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From Sparrows Den to Croydon via Petts Wood
Lots of Beckenham action took place this weekend with Cross Country, Beckenham Grand Prix and title defences all in the space of a hectic 2 days…. So starting with Saturday, the first Kent League Cross Country race got under way … Continue reading
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Save the Herne Hill Velodrome
Not running related but thought this might be of interest to a number of us who’ve been to the track or have an interest in cycling. ‘Save the Velodrome’ Campaign launches today with an open invitation to a public meeting. … Continue reading
More Baksh News at the Isle of White Marathon
Seems like Ken Baksh junior, Peter Baksh is abit of chip of the old block…. Yesterday Peter completed his first marathon, not any old marathon no… the cheapest one that could be found £10 to enter! (See father like son! … Continue reading
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Herne Hill 6 mile (or 4.9!) XC
Reporting live from Streatham common! Ken was disappointed that the race was short, so did an extra loop while the rest of us did 4.91 (6 miles was the advertised distance). Ok I’m being nice, he actually got lost! The … Continue reading
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Virgin London Marathon….Are you in?
The Virgin London Marathon ballot results are now out. So were you lucky enough* to get a ‘Your In’ or a ‘Rejected’ magazine today? At least if you bequeathed you’ll get some sort of fleece/rain jacket apparel to soften the … Continue reading
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Bromley Parkrun news
Following his 13 wins in 18 outings at the Bromley Parkrun Jim gets a good write up in this weeks race report. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/bromley/News.aspx Also with a favourable mention is Ok Chris, we’re going to have find a new name for … Continue reading
Run to the Beat photos
Just to keep up the pictorial theme….. Gail and Debs Gail Oh yeah and I was there to And another …as I’m putting everyone else up!
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Coach Helen’s Race Report: Switchback 5
An elite team of 2 Beckenham Runners took part in the Switchback 5 on Sunday. The race, organised by Striders of Croydon, is an undulating off road 5 miler advertised as a warm up for the cross country season. Jim … Continue reading
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And here she is…
Mel after the quicksand. As you can see, it was windy! Well done!
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Weekend Round Up, Mel Wins, Edgar goes sub 3, Jim 2nd & Ameet shocker!
Congratulations Mel Burdett who won the Quicksand 15 down in windy Margate, Results and finished 8th overall! Congratulations Edgar Sequeria for achieving a sub 3 2:59 at a wet Berlin Marathon looks like a perfectly judged effort to me 🙂 and also check out … Continue reading
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