http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum en-us Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:33:22 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.4 Revision: 1.28 30 http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283756196/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283756196/1#1 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:09:26 GMT Attached file shows suggested groups and average minutes per k for all runners that I have any data on which to estimate your pace. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283778662/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Ossie's Angels http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283778662/1#1 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:27:39 GMT I think she should visit the doctor as she must have something wrong with her ears...!!!   <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283357013/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Sunday Runs http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283357013/4#4 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:22:40 GMT Thanks Richard & Munckin & Tracey - for getting me back to the car!<br /><br />great run http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283430060/6#6 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283430060/6#6 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:01:45 GMT and here is me thinking it was just an On / Off button  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />thanks coach ! http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281618753/32#32 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Track and Field Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281618753/32#32 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:58:39 GMT Well done all. I feel slightly guilty about stealing Paul Holgate's title of most entertaining attempt at high jump. <br /><br />Great day of fun though. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281945472/29#29 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Track and Field Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281945472/29#29 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:33:31 GMT I don't know how everyone else feels but today I ache all over <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" title="Shocked" /> (Perhaps it's just old age!)<br /><br />BUT what a great day we had yesterday <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /><br />Thanks Tessa for organising it all and thanks Dave for officiating with Tess at the shot put. AND thanks Dave for all your encouragement for everyone and shouting "relax and think about style " when I was being thoroughly outclassed in the 200m <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/sad.gif" border="0" alt="Sad" title="Sad" /><br /><br />I agree with Monica (who was amazing yesterday in doing so well in so many events),<br />it's being part of such a great team that is so important.  Everyone's contribution matters.<br /><br />Can't wait for next year. And who knows, with a bit more training, anything is pssible <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278353014/12#12 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278353014/12#12 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:11:08 GMT Some photos of some very happy looking Spartans here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairlandsvalleyspartans/sets/72157624890684862/show/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairlandsvalleyspartans/sets/72157624890684862/show/</a><br />(thanks Jim & Hazey)<br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1275676075/3#3 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1275676075/3#3 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:18:23 GMT Hi All,<br /><br />My name is Brian and I am from the Mumbles Milers in Swansea. We are a very small club catering for a middle aged group with a few masters. We have about 15 members but 6 of us are doing the Seville Marathon. Our total travelling party is 13 at the moment.<br /><br />It would be great if you were willing to compare notes, have a team race and maybe meet there. We are flying to Malaga on the 12th and coming back on the 15th (some may stay longer or shorter). We are staying at Tryp Macarena which is about 2km from the stadium. <br /><br />Best Wishes to all your marathoners. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283768300/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Weekly News Bulletin http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283768300/0#0 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:18:20 GMT <b>News Release<br />5th September 2010<br /><br />FASTEST THAN FIFTEEN AGAIN<br />Spartan Jo Wins Twice & Simon Third In 5K Series<br /></b><br />Spartan JO LAING was fastest woman in the final race of the evening 5K series organized by Fairlands Valley Spartans.  Her time of 18 minutes 53 seconds made her 33rd out of the 172 men and women that finished the race.<br /><br />On a great night for running the fifteen minute barrier was broken for the third time with PETER BRIDGER of Luton Athletic Club winning in 14 minutes 59 seconds.<br /><br />Spartan SIMON JACKSON was third in the series and ALISON WOOD won the women veteran’s (35 plus) first prize.<br /><br />(More 5K results will be available in a few days).<br /><br /><b>Jo Wins Garden City Ten</b><br /><br />Three days after her success in the Stevenage 5K race JO LAING was fastest woman in Sunday’s Garden City Ten and 30th overall in 64 minutes and 2 seconds.  