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27/6/08

Ekiden Relay

The Ekiden Relay is to be held at Woodbridge School on the 20th of July

This Relay involves a team of six - minimum age 18 years on the day of the race - running the marathon distance of 42.2k in a relay. The race is run on a multi-terrain course mainly within private grounds, on an accurately measured 2.5k lap course. Stage distances are: 1st-7.2k; 2nd-5k; 3rd-10k; 4th-5k; 5th-10k; 6th-5k. Again this is a great event to get involved in and it would be good to get some teams to compete.

Dave Overman needs to get entries in by the 2nd of July. Rod Allard is putting a board up for both events at the track. Can you either confirm by email or putting your name on the sheet. David Overman <david.overman@btinternet.com>Remember all race entry costs for relays are met by the club.

 

27/6/08

Mutford Relay

Mutford Relay is to be held on the 13th of July in the Waveney Valley. This is a very popular event that we have always done well in. It is 5km legs which start and finish at the same place. Teams are made up of five runners but they are of varying ages and include male and female runners.

Dave Overman needs to get entries in by the 2nd of July. Rod Allard is putting a board up for both events at the track. Can you either confirm by email or putting your name on the sheet. David Overman <david.overman@btinternet.com>Remember all race entry costs for relays are met by the club.

 

26/6/08

Tarpley 10 2008 28th September 2008

The Tarpley 10 is back for entry details to the adult and junior races view here. On line entry available shortly.

 

25/06/08

Updated Club Records

Take a look at the updated club records. In particular you will see that some of the vacant entries for the junior ladies have been filled by Jemma Clarry with her excelent performances at Bury St Edmunds and Kirton in the 5km and 5 mile races.

24/6/08

Worstead Festival 5 25th July 2008

North Norfolk Runners present the 20th Festival 5 race entry here

23/6/08

Boxted Charity Run - 5km and 10km - Sunday 27th July 2008

Cambridge Aerospace are organising a Charity Run at Boxted on 27th July for Cancer Research UK and East Anglia's Children's Hospices.  There will be 5km and 10km routes with trophies awarded for 1st-3rd places men and ladies for Under 18s, Adult (18-45) and Veterans (Over 45).   The Race will be held at Boxted Hall, Boxted, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4JT.  Entries can be made online at www.runnersworld.co.uk or email CalGoodwin@live.co.uk for details.

 

 

22/6/08

`Dedham Run 21st September 2008

The Dedham 10K and 3K Fun Run will be held on Sun 21st Sept 11am, Dedham Playing Field. Entry forms available to download and more info on our website www.dedhamrun.co.uk.
All proceeds to Dedham Primsry School and Dedham Youth Club,

8/6/08

Magna Carta Relay 2008

The Magna Carta Relay is part of a growing event which attracts cyclists, walkers and runners to Bury st Edmunds which this year was raising money for CLIC Sargent caring for children with cancer.

Starting from the Abbey Gardens ten teams took part in a relay consisting of teams of 6 each running legs of 1.8 miles.The good weather made for a terrific atmosphere of a true fun run. SGR Radio was present along with a number of stalls. Alongside the relay there was a steady procession of cyclists finishing there chosen rides of betwen 20 to 100 miles in the Abbey gardens.

This was a great success and every club member is invited to give a relay a go. Look out for further events from Dave Overman.

Pacer teams fared well and the results can be found here.

Photos can be found on the photos page and also on flickr.

6/6/08

Bury Friday 5 - Photos

Over the next week or so I will add photos from last Fridays Bury 5. as the conditions were wet and fairly dark they are a bit disappointing and some blurred!

Take a look at the photos page for the link. Remember to send in your pics and I will always try to add them

thanks Paul

2/6/08

The Pace - Newsletter.

Articles for the next newsletter can be sent to Rod Allard or by e-mail to the website by no later than the 20th June for the next edition. Everyone is welcome to provide articles. This is your magazine so lets have your news,articles and comments.

31/5/08

Ipswich Jaffa 5 Results

The results for the adults 5 mile race are here

27/5/08

Brandon Half Marathon 26th May 2008

Photos from the half marathon at Brandon on bank holiday monday have been added on the photo page

Brandon Results added to race page for May 08

21/5/08

Race Results

Race results have been updated until 18th May . I have missed an event that a club member has taken part in give me the details at the usual club e-mail address and I wil add.

17/5/08

Club Photos

Take a look at the new photos page on our web site . Your photos are always welcomed send me an e-mail with a jpg attachment.

14/5/08

Tarpley 10 -28th September 2008

Yes the Tarpley 10 is back in 2008! Race details & entry forms will be available soon and as in 2006 the race headquarters will be Beyton Middle School. A junior fun run will also be held so keep looking out for further details.

10/5/08

Races in East Anglia

Take a look at the updated road race section. Details of known races in the region through to December 2008 have been added. If you know of others and want them added let me know.

5/5/08

Brandon Forest Half Marathon

Message from Brandon Fern Hoppers.........

