co.uk and whatever details you need I'll gladly give you!
Tuesday 27 October 2015
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 21:13
Cracking Pyramid session tonight by Jim Wotton. Saw at least 3 marathoners from the weekend doing it.....Nutters!
Niki F
Posted : 07:11
102 messages | 60 events entered.
Message for Leighton Smith: I've received 2 emails asking about renewing membership but when I reply to your email it bounces back. Please go to the Weston AC homepage & click the 'Membership' link at the top of the page to renew.
Thanks, Niki
Thanks, Niki
Monday 26 October 2015
Marc
Posted : 10:04
13 messages | 7 events entered.
I have a place for the Christmas Cracker going if any one interested, I cant use it as I will be marshalling.
Sunday 25 October 2015
PB
Posted : 18:55
Does anyone fancy an entry for the Brecons Ultra on Sat November 14th?? Is full but I've been offered a place (probably not the best comeback race!)…46 miles, 2 laps, supposed to be a great run…let me know if anyone might be interested...
Vanessa
Posted : 18:43
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Thank you to Rob and your team of helpers for putting on a cracking event this morning. The rope was especially welcome. Not sure about the pixie on the toadstool at the top though.
Paul
Posted : 18:03
8 messages | 5 events entered.
I'll echo John's comments, there was a lot of support for Team Yellow today, thank you
John
Posted : 15:56
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Re Bristol to Bath marathon thanks to all club members and family's who took time out to support us on a marathon that was not that easy
John H
John H
Skeeno [WAC]
Posted : 13:07
Many thanks to all who helped and turned out to run this morning. Glad to hear everybody enjoying the final slope.
Geraldine
Posted : 12:28
260 messages | 75 events entered.
Yes agree with all comments below, not being a lover off this off road stuff I can honestly say I quite enjoyed it today, great route & support along the way by all the helpers even Mr Nobles 'Come on shift your a**e' inspired me to keep puffing up that stupid last hill!
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 12:08
Rob Skeen needs to be an after dinner speaker at our awards night, the bloke is hilarious.
Worlebury Challenge was brilliant this morning, great route around the woods with a beast of a climb near the end.
Thanks again Rob, one of the unsung heroes of our brilliant club
Worlebury Challenge was brilliant this morning, great route around the woods with a beast of a climb near the end.
Thanks again Rob, one of the unsung heroes of our brilliant club
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 12:08
Rob Skeen needs to be an after dinner speaker at our awards night, the bloke is hilarious.
Worlebury Challenge was brilliant this morning, great route around the woods with a beast of a climb near the end.
Thanks again Rob, one of the unsung heroes of our brilliant club
Worlebury Challenge was brilliant this morning, great route around the woods with a beast of a climb near the end.
Thanks again Rob, one of the unsung heroes of our brilliant club
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 12:04
Big thanks to Rob Skeen and all who helped organise and marshall today's X-country. Great to see Nailsea AC athletes as well.
Saturday 24 October 2015
Matt W [WAC]
Posted : 11:51
A friend of mine would like an entry to the Grand Pier Half Marathon next weekend but she has left it too late to enter; if any one has a place they aren't going to use could you mail me. Thanks, Matt.
Friday 23 October 2015
Marc
Posted : 18:08
13 messages | 7 events entered.
Hi all thanks for a great Prom race last night, but I seem to have been forgotten from the WAC results.
Malcolm & Jim [Weston AC]
Posted : 12:17
Well done to all the 319 runners last night who completed our new 5 mile prom race route.
Thanks as always to the army of members and friends who turned out to help.
Any feedback on how the new route went would be appreciated. We have already identified the issue with congestion around the finish area affecting runners still out on the course, so will be looking to remedy this next month.
Thanks as always to the army of members and friends who turned out to help.
Any feedback on how the new route went would be appreciated. We have already identified the issue with congestion around the finish area affecting runners still out on the course, so will be looking to remedy this next month.
Tuesday 20 October 2015
Kevin
Posted : 16:31
4 messages | 2 events entered.
Anyone else (apart from Mrs B) going from Weston to Bristol on Sun morning for the Bristol to Bath?
Buses and trains don't arrive until after 9.00am so need to scrounge a lift. Happy to split fuel costs.
Thanks
Kevin
Buses and trains don't arrive until after 9.00am so need to scrounge a lift. Happy to split fuel costs.
Thanks
Kevin
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 14:34
Hi All,
I have just had confirmation from our friends at the council that it will be fine for us to park for free on the seafront from 6:45pm on a Tuesday night.
Makes it easier than finding a parking space and crossing the road
I have just had confirmation from our friends at the council that it will be fine for us to park for free on the seafront from 6:45pm on a Tuesday night.
Makes it easier than finding a parking space and crossing the road
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 14:33
Hi All,
I have just had confirmation from our friends at the council that it will be fine for us to park for free on the seafront from 6:45pm on a Tuesday night.
Makes it easier than finding a parking space and crossing the road
I have just had confirmation from our friends at the council that it will be fine for us to park for free on the seafront from 6:45pm on a Tuesday night.
Makes it easier than finding a parking space and crossing the road
Mrs B [Weston ac ]
Posted : 07:35
Hi John I don't know what your email address is. Happy to give you a lift to bristol but can only do one way as catching a train home from Bath
Sara x
Sara x
Monday 19 October 2015
John
Posted : 22:00
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Is ther any one doing Bristol To Bath who has spaces up to Bristol
If so may be Email me
John H
If so may be Email me
John H
Kieron [WAC]
Posted : 07:12
Congratulations to Ray Broadhurst on successful completion of Abingdon Marathon yesterday in the princely time of 4:38:40. Well done!!
Sunday 18 October 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 20:27
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Anyone seen Jim Wotton lately? Last seen heading the wrong way on the Stagger. ;0)
Mike
Posted : 09:57
2 messages | 2 events entered.
I know it's last minute, but would any one of you or know any one who would like my race pack for the BRISTOL TO BATH marathon? Free to any one who wants it!
Mike
Mike
Thursday 15 October 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 18:26
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Hopefully you've all received an email from me this evening about volunteering duties for the Cracker this year. If you haven't please email me, and I'll send you all the details.
Laureen Jaquet and Tony Antonius - your messages bounced back, so if you let me have your email addresses I'll resend.
Thanks all.
Laureen Jaquet and Tony Antonius - your messages bounced back, so if you let me have your email addresses I'll resend.
Thanks all.
Mike V
Posted : 18:03
16 messages | 50 events entered.
Pete Bartlett, I have some pictures of you on the Muddle but do not seem to have your email address
Wednesday 14 October 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 23:00
Hi All,
Just a quick note to confirm that I have now completed the October handicap result and calculated the Nov start times. Details can be found under the handicap tab on the site
Just a quick note to confirm that I have now completed the October handicap result and calculated the Nov start times. Details can be found under the handicap tab on the site
Tuesday 13 October 2015
Nia
Posted : 22:13
2 messages | 1 events entered.