She ran for the line to beat her nearest rival by four seconds.  Jo also won GOLD in the Hertfordshire County Championships.  That makes three race wins in eight days.<br /><br />Despite the twisty, turny, duck for branches, watch for trip hazards nature of the race SIMON JACKSON took 20 seconds off his ten mile person best to finish eighth overall in an impressive 58 minutes 9 seconds. <br /><br />And the Spartan trio of Jo Laing, SAM PRETTY (68:44) and KERRY JAMES (74:32) won the women’s team competition.<br /><br />SAM PRETTY was third senior lady and improved her PB by 1 minutes 12 seconds with a time of 68 minutes 44 seconds.<br /><br />STEVE WATKINS took a huge 10 minutes 54 seconds of his PB when he finished in 1 hour 36 minutes 29 seconds.  DOUG HALL ran a new PB of 1:32:05 and ANDY PRIOR a new PB of 1:40:58.<br /><br />Times for all nineteen Spartans were as follows:<br /><br />Position      Name      Time (Chip)      Comments<br />8      SIMON JACKSON      58:09      PB (20 seconds)<br />30      JO LAING (L)      1:04:02      1st Woman<br />60      CHRISTOPHER WESTCOTT      1:08:23      <br />65      SAM PRETTY (L)      1:08:44      3rd senior woman.  PB (1:12)<br />75      ADRIAN DONNELLY      1:09:38      <br />78      DARREN STEPHENSON      1:11:46      <br />100      GRAHAM BLACKBURN      1:11:59      <br />109      TIM PINE      1:12:56      <br />121      KERRY JAMES (L)      1:14:32      <br />149      JIM BROWN      1:18:23      <br />191      DYFED THOMPSON SMITH      1:21:52      <br />236      PAUL HOLGATE      1:26:56      <br />283      DOUG HALL      1:32:05      PB<br />286      PHIL RUSHTON      1:32:14      <br />320      DARREN BENNETT      1:35:10      <br />326      STEVE WATKINS      1:36:28      PB (10:54!)<br />347      ANDY PRIOR      1:40:58      PB<br />361      NICK WITCOMBE      1:46:41      First ten mile race<br />371      ANDREA HAWKINS (L)      1:51:13      <br /><br /><b>Duck and Dash</b><br /><br />KIERAN FEETHAM and SARAH COOMBE raced the Duck N Dash swim and run event on Sunday morning.  The first time the event has been run and they say it was good.  Pool was warm and the course well marshalled.  Sarah is getting faster and faster since she started training with the Spartans.<br /><br />Kieran finished in 31 minutes 41 seconds and Sarah in 35 minutes for the 400 metres swim and 5K run.<br /><br /><b>Monica Scores a Hat-trick</b><br /><br />A ladies team from Fairlands Valley Spartans travelled to Milton Keynes on Sunday, to take part in the final of the Eastern Veterans Track & Field League.  Although the Spartans are primarily a road running club, this is the second year that the club has reached the final against clubs which concentrate on Track & Field. Missing several competitors, the Spartans had to spread themselves across as many events as possible and found themselves in 6th place after the first few events but soon had worked themselves ahead of Ryston AC for 5th place. They gradually closed in on Bedford and County AC, the 4th placed team, but were left a few points short at the end.<br /><br />Competing in the over 35 category, Monica Brown won 3 of her events (100m in 14.7sec, High Jump with 1.30m and 200m in 30.7sec) and also competed in 5 others (Triple Jump with 8.05m, Hammer Throw with 14.97m, Long Jump with 4.26m, 100m Hurdles in 22.9sec and Javelin with 16.61m). Steph Mayfield was the other athlete in this age group (Shot Putt 5.66m, 800m 3min 34.7sec, 2km Walk 15min 21.9sec, 1500m 7min 25sec and Discus 13.37m).<br /><br />Chris Feely, Tessa Stephenson and Sharon Crowley competed in the over 45 age group with Chris competing in 4 events (800m 2min 56.2sec, Long Jump 3.41m, Javelin 13.79m and 80m Hurdles 18.5sec), Tessa in 5 (200m, 32.7sec, 400m 83.3sec, Discus 14.42m, High Jump 1.20m and 100m 17.0sec) and Sharon in 5 (Shot Putt 4.21m, Hammer 14.00m, 2km Walk 14min 48.2sec, 3000m 15min 08.5sec and 1500m 7min 18.6sec)<br /><br />The over 55 age group events were done by Iris Hornsey (800m 3min 46.8sec, Shot Putt 4.30m, 200m 44.3sec, 3000m 17min 57.7sec and Discus 9.08m) and Ruby Avis (2km Walk 18min 42.7sec)<br /><br />Chris, Sharon, Monica and Tessa then rounded of the meeting in a relay of 400m, 200m, 200m and 400m, finishing  a creditable 4th in the over 45 category.<br /><br /><b>Andy Wins At Ridlins Track and Field<br /></b><br />Twelve Spartans took part in the track and field championships hosted by Stevenage and North Herts Athletics Club at Ridlins on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />In a tight tussle for the first four places ANDY PATTERSON came out on top with 302 points, STEVE MAYFIELD second on 299, DANNY HUKIN third on 297 and IAN LARMAN was fourth with 293.<br /><br />The others enjoying a mix of sprint and middle distance running, a jump and a throw were ANDY GARRETT (260); PAUL CARTER (257); STEVE SMITHSON (255); ANDY JAY (238); SIMON HARRIS (218); PAUL HOLGATE (114); an injured JIM BROWN (99) and MATTHEW HOLGATE (40).   Paul and Jim had both come straight from the Garden City Ten.<br /><br /><b>Bedford 10K</b><br /><br />PHIL GALE ran Sunday’s Bedford Harriers 10K in 39 minutes 25 seconds.  He was 25th out of 293 finishers.<br /><br /><b>Andy’s Battle of Sedgemoor</b><br /><br />Andy Jay represented Fairlands Valley Spartans at the Battle of Sedgemoor 10k in Langport, Somerset during his holidays.  This very popular race is now in its nineteenth year and recently advertised in Runners World Magazine as a top venue to race.   