As you may be aware the 9th Brandon Forest Half Marathon takes place on Mon
26th May (the next Bank Holiday) at 10:30 am. Hosted by the Brandon Fern
Hoppers
(I know several of your club members have already entered but there are
still a few places available if anyone is interested.)

The reason I have emailed you is to ask for some help with the Marshalling
of this event
If any of the supporters coming to the event would like to volunteer they
would be most welcome.
The route is a cloverleaf shape of 3 loops each starting, finishing or
passing through Mayday Field so all Marshalling positions are within a mile
of the race HQ.

All Marshals will receive a goody bag of priceless stuff !! (no doubt)

As part of our agreement to use the forest we have to ensure that all points
where cycle routes cross our course are marshalled which means that as we
are a small club we are dependant on volunteers to help us stage this event.

So, if anyone is interested in supporting us please contact me in advance if
you can or come & see me on the day before 10:00 am (I'll be in the area of
a big sign saying "Marshals")
Many thanks in advance

Cheers
Trevor Rolph
(Chief Marshal)
BFH

 

21/4/08

Turing Road Relay 2008

Report and photos can be found here.

 

19/4/08

Bungay Half marathon - Feedback

Hi There just a short note to say thank you to many of your runners who took part in the Bungay half on Sunday.

I was running my first full marathon and had my club vest on ( Reading Joggers) with my name on it (Bob) and it seemed as though all  your Pacers who passed me gave a call of encouragement so please pass on my appreciation.

Many Thanks Bob Brookes.

15/4/08

Up and Coming Club Entries

Dave Overman our Race Director has suggested a no of events the club may wish to enter . As usual let Dave know on his e-mail david.overman@btinternet.com

The Magna Carta Relay is run at Abbey Gardens on the 8th of June. It is six runners over 1.8 miles.

I think this ought to be a fun event and those of you with younger members may wish to get them involved in a real club event and warm down with Ice Creams in the Gardens after the run. 

Mutford Relays are to be held on the 13th of July in the Waveney Valley. This is a very popular event that we have always done well in. It is 5km legs which start and finish at the same place. Teams are made up of five runners but they are of varying ages and include male and female runners. 

The Ekiden Relay is to be held at Woodbridge School on the 29th of July.

This Relay involves a team of six - minimum age 16 years on the day of the race - running the marathon distance of 42.2k in a relay. The race is run on a multi-terrain course mainly within private grounds, on an accurately measured 2.5k lap course. Stage distances are: 1st-7.2k; 2nd-5k; 3rd-10k; 4th-5k; 5th-10k; 6th-5k. Again this is a great event to get involved in and it would be good to get some teams to compete. 

Please let me know which events you would like to be involved in and I will get you on the list.

 

14/4/08

Run/Bike Events Thetford Forest Challenge

A 20k Run/Bike event for teams of two in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and sponsored by the World Property Centre. Friday 7.00pm July 18th . Location May Day events field off B1106 in Thetford Forest. Competitors take turns to run or cycle. Swap as often as you like but stay within 10 metres and finish together. Minimum age 17. Entry fee is £25.00 per team plus £5 on the day. More information, entry forms and online entry on our website www.runbikeevents.com or email info@runbikeevents.com yours in sportChris CookeRace Director
Run/Bike Events
13/4/08

Club Records

The club records have been updated thanks to the 5km Adult time being broken by Matt Barnes Smith. He set a new record of 14.10.

Remember if you have any record times you would like to claim then let Martin Barnes Smith know or send an e-mail to this web site.

10/4/08

New Book Girls on the Run!

Teresa Belgrove has dropped us an e-mail

Her new book is aimed at everyday girls of all ages, and would be suitable for members of our club, their wives or partners, family and friends, or to anyone looking for that extra bit of inspiration and motivation to ignite a passion for running, to promote some of the many health benefits running can bring into our busy lives, and to encourage new female members

ISBN: 978-1-4251-3363-4

Available to view online at – www.trafford.com/07-1280 Also available to order at: www.amazon.co.uk and most major online and high street bookstores.

Iif you require any further information please email: teresa.girlsontherun@hotmail.com

3/4/08 Ipswich Jaffa Friday 5 May 30th 2008 - Entries being taken now for a race entry and further details follow link here.
27/3/08 Gt Bentley Friday 5 11th July 2008 - Entries being taken now for a race entry and further details follow link here
26/3/08 Newmarket Joggers Heath Run 1 May 2008 - Entries are being taken now for a race entry and further details link here
21/3/08 Thurston Fun Run 4th May 2008 - Thurston's New Green Centre is organising a 10-kilometre run or, if you prefer, a 3.5k fun run.

It is in aid of raising funds to buy sports equipment for the village.

Visit www.thurston-village.co.uk, email newgreencentre.thurston@virgin.net or telephone 01359 232439.
22/02/08

Lakenheath Charity 5

Many of you took part in the Lakenheath 5 in January and will have seen the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf Charity Tables at the event.A donation of £550 was sent to the charity and they also raised £460 through sponsorship and sales,total £1100.Many thanks to everyone concerned.

Mike Chambers

18/2/08

Running Quotations

In need of some inspiration? Take a look at some of these quotes on the new running quotations page and if you can provide me with any others related to running then send me an e-mail.

