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Beckenham conquer the 1066 Relay

Sunday May 8th Beckenham took part in the inaugural 1066 relay between Hastings and Rye and brought home enough silverware and prizes that a larger trophy cabinet is now needed at the club house! Beckenham won the overall mens team prize, … Continue reading

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Assembly League Race 2: The Dome

Click on the link for the Results of the Assembly League race held at the Dome. The course was much improved thanks to the completion of building works over the thames path, but until it gets officially measured they’ll always be … Continue reading

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Gail at the Cocacobana

Will writes: Four Beckenham runners made the trip down to leafy Sevenoaks last Thursday to see one Beckenham runner, Gail do the Cocacobana!  All four of us were most impressed by her am-dram-antics and thought the show very entertaining.  All … Continue reading

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Grand Prix Race 5: Ted Pepper 10k

Jim writes: Congrats to everyone who ran Ted Pepper today. Another good turnout of 25 club runners with Chris second overall and Mel 3rd lady – please say if i’ve missed any other prizes.  Grand prix points and updated tables … Continue reading

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Latest Grand Prix Standings After Race 4 Darent Valley

It’s the Ted Pepper 10k on Bank Holiday Monday, so to refresh your memories here’s the latest up to date grand prix tables. Runner Races ran Points overall Blackheath & Bromley 10k            18th Jan Sidcup 10m        13 Feb Knole Park 10k  13 March … Continue reading

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Some assembly league history

  For discovery by future digital archivists, here is a scan of a lavishly hand-typed summary of the assembly league in 1990, with a history back to 1976. Assembly league history 1990 Isn’t it amazing how technology has changed things.  … Continue reading

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Le Morceau de Gateaux Est Retournee

South London’s favourite cake-shaped cycle sprint got of to a measured start with times posted unlikely to threaten the current sub 4 club record. A mix of vehicles,  including a fixi and an electrical powered nonsense ensure that the piece-of-cake’s reputation for … Continue reading

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London Marathon Race Report: Go On Miss Langton!

Alice’s race report! VLM 2011 So, 17th April has finally been and gone. Following my “good fortune” in acquiring a Club place in the Christmas draw I really had to pull my finger out to get some training done. As … Continue reading

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London Marathon 2011

Not as hot as Paris last weekend but London at midday wasn’t that far off. So really well done and many congratulations to everyone that ran the Virgin London Marathon yesterday in what turned out to be toasty conditions. Pictures … Continue reading

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Good Luck Beckenham Marathon Runners!

Good luck to all our runners in the London Marathon this weekend Clare Elms (Dulwich Vest) Sophie Bishop Anika Jones (pink and black vest – 30628) Alice Langton (club vest – 24669) Jim Addison (club vest – 901) Nolan Wilkens … Continue reading

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