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Riverside Relay
03/03/2010
The (late!) latest version of Riverside Relay has been published.  Access it from the "Relay" navigation button on the left.
 
Riverside Runners Annual Trip
03/03/2010

Update - 24 Riversiders have made firm bookings.  Very last chance to secure your place on this trip as final bookings are likely to be made on Monday 8 March.

Having scanned the field for likely looking venues for the 2010 annual trip, Mark presented a shortlist to the members at the November meeting asking for feedback.  Since then he has refined the options to Zagreb, Croatia for the weekend of 8 - 11 Oct 2010.  Mark believes that the price is likely to be in the order of £375 but this is obviously dependent upon the number of people that come along.
What is needed now is for the firm bookings to come in.  The itinerary will be along the lines of :

1. Fly to Croatia early on Fri 8th Oct, travel to and stay in a 3* hotel (B&B) close to the venue.
2. Sightseeing, drink, eat and be merry on Saturday 9th.
3. Small matter of a run (half or full Marathon) on Sunday 10th, Race entry NOT included.
4. Return home with lots of duty free, Monday 11th.

To secure a place(s) you need to pay a £35 non-refundable deposit.  It is planned to put an instalment payment system in place for those that would like to take up that option.  See Mark for more details and come along to the club meeting on 3 December to learn more.

 
Riverside Runners Championship 2010
02/03/2010
The Riverside Runners Championship is now well underway and a record of the provisional scores for all entrants is published on the website in the document library. This will be updated every two months.

The championship recognises the best overall club performer taking into account their performance in a number of races over the year, based on a variety of factors. It operates from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.

You will see from the latest results that the points allocated to your various races, takes into account factors such as your age, the amount of miles you ran in each race, the variety of different distances you have covered and how much improvement you have made on your personal best times.

These are only provisional scores, shortly after 30 June 2010 you will be asked to nominate up to a maximum of five races from this list and the same again shortly after 31 December 2010.

The club runner with the most points for all the races they nominate (up to a maximum of ten races) will win the trophy and this will be awarded at the annual presentation.

All runner abilities are welcomed as the Championship is designed to take into account new starters, improvers and competitive runners. For details of how the rules operate please click ‘document library’ on the left hand side.
 
Notice of AGM
24/02/2010
The Annual General Meeting of the Riverside Runners will take place at 20:00hrs on Thursday 1 April 2010 at the St Neots Rowing Club.

If you wish to submit nominations for the committee or would like to request any business to be included on the agenda please inform the Secretary by Thursday 18 March 2010.  Nomination forms are available from the Document Library under "Misc Papers".

The final Notice of Agenda will be published to members here on the club's website by Thursday 25 March 2010.
 
EIGHT WEEKS OVERDUE Membership for 2010
24/02/2010

Still not paid your membership?  Please do because we want to maintain and grow the club, but we also want our membership secretary to be able to close the file.  It's now eight weeks overdue.  Don't get your name on our list of non-payers soon to be published, get your form and cheque to Norma this week.

It's time to renew your membership.  Will all existing members please complete a "Membership Renewal Form" and submit it by hand or post to Norma Leckie along with the subs please for the membership year starting Friday 1 Jan 2010. 

Membership Renewal Forms are available on this website in the "Document Library" (navigation tab on the left) or from Norma.  The same form is appropriate for seniors and juniors.

 

Riverside Runners' Monthly Handicap Race
18/01/2010
The club’s first regular Handicap Race will take place next Monday (25th Jan) and then routinely on every last Monday of the month.  It is over the same 4.4m course every month and is open to all members.  The Handicap Run is not a race in the conventional sense.  You don't have to be super fit or super fast to take part.  The aim is to provide you with a measure of your current form, whether you’re fit or unfit, a whippet or a tortoise, a new runner or a seasoned athlete.   Points will be awarded based on finishing position (not time) and the person with the most points using their best seven months scores will win the annual competition.  (I am sure that I will convince the Committee to award a decent looking silver cup for the winner with small trophies for second and third provided enough of you come along in the opening months.)