15/2/08

Pacing Charts

I have added a new pacing charts page see the index on the left of the screen for a link. Let me know of any other items you would like added any thoughts for improving this web site always gratefully received!

14/2/08

Roger Wing 10k and 1 Mile Fun Run 21st March 08

Entry forms for the Roger Wing 10km and a fun run organised by Bungay Black Dog Running Club are detailed here.

10/2/08

Paul Goldman Training Sessions

I ventured down to the sports centre this morning at 9am to join Paul Goldman's training group. This was my first time running with this group and it was very enjoyable running with company. I think there were around 10 of us that set out to run out to Risby and Barrow.

The full session was a 15 miler but some of us did about 8 miles and returned to Bury from Risby. The pace was a good relaxed one at around 9 minute miling enabling a chat on the run.

If you are training for a marathon or just want some company then consider giving this a go on a Sunday. I shall certainly do this again.

If there are any other informal training groups that are open to club members to come along and join how about letting me know and I will mention on the training runs page.

Paul Clarke

6/2/08

Who's Who

Thanks to Martin Barnes-Smith who armed with a camera captured photos of many of your committee members at the Woolpack in Fornham St Martin. We are still missing a few pictures but hopefully we can fill the gaps soon.

Note the position for Social Secretary is still vacant. This is a position we would love to fill so please consider giving it a go talk to any club member for more details.

2/2/08

Sudbury Joggers 5 and Fun Run

Please note that entries are now being taken for the Sudbury Joggers 5 mile race, taking place on 2nd July 2008 at 7:30pm. The main race is accompanied by two junior fun runs of 1km and 2km (depending on age) which start at 7:00pm. All events can be pre-entered!
 
The SJ5 race has a changed course this year based on feedback that we received from the 2007 event, however the race HQ is still at AFC Sudbury Football Club, Brundon Lane, Sudbury.
 
Please visit http://www.sudburyjoggers.org.uk/sj5/index.html for initial race details and entry options. Race updates and runners instructions will be posted to this page.

Entry forms for both the adult and junior races can be found here

30/1/08
Bury 10/20 24th February 2008

The MD Bury 10/20 will be held on the 24th of Feb starting and finishing in Nowton Park.  This is probably a consideration for those with upcoming Marathons this Spring.  Anyone interested can get information and download an entry from  www.burytwenty.org.uk.

 
 
The MD Bury 10/20 is for a worthy cause and as you can imagine, it requires lots of helpers, marshals, water station workers, etc.   Anyone interested in assisting, can contact Jennie at www.jennie.grimwood@btinternet,com, or telephone 07720567494 day or 01638 664552 evenings.  Any help will be much appreciated.
29/1/08

Nowton Park _ Suffolk Winter League 3rd February 2008

This Sunday, the 3rd of Feb, will be the Pacers home fixture in the Suffolk Winter League Cross Country to be held in Nowton Park.  This is the last fixture of the league this season so why not come out and show your support.

17/01/08

Want to run London Marathon !!!

St Nicholas Hospice are trying to find a runner who are will run the London Marathon for them. Unfortunately a runner with a place has had to pull out BUT as they have to pay for the place they would therefore like to see if anyone would be willing to take the place and fundraise as well. Ideally they would like you to raise at least £1000 but this is open to negotiation. I would need a quick response from anyone with an interest in the next few days and I will put you in touch with the relevant contact at St Nicholas to discuss.

16/01/08

Club Social Secretary !

You may have seen in the recent edition of the Pace there was a request for a volunteer to express interest in the position of Social Sceretary. As this position still remains vacant I am putting out another request for a member of the club to step forward and give this a go. This really is a position we lack at the moment and would help take the club forward if we can find someone willing to give this a go.

What are we looking for? Someone who is good at organisation and has plenty of ideas to spark interest in members in getting involved in social activities.The club committee has ideas for 1-2 events but we need your help.

Interested ???? Send me an e-mail

 

16/01/08

Caldecott Hall, Great Yarmouth January 16th

by Carl Marston

The men increased their lead at the top of the East Anglian Wednesday League after the fifth meeting, staged at Caldecott Hall by Great Yarmouth Road Runners.

Peter Barker won the race in style, and the team closed out their scorers inside the top 10. We are now in pole position to win the league, having missed out by just two points from University of East Anglia last season.

The ladies suffered from not having a third and final scorer. However, Pat Partridge was an excellent second overall, and Eloise Calver recorded her highest position in this league in seventh.

The next race is at Shouldham Warren (organised by RAF Marham) on Wednesday, February 13, followed a week later by our own meeting at Nowton Park.

11/01/08

RAF Barnham East Anglian Wednesday League January 9th 2008

by Carl Marston

We strengthened our lead at the top of the men’s team section, following another good performance at the fourth meeting, staged over three fast laps of RAF Barnham Camp.

David Reed was bang in form, leading home the team in second spot. Our ladies also remain in a good position to win the team title, bolstered by Jemma Clarry’s strong showing in third spot. Full results here.