Message for Jamie. Yes, I can do.
Sunday 11 October 2015
Chadders
Posted : 18:40
129 messages | 16 events entered.
Than you to all the WAC and RNLI marshals and helpers today at the clubs annual Mendip Muddle, My first time doing it and thoroughly enjoyed it thanks for a brilliant day and all your hard work,Especially The Viking. Quality Quality Quality
Friday 09 October 2015
Rodney [WAC]
Posted : 18:36
Jim,
Of course we enjoyed the handicap, thank you for organising it yet again. Some of the discussions around adjusting times to 5km were extremely creative, this alone made it worth run a couple of extra yards.
Of course we enjoyed the handicap, thank you for organising it yet again. Some of the discussions around adjusting times to 5km were extremely creative, this alone made it worth run a couple of extra yards.
Ian P
Posted : 14:38
53 messages | 27 events entered.
Message for Paul Snelling, I know I have been off the radar a bit, but if there is space (and it still happening) could I join the merry dry skiers on 25 Nov
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 08:34
Hi Guy,
Thanks for your time, as you can see when I measured the revised course I did not want anybody to feel short-changed on the distance. I measured it about 1 metre from the wall so I think the big difference is how wide people went on the bends/turns and having to avoid each other. The shortest recorded was 3.13 but somebody told me they did 3.22 miles
Next month we will be back to the previous, well measured course (by Ian with his wheel not me), unless another seafront event comes along to surprise us.
I hope you all still enjoyed it though
Cheers
Jim
Thanks for your time, as you can see when I measured the revised course I did not want anybody to feel short-changed on the distance. I measured it about 1 metre from the wall so I think the big difference is how wide people went on the bends/turns and having to avoid each other. The shortest recorded was 3.13 but somebody told me they did 3.22 miles
Next month we will be back to the previous, well measured course (by Ian with his wheel not me), unless another seafront event comes along to surprise us.
I hope you all still enjoyed it though
Cheers
Jim
Julia [WAC ]
Posted : 05:46
Weston half marathon: if you have entered this race and not paid for your entry online, please contact me to arrange payment of the £20 entry fee before the end of next week (16th October). Thanks
Thursday 08 October 2015
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 22:19
Jim my clock time was 26:19, i think that makes my 5k Ultra time at 18:59.
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 22:18
Jim my clock time was 26:19, i think that makes my 5k Ultra time at 18:59.
Wednesday 07 October 2015
Bomber Harris [WAC ]
Posted : 14:28
Jim I was 20.23 and Adrian about a second ahead I think. Cheers Josh.
DAVE JONES
Posted : 08:46
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Is any body else thinking of joining Chris McMillan who is entering the 1st Gwent League Cross Country Race at Bridgend this Sunday 11 October. Please contact me so we can enter you as both Jan & I are Officials of the League. Just £4.00 Entrance fee and Club pays the affiliation fees. Senior Ladies Race at 13.20 (6600m). Senior Mens Race at 15.00 (10150m). At all 5 meetings you need to be on site about hour prior to your race to register through one person i.e., a "manager" or see me and I'll do it. I promise you won't be bored as you can watch all the other race taking place. Phone 07554548188.
DAVE.
DAVE.
Shakey
Posted : 08:16
12 messages | 3 events entered.
Jimbo, I was 18.06.
Cheers, Wilf
Cheers, Wilf
Tuesday 06 October 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 23:19
Xmas Cracker.
Will we be full by the morning? only 22 places to go
Will we be full by the morning? only 22 places to go
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:47
Tonights Handicap
We had over 65 start so it was a bit busy with the results.
Bill has dropped me a note with his time but I do not currently have times for Debbie Brookes, Guy, Adrian, Josh or Jim White.
If you could let me have a note of the time or who you were in front of/behind that would be appreciated
Cheers
We had over 65 start so it was a bit busy with the results.
Bill has dropped me a note with his time but I do not currently have times for Debbie Brookes, Guy, Adrian, Josh or Jim White.
If you could let me have a note of the time or who you were in front of/behind that would be appreciated
Cheers
Adrian [wac]
Posted : 22:11
Many thanks to all who helped out at tonight`s handicap. Most enjoyable.
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 22:00
Hi Wilf,
Could you please let me know what time you did tonight. I have 18mins wriiten down but I think I must be missing the secs.
Cheers
Could you please let me know what time you did tonight. I have 18mins wriiten down but I think I must be missing the secs.
Cheers
Monday 05 October 2015
Dave
Posted : 15:40
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Help, Do we have any engineers or wood turning craftsmen in our membership. I have a minor problem with one of Clubs stop watches. Need somebody to turn a small handle for me.( It collect the paper as printed)
DAVE. 414361
DAVE. 414361
Friday 02 October 2015
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 23:22
Kewstoke end......Enjoy the discomfort!
WAC Sat Morning Newbie
Posted : 22:27
Which entrance to woods, Kewstoke or Birnbeck Pier end.
Bryan Morley
Posted : 17:48
I may be a VLM 2016 reject but I now have a rather snazzy VLM running top. Just perfect for those cold winter evenings!
Malcolm [Weston AC]
Posted : 16:53
London Marathon.
For all you unfortunate runners who have just received the London Marathon rejection emails/letters. I have been approached again by Weston Hospicecare as they have guaranteed entry Charity Gold Bond places available for next years event. Minimum sponsorship applies (£2000). If you are interested please contact me by email and I will forward on to you the application form. My contact details are on this website contact page.
Malcolm Gammon
For all you unfortunate runners who have just received the London Marathon rejection emails/letters. I have been approached again by Weston Hospicecare as they have guaranteed entry Charity Gold Bond places available for next years event. Minimum sponsorship applies (£2000). If you are interested please contact me by email and I will forward on to you the application form. My contact details are on this website contact page.
Malcolm Gammon
Thursday 01 October 2015
Julia [WAC]
Posted : 21:50
Great WAC turnout at the Burnham 5k tonight! Well done all, especially Kieron who won the race. A really lovely run, I would recommend it!
Marc M [Weston AC]
Posted : 20:17
Yep, I had a hoodie nicked from the beach while doing Tues nights last year.
A valuables bag is a great shout
A valuables bag is a great shout
Kira
Posted : 18:01
For those of you who i cycled with today.....Yes i did leave my key in my front door for 4 hrs, open with laptop and lots of other things for the taking! Lucky for me the thief did not visit me today! Lovely ride by the way.
Wednesday 30 September 2015
Shakey
Posted : 08:46
12 messages | 3 events entered.
Gloves are mine Jimbo! I'll be there Thursday so hold on to them. Cheers!
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 08:32
Tuesday night Training.
Hi James, Rob mentioned that there had been a bit of trouble when he came to HM after the session.
From next week onwards I will have my car on the seafront and anybody can leave clothes and valuables in it.