Great detail is provided for those that want to know how it works in a document lodged in the Document Library.  It includes the course map.  The simple version is :

1.    The aim is to set people off so that they should all finish at 19.20hrs
2.    Start and finish is in the Longsands College Playing Field near the top main gate
3.    Set off at your handicap time (I will advise you of that each month) with a tally that you are given
4.    Try your best over the fixed route
5.    Slot your tally on the “Finish Bar” at the end
6.    Watch out for your new starting time for the following month's race which will be calculated based on how well or badly you did in your last race.

To get things up and running this first month, you need a proxy handicap time.  I will calculate that based on your known current performance.  Send me an email to tell me that you are planning to turn up and I’ll calculate your start time this month.  If you are generally an 11 min mile person it will be around 18.30hrs.  If you are generally a 7 min mile person it will be nearer to 18.50hrs.  You can still turn up even if you haven’t told me in advance, but you may get a disadvantaged handicap time because I will concentrate my efforts on getting others away first.

So if you are planning to run, email me now ( email to Maurice click here ) and then turn up ready to run at Longsands top gates at least five minutes before your allotted start time to ensure you can collect your personalised tally (no tally – no time!).
 
2010 Championship
17/11/2009

At the next committee meeting there will be a discussion about the type of championship that the club should run during 2010.  Most clubs operate an annual championship and they take on many different forms.  In the recent past, Riverside Runners has operated several including :

1.  a point for racing and more points depending on how many people you beat
2.  an age graded championship that required at least two results in each of three distance bands
3.  this year Riverside Runners get points related to distance run and more points for performance based on the Star Award system

Most clubs use some sort of system that nominates that a runners best "x" number of results are used from a potential of "y" number of pre-nominated results.  There are many variations on this theme and there are many other ways of running a championship.

If you have any particular preference for style of championship, then use this opportunity to influence the committee in their decision.  Hopefully there will be many suggestions made for the committee to consider.   It is anticipated that the committee will short list perhaps three and then for a beauty parade of these to members at the December meeting to make the final decision.

If you have an idea, please email it to or talk to Maurice before lunchtime on Monday 23 November (next Monday) to enable him to assemble the complete list for the committee meeting.  (Maurice's email address can be found on the "Contact Us" page of the website.)

 
St Neots Half Marathon & Fun Run
10/11/2009

No doubt at all that this year's Half Marathon and Fun Run was a great success.  Well done to the entire Half Committee who worked hard throughout the year and who with the help of additional volunteers from members, their families and friends put together another great event.  Fantastic effort from a great team.

 
Tracey does Amsterdam
18/10/2009
Tracey and Neil have run in Amsterdam this weekend (18 Oct).  Neil completed the Half Marathon in just over 1h 30, so well done to him.  However he has to let Tracey take the spotlight with her run in the marathon of 2h 59m 56s achieving 2FV40.  Hope you both enjoyed the weekend.  Certainly much to celebrate.
 
Riverside Relay
29/09/2009
There's a new edition of Riverside Relay published - see it by clicking on "Relay" on the navigation bars on the left hand side of the screen.
 
Round Norfolk Relay - UPDATED 20 Sept
07/09/2009

Riversiders had a great weekend in the Round Norfolk Relay.  Well done to Tracey Patmore and Annie Furbank who were individual prize winners.  Many thanks to to team captains / managers Kenny & Norma, Steve and Helen for their work in what is a significant period in preparation and then a weekend of effort and sleep deprivation so that the rest of us can have a great time, but especial congratulations to Kenny and Norma for organising, managing and motivating the winning Masters team in the 2009 competition.  More detail in the next edition of Riverside Relay to be published next weekend.