09/01/08
Suffolk County Cross Country Championships Royal Hospital
School, Holbrook, on Sunday, January 6:

by Carl Marston
We managed to retain the Southgate Cup by again winning the senior
men's team award at the annual Suffolk County Cross Country
Championships, which were this season held at Royal Hospital School in
Holbrook.
The Pacers have dominated this section in recent years, and although
we only won by a narrow margin at the 2007 Championships in Hadleigh,
we had a much bigger advantage this year.
We packed our four scorers in the top 12 to win by a comfortable
margin from Ipswich Jaffa. And our ladies also ran well to finish
third behind Jaffa and Stowmarket.
It was certainly encouraging to field a full ladies' team, as well as
13 senior men, while we were also well represented amongst the
juniors, with pride of place going to the gold-medal winning under-13
girls team.
For the senior men, Peter Barker was fourth overall and the leading
veteran, as he led home a procession of Pacers. Steve Robinson started
quickly and held on for fifth position, while chairman David Reed was
not far behind in sixth. He was also the second veteran. Chris Cooke
closed out the team in 11th slot.
Christine Anthony, who is in training for the marathon, proved her
good fitness by leading home our ladies in 10th spot. Maureen McCarthy
(12th) and Pat Partridge (14th) also scored for the team.
Our under-13 girls were victorious due to the efforts of Rebecca
Laidlaw (seventh), Alice Maguire (eighth) and Jessica Gooderham
(ninth). Excellent packing!
And there was a good run from Sam Harrison, who was seventh in the
under-13 boys' age group. The Pacers were fourth team in this section,
with Jake McCarthy (13th) and Liam Brophy (16th) also in the team.
Liam Wigglesworth was 27th.
Likewise, we took third team in the under-17 women's category. Rachel
Cracknell, Chloe Jennings and Rebecca Guy were our scorers. Sherilyn
Rigby was 11th amongst the under-15 girls.
Some of our runners are now in line to be selected to represent
Suffolk at the annual Inter-Counties Championships, to be staged at
Nottingham.

08/01/08

Club Records

Report from Martin Barnes-Smith

Belated congratulations go to Angie Alstrachan (FV40) who broke the 20 minute barrier for 5K in May 2006, running 19.58 in Gloucester. and Peter Golding who, also in 2006, smashed the MV 50 Marathon record in a time of 2.41.19. Well done to you both. More recently in October last year Robert Price (MV65) ran the Wisbech 10mile in a time of 1.12.12. This I believe was Robert's first run in this age category. Matt Barnes-Smith (SnrM) running in the USA put his mark on the 5mile, 23.54, and 10k 30.21.The first record to tumble since I took over was the MV40 10k, by Peter Barker in Ely on New Year's Eve in the time of 33.26. Again well done to you all.

I look forward to entering more names throughout the year, so please keep submitting your times to me including a copy of the results or details of a web site so I can verify them.

 

07/01/08

World Property Centre Rendlesham Forest Challenge

A 20k Run/Bike event for teams of two in support of the Muscular Dystrophy CampaignSunday March 9th 2008, 11.00am Rendlesham Forest Centre off B1084 nr, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Competitors take turns to run or cycle. Swap from run to bike as often as you like but stay within 10 metres and finish together. Minimum age 17. Entry fee is £25.00 per team + £5.00 0n the day. More information, entry forms and online entry available on our website www.runbikeevents.com or email info@runbikeevents.com Yours in SportChris CookeRace Director
Run/Bike Events

 

06/01/08

Ely10k New Years Eve Race 31st December 2008

A report from David Overman on the New Years Eve race at Ely :-

Matt Barnes Smith promised the organisers that he would beat the course record and was as good as his word.He won an exciting race by 4 seconds and beating the course record by 14 seconds and the club record by 30 seconds.

This is his first run as a St Edmunds Pacer for a long time (currently studying at Oklahoma State University) and it was good to see him running so well.In addition SEP also claimed first prize in the vet 40 and vet 45 with Peter Barker (in a new club record for V40) and Chris Cooke running well.

In addition Miranda Wheatley ran well in her come back run to claim 10th place in the Ladies closely followed by Thetford runner Trish Dennison in a new PB.

Other runners for SEP included great performances by Steve Robinson 12th, Julian Long 22nd  Darren Barwick 69th, David Overman 226th, Dawn Marshall 289th and 53rd Ladies and Mike Chambers 379th 5th in MV65 category.

It was also good to see that Peter Foody is back running with his first outing in over a year. His time of 38.01 gave him 6th place in the MV40 category and it will not be long before he is back running for SEP.

These performances bode well for the coming year.

Full results are here

 

05/01 /08

Essex AAA Half Marathon Championships at Gt Bentley 3rd February 2008

An entry form is attached for entry to this half marathon at Gt Bentley.

02/01/08

Club Records

Thanks to Martin Barnes-Smith the club records have been updated with half a dozen or so improved records. I am sure there must be others so keep them coming - let Martin know if you think you have broken a club record.

