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Roger Hart leaves for the Himalayan mountains on Thursday evening after 6 months of distance training. Anyone interested in this 100 mile race should Click Here, then click on the site map and you will get an idea of what's in store. Race days are Monday to Friday and Roger will do his best to keep us all updated with his progress. Good Luck Roger from us all at WAC!

We now have a complete set of photos from the Muddle on October 12th. Thanks go to all of our contributors (Sarah Nash, Mark Skinner, Peter Green, Phil Mellor and Mike Owen). Links below:
[ PG Photos | PM Photos | MS Photos | SN Photos | MO Photos ]

Please extend a warm welcome to our new members, Phillips Tomlinson and Matthew Rushton.

Congratulations to all the WAC runners who took part in events this weekend. Every female competitor in the Stagger/Stumble won a prize. Nothing for the boys however.
Exmoor Stagger - Results not published yet
Pippa Stephens first WAC runner and 2nd lady overall
Victoria Jarrett - 1st WAC Male
Exmoor Stumble - Results not published yet
Jamie Hayward - 1st WAC Male
Pam Withers - 1st WAC Female
Stroud Half Marathon
Chris Pinchbeck 1:25:27 (114th)
Lesley Cowell 1:55:40 (1005th)
Dave Cowell 1:55:40 (1006th)
1638 runners in total
Horton Winter Bull Run (5.3 Miles-MT)
David Broadbent 00:43:32 (30th)
93+ runners
Well done everyone!

Congratulations to all the WAC runners who took part in events this weekend.
Abingdon Marathon
Ralph Underwood - 3:30:40
Rob Skeen - 3:44:12
Dartmoor Vale Marathon
Colin Lee (27th) - 3:29:23
Tim Pollard (51st) - 3:50:53
Sean McHenry (81st) - 4:29:56
Mike Potter (82nd)- 4:29:56
Dartmoor Vale Half Marathon
Madeline Cook (229th) - 2:09:04
Cardiff Half Marathon
Rowena Ham (970th) - 1:39:58
Salisbury Firestation Half Marathon
David Broadbent - 1:53:20
Shepton Mallet 10K
Gerry King (22nd) - 41.02
Danny McMillan (136th) 1:00:29
Jean McMillan (137th) - 1:00:30.
Well done everyone!

A few tweaks have been made to the October Prom Results. See below:
[ Prom Results ]

Congratulations to all the runners who took part in the second race of the 2008-9 Prom Series.
1st Male: Alan Baker - Clevedon - 27m 18s
1st Female: Talla Hewitson - Clevedon - 31m 44s
213 Finishers.
The results are provisional at this stage. Please advise us of any issues through the email link below.
[ WAC Times | Prov Results | Send email to Prom Run Team]

The results for the 2008 Mendip Muddle have now been finalised. Please see link below for details.
We now have three sets of photos from the Muddle (courtesy of Peter Green, Mark Skinner and Phil Mellor) with more to follow in due course. Thanks go to all of our volunteer photographers for adding to the atmosphere of the race. Also see below a list of the prize winners.
[ PG Photos | PM Photos | MS Photos | Prize Winners | Final Results ]

We now have 1438 entries for the Christmas Cracker 10km race on Sunday, December 14th. Entries are now closed. If your cheque has been cashed you are in and your race information pack will be sent out to you the week beginning 24th November.
For all entry enquiries call Kira Thorpe on 01934 627 014.
[ Further Information ]

We now have 1294 entries for the Christmas Cracker 10km race on Sunday, December 14th. Our race limit is 1400 so to avoid diappointment get your entry in soon.
[ Further Information | Entry Form]

A few minor tweaks have been made to the WAC Prom Teams published yesterday. See link below.
[ Prom Teams ]

Some amendments have been made to the Muddle results since Sunday. I intend to publish the final results this weekend. Can I invite all Muddle runners to check their results and advise of any ommissions/errors by 5pm Friday 17th October please via email (link below).
[ Prov Results | Send email to Mendip Muddle]

We have selected the prom teams for the current prom series. This year we have adopted a slightly different approach.

The Mens and Ladies 'A' Teams have been selected for their supreme athletic ability along with their commitment to run the prom run series. All other teams have been selected on a random basis with no consideration for ability or commitment. This should at least make it interesting and develop into a Weston A/C Prom Team competition between all the other teams'.

Copies of these teams are posted on the Weston AC noticeboard and will be available to see at the October prom run.

If anyone has any concerns or issues with this please contact one of us as there is still time to make minor changes.