Not Lost property
A pair of black gloves with a yellow nike symbol were picked up by mistake last night and will be brought down next Tuesday if not before.
Hi James, Rob mentioned that there had been a bit of trouble when he came to HM after the session.
From next week onwards I will have my car on the seafront and anybody can leave clothes and valuables in it.
Not Lost property
A pair of black gloves with a yellow nike symbol were picked up by mistake last night and will be brought down next Tuesday if not before.
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Woots
Posted : 22:25
3 messages | 1 events entered.
Just too let everyone know not to leave any valuables unattended in any of the huts on a Tuesday night session (keys, jumpers etc) as a lot of us had a lucky escape tonight.
Just as well Wilf is quick because he caught a lady helping herself to everyone's belongings tonight and made her empty her loot bag!!!
Can I suggest a valuable bag maybe for the future for car keys etc???
Just as well Wilf is quick because he caught a lady helping herself to everyone's belongings tonight and made her empty her loot bag!!!
Can I suggest a valuable bag maybe for the future for car keys etc???
John
Posted : 06:09
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Hi if any one is running Burnham 5K
And could give me a lift I would appreciate it
Also Oldbury
Thanks
John H
Email as above
And could give me a lift I would appreciate it
Also Oldbury
Thanks
John H
Email as above
Saturday 26 September 2015
old-school [WAC]
Posted : 14:30
Marathon places on offer, first come first served, to 2 of the UK's best Marathon events. 1st to Abingdon marathon 18th October (£40 entry due), fastest UK marathon outside London; 2nd to the inaugural Bristol-to-Bath Marathon 25th October('free' corporate entry); please message me for details. Thanks x
Friday 25 September 2015
forrest gump
Posted : 08:39
72 messages | 68 events entered.
a big thankyou to all the marshals and helpers last night
Thursday 24 September 2015
Rodney [WAC Vets]
Posted : 23:04
Excellent organisation and marshalling as usual; many thanks to all involved. Looking forward to less turns for faster times, but i'm greedy like that. Terrific to see Chris win, it's been in the post for a while now.
Paul
Posted : 22:29
8 messages | 5 events entered.
I agree Vanessa, I liked the 3 lap route a lot. I also liked finishing under the bright lights of Dismaland, can we ask Banksy to leave it there a bit longer?
Massive thanks to all the marshals for being there :)
Massive thanks to all the marshals for being there :)
Paul
Posted : 22:28
8 messages | 5 events entered.
I agree Vanessa, I liked the 3 lap route a lot. I also liked finishing under the bright lights of Dismaland, can we ask Banksy to leave it there a bit longer?
Malcolm & Jim [WAC]
Posted : 21:48
A great response from our call for help. We did not realise quite how busy it was going to get so a huge thank you to everyone who turned out to help. The feedback from the runners was very positive especially to all the marshals who helped guide them through the pedestrians and around the 5 turn course. Thanks and well done.
Vanessa
Posted : 20:57
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Thank you all you fabulous marshalls for your support tonight. Except Chris. Obviously.
Great race, really well organised, as always.
Was I the only one who much preferred the three lap course?
Great race, really well organised, as always.
Was I the only one who much preferred the three lap course?
Malcolm [WAC]
Posted : 16:33
OK if you are not running tonight then please come and help Marshal. Your club needs you! With Dismaland, a revised route and a new race hq we need your help.
So come and enjoy the action and help encourage and guide the runners.
So come and enjoy the action and help encourage and guide the runners.
Mark Hill [WAC]
Posted : 09:19
Garmin watch now sold. Apologies to all other prospective buyers.
Saturday 19 September 2015
Andy c
Posted : 19:36
129 messages | 16 events entered.
well done team WAC today in the uphill to wells relay and other members Liz,Jason,Darren.It was a fabulous experience for a number of reasons ,brilliant event,excellent route and Quality team mates it was nice mixing with the fast young uns as well as us old uns. And big thank you to captain Viking especially for putting up with kids Wilf mainly
Friday 18 September 2015
belinda wilson [wac]
Posted : 08:27
is anyone else doing an event at Votwo's Eton triathlon 27th Sept. as they are offering a free team sprint at the end of the day,
Helen
Posted : 07:59
17 messages | 19 events entered.
Lady faller in group 3 is ok but very stiff and sore this morning, thanks Darren. Feel a bit like I've been hit by a bus. Also like to thank Nick, sorry for frightening you! X
Darren
Posted : 07:11
6 messages | 19 events entered.
I hope the lady runner in Group 3 who fell on the Bournville is ok. Top effort by Nick Cook who looked after her!
Thursday 17 September 2015
Bomber Harris [WAC ]
Posted : 08:27
'PW' ;-)
Bomber Harris [WAC ]
Posted : 08:24
Place for Snowdonia Marathon going free to any of the WAC family who wants it. Grab yourself a pound live on S4C(subtitles available) or just enjoy the scenery on one of the toughest courses in the UK. Inbox me for details.
Rgds
Josh
Rgds
Josh
Tuesday 15 September 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 12:27
Training Tonight 15 9 15
Don't forget that we are meeting on the seafront tonight in the shelter between the Trop and Sealife.
Traffic and parking will still be busy so allow plenty of time to park and run
Don't forget that we are meeting on the seafront tonight in the shelter between the Trop and Sealife.
Traffic and parking will still be busy so allow plenty of time to park and run
Monday 14 September 2015
John
Posted : 13:34
208 messages | 335 events entered.
In the Grizzly surprised am I
Sunday 13 September 2015
Geraldine
Posted : 19:20
260 messages | 75 events entered.
Loved seeing all the yellow vests along the portway today a good spread amongst the field well done everyone xx
Lesley
Posted : 19:12
1 messages | 15 events entered.
Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement today at Bristol Half.
Andy C
Posted : 18:48
129 messages | 16 events entered.
Thank you to this club for not only providing an excellent training regime, But more importantly for providing me with an excellent bunch of friends .Thank you everyone for words of encouragement before,during and best of all after finishing Bristol half today and slumped over a railing Knackered being surrounded and sung Happy Birthday by Rodney, Cinders, Chorlton, Shakey and Special K, all in tune as well and not a mention of their Pb performances . Well done all , There are numerous special relationships within the club but I am proud to be in one with you fellas. I proper loves you.
Saturday 12 September 2015
Mark H [WAC]
Posted : 10:24
GPS runners watch Garmin Forerunner 205 for sale due to upgrade. £45. As new bought in 2012. Served me well. Email on link or mob: 07966840410
Thursday 10 September 2015
Ha ha
Posted : 23:22
208 messages | 335 events entered.
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Polly parrot [WAC]
Posted : 18:17
No i'm not!
John
Posted : 18:02
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Hi
Is any one doing the Cotswold classic
John h
Is any one doing the Cotswold classic
John h
Tuesday 08 September 2015
Woots
Posted : 22:15
3 messages | 1 events entered.