12/12/07

Knettishall Heath 6th January 2008 - Orienteering

Suffolk Orienteering Club would like to invite you and your family to stretch your legs after Christmas orienteering event at Knettishall Heath on 6 January 2008. You can choose from range of different courses which suits best your abilities and start any time from 10.30 to 12.30. There will be help available for those new to the sport. 

For more information please contact Clive Wilkinson on 01473 219059, E-mail: clive.sally@btinternet.com

Or visit http://www.pdl.demon.co.uk/events/knettishall.htm

11/12/07

Lode Muddy Marvel 5 - 2nd of March 2008

Find attached an entry form for The Lode 'Muddy Marvel' 5, on 2nd March 2008 at Lode near Cambridge. The race is organised by Newmarket Cycling & Triathlon Club and the main aim is to raise money for a local charity. This time proceeds will be going to Cambridge Mencap.

10/12/07

Lakenheath 5 on the 27th January 2008

For an application form and details of the 2 mile fun run see this link

9/12/07

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Is a charity that trains dogs to alert their deaf owners to sounds such as the alarm clock, telephone, doorbell or smoke alarm. Around 75% of dogs entering the scheme are selected from rescue centres or donated as unwanted pets. We receive no government or lottery funding and make no charge for the service. Each dog is provided with training and life-long aftercare and each partnership with support costing the charity over £5000 per dog.  

In East Anglia today there are over 80 working partnerships as part of over 800 current placements with another 150 dogs being placed every year at a cost of over £5 million. But with over 650,000 people in the UK being potential recipients of hearing dogs, we have a way to go and need your help! 

We rely entirely on the fundraising efforts of our supporters without whom we would be unable to continue offering our services. Luckily we have a team of people from across the country that supports us by taking part in running events and I am writing to ask if you will join them. 

Around the UK and in East Anglia there are many races which you can enter as an own place runner or apply for a guaranteed charity place and the events are all listed on our website www.hearingdogs.org.uk. Here are just a few local dates for 2008 in addition to the Flora London Marathon and Great Runs: 

        January 27th – Lakenheath Charity 5 Mile Run & 2 mile Fun Run.

        May 4th – 10k Bespak Great East Anglian Run, Kings Lynn.

        October 12th - Great Eastern Run, Peterborough.

Attached is a form to register your interest in any further dates. Remember – you don’t have to raise sponsorship as own places runners but anyone pledging to raise £25 or more will receive a running vest, support kit and sponsor forms and if you need any further information, please contact me on the details below. 

Why not make your New Years Resolution one that will help deaf people and unwanted dogs in the UK?  

Kindest regards,

Chloe Parratt
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – East Anglia Regional Fundraiser
Tel: 07824 453319 Fax/Tel: 01353 665396

2008 East Anglia highlights: Will you brave the FIREWALK on March 8th? Watch snooker legend Jimmy White take on Joe ‘Fen Potter’ Perry at the Ipswich Corn Exchange May 24th. For details on all running, fundraising and volunteer events in East Anglia, visit the East Anglia Homepage

8/12/07

Turing Relay on the 16th of March 2008.

This is a six stage relay event and is run along the riverside footpaths from Ely to Cambridge (Jesus Green) and back to Ely. Stages are from about 5.0 to 6.2 miles and vary from country trail to mixed terrain.

If you are interested in taking part please let Dave Overman know by the 10th of January as the teams will have to be entered by the end of January. His e-mail is david.overman@btinternet.com .

7/12/07

Report from the Hereward Relay by Dave Overman your Road Race Manager

Thanks to all of the runners that took part in the Hereward Relay.

For those who of you that have not heard of it before it is a four person relay from Peterborough to Ely Cathedral following the old pilgrim trail called the Hereward Trail.

It is made up of four different lengths 6, 11, 10.5 and 10. Normally it finishes outside the Cathedral but this year the finish was changed to Ely Football ground.

Up until two weeks before the event this year we had enough runners to put in five teams but flu took hold of the club and we lost five runners then a couple of others picked up injuries which meant we put out three teams.

The men’s ‘A’ team was made up of Iain Milligan, Kevin Murphy, Paul White and David Reed. Ladies ‘A’ was comprised of Pat Partridge, Julia Jepson, Angie Alstrachan and Sarah Golding. The final team was made up of Darren Baker, Mike Troup, David Overman and Ashley Gimson.

Each leg was timed and prizes were given for the winners of each leg out of the 131 teams that took part, David Reed won the final leg overall and Kevin Murphy finished second in the second leg. Good runs from Iain and Paul gave us an overall position of 7th for the race, which was an excellent position considering the losses.

The men’s ‘B’ team ran well with good performances from Darren as he warmed up for the Norwich half, Mike with a very good time on the second leg and Ashley running the last leg in 7 minute miles, which shows that Ash is on the way back.

The ladies team ran extremely well, unfortunately Angie went over on her ankle just before the start of her leg and struggled to the finish with damaged ankle ligaments.

Next year we will try again and make sure that all members have flu jabs in September.Also we need to start thinking about the round Norfolk relay again.

It is to be run on the 20th/21st of September 2008.