Andy was 246th with a time of 49 minutes 51 seconds.  There were 451 finishers.<br /><b><br />Wolverhampton Marathon</b><br /><br />The Wolverhampton Marathon is on a two lap course and incorporates a half and relay, as well as the full marathon.  MICHAELA SANDERS completed the full marathon is 4 hours 38 minutes 17 seconds.  Light rain and cool temperatures made for ideal running conditions.<br /><b><br />Wheels Come Off In Ireland</b><br /><br />Spartan ROGER BIGGS has completed 96 of his target of 100 weeks running at least a marathon but the wheels came off in Ireland recently.<br /> <br />As he said the Galway Marathon was OK, the course was OK, the weather was OK, the people were great, the city was nice, but the legs decided enough was enough after 15 miles. From there was a question of hanging on, although was always another runner to talk to.<br /><br />He still finished the 26.2 miles in 4 hours 7 minutes 40 seconds.<br /><b><br />Kent Coastal</b><br /><br />ROGER BIGGS ran the Kent Coastal Marathon on Sunday. The second half was undulating towards Broadstairs, before returning to Cliftonville to  head towards Herne Bay along the promenade, which is pretty flat.  In sunny, warm and windy conditions he finished in 4 hours 9 minutes 42 seconds.<br /><br /><b>Pathfinder Update</b><br /><br />Several Spartans enjoyed the Pathfinder off road events based at Connington, near Cambridge on Monday.  The event was named after the Second World War Pathfinder Squadrons which flew from the airfields around which the race is based.  In the full marathon (42K) MIKE NEWBITT finished in 4 hours 44 minutes 21 seconds, ROB HARDY in 4:46:50; MARK and MICHAELA SANDERS in 5:59:36; SHARON CROWLEY in 6:33:57 and DAVE CARTER and CHRIS AVIS both in 6:42:30.<br /><br />MIKE CROWLEY completed the 23 kilometres option in 3 hours 49 minutes 30 seconds and PAULINE HARDY the 14 kilometre route in 2:26:02.<br /><br /><b>17-25?  Run 4 Fun Relaunched!</b><br /><br />The Run 4 Fun group for 17 to 25 year olds is going to be relaunched on Monday evenings from Monday 13th September. The sessions have switched from Saturday mornings to Monday evenings.<br /><br />The first session will start from the main car park in Fairlands Valley Park (the one off of Six Hills Way) at 7p.m.  The sessions are aimed at 17-25 year olds and all abilities will be very welcome.  So whether you are a new starter or are already doing some running/exercise get along to Run 4 Fun.  You can simply turn up on  the night and run (or walk/run!).<br /><br />For more details look for the Run 4 Fun link from the Fairlands Valley Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /> <br /><b>Coming Events<br /></b><br />Many Spartans will be enjoying a busy programme of races, social and training events over the next few weeks including the:  <br /><br />•      Grunty Fen Half Marathon on Sunday 12th September.<br />•      Run 4 Fun  Relaunch on Monday 13th September.<br />•      Spartans Handicap 5K on Thursday evening 16th September.<br />•      Serpentine Graded 5K on Friday lunch-time 24th September.<br />•      Standalone 10K in Letchworth on Sunday 3rd October.<br />•      Great Eastern Run in Peterborough on Sunday 10th October.<br />•      The First Cross Country League Race of the season on Sunday 24th October.<br />•      Stevenage Half Marathon on Sunday 7th November.<br />•      Riverside Marathon at St Neots on Sunday 21st November.<br />•      Wolverton Five Mile Road Race in Milton Keynes on Saturday 27th November.<br />•      Spartans Five and Ten Mile Handicap Races on Sunday 28th November.<br />•      Luton Marathon (inc. county championships on Sunday 5th December.<br />•      New Year 10K in Hyde Park on Saturday 1st January.<br /><br /><b>Join The Spartans<br /></b><br />Live in or near Stevenage?  Like running?  Fairlands Valley Spartans is your local running club and is on the up!  The club now has almost 350 members and encourages participation by all.  The Spartans have a varied training programme to suit those who want to run 5 kilometres through to full marathons.  <br /><br />The Spartans weekday training sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  They are now based at better, more modern facilities at the gymnastics centre Marriotts School – a Sports College, Telford Avenue, Stevenage (SG2 0AN).  Meet them there at 7p.m.<br /><br />The Spartan Starter group starts from Marriotts at 7.30p.m. every Monday and 7p.m. on Thursdays.<br /><br />Most long Sunday morning training sessions start 9.30a.m. sharp.  Spartan track training sessions are held at Ridlins Athletics Track, Woodcock Road, Stevenage most Saturdays from 9.15a.m.  There are events to enter every Sunday.  Newcomers are very welcome – those who have not done very much running yet might prefer to start with a Thursday, Saturday or Monday session.  <br /><br />Try a few sessions before joining.  Membership is only £25 per year.  Concessions are available.  Membership forms are available on the Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp</a>; Please ask if you would like a paper copy.  <br /><br />If you want to know more about the Spartans please contact Jim Brown (01438 354505 or 0793 968 7509), Sara O’Callaghan 077911 51 986 or visit their website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /><br /><b>E N D S<br /><br />More from Jim Brown (Press Officer) 01438 354505 / 0793 968 7509 or Sara O’Callaghan (Secretary) 077911 51 986 <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /></b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283593584/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283593584/2#2 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 21:30:55 GMT Hi Jo <br /><br />Great to hear you little one is fine but for a broken collar bone. Might be worth getting him a new skid-lid.