Newsletter 23rd October 2022

Posted onAuthorHelen Keegan

Hi there

London Marathon 2022

Photos of the club members who took part both in London and doing it virtually.  Well done to all of you.

 

           

Rachel had the club place this year.  Read all about it here:-

https://ledburyharriers.org.uk/london-marathon-2022/

The results of the ballot for the 2023 event come out on 24th October.  If you  haven’t been successful, there is always the chance that you could get the club place.  Details of that to follow at a later date.

Annual Dinner

This is is being held on 4th November at the Wellington Inn – 7.00 for 7.30pm.  Cost is £25.  Please email Jo Taylor-Greig if you would like to attend.  Partners are welcome.

Jotaylorgreig@gmail.com

Club Kit

We are going to put in an order for club kit.  We have to order a minimum of 3 for each size and style (T-shirt or Vest) that we require.  If you don’t need a new vest/T-shirt now but think you might do in the next 6 months, please put that on the form so that we can make sure that one is available when you need it!

We also have training kit available to be ordered from Your Name On It.

The link to the site is here:-

Training kit   If you want any training kit, please add it to the order form and we can then put in a bulk order which will save on delivery costs.

The order form for kit is here:-

Kit Order Form

 

Magnificent Eastnor Castle 7 2022 and 2023

We made a profit on this year’s race of £1600.  We are splitting this between two local charities.  £800 will go to Ledbury Food Bank.  Please send suggestions for the second charity to me please.

info@ledburyharriers.org.uk

Next year’s race will take place on 26th March 2023.  Please put the date in your diary as we will need volunteers!

 

Your Club needs you!

The club AGM will be held on 12th Jan 2023.  There will be three vacancies on the committee:-

  • Chair
  • Secretary
  • Social Secretary.

We will be posting out job descriptions shortly  but if you are interested in any of these positions, please have a chat with either myself (Chair), Jayne (Secretary) or Jo (Social Secretary) to find out what is involved.

Cross Country Winter League

The dates and venues for the winter league are as follows:-

30th October – Pembridge

20th November – Peterstow

18th December – Fforest Fields

15th January – Croft Castle

26th February – Brockleton nr Leominster

Please see Neil Grinnell if you want to take part in any of them.

This is what you need to know about taking part in a Cross Country Event  (Thanks, Rachel!)

E𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽!)
▪️What’s so great about XC?
Aside from the chance to run some fab courses in different places, it’s a chance to participate in something as part of the Harriers. We meet up before the race starts, have a natter, leave our belongings together, run, cheer each other in then eat cake. It’s a very supportive and fun thing to be a part of.
▪️What is it?
The Herefordshire and Borders Cross Country League are a series of 5 races in 5 different locations, one a month from 30th October. All the races start at a very civilised 11am and are run over a distance between 5 and 6 miles.
▪️What are the courses like?
Each race is different – some are flat, some a little more undulating, and Presteigne is super hilly! They are often multi-terrain, including tracks, woodland paths, grassy fields. If it’s rained a lot, there can be mud, which adds to the fun. All of the courses are suitable for runners no matter what pace group you normally run in.
▪️Isn’t cross country for the faster runners?
No! Absolutely not. Runners of all abilities are welcome, and there will be runners of all paces represented from all the clubs.
▪️What if I can’t run every race?
You don’t have to – if you can only make one race, that’s fine! Better to pop your name on the list so you can run one if you want to.
▪️How do the team points work?
The first 3 men and 3 women over the line at each race for each club is team 1, next three are team 2 etc. Points are awarded to every finisher and at the end of the season get totted up for overall league standings. Don’t get hung up on teams or points. It’s more important that we have runners!
▪️Anything else I need to know?
~You need a club vest or t-shirt to race.
~Only runners who have given their name in advance can enter as names are submitted for race numbers. So if you think you’d like to give a race a try, let Neil Grinnell know.
~You’re welcome to just come along and spectate, cheer everyone on and see what it’s all about.
~There is always cake at the finish. 🍰
If you’ve got any other questions, please just ask!

 

What races have you done and what have you signed up for?

It would be great for you to tell us when you have taken part in a race and how it went.  We can tell other club members about it and help to promote it next year.  Going to races are always more fun if you know other people there.  So if you have signed up to a race, put it on Facebook or let me know so that we tell other people and get more club members at that event.

Upcoming races:-

Hope Valley Run – 31st October Entry Form

Newent Nine – 20th November Entries here

Howling Bull 2022   -4th December

Hereford 10K – 28th December Details here

 

And here is a photo of Laura and Lee at the Great South Run!

 

I think that’s all for now!

 

Helen