One thing we may look at is staying at Kings Lynn over the weekend. Stowmarket Striders set up a camp there this year and by all accounts it proved very successful.

If you can send your details to me for this event, both for running and staying over, we will try and get two teams this coming year.

To contact me directly I have set up a new email address as work is getting too hectic to see all of the emails. Therefore this is the best one to use. david.overman@btinternet.com

5/12/07

Bungay Marathon & Half Marathon 6th April 2007

For those who didn't get into London maybe you fancy tackling the Bungay Course! Full details here

 

3/12/07

Great East Run 2008

Elgood's Brewery GREAT EAST RUN
Sunday 17th February 2008
1100hrs start from Bungay High School, Suffolk
700 participant limit
20km rural undulating course, BARR Gold Grade

For an entry form see attachment or check website www.greateastrun.org.uk or www.runnersworld.co.uk

2/12/07

www.shoeguide.co.uk

 

As the name suggests the site has reviews of hundreds of pairs of running shoes and Guide Grids to show who and what they are best suited to. The site guides people to the right shoe for them based upon:

The site also lets runners have their say on what shoes they think are good or bad.

29/11/07

East Anglian Midweek Cross Country League - UEA Norwich 28th Nov 07

THE Pacers are now leading both the men’s and the ladies’ team tables at the East Anglian Midweek Cross Country League, a fantastic effort after three meetings.

The men crammed their scorers into the top 13 at the third event, staged at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, led home by chairman David Reed in third. Pat Partridge was the first Pacer lady to finish in fifth spot. Full results.

26/11/07

Club Records

You may be interested in the new club records page to which I am slowly adding content. Note that this page is based on records in the Pace magazine from March 2006! So based on this many records may have been broken and it is up to you folks to let us know if you think you have beaten one of these records as detailed on the club records page.

23/11/07

Running Shoe Advice

At www.shoeguide.co.uk we are runners. So we understand a runners needs, aspirations and frustrations. That is why we have set about building the most comprehensive guide to running shoes.

We can help guide you to the best pair of shoes for you based upon:
The surfaces you run on
Your biomechanics – a very simple guide to assessing your needs is given. See http://www.shoeguide.co.uk/exec/content/advice
Your weight
Any races you may be considering using the shoe for.

Hate it/Love it
Most of us have bought a pair of running shoes we loved. Many of us have regretted a choice we have made.
So why not help fellow runners by sharing your experiences. You can review the shoes you have run in so other runners can use your recommendations or warnings.
Of course giving the details on why it’s hot and or why it’s will be even more helpful to other runners as they make their choices.

To find out more and make your views known go to www.shoeguide.co.uk.

To contact us email mailto:info@shoeguide.co.uk

22/11/07

London Marathon Charity Places

I have had an e-mail from Kidney Reserch UK to point out that they still have places for the London Marathon. I f you need any more information or want to book a place contact  

Pete Revell Community Fundraising Manager Kidney Research UKT: 01480 389791 M: 07721924833 E: peterevell@kidneyresearchuk.org or visit their website at www.kidneyresearchuk.org

 

 

21/11/07

Trionium Races

I have been provided with details of the following Trionium Races.see also http://www.Trionium.com - online entry is now open for all the races, and if your interested places are filling fast.

Knacker Cracker 10k - Britain's toughest 10k: 1 January 2008, 11am onwards, Box Hill, Surrey
An extremely hard multi-start (handicap-based) fancy dress trail race, featuring virgin marys at the first water station, gut wrenching climbs, kamikaze descents, excellent views, rolls and soup and the must-have race goodies. Voted into the top 10 races in the UK, year after year. Only 100 places left as of 22 November: "A great way to start the year"

Bookham 10k 17 February 2008, Surrey
A muddy and challenging off-road 10k that is surprising fast (at the sharp end), taking in delightful scenery. A community 10k, the way races should be, with a 400 runner maximum, + Kids' fun run.

Leith Hill Half Marathon: 9 March 2008, 11am, The Nower, Dorking, Surrey
A new half marathon on a classic off-road course, from Dorking, via Westcott and the Wolvens Track to Coldharbour and thence to Leith Hill Tower, the highest point in southeast England: the out and back course will ensure a convivial atmosphere for all runners. Supported by Dorking and Mole Valley AC. Limited entries: Be in at the start!

Midsummer Munro - Britain's hardest half marathon: 21 June 2008, 4pm Box Hill, Surrey
A legendary race: 13.1 miles: 3000 feet of ascent and descent. "Just one of those races you've got to do before you hang up your boots" A top 10 UK race, which fills up well before the day.

Ashtead 10k: 14 September 2008, 11am, Ashtead, Surrey
A friendly local race run on the SSSI/NNR of Ashtead Common: surprisingly hilly. Includes 2km childrens' fun run. A lot of fun - bring the family.

The Picnic - Britain's toughest marathon: 20 June 2009, 2pm, Box Hill, Surrey
That's 2009 (!). Twice the Midsummer Munro. This race is so tough, it can't be run more than once every two years. Run it and weep - no kidding.
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Full details (and lots of amusing and uplifting runner feedback) on all these races is available at the Trionium web site, http://www.Trionium.com. Online entry for all of these races is now open.