<br /><br />I agree with the basis of your text. Having ridden bicycles for 15 years in bunch races and in training I have seen a few crashes. In all cases including the 3 times I came unstuck, helmets hit the deck with some force taking the brunt of what might well have been fatal or crippling injuries. <br /><br />A good friend of mine entered a stationary hatch back car head first via the rear window - the car had reversed into his down hill path leaving little option. The helmet was encrusted with glass like a tiara  and the top was split off from the rest of the lid. However, he lived. The nursing staff were clear that he would not have had he been without a helmet. <br /><br />I wear one for every ride I do. Yes, they mess up your hair but not as much as bashing your head on a curbstone. <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1273930086/79#79 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1273930086/79#79 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:38:10 GMT Ok I have done it ... <br />Charlie and myself will be running! http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1274997643/32#32 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1274997643/32#32 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 16:31:31 GMT Hi,<br /><br />I've tried to enter, I know I've paid for it, but their website broke on the confirmation stage and I haven't had a confirmation email!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/sad.gif" border="0" alt="Sad" title="Sad" /><br /><br />Does anybody know if I should have had an email to confirm ? I've emailed them but nobody has got back to me.<br /><br />Mark http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281971546/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281971546/4#4 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 16:24:24 GMT I'm in too, 477 !!<br /><br />Looking forward to this one.<br /><br />Mark<br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283516687/3#3 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Sunday Runs http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283516687/3#3 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:43:09 GMT A good and challenging 10 mile run this morning!  Thanks Katrina<br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278574326/8#8 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278574326/8#8 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:43:40 GMT Naaah! Posh St Pauls and nice pint of Wherry and a burger will do me I think. OMG I`m a snob!!! <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283461472/3#3 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283461472/3#3 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 12:14:43 GMT Ha ha....what's your excuse now Steve??  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />And before you ask....no thanks!!!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283598870/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283598870/0#0 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:14:30 GMT <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/featuredspartan.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/featuredspartan.shtml</a><br /><br />ENJOY!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773510/58#58 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773510/58#58 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:25:47 GMT Well done all the Spartans and Non Spartans that helped with Marshalling and refreshments throughout this series. In total we had 120 spartans helping, brilliant effort and a BIG thank you from me.<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <br /><br />Here is a link to some of the photos from the race. Sorry for the quality but the light faded very quickly.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ianlarman/5kFinalRace?authkey=Gv1sRgCKKq2oyGtZC4bA&feat=directlink" target="_blank">http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ianlarman/5kFinalRace?authkey=Gv1sRgCKKq2oyGtZC4bA&feat=directlink</a> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1263310930/57#57 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Social Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1263310930/57#57 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:57:15 GMT Well thats it for another year. Golf competition played at Whipsnade Golf club. Great players, fantastic course, how good were those greens!!!<br />Well done everyone see you next year?<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ianlarman/Viron2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ2VgND3qIC5bw&feat=directlink" target="_blank">http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ianlarman/Viron2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ2VgND3qIC5bw&feat=directlink</a> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281441905/58#58 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Social Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281441905/58#58 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:22:53 GMT Great question Kerry. <br /><br />Will get back to you and let you know.