As long as it's ok??? I've got a Bristol Half Marathon place up for grabs, all I ask is a donation to Lydia's fund I support.
My number is 07861250448
My number is 07861250448
Sunday 06 September 2015
Kira
Posted : 21:50
Phil.....Next One? Thought you had two little boys to entertain!!
Phil Tomlinson [Weston AC ]
Posted : 20:40
Cheers Guys - Much appreciate the comments.
Looking forward to the next one.
Looking forward to the next one.
Nick
Posted : 18:57
15 messages | 27 events entered.
Well done Phil great result
Simon A
Posted : 13:23
Well done Phil, I spent last Sunday tracking your progress. You're also 4th in the UK in your age category in the All World Athlete 70.3 rankings!
Phil Tomlinson [Weston AC]
Posted : 11:39
Hi Kira - Yes it was a great weekend and event, although really tough bike and very hot.
I did a time of 5hrs 54min, which isn't my best by far, but it was a great event and very hot.
Zell am See in Austria was stunning, and highly recommend it.
Thanks again for your support
I did a time of 5hrs 54min, which isn't my best by far, but it was a great event and very hot.
Zell am See in Austria was stunning, and highly recommend it.
Thanks again for your support
Friday 04 September 2015
old-school
Posted : 18:38
Sorry Jim, got a bit too inspired by Ben's epic quest!? Seems like a very nice young man; he'll go far.. Beggars belief how he's going to get through that EVERY DAY until October 2016; I recommended he copy your uber-economical running style! Good luck to him.
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 16:52
401 Challenge
Ben completed his 4th consequetive marathon earlier.
Thanks to Carol, Simon, Ray and Darren for helping him on the first half and for Jo, Tricia and Wendie (as well as Chairman Ian who rode shotgun for us) on the second Half.
Simon we lost contact with you when you went back up to run Canada Coombe for the fourth time. I hope that you did not have any mishaps and are OK.
Ben completed his 4th consequetive marathon earlier.
Thanks to Carol, Simon, Ray and Darren for helping him on the first half and for Jo, Tricia and Wendie (as well as Chairman Ian who rode shotgun for us) on the second Half.
Simon we lost contact with you when you went back up to run Canada Coombe for the fourth time. I hope that you did not have any mishaps and are OK.
Thursday 03 September 2015
Nick
Posted : 13:13
15 messages | 27 events entered.
Hi all don't forget your hi viz vests for tonight's run. As it's starting to get dark by 8pm
Wednesday 02 September 2015
Agnostics Society
Posted : 20:01
Not everyone likes God! See message below.
Phil T Appreciation Club
Posted : 18:04
Looks like Kira has got the hots for Phil T likening him to a god? See message below.
Tuesday 01 September 2015
Sue
Posted : 17:49
21 messages | 6 events entered.
Malcolm, I believe the shoes are Jim's and thanks for hosing them off, above and beyond I think.
kira
Posted : 17:00
did you enjoy your race at the weekend Phil T? You look god in the photos!
Friday 28 August 2015
Malcolm [WAC]
Posted : 10:25
Pair of muddy shoes left outside the village hall last night. Now hozed off and waiting to be reclaimed
forrest gump
Posted : 09:53
72 messages | 68 events entered.
great pasty run last night big thank you to all that helped
Thursday 27 August 2015
Mandy
Posted : 23:05
21 messages | 23 events entered.
Lovely Pasty run tonight and thanks to all those who helped do everything and of course to the lovely group 4 leader for taking us round :)
Sue
Posted : 10:14
21 messages | 6 events entered.
Just to point out that John Hinchcliffe ran a time of 66.14, not 71.01 in the Whites 2 x 2 x 2, sorry for the error John.
Wednesday 26 August 2015
Sue
Posted : 18:21
21 messages | 6 events entered.
You are right Guy, the record is still held by Pete, though weather conditions were much worse this year. Also FAO Malcom, it is Jim going tomorrow night, not me.
Rodney [WAC]
Posted : 08:04
Possibly the old gobby blokes record?
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 21:58
Whites 2x2x2 course record? I thought Pete Clark held that(45:59)....but hey who's complaining.
[ 2x2x2 2014 results ]
[ 2x2x2 2014 results ]
Carol
Posted : 21:41
6 messages | 7 events entered.
For the Whites 2x2x2 results I was sadly in the 60+ category :)
Wilf (shakey)
Posted : 20:23
12 messages | 3 events entered.
I have made a Facebook event page for this years Mendip muddle. Can everyone please share it as much as possible and let's try and fill up the 350 available places! Thanks guys, Wilf.
Monday 24 August 2015
Simon A
Posted : 18:07
12 messages | 28 events entered.
Thanks for everyone's messages. I can't quite believe that all that training is over!
Dave, next is trying to get faster at 70.3, then maybe another Ironman in 2017.
Dave, next is trying to get faster at 70.3, then maybe another Ironman in 2017.
Carol O
Posted : 11:23
6 messages | 7 events entered.
Hi Dave I will be at the social run on Thursday but not Tuesday or could come to Spring Hill if you are not there on Thursday
Dave S [WAC]
Posted : 10:40
Well done Simon on your debut Ironman performance. An excellent result - you must be well chuffed! Where next?!
DAVE JONES
Posted : 09:30
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Club Kit------- would the following kindly collect their orders this Tuesday night or collect from Spring Hill as it will not be available until THREE WEEKS time. (Holiday)------ Hoodies; Darren Storey, ( To Pay) Dean Bridges.------ Jackets; John Belhomme (To Pay), Dawn Stone (To Pay), Catherine Davis (To Pay), Rachel Vincent, (Paid) and Richard Scott (Paid). Carol O'Leary I have a Jacket for you to try if your at training. DAVE.
Julia
Posted : 09:01
24 messages | 3 events entered.
Well done Si on finishing his first Iron Man in a fabulous time!!
I will now be collecting entry fees for the Weston half. So if you have entered online and not completed the payment please contact me to arrange to let me have the £20.
I'm hoping to be at training Tues and Bleadon on Thurs.
Thank you.
I will now be collecting entry fees for the Weston half. So if you have entered online and not completed the payment please contact me to arrange to let me have the £20.
I'm hoping to be at training Tues and Bleadon on Thurs.
Thank you.