 

20/11/07

Running Photos

Interested in running photos ? Click on the following link to flickr to view many from races mainly in Suffolk over recent years and some going back to the 1980's!

20/11/07

Bungay Cross Country 18th November 2007

Thanks to Terry Rigby for providing the junior and adult results from Bungay which you can find on the XC Page.

17/11/07

Sport Relief 2008

We have had an e-mail from Sport Relief 2008 who are recruiting athletics and running clubs to organise Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Miles around the UK. 

Sport Relief 2008: Warming up nicely

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th March 2008 will see three days of entertainment, events and energy designed to challenge the entire nation. Sport Relief is back and one thing is already for certain: It’s going to be even bigger and better than before.  

Your chance to be a part of the team

At the heart of the weekend will be the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile. Last time round over 200 of our Mile events were organised in local communities by people like you. This year we need your club to get involved too.  

Organising a Mile event can be an incredible experience - helping to raise the profile of the club, whilst bringing the local community together to be part of a huge, national campaign. And if that wasn’t enough you will also be helping raise money to transform lives here in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. 

Join forces with Sport Relief

And if it all sounds a lot to take on then don’t worry we will be here for you every step of the way. As well as providing you with loads of event materials, posters and giving you your own section on our website we also look after all of the event registration so that you can concentrate on making your event as successful as possible.   

To find out more about what is involved and to apply to be an organiser go to www.sportrelief.com or call me on the number below. 

Dave Haggart Mile Events Co-ordinator Comic Relief 

Phone: 0207 820 6951 Email: d.haggart@comicrelief.com

 www.sportrelief.com

16/11/07

Results added

from Fenland Ten and Stowmarket Scenic Seven Events
15/11/07

Club Information Sheet

The Club Information sheet has been updated to reflect the appointments made at the recent AGM. Here you will find contact details for the Pacers Committee for 2007-8.

11/11/07

Intersport

As you  probably know, the old Intersport shop in Bury was closed and is now reopened with new owners.  The new management have agreed to the Pacers having the same 10% discount as before.  They have a treadmill machine to check what type of shoe best suits you and you can check how the new trainers feel on your feet while running.  This is our local specialist sport shop, so why not stop in and check it out.

10/11/07

Turing Trail Relay 16th March 2008

This new six stage relay event is run on mainly opposite riverside footpaths from Ely to Cambridge (Jesus Green) and back to Ely. Stages are from about 5.0 to 6.2 miles and vary from country trail to mixed terrain.

http://www.turingrelay.co.uk/.

It is not too soon to let David Overman no of your interest in taking part in this new relay race. Either give him a call on 07780 994428 or e-mail him at David.Overman@gtc-uk.co.uk. It would be good to get several teams taking part in this event.

 

10/11/07

East Anglian Midweek Cross Country League Wattisham Airfield Wednesday, November 7.

Carl Marston reports:- The Pacers fielded an encouraging 11 runners at the second East Anglian Midweek Cross Country League.

The men had a narrow lead going into this second race, following the first event at RAF Barnham, and they were again very competitive, despite the absence of Peter Barker through ill health.

Chairman David Reed led for much of the race, which was mainly on hard road surfaces within the airfield, before finishing a fine second. Chris Cooke, showing no ill effects from his recent Amsterdam Marathon (2hrs 49mins), came through strongly to finish seventh.

Jemma Clarry was a superb second in the ladies’ race, and first junior, behind Stowmarket’s Tamara Jordan, while Pat Partridge, Angie Alstrachen, Eloise Calver and Caroline Hollands were all well-placed.

The team results have yet to be finalised. The third meeting is at UEA in Norwich on Wednesday, November 28 (2.30pm start from sports pavilion)

8/11/07

Photos from Fritton Lake by Nancy.

Thanks Nancy for the photos from Fritton lake

8/11/07

The Sweat Shop

at Ipswich are now able to offer you Video Gait Analysis every day in store during normal opening hours.  Watching yourself run in a few different shoes will help give you confidence that the shoes are working for you before you buy them.  The Sweat Shop will look closely at the differences in your stance at heel strike, midfoot and toe off simultanoeusly and in slow motion and make sure everything is as it should it be. There is no additional charge for this service and their is a choice of brands such as - Nike, Asics, Adidas, Mizuno, Brooks, New Balance and Saucony.  Tel 01473 726652  ipswich@sweatshop.co.uk

8/11/07

Suffolk Winter League Report on Fritton Lake Race

Thanks to Carl for his latest report

The Pacers put in a terrific team performance in the second Suffolk Winter League meeting of the season at Fritton Lake, to such an extent that we even pipped Ipswich Harriers to win the team section on the day, by a margin of just 15 points!

We were bolstered by Peter Golding’s brief and welcome return from Iraq, plus Will Barnes-Smith putting in an appearance – he’s currently Army training in Aldershot. And our chairman David Reed crowned his first appearance in the league this year by leading home the team in fifth spot.