The Masters Team is on the left and the Open Team on the right :

 1     16.32m   Tracey Patmore           Alison Cooper
 2     14.06m   Phil Redden                 Tina Blackwell
 3      5.69m    Keith Richie                 Matt Nicholson
 4    12.76m    Neil Stevenson            Adrian Jarvis
 5      8.61m    Keith Pritchard            Mark Forster
 6      7.86m    Kevin Hickling             Michaela Ridley
 7      9.24m    Mark Beagley             Lucy Boothby
 8      7.52m    Andy Boast                Michala Forster
 9    11.30m    Annie Furbank            Kevin Hewitt
10   15.08m    Paul Ridley                  Paul Meadows
11   19.60m    Neil Adams                 James Bolm
12   19.67m    Maurice Hemingway  Steve Childerley
13   13.25m    Steve Pledger            Gavin Reynolds
14     8.80m    Ian Cameron              Simon Miller
15     7.20m    Ruth Chamberlain      Pam Hemingway
16     5.49m    Simon Boothby          Ollie McGlashan
17    11.73m   Martyn Blackwell       Diane Prout

Details of the race, the results (analysed any number of ways), the teams, the rules and the routes with maps etc can be found RNR 2009
 
Social Runs
26/08/2009

Riversiders have had a great summer season of Social Runs.  Many thanks to all who took the time and trouble to organise them for the club.  The calender for this year went :

Spaldwick - Dr. David and the Furbies
Offord - Paul Ridley
Abbotts Ripton - Mick & Barbara
Leighton Bromswold - Pete & Christine
Waresley - John & Ann S
Not Kenny's Relay - Kenny & Norma
Risely - Helen L
Eltisley - Ruth & Liz
Brampton Mill - Dianne & Jo

There's still just time if you want to organise another - let us know and we'll publicise it.

 
Family Fun Day
26/08/2009

Saturday 26 Sept 2009 is set to be a packed day for Riversiders with three events being organised.  All members are welcome at all.

1.   Grafham Duathlon
2.   Riverside Picnic and Games
3.   Mr & Mrs Competition

Grafham Duathlon
This is an early morning event (to avoid the other walkers and cyclists) that has 2.8m run / 8m cycle / 2.8m run.  Run from near the cycle shop to the far end of the dam wall and back where pick up your bike and cycle anti-clockwise around the reservoir and then do the run to the far end of the dam and back.  Meet in the Manders Car Park (Cycle Shop) with registration, warm up and safety check from 08.00hrs.  The race will start at 08.30hrs.  Prizes for first male and first female.  Entrants must be over 15 years and helmets must be worn whilst cycling.

Riverside Picnic & Games
At 14.00hrs there will be the Riverside Picnic and Games being held in Riverside Park (rain or shine) opposite the Rowing Club.  Do come along for the fun no matter the weather - we will adjorn to the Rowing Club in the event of foul weather after some games.

Mr & Mrs Competition
Starting at 19.30hrs in the Rowing Club we are having a celebrity quiz game with you as the celebrities.  Come along for more fun and games - Bar open.

 
Junior Championship for 2009 - Additions
25/08/2009

The Junior Championship races for 2009 have been added to.  The full programme for the Juniors is :

Sun   1 Mar  BRJ Frostbite
Sun 29 Mar  Sandy 3k
Sun   3 May  Titchmarsh 3k
Sun 10 May  Eye 3k
Sun 14 Jun   Ramsey 3k
Sat  11 Jul   Everton 3 FR (Cancelled by Biggleswade AC)
Sun  19 Jul  St Ives 3k
Sun 13 Sep  Swineshead 3k

Sun 11 Oct   Peterborough 4k
Sun 15 Nov  St Neots Fun Run 3k

 
Improvers Course
13/08/2009
The Club is running an "Improvers Course" on Monday evenings from the Rowing Club at 18.30 starting on Mon 24th August.  The only requirement is that you must be able to run / jog for a mile without having to stop to walk.  All welcome incl non-members.  Speak to Helen for more details and  / or encouragement on 07971 217039
 
5k Time Trial - Results
03/08/2009

Many thanks to all those that turned out for our 5k Time Trial in Priory Park (Mon 10 Aug) and also many thanks to those that came along to help marshall etc.  The course was two laps of Priory Park with an accurate measured distance of 5k.

