News Archive

Congratulations to Matt Washburn who completed the Wilmslow Half with a chip time of 1h 29m 35s thus breaking the 1h 30m mark for the first time. Well done indeed!

Please extend a warm welcome to Jack Armstrong who has just joined the club.

NOTE FROM CLAUDINE:
Links to the 2009/10 WAC application form and revised notes re EA affiliation are below. These will also be posted to club members early next week, along with details of the AGM.
[ Application Form | Guidance Notes ]

Please see below a link to a list of runners who have completed all 6 of the 6 Prom races (up to Feb 09) in the 2008-9 series. If you think you have done all six but are not on the list then please drop the race director an email using the link below. Please also see a link to the current team standings.
[ 6 out of 6 | Email Race Director | Team Standings ]

Provisional results from the March Prom are now availble. Congratulations to the 204 runners who took part. The race was won by Stephen Mitchell (Bristol Uni) in a time of 25m 06s. First lady was Claire Hallissey (Bristol & West) in a time of 28m 02s.
[ Full Results | WAC Times ]

Congratulations to the 6 Weston A.C. runners who took part in the Hogweed Hilly Half on Sunday 22 March. The first weston man home was Matt Washburn in 1h 35m 5s. The first Weston lady to finish was Katie David in a time of 2h 17m 18s. 270 Finishers.
[ WAC Times | Full Results ]

Congratulations to the 6 Weston A.C. runners who took part in the 2009 Ironwood Challenge. The first Weston Man home was Shaun Callaghan in a time of 52m 02s. The First Weston Lady home was Katie David in a time of 1h 7m 16s. 113 Finishers in total - Congratulations to all
[ WAC Times | Full Results ]

The Weston Prom Run will start at its normal time of 19:30 tonight outside the Pavilion Bar, Weston-super-Mare. However, Due to construction working to the costal defences the far end of the promenade will be closed. Because of this the race will be moved onto the road alongside the prom. The road should be closed to traffic and extra marshals will be available, please be advised that there are several speed bumps along the road and extra care should be taken. Please also be advised that road works outside the Winter Gardens has restricted the space available on the prom, care and attention should be taken to other pedestrians and runners through this section.

This is to advise that the Beacon Batch race will be held on Tuesday 23rd June at 7.30pm with registration from 6.15 to 7.15pm at the Langford Inn, Lower Langford, Near Churchill, North Somerset, BS40 5BL.

Please note that entries will only be accepted on the day. Please see below a link to the entry form.
[ Entry Form ]

Congratulations to Jim and Ruth White who completed the Pembrokeshire Marathon. Jim was first across the line in 5hr 16m 51s (83rd) with Ruth a second behind in 5hr 16m 52s (84th). Congratulations to both.
[ Full Results ]

Congratulations to Sam and Jo Gray ran the Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March and obtained the time of 1h 57m 13s (a massive PB for Jo Gray). Congratulations to both.
[ Full Results ]

Congratulations to Stephen Baxter on finishing the Forest of Dean Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March in a time of 1h 32m 10s.
[ Full Results ]

Please extend a warm welcome to Lisa and Garrad Bailey who have just joined the club.

Congratulations to Martin Hurcombe who completed the Semi Marathon de Paris on Sunday 8 March 2009 in a time of 1h 36m 05s.
[ Full Results ]

Click the link below to display a full list of the 2008 WAC Awards Evening winners

[ 2008 Award Winners ]

Well done to Pam Withers and Lesley Cowell who took part in the Cub run on Sunday 8th March. Pam finished in 1h 33m 31s (54th) and Lesley finished in 1h 38m 49s (86th).

There were 277 recorded finishers.
[ Provisional Results ]

Well done to all the WAC runners who were took part in the Grizzly on Sunday 8th March.

First male was Simon Moth in 3h 05m 38s (124th), 2nd was Bryan Morley in 3h 17m 52s (232nd) and 3rd was Chris Dachtler in 3h 26m 51s (342nd).

First lady was Micaela Saunders in 3h 43m 21s.

There were 1446 recorded finishers. The times are as per the provisional results on Axe Valley Runners site however there have been some issues with the time recording so they may be out by a minute or two.
[ Provisional Results | WAC Results ]

Well done to Paul Snelling who completed the Duchy 20 mile road race on Sunday 8th March in 2hr 25m 32s (27th overall) and was the 1st MV60. Congratulations !

Well done to all the WAC runners who were took part in the Gloucester 20 on Sunday. First male was David Stock in 2h 17m 34s (39th) and 2nd was Neale Jarrett in 2h 23m 52s (67th). First lady was Geraldine Hope in 2h 58m 38s (325th).
[ Final Results | WAC Results ]

Well done to all the WAC runners who were took part in the Burnham 5k on Thursday. First male was Pete Clark in 17m 42s (4th), 2nd was Neale Jarrett in 18m 57s (6th) and 3rd was Bryan Morley in 20m 06s (14th). First lady was Phil Richards in 19m 55s (13th),2nd was Naomi Eaton in 20m 32s (17th) and 3rd was Geraldine Hope in 23m 07s (45th). There were 65 runners in all.
[ Final Results | WAC Results ]

Please see below links to the finalised February Prom results.
[ Final Results | WAC Results ]

Please see below a link to the current standing for the teams competing in the Prom Series (up to and including Feb 09).
[ Team Summary ]

On behalf of Bideford AAC I would be grateful if you would pass on our apologies to all of your club members who took part in the 15th Bideford Half Marathon last Sunday.
Whilst the course had been accurately measured and marked, our marshals at one of the first turns failed to direct runners correctly which resulted in the route distance being increased by an estimated 0.3 miles. We appreciate that this error will have caused confusion and that some of your club runners may have missed an opportunity for a PB or qualifying time as a result. We cannot undo what has happened but we will certainly endeavour to ensure that it never happens again. Karen Curry (Race Director) has taken advice from Paul Ross at Devon County Athletics who has advised that because all runners followed the same course the results will stand.
Once again, our apologies for the error which has occurred.
Regards,
Doug
Bideford AAC

Well done to Matt & Naomi who ran the Longleat 10km on the weekend. In a closely fought contest Matt just nudged across the line in 44m 24s with Naomi 15s behind.
[ Full Results | WAC Results ]

Congratulations to Jo and Sam Gray on completing the Mad March Pukka 20 in Christchurch on Sunday 1 March in a time of 03:16:23.

Our new Social Manager/Secretary, Dave Cowell, has organised a 10-pin bowling night. See link to blurb below. Use the email link to send any questions you may have.
[ Details | Email Social Manager ]

Well done to the four WAC runners who were volunteered to test the new race distance of 13.4 miles (marshalling error we understand!). First home was Rich Coleman in 1h 28m 2s. Well done all!
[ Provisional Results | WAC Results ]