The ladies were as consistent as ever, with Pat Partridge, Julia Jepson and Sarah Golding the team scorers, well supported by Angie Alstrachen and Eloise Calver. We remain third overall behind the Harriers and Stowmarket Striders, but it was still a very good day for the club. The 5.8-mile course seemed to go on forever, and we didn’t see much of the lake.

The next meeting is at Broome, near Bungay, on Sunday, November 18 (11am start). See you there.

5/11/07

Suffolk Winter League Results from Fritton Park Nr Beccles

Carl Marston has provided the results from the 2nd Suffolk Winter League Meeting. Looks like a good turn out. Overall position and any photos will be added in due course.

3/11/07

Framlingham XC 28th October - Results

Carl Marston has provided the following report. There was a good turnout for the first Suffolk Winter League meeting, staged in the mud at Framlingham Castle. There were 24 Pacers in the senior race, while the club was also well represented amongst the girls in the junior race. The Pacers are third in the team stakes, just one point ahead of fourth-placed Newmarket & Sudbury. Ipswich Harriers look favourites to retain their title, but we should push Stowmarket hard for second spot.

Teams (combined): 1 Ipswich Harriers 1,329pts; 2 Stowmarket 1,185; 3 Pacers 1,123; 4 Sudbury & Newmarket 1,122; 5 Waveney Valley 1,079. Also: 12 Pacers “B” 735.

Girls’ teams: 1 Waveney Valley 165pts; 2 Ipswich Harriers 151; 3 Pacers 145.

3/11/07

RAF Barnham XC Results

Carl Marston has provided the following report. The Pacers lead the East Anglian Cross Country League men’s team section by two points after the first meeting at RAF Barnham, thanks to excellent runs from Peter Barker (third) and David Reed (fourth). There was also a good debut run in the league from young Jemma Clarry, who was third in the ladies’ race. The next event is at Wattisham Airfield this Wednesday (November 7). The race starts at 2.30pm.

1/11/2007

Hereward Relay 25th November 2007

A message from our road manager David Overman

I will start sending out full team details for Hereward shortly.Looks like we will have five teams so well done to all of you.Next stage is to sort out logistics of getting people to their start position!If anyone has space in their car or someone that can move transport during the day let me know.

1/11/2007

Ely 10k

A message from our road manager David Overman.

They are up to 500 places already booked. If you are going to take part best to do it soon otherwise all places will be gone.For anyone that has not done it before it is good fun and a nice way to end the year. Flat course with a nasty hill at the end (last year they had a piper at the top of the hill to encourage you home).

So far there are only four Pacers running.

1/11/2007

Framlingham XC

Photos added from Framlingham XC on 28th October 2007 see front page , Juniors Page and cross country page. Thanks Julia Jepson for forwarding these to me.

24/10/07

Photos from the Friday 5 at Nowton Park 1st June 2007

Sems a long time ago now but here are a few photos from a warm Summers evening at Nowton Park.

23/10/07

Orienteering

Suffolk Orienteering Club (SUFFOC) would like to invite you to an orienteering event in Rendlesham Forest on 25th November 2007. 

Registration is on the day from 10.00-12.00 with individual starts from 10.30 to 12.30.
Fees are £7 Adult/Group and £2 Junior/Student.
 
Directions (approaching from A12): Take the A1152, signposted Orford and Melton, at the northern Woodbridge roundabout on the A12. After Melton, follow the brown signs for the Rendlesham Forest Centre on the B1084. Turn Right onto a Forestry Commission road signposted to Rendlesham Forest Centre. You will see orienteering signs for the event.
The grid reference is TM354488.  
 
For more details call Chris Davies 01473 259 396,  Email: chrisgdavies@btinternet.com or visit www.pdl.demon.co.uk/suffoc 
 
Orienteering is a sport for all ages and abilities. There will be help available for those new to the sport. For more information about orienteering visit http://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/
19/10/07

Results Added

Results from Abingdon,Great Eastern and Gt Yarmouth added. E mail me if I have missed a race time that you would like added

16/10/07

Round Norfolk Relay 2007

Thanks to Stephen and Dave for some excellent quality photos from the Round Norfolk Relay.If you are interested in road relays then have a word with our Road Running Manager Dave Overman.

11/10/07

Harwich Discovery Run 2007

Eloise Calver in action at Harwich! Eloise finished 33rd overall in the 10k race, 2nd in the Womens race and 2nd in her age category in a time of 46.07.

11/10.07

Ryston Cross Country

Thanks to Julia Jepson and Martin Barnes- Smith for the photo from last Sunday's Ryston Cross Country race which as been added to the cross country page.

7/10/07

Ryston Cross Country

Well done to all who took part at Ryston the 1st x country event of the season. Pacers had some notable successes including winning the Under 13 Girls category - well done to Elin Grose. David reed and Alan dawson also won their age categories. This is a promising start and a full set of pacers results provided by Terry Rigby are here or on the x country page.

6/10/07

Stevenage Half Marathon

Tony Willson of Fairlands Valley Spartans has provided details of the Stevenage Half Marathon on the 4th of November 2007. Theye