<br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283461325/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283461325/4#4 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:07:12 GMT <a href="http://www.thecomet.net/news/rape_allegations_untrue_say_police_1_623365" target="_blank">http://www.thecomet.net/news/rape_allegations_untrue_say_police_1_623365</a><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282917788/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282917788/4#4 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:31:26 GMT I would really recommend it too.<br /><br />I also will not be doing it this month, as I am doing an Olympic Triathlon on the Sunday, so I may have to rest up beforehand!<br /><br />Jacko http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281719939/10#10 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Social Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281719939/10#10 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:03:45 GMT <center><div><div><b>OK OK....due to popular demand I confirm that this event will be FANCY DRESS </b></div> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /><br /><br /><div>(This not compulsory of course, but I am sure those of you that still have genuine 80's clothes in your wardrobes (mentioning no names!) will be taking part!! </div> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <br /><div><br />ALSO....Dania Heath has agreed to provide us all with an authentic Sri Lankan buffet  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />It's going to be a great night, so start planning those outfits, sign up to perform as an 80's star and book the baby-sitters / passes for FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER (- It is September now afterall, Christmas will be here before we know it!!)  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> </div></div><br /><br /></center> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283420601/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283420601/0#0 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:43:21 GMT Hi Spartans,<br /><br />I have a place in the Welwyn 10 on Sunday but i'm injured & unable to use it. If someone out there would like to use it do get in touch. I will be there to cheer you on (especially this lucky PB number that i unfortunately can't use myself).<br /><br />Hazey http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282316016/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282316016/0#0 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:33:47 GMT <b>This Topic has been moved to </b><a href="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282316017/0#0"><i><b>Races</b></i></a><b> by <i>Tracy Pez</i></b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277718196/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277718196/4#4 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:30:55 GMT Have just received an email to remind us entries for this event are still open.<br /><br />They also sent further details about the event and the charity - as below:<br /><br /><br /><b>Amaudo 10 km Charity Run, St Paul’s Walden Bury, Sunday September 19th 2010.</b><br /><br />This is the sixth year that the run has taken place, and its draw (for those who have any sort of taste for such things!) are clear.  It is a challenging course through beautiful varied landscapes; formal gardens, rolling open countryside and shaded woodland.  There is one circuit and there are no gates or stiles to break your rhythmn.    Hyper-fit participants find challenge from the terrain and competition from other similar runners – but there is also always a strong representation by people for whom completing the run is quite challenge enough.  Each year there has been fantastic support from many people, with marshalls, timers, barbecuers and water bearers drawn from the village and further afield and the event has been enjoyed by all involved. <br /><br />Amaudo UK is a small  charity supporting a ground breaking mental health project in Nigeria.  I've been involved since 1991, I spent a year there in 1994 and was a founding trustee of Amaudo UK in 1997.  My involvement with the project has undoubtedly influenced my career in this country, I work in the NHS as a mental health social worker and manager with the homeless in London, and when I last visited Amaudo in 2007, looking at the project through more experienced and qualified eyes I remained hugely impressed by what the project achieves at so many levels.<br /><br />Amaudo started as community for homeless people with mental illness.  People are brought from the streets, always undernourished, sometimes in chains and often having been subject to terrible abuse.  Homeless mentally ill women sometimes have small children with them and are often pregnant.  The residents and those who work with them live alongside each other.  There is psychiatric and medical input, but just as significant to the residents’ recovery is life in a community where they participate in life, including upkeep of the project and work on the farm.  In time a high proportion of residents are able to return, with their mental health stable, to the community where they originally come from.  Compared to the UK it is striking how much more often Nigerian communities, families and culture are able to reintegrate people with a history of severe mental illness and homelessness – especially with support that compliments these strengths.<br /><br />Since the initial project was established in 1990 the charity has developed and expanded.  It now has a number