John
Posted : 00:20
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Copenhagen IRONMAN
SIMON PAUL ANDREWS
OVERALL RANK: 1174DIV RANK: 197
GENERAL INFO
BIB 1365
Division M35-39
State GBR
Country GBR
Profession
RACE SUMMARY
Swim: 1:14:26
Bike 5:43:41
Run 4:23:44
Overall 11:40:03
SWIM DETAILS | Division Rank: 163
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
Total 3.8 km 1:14:26 1:14:26 1:57/100m 163 962 1097
BIKE DETAILS | Division Rank: 203
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
33 km 33 km 1:00:49 2:22:53 32.56 km/h
63 km 30 km 56:31 3:19:24 31.85 km/h
82 km 19 km 34:39 3:54:03 32.90 km/h
93 km 11 km 20:46 4:14:49 31.78 km/h
110 km 17 km 33:27 4:48:16 30.49 km/h
140 km 30 km 58:33 5:46:49 30.74 km/h
159 km 19 km 39:06 6:25:55 29.16 km/h
170 km 11 km 22:50 6:48:45 28.91 km/h
180 km 10 km 17:00 7:05:45 35.29 km/h
Total 180 km 5:43:41 7:05:45 31.42 km/h 203 1123 1243
RUN DETAILS | Division Rank: 197
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
2.1 km 2.1 km 10:56 7:27:15 5:12/km
3.3 km 1.2 km 8:02 7:35:17 6:41/km
6.8 km 3.5 km 19:12 7:54:29 5:29/km
10.5 km 3.7 km 19:02 8:13:31 5:08/km
12.4 km 1.9 km 13:07 8:26:38 6:54/km
13.6 km 1.2 km 9:22 8:36:00 7:48/km
17.2 km 3.6 km 20:30 8:56:30 5:41/km
20.8 km 3.6 km 20:59 9:17:29 5:49/km
22.7 km 1.9 km 13:19 9:30:48 7:00/km
23.9 km 1.2 km 8:36 9:39:24 7:10/km
27.5 km 3.6 km 21:43 10:01:07 6:01/km
31.2 km 3.7 km 23:41 10:24:48 6:24/km
33.1 km 1.9 km 14:07 10:38:55 7:25/km
34.3 km 1.2 km 10:27 10:49:22 8:42/km
37.9 km 3.6 km 26:53 11:16:15 7:28/km
41.5 km 3.6 km 19:59 11:36:14 5:33/km
42.2 km 0.7 km 3:49 11:40:03 5:27/km
Total 42.2 km 4:23:44 11:40:03 6:14/km 197 1040 1174
Transition Details
T1: Swim-to-bike 7:38
T2: Bike-to-run 10:34
SIMON PAUL ANDREWS
OVERALL RANK: 1174DIV RANK: 197
GENERAL INFO
BIB 1365
Division M35-39
State GBR
Country GBR
Profession
RACE SUMMARY
Swim: 1:14:26
Bike 5:43:41
Run 4:23:44
Overall 11:40:03
SWIM DETAILS | Division Rank: 163
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
Total 3.8 km 1:14:26 1:14:26 1:57/100m 163 962 1097
BIKE DETAILS | Division Rank: 203
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
33 km 33 km 1:00:49 2:22:53 32.56 km/h
63 km 30 km 56:31 3:19:24 31.85 km/h
82 km 19 km 34:39 3:54:03 32.90 km/h
93 km 11 km 20:46 4:14:49 31.78 km/h
110 km 17 km 33:27 4:48:16 30.49 km/h
140 km 30 km 58:33 5:46:49 30.74 km/h
159 km 19 km 39:06 6:25:55 29.16 km/h
170 km 11 km 22:50 6:48:45 28.91 km/h
180 km 10 km 17:00 7:05:45 35.29 km/h
Total 180 km 5:43:41 7:05:45 31.42 km/h 203 1123 1243
RUN DETAILS | Division Rank: 197
SPLIT NAME DISTANCE SPLIT TIME
RACE TIME
PACE DIVISION RANK GENDER RANK OVERALL RANK
2.1 km 2.1 km 10:56 7:27:15 5:12/km
3.3 km 1.2 km 8:02 7:35:17 6:41/km
6.8 km 3.5 km 19:12 7:54:29 5:29/km
10.5 km 3.7 km 19:02 8:13:31 5:08/km
12.4 km 1.9 km 13:07 8:26:38 6:54/km
13.6 km 1.2 km 9:22 8:36:00 7:48/km
17.2 km 3.6 km 20:30 8:56:30 5:41/km
20.8 km 3.6 km 20:59 9:17:29 5:49/km
22.7 km 1.9 km 13:19 9:30:48 7:00/km
23.9 km 1.2 km 8:36 9:39:24 7:10/km
27.5 km 3.6 km 21:43 10:01:07 6:01/km
31.2 km 3.7 km 23:41 10:24:48 6:24/km
33.1 km 1.9 km 14:07 10:38:55 7:25/km
34.3 km 1.2 km 10:27 10:49:22 8:42/km
37.9 km 3.6 km 26:53 11:16:15 7:28/km
41.5 km 3.6 km 19:59 11:36:14 5:33/km
42.2 km 0.7 km 3:49 11:40:03 5:27/km
Total 42.2 km 4:23:44 11:40:03 6:14/km 197 1040 1174
Transition Details
T1: Swim-to-bike 7:38
T2: Bike-to-run 10:34
Sunday 23 August 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 19:09
Can I add my thanks to the Whites and all their helpers for putting on a most enjoyable run this morning.
Guy re your suggestion of a club only championship event as luck would have it you will get your wish on the 25th Oct 15. The organisers of the Bleadon Levels 10K have just contacted us to advise that they are unfortunately having to cancel for 2015.
As this is the cross country Grand Prix race I am sure that many of you have that date in your diary and rather than try to re-allocate and re-arrange we have decided that we will put on a club only race to substitute.
We will use the Worlebury Woods Challenge course that Rob Skeen devised last year and we will bring forward to a 9:30 start time.
More detail to follow but something to look forward to.
Guy re your suggestion of a club only championship event as luck would have it you will get your wish on the 25th Oct 15. The organisers of the Bleadon Levels 10K have just contacted us to advise that they are unfortunately having to cancel for 2015.
As this is the cross country Grand Prix race I am sure that many of you have that date in your diary and rather than try to re-allocate and re-arrange we have decided that we will put on a club only race to substitute.
We will use the Worlebury Woods Challenge course that Rob Skeen devised last year and we will bring forward to a 9:30 start time.
More detail to follow but something to look forward to.
Rachael
Posted : 17:50
35 messages | 76 events entered.
Cracking morning on The Mendips, a big thank you to all involved.
Like the suggestion of a charabanc trip to Gwent XC
Like the suggestion of a charabanc trip to Gwent XC
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre
Posted : 17:15
Brilliant club event earlier at The Whites 2x2x2 on the Mendip hills.If you haven't done it yet your nuts. This should also be supported by making it an off roader in the Championship for next year, it would be brilliant having one or two big, club only races in the Championship, have a think about it Jim Wotton. Also, why doesn't the club choose an event, like a Gwent cross-country race, lay on a couple of coaches, pay for all club entrants, set up a club area at the event and hit it on mass.....I think as a club we're missing a trick to be a club!
Niki F
Posted : 16:35
102 messages | 60 events entered.
Had a right laff this morning at the White's 2x2x2 run, thanks to all involved. Rachael & me chatted most of the way round about hair & make-up, it was brilliant!
Geraldine
Posted : 16:09
260 messages | 75 events entered.