Malcolm, Dave and Ian.

[ Prom Teams ]

We currently have two sets of photos from the Muddle (courtesy of Peter Green and Phil Mellor) with more to follow in due course. Thanks go to all of our volunteer photographers for adding to the atmosphere of the race. Please also see below a list of the prize winners.
[ Peter Green Photos | Phil Mellor Photos | Prize Winners ]

Congratulations to the 26 Weston A.C. runners who took part in the Mendip Muddle on Sunday 12th October.
Pippa Stephens was the first Weston A.C. runner home in a time of 1:40:22, while the first man back was Paul Snelling in a time of 1:41:41. 277 Finishers in total.
[ WAC Times | Provisional Full Results ]

Someone left behind a Helly Hansen top at the Charterhouse centre. If you think this could be yours please email me.
[ Send email to Mendip Muddle]

Thank you to all the runners who took part in todays Mendip Muddle race. The weather was exceptional (even a little too hot?) for the time of year which meant that the water stops were seeing frantic activity.
Thanks go to all the WAC and RNLI marshals, helpers, friends and family who worked so hard throughout the day to make the event such a success.
The provisional results are available below. Can I invite runners to check their results and alert me to any issues. We do have 5 occurrences of duplicate race numbers appearing which could be runners having completed the race going back up the course and coming back through the finish area. Please email me if your name is missing.
We also have available some race photos which are work in progress but you may wish to have a peek.
[ Prov Results | Race Photos | Send email to Mendip Muddle]

We now have 1150 entries for the Christmas Cracker 10km race on Sunday, December 14th. Our race limit is 1400 so to avoid diappointment get your entry in soon.
[ Further Information | Entry Form]

We now have 275 entries for the Muddle on Oct 12th. We have limited entries on the day so if you are thinking of entering get there early (9.30am) to avoid diappointment. To save time on the day please complete the "Entry on the Day" form below and bring it with you to race registration along with the entry fee of £12 (please bring the right amount in cash if you can or preferably a cheque). First come first served.
[ Further Information | Entry on the Day | Course Map]

Many thanks to everyone who has volunteered to assist with the organisation of the Mendip Muddle. Please click the links below for the tasks assigned to each helper and a course map with marshal positions. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and we couldn't put on this race without you.
[ Task List | WAC Marhsal Positions]

Congratulations to the seven Weston A.C. runners who took part in the Street 5K on Wednesday 8th October.
Neale Jarrett was the first Weston A.C. runner home in a time of 18:42, while Lesley Cowell was the first Weston A.C. lady home in a time of 24:24. 99 Finishers in total.
[ WAC Times | Full Results ]

We now have 271 entries for the Muddle on Oct 12th. Postal entries are now closed. We therefore have only 29 entries on the day so if you are thinking of entering get there early to avoid diappointment. The race capacity is 300. To save time on the day please complete the "Entry on the Day" form below and bring it with you to race registration. First come first served.
[ Further Information | Entry on the Day | Course Map]

Congratulations to the 22 Weston A.C. runners who took part in the Burnham-on-Sea Half Marathon on Sunday 6 October.
Kevin Minty was the first Weston A.C. runner home in a time of 01:21:42 while, Pam Withers was the first Weston A.C. lady home in a time of 01:39:15.
[ WAC Times | Full Results ]

Congratulations to:
Bryan Morley in completing the Jersey Marathon in 03:21:07
Shaun Callaghan in completing the Lock Ness Marathon in 03:10:11
Steve Baxter in completing the Clarendon Marathon in 03:52:06
and, Ian Purnell finishing the Clarendon Marathon in 04:41:59

If you fancy trying your hand at orienteering, beginners and experienced orienteers are welcome to join Bristol Orienteering Klub's new Saturday orienteering league. The first event is at Worlebury Woods on Saturday 11 Oct. Turn left into Worlebury Hill Road at the top of the ridge opposite the golf club. Registration opens 11.30am and start is anytime between 12 and 1pm. Courses close at 2.30pm. There are three courses available (to suit experience and fitness levels), including an easy 2k beginners course based on paths and trails. Beginners are welcome and friendly advice will be available! For more details of this and other local orienteering events see www.bristolorienteering.org.uk

We now have 248 entries for the Muddle on Oct 12th so if you are thinking of entering please send it in at the earliest opportunity to guarantee a place. Closing date for postal entries is Monday October 6th. The race capacity is 300 so if you are thinking of entering get your entry in soon. Entries on the day may not be possible this year if the current take up continues.
[ Further Information | Entry Form | Course Map]