Road Running

Updated  25 March 2010

24 March 2010

Last year when I provided a short article for the news letter I stated that it would be light in the evenings when the Southerner dropped through your letter box. Light enough I hoped for all aspiring road runners to be able to train and at the same time see what terrain their feet were running on.  

I also hoped the newsletter would be delivered before the next SCVAC Road Race Fixture. Both as expected became true.

For the future I am delighted to record that we have been invited to return to the same set of races as last year.

The first of the series of four will be the 10K which as in the past will be incorporated into the TED PEPPER on 03/05/2010, promoted by Blackheath and Bromley Harriers AC. Any problems check out their WEB Site (contains full details, map & entry form).

In the past we have been able to enter on the day without a problem.

For many years this race has provided:

1. A flat fast safe course of 3 laps.
2. A1 timekeeping.
3. Refreshments provided by the club.
4. Changing facilities.
5. An interesting memento.
6. Easy parking.
7. A prestigious SCVAC medal if you are in the top 3 of your race category.

This fixture will be followed by the:

·         30th BURNHAM BEECHES HALF MARATHON  - 22^nd  AUGUST 2010

This race incorporates the British Masters Athletic Federation National Champs. Therefore, you have a unique opportunity to participate in both Championships on the same day. This race is an excellent promotion and I have no reservation in rating it as 10 out of 10.

·         THANET MARATHON - 5th SEPTEMBER 2010

·         EPSOM 10 MILE -  21^st  NOVEMBER 2010

I recommend you check the promoting clubs web site for details. Entering in the past has never been a problem.

Walter Hill