Yes many thanks to The Whites/Weavers & Mr Coleman & Mr Snelling for standing out in the rain for us this morning, you had a tough job, despite the mud,rain, hills & giant puddles I actually enjoyed myself which doesn't happen very often to me 'off road'!
Darren A
Posted : 14:55
6 messages | 19 events entered.
Really enjoyed the 2x2x2 this morning. The trainers are ruined,as am I but the breakfast made up for it.
Billy no mates, Walnut Tree regular [Weston AC]
Posted : 12:57
Had a lonely and very wet run round the Dykes this morning, Missed the company of the usual gang, but the tea and toast was great when I got home.
John
Posted : 12:36
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Thank you to the Whites and there helpers
Very sociable morning nice to see lots of new faces
Very sociable morning nice to see lots of new faces
Friday 21 August 2015
John
Posted : 13:43
5 messages | 2 events entered.
I know we have the Mendips on our doorstep …. But how about seeing some quintessentially English countryside just past that doorstep?
On Sunday 27th September it is the 5 Valleys Walk. You can walk or run the route (or take a bus if you don’t want to do the whole route) – but note it is NOT a race. There are no finishing medals or prizes. The route does take in some amazing scenery and money raised does go to a very worthy charity. See https://www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/featured-events/five-valleys-walk-2015/ for details. I think I have done this around 14 times – and I plan to do it again this year. If you want to know about this event please give me a shout
John Grimsey
On Sunday 27th September it is the 5 Valleys Walk. You can walk or run the route (or take a bus if you don’t want to do the whole route) – but note it is NOT a race. There are no finishing medals or prizes. The route does take in some amazing scenery and money raised does go to a very worthy charity. See https://www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/featured-events/five-valleys-walk-2015/ for details. I think I have done this around 14 times – and I plan to do it again this year. If you want to know about this event please give me a shout
John Grimsey
Greenman
Posted : 00:01
Thursday 20 August 2015
Gary
Posted : 10:43
32 messages | 30 events entered.
Hi Rachel , thanks for the company this morning and the advice on pace, my email is xbones66@googlemail.com, also wouldn't mind trying the trainers just need to arrange to pick them up thanks Gary
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Malcolm [Weston AC]
Posted : 19:41
London Marathon.
I have been approached by Weston Hospicecare as they have guaranteed entry Charity Gold Bond places available for next years event. Minimum sponsorship applies (£2000). If you are interested please contact me by email and I will forward on to you the application form. My contact details are on this website contact page.
Malcolm Gammon
I have been approached by Weston Hospicecare as they have guaranteed entry Charity Gold Bond places available for next years event. Minimum sponsorship applies (£2000). If you are interested please contact me by email and I will forward on to you the application form. My contact details are on this website contact page.
Malcolm Gammon
Woots [WAC]
Posted : 12:31
"The Real Mendip Challenge"
After discovering that there's s 50 mile Mendip Way Route, of course I decided that i would put together a team to run it.
It will be on Sunday 13th December.
So who's mad enough to join me??
Looking for people who will work together as a team to complete this awesome challenge.
This time I will promise ice cold beers on finish along with Mrs Woots famous chocolate brownies and homemade medals.
You can also expect at the half way point a delicious hot pasta dish from Mummy Woots.
No doubt "The Squirrel" Barry Hall we keep us hydrated by perfectly positioned water bottles on route.
The plan is to start in Frome at sunrise and to arrive in Uphill some time later!!!
What a great way to prepare for all the extra calories you put on over Christmas by loosing a shed load just before.
Also this is the unofficial WAC all day Christmas party!!!
Christmas hats at the ready and all you need to do now is to say YES.
Also we will be doing an early morning sun rise run to test out the Frome to Wells route section to see the sun rise over the Mendips. Date to be confirmed and the mileage is 20 miles.
If your interested in either then please contact me on 07861250448.
I've set up a Facebook event page too.
Love you all
Woots
XXX
(And thanks Jim)
After discovering that there's s 50 mile Mendip Way Route, of course I decided that i would put together a team to run it.
It will be on Sunday 13th December.
So who's mad enough to join me??
Looking for people who will work together as a team to complete this awesome challenge.
This time I will promise ice cold beers on finish along with Mrs Woots famous chocolate brownies and homemade medals.
You can also expect at the half way point a delicious hot pasta dish from Mummy Woots.
No doubt "The Squirrel" Barry Hall we keep us hydrated by perfectly positioned water bottles on route.
The plan is to start in Frome at sunrise and to arrive in Uphill some time later!!!
What a great way to prepare for all the extra calories you put on over Christmas by loosing a shed load just before.
Also this is the unofficial WAC all day Christmas party!!!
Christmas hats at the ready and all you need to do now is to say YES.
Also we will be doing an early morning sun rise run to test out the Frome to Wells route section to see the sun rise over the Mendips. Date to be confirmed and the mileage is 20 miles.
If your interested in either then please contact me on 07861250448.
I've set up a Facebook event page too.
Love you all
Woots
XXX
(And thanks Jim)
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 08:56
Hi James,
Your question re West Mendip Way.
Via google I found a lot of route detail. One of the best sites for description of the route seemed to be on Wikepedia which also had lots of links to maps etc.
After you have gone from Uphill to Wells it goes to Shepton Mallett, then on via the highest point on the route to Frome. (This is where it now finishes)
I think Rich Colman and others did the route from Uphill to Shepton which was about 39. The full route to Frome is probably the 50 or so that you are planning to do next
Your question re West Mendip Way.
Via google I found a lot of route detail. One of the best sites for description of the route seemed to be on Wikepedia which also had lots of links to maps etc.
After you have gone from Uphill to Wells it goes to Shepton Mallett, then on via the highest point on the route to Frome. (This is where it now finishes)
I think Rich Colman and others did the route from Uphill to Shepton which was about 39. The full route to Frome is probably the 50 or so that you are planning to do next
Monday 17 August 2015
John
Posted : 22:00
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Is there any one doing the park run this weekend who could give me a lift ?
Also 2x2x2
John H
Also 2x2x2
John H
Marc B [WAC]
Posted : 13:15
Anyone else having trouble entering the prom series? Tried at work and at home a week apart and the activeeurope website keeps crashing on me
Friday 14 August 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 09:47
Full results for the August handicap and start times for September can now be found under the handicap tab on the welcome page.
Any queries please let me know
Any queries please let me know
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Jules
Posted : 21:56
2 messages | 4 events entered.
Thanks Kira (and Jamie for earlier message), I do want to keep doing short distances while I can! I think I saw you Sunday AM on bike, I only realised after I had run past...
kira
Posted : 08:34
Well done Jules on your 5K PB. Keep up the short speed work stuff whilst you still have it in you!
Monday 10 August 2015
Gareth W [WAC]
Posted : 22:13
I'm going Sue! Wouldn't miss the White's 2x2x2... More info & put your name down here --> White's 2x2x2 event page.