Paul Ridley                19.25
Phil Redden               19.28
Paul Veitch                19.49
Ian Cameron              19.53
Steve Childerley         20.53
Simon Boothby          21.29
Sarah Rollinson         22.25
James Bolm               22.25
Ruth Chamberlain      22.39
Andy Anderson         22.43
Vicki Thomas            23.16
Simon Bellwood        23.47
Karl Hiner                 24.38
Junior Laciff             25.02
Naomi Goldsmith      25.15
John Wilcock            26.31
Jenny Dowling         26.55
Michaela Ridley        27.35
Dave Sellick             28.03
Norman King            29.31
Sarah Bates             29.35
Lucy Boothby           30.22
Liz Chamberlain        30.22
Felicity Fuller             31.07
Steve Deacon           32.53
Caroline Freeman     33.04
Becky Hull                34.07
Heather Savory        34.35
Barbara Reading       34.37

Spot prizes were won by Simon Boothby, Ian Cameron & Steve Childerley.  We are contemplating a repeat in late September if there is interest shown at the September Club meeting (3 Sept).  This would be the last for the adults of the year because of the darker evenings.

 
Not Kenny's Relay : Results
15/07/2009

Another excellent Wednesday evening event "Not Kenny's Relay" that once again this year WAS Kenny's Relay.  A very good turn out of Junior and Senior runners, marshalls and spectators / supporters made for a wonderful evening at Riverside Park in the sunshine followed by a Pizza supper which everyone seemed to think worked very well.

The Results

1.  Bob Thompson team - 28m 28s
     Lauren Darling, Mark Forster, Simon Boothby

2.  Tina Blackwell team -  29m 28s
    Will Forster, Steve Childerley, Katie Ridley

3.  Pauline Eastoe team - 29m 35s
    Tom Hemingway, Martyn Blackwell, Steve Deacon

=4. Pam Hemingway team - 29m 55s
     Carla Humphries, Phil Redden, Caitlin Blackwell

=4. Michala Forster team - 29m 55s
      Chris Forster, James Bolm, Catherine Hemingway

6.  Nick McGlashan team - 30m 03s
    Maisie Pritchard, Lucy Boothby, Ollie McGlashan

7.  Michaela Ridley team - 30m 55s
    Kirsty Middleton, Maurice Hemingway, Stephanie Forster

8.  Ron Eastoe team - 31m 15s
    Ollie McGlashan, Keith Pritchard, Frank Scutt

9.   Sheena Runham team - 31m 34s
     Kurt Sanders, Paul Ridley, Dan Ridley

10. Claire Emery team - 32m 52s
     Faye Young, Ruth Chamberlaine, Karen Childerley

 Thanks to Kenny and Norma for getting this event together.

 
Bushfield Races
13/07/2009

Eighteen senior Riversiders took part in the Bushy 10k and four juniors took part in the 3k race on Sunday 13 July on a bright sunny day with the temperature at 20.1C for the start of the 10k.

Carla ran a great race in the 3k matching a Corby AC runner nearly all the way coming in second, well ahead of the rest of the field.

In the 10k, Dan was the first Riversider home in 37m29s (24th) and Karl finished in a strong 44th in 39m13s.  Maddy was awarded first female senior (39m48s) in a very close race just one second ahead of the second place female senior.  Maddy also was awarded the 2nd "All Ladies" having come in just over a minute behind Phillippa Taylor of Stamford Striders (FV40).  Ruth was awarded 2nd FV35 for her run of 46m03s and Maurice was awarded 2nd MV50 for his run of 40m 55s.