Sunday 09 August 2015
Sue
Posted : 20:12
21 messages | 6 events entered.
Hi all, just wondering if any one is doing the Whites 2 x 2 x 2 on the 23rd August?
Adge [WAC]
Posted : 19:39
Hi Jim,just wanted to wish you a very HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY.Not sure of the day but in advance.A new era for you.Cheers
Friday 07 August 2015
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 13:58
Hi Carol,
We will be meeting at 8:15am in Aller Parade car park opposite the pub at the end of Winterstoke Rd
We will be meeting at 8:15am in Aller Parade car park opposite the pub at the end of Winterstoke Rd
Carol O'Leary [Weston AC]
Posted : 13:49
Can anyone tell me what time the Sunday morning run starts at the Walnut Tree.
Thanks Carol
Thanks Carol
Dave
Posted : 09:44
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Club Kit -------- I 'm close to putting an Order in for Club Jackets, anybody else wanting one for the coming Autumn Days please let me as soon as possible.
Email, Phone 07554548188 and 414361 or see on training evenings.
DAVE.
Email, Phone 07554548188 and 414361 or see on training evenings.
DAVE.
Thursday 06 August 2015
Vanessa
Posted : 11:18
160 messages | 43 events entered.
***SPECIAL SOCIAL EVENT PLANNED FOR THIS MONTH***
Fancy a spot of Disc Golf at Mendip Outdoor Pursuits?
Our social guru Mr Snelling has organised a club night out to Churchill to have a go.
Teams of four, 10 hole course, and probably (like all good WAC socials) food afterwards.
We can have either Wed 19 or Thur 20 August.
Soooo....
Question 1 - are you interested?
Question 2 - which date of the two on offer would you prefer? (and say if you can make both)
mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk/discgolf/
Fancy a spot of Disc Golf at Mendip Outdoor Pursuits?
Our social guru Mr Snelling has organised a club night out to Churchill to have a go.
Teams of four, 10 hole course, and probably (like all good WAC socials) food afterwards.
We can have either Wed 19 or Thur 20 August.
Soooo....
Question 1 - are you interested?
Question 2 - which date of the two on offer would you prefer? (and say if you can make both)
mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk/discgolf/
Wednesday 05 August 2015
JT
Posted : 20:45
Well done to Jules, with a pb of 18.57 last night. Pretty certain this is a club women's record time. Anyone?
Tuesday 04 August 2015
Jim (Handicap monitor) [WAC]
Posted : 22:28
Hi All,
14 new pb's tonight and 6 runners set their first 5k mark.
First home was Paul Baker (new pb of 24.00) second home Lesley Bowskill(new pb 24.03) third home Sian Roberts (new pb 22.01)
Fastest run of the night Chris Mcmillan (new pb 16.10) second fastest Kieron Summers (first time under 17 in 16.58) third fastest Darren Stacey (new pb 17.43) and fourth fastest Wilf Huxtable (new pb 17.46)
Mike Horwood I did not get a time from you if you could send me a note please
14 new pb's tonight and 6 runners set their first 5k mark.
First home was Paul Baker (new pb of 24.00) second home Lesley Bowskill(new pb 24.03) third home Sian Roberts (new pb 22.01)
Fastest run of the night Chris Mcmillan (new pb 16.10) second fastest Kieron Summers (first time under 17 in 16.58) third fastest Darren Stacey (new pb 17.43) and fourth fastest Wilf Huxtable (new pb 17.46)
Mike Horwood I did not get a time from you if you could send me a note please
Andrew Sandiford
Posted : 21:16
3 messages | 4 events entered.
If anyone would like a free entry to the Bristol + Bath Marathon, send me a message. Because my firm is a sponsor, I have a couple of spare places. Send me a message if you are interested. First come first served!!
Saturday 01 August 2015
Maximum Muscular Failure Cadre(Hill Reps Division)
Posted : 09:47
Hoofin training this morning from JT.
Thanks for giving up your time to provide these brilliant sessions, much appreciated fella.
Don't mess about, do hill repeats!
Thanks for giving up your time to provide these brilliant sessions, much appreciated fella.
Don't mess about, do hill repeats!
Friday 31 July 2015
Woots aka Batman or Jesus or Big Lips [The one and only WAC]
Posted : 20:21
Anyone who likes running long, off road and in the dark this is for you!!!
I'm organising a 'Night Mendip Challenge Run' to get used to running at night and because I love it!!
Here are the details;
Date - Saturday 15th August
Time - 7pm
Meeting place - Uphill Boat Yard
Route of Run - Full length of 'The West Mendip Way' starting in Wells.
Distance - 30 miles (if we don't get lost!!)
Items required - Head torch with spare batteries, hydration pack of some sort, off road trainers, jacket, bit of food and most importantly a sense of adventure!!
We will hopefully start at around 8pm so will be mostly running in the dark.
I will arrange lifts for people from meeting point to the start of the run in Wells.
I will also provide cold beer and food at the finish!!
Anyone crazy or brave enough to want to do this please contact me on 07861250448.
At present there are 3 confirmed and 3 thinking about it.
Please phone me to ask any questions too.
Thank you
Woots (James Wotton)
I'm organising a 'Night Mendip Challenge Run' to get used to running at night and because I love it!!
Here are the details;
Date - Saturday 15th August
Time - 7pm
Meeting place - Uphill Boat Yard
Route of Run - Full length of 'The West Mendip Way' starting in Wells.
Distance - 30 miles (if we don't get lost!!)
Items required - Head torch with spare batteries, hydration pack of some sort, off road trainers, jacket, bit of food and most importantly a sense of adventure!!
We will hopefully start at around 8pm so will be mostly running in the dark.
I will arrange lifts for people from meeting point to the start of the run in Wells.
I will also provide cold beer and food at the finish!!
Anyone crazy or brave enough to want to do this please contact me on 07861250448.
At present there are 3 confirmed and 3 thinking about it.
Please phone me to ask any questions too.
Thank you
Woots (James Wotton)
John
Posted : 18:01
208 messages | 335 events entered.
Message for Dave Stock
kira
Posted : 09:05
Hi Catherine - You met me the other week and i told you to put a message on here to get more info about who cycles when and where....... A group also meets on Saturdays outside Priory School (opposite Sainsburys) at 8.45am. I actually saw you the other day cycling past my house with your husband. Look forward to seeing you on when i manage to cycle thurs and sat's
Thursday 30 July 2015
dean Bridges
Posted : 16:30
sorry my number is 07905133003 regarding purdown pursuit. thanks dean
dean bridges [weston]
Posted : 15:14
is there anyone who could give me a lift to purdown pursuit please.Thanks Dean
Jim [WAC]
Posted : 14:14
Hi Catherine,
I will send you a separate mail with more detail about our Thursday cycling
I will send you a separate mail with more detail about our Thursday cycling
Catherine Pang [None]
Posted : 09:18
To any of the cyclists who are part of the club: do you know where and at what time the Thursday morning cycling ladies to burnham start their ride as I'd like to join them. Many thanks.