Full results and awards here Bushy Results

 
Cambs Road Race League
10/07/2009

This is a series of eight races where runners enter as individuals but where there is an added bonus of also scoring for the club similar to the Frostbite (but even more informal scoring etc.).  All you have to do is ensure you register as a Riverside Runner and the rest is taken care of (more info about scoring etc on "read full story page").  Doesn't matter if you don't get to all.    M

The Eight Races

29 Mar 2009    Thorney 10k Course map (No EOD & note clash with Sandy 10)
10 May 2009   Eye 10k Details (Also Junior Race)
14 Jun 2009    Ramsey 10k  Details  (Also Junior Race)
12 Jul 2009     Bushfield 10k*   Details
16 Aug 2009   Thorney 5m*
19 Aug 2009   NVH 5k*  
13 Sep 2009   Ely Half*
25 Oct 2009    Fenland 10*

*  Also County Champs Race
Scoring etc on next page

 
Speedwork Tues 23 June
21/06/2009
Note that the planned speedwork at Sandy has had to be postponed for a few weeks (not least because most who would be there have just completed the Colworth Marathon Challenge).  This week's speedwork will revert to the Rowing Club as normal.  We will however be seeking a new date for speedwork at Sandy.
 
BRJ Invitation Pub Run - Tues 30 June
19/06/2009

The BRJ Roadrunners have again invited Riverside Runners (and other local clubs) to their annual invitation pub run.  Food & drinks will be available afterwards for those wishing to stay.  However, do please note that the BRJ Pub Run is on Tuesday 30 June and we have our own Social Run organised by John & Ann Storey the following evening from The Duncombe Arms at Waresley which we hope will be well supported.

The BRJ run will be held at the Wheatsheaf in Perry (at the sailing club end of Grafham Water - turn off the A1 at Buckden roundabout towards Grafham Water then stay on main road into Perry).

The main run will be around Grafham Water (8.5 miles) but shorter out & back runs can be used if this distance is too far.  The start & finish will be outside the front of the pub.

Car parking  There is a car park at the side of the pub. Once this is full please park in the area around the pub or adjoining roads.

Start time  Meet in car park from 18.45.  The run will start at 19.15.

The run will be followed by drinks & meal for those wanting to stay. There will also be a raffle, so do feel free to bring along a prize.  Tables will be available both inside the Wheatsheaf and in the spacious garden to the rear, if the weather is kind to us.  This is not a race; it is just a social run.

Food  Tuesday night is steak night, but if anyone would prefer a fish dish or a vegetarian lasagna then please contact Paul or Lisa at the pub before next Tuesday to place your order on 01480 810253.

 
Speedwork Tues 23 June at Sandy
17/06/2009

We might be going to Sandy for speedwork next week.  It will be confirmed here later in the week.

Phil is trying to make arrangements for the next Speedwork session to be held on track at Sandy Sports Centre.  The session is 4 x 1 mile with 400 metres walk recovery between the mile runs.  The session will start at 18.45hrs and so if you are joining in you will need to have arrived at the Sports Centre car par at 18.35hrs. 

The sports centre is on Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1BL.  map here

 
Ramsey Abbey Prize Winners
14/06/2009

Twenty-three Riversiders turned out for the Ramsey Abbey 10k and several collected gongs.

Will Mackay won the 10k race (by 42 seconds from the next runner) and Rachel Sutcliffe & Phil Redden picked up medals for being first in their age groups.  Both Katie Bates and Catherine Hemingway also collected prizes for being first in their age groups in the 3k race.
10k Results
       3k Results

 
Going to the Dogs
13/06/2009
Helen is organising a trip to Peterborough Dogs on 10 July and the cost will be £10 per person.  Please could people let her know if they are interested on 07971 217039 text or post message on board.

 
Grafham Relay - Sat 13 June
07/06/2009

Please note that this has been cancelled for this year.

 

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