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Marc M [Weston AC]
Posted : 22:30
Hi Ness
That would be awesome! Thank you.
I'm on marc@sole-events.co.uk
That would be awesome! Thank you.
I'm on marc@sole-events.co.uk
Vanessa
Posted : 21:43
160 messages | 43 events entered.
**YOGA UPDATE** In case any of you haven't seen the notes on Facebook, there's no class this Friday as Rebecca's away this week, but normal service will be resumed on Friday 7 August.
Vanessa
Posted : 21:42
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Marc - if you're still after a place for Purdown tomorrow night, you can have mine. I've got a dose of can'tbea**editis after the Seaview 17. Email me, and I'll email back with a note in case you need one for the TACH race peeps.
Dave
Posted : 15:27
17 messages | 1 events entered.
Julie Monohan, I have a spare small hoodie if you still want one, (I had a double order).
Let me know please.
DAVE.
Let me know please.
DAVE.
Dave
Posted : 08:30
17 messages | 1 events entered.
CLUB KIT------Update------Collection please------ Would the following Guys & Dolls, namely Danny McMillan, Andrew Sandiford, Jill Naughton, Tracey Bumgay,(to Pay & collect), Trica Badey-Horler, Yvie Sandford, John Hitchcliffe, Michelle Fryer (to Pay & collect) also (Marc Whiting, your top is ready). The 'Summers' are on holiday and I'm still awaiting X-Small and Large Jackets. If I've missed anybody please let me know. Mobile 07554548188. Your cooperation would be appreciated.
DAVE.
DAVE.
Marc M [Weston AC]
Posted : 08:24
Apparently Purdown is where it's at on Thursday but it's full, so if anyone is dropping out then I'll step in and save the day...what a hero!
grumpy
Posted : 08:06
12 messages | 3 events entered.
Big thanks to Rob, Jason & Jim for taking the time to set up the 400m circuit tonight and for a really well planned session. Much appreciated fellas. And well done to everybody who took part as well.
Tuesday 28 July 2015
adrian [wac]
Posted : 16:29
Hi Julia. I`ll take your place if you don`t mind. Adrian.
Julia
Posted : 07:07
If anyone wants a number for Purdown mine is going spare. Let me know.
Monday 27 July 2015
Clash City Rocker [Weston AC]
Posted : 09:12
Well done to everyone who ran the Seaview 17 yesterday. And thanks for the support at the end, also thanks to my 2 Guardian Angels Julia & Ness for looking after the old Plodder all day. And well done to the Massive on their retro portrayal of the hard kids at school as they ousted other runners and took the back seat of the coach. Reports that the back of the aforementioned coach was later found defaced with graffito slogans such as 'Weston AC rule OK', '1 2 3 4 5 if you wanna stay alive don't mess with the Massive' and 'Wot no Guy Bradford' are as yet unconfirmed.
Sunday 26 July 2015
Camilla Trapp [Weston AC]
Posted : 16:53
Hi,
I wonder whether any one is going through Banwell on Sunday 2nd August for the long run (nut tree pub, 8.30) and can give me a lift? I would be very grateful.
Thank you! Camilla (Trapp)
I wonder whether any one is going through Banwell on Sunday 2nd August for the long run (nut tree pub, 8.30) and can give me a lift? I would be very grateful.
Thank you! Camilla (Trapp)
Thursday 23 July 2015
Marc M [Weston AC]
Posted : 14:02
Got 4 brand new top end Tri suits here if anyone wants one.
Sizes large and XL.
Never worn.
Blueseventy and Zerod
Half RRP at 50
Sizes large and XL.
Never worn.
Blueseventy and Zerod
Half RRP at 50
Tuesday 21 July 2015
Marian
Posted : 18:46
1 messages | 2 events entered.
If you shop at ASDA this month please put your green tokens in the A-T Society slot. My daughter has the condition so I think it is the best charity!
cheers
cheers
Monday 20 July 2015
Bomber Harris (Massive Steps Reps Cadre)
Posted : 16:42
137 messages | 113 events entered.
Pete,I'll have that no.if its still going. No worries if not. Cheers Josh.
Clash City Rocker [WAC]
Posted : 08:33
Does anyone want a race# for the final TACH race of the summer? Purdown Pursuit, Thursday 30th July. Bladvoc cant make it, so contact me and we can arrange it.
Saturday 18 July 2015
Martin
Posted : 18:44
152 messages | 80 events entered.
Thanks to Jamie and Sara for organising the WAC contingent of the Mob match. Great evening.
Julia
Posted : 11:46
I have just had confirmation that the full results will be available in the next few days. So bear with.. I will remove the current results and reinput in full at a later date. :)
Julia
Posted : 10:37
I have input the Tow Path Mob Match results/championship points from the placings, as I think this may be the only information available. (And it was all about the placings!) if it transpires that times are published, I will update them. Alternatively, if you would like me to add your time, I can do that if you let me have it! :)
Friday 17 July 2015
Andy C
Posted : 20:52
129 messages | 16 events entered.
BIG BIG thumbs up Mrs A, And good going to all the participants of tonights Mob match well done WAC
Vanessa
Posted : 20:39
160 messages | 43 events entered.
Rest assured Mr C that Mr Woots will receive a glowing report in this week's round-up of WAC shenanigans. There were no championship races last week and so no report, but it's all there ready to go, once we have the lowdown from tonight's mob match mobsters.
Andy C
Posted : 20:19
129 messages | 16 events entered.
Disappointed! Sit down for 10 o, clock brew with the lads and my copy of the Mercury ready to brag how I knew this nutter (Woots) running his epic 100k race to the stones for a sensational cause TEAM LYDIA and what do I find on this none race weekend report ? Nothing surely a well deserved slap on the back and 4 words? "Thank you JamesWooton" for your hard work and endless contribution to other people. You are truly an amazing selfless man Mr Wooton well done and if any one hasn't already chipped in check out (challenge15Lydia)
Vanessa
Posted : 18:56
160 messages | 43 events entered.
John. So far I think it's you, me, Julia W and Pete B doing SV17. I think Jim's also considering it. We can all go down together, but you'll have to wait a long time for us to get back to Minehead, so will understand if you get a better offer ;0)
Dave
Posted : 18:25
17 messages | 1 events entered.
CLUB KIT, I now have most of your orders, just missing 2/3 large jackets. Can you please collect either from training Tuesday or from our home, 93, Spring Hill, Tel; 414361 or email in case we are not in, so I can leave your order in the porch. Also some members still need to pay before collecting. !!!
DAVES.
DAVES.
Niki F [Weston AC]
Posted : 13:58
I have a free place going for the half marathon distance next Sun 26 Jul at Bath Running Festival (Relish Running). If anyone would like it let me know & I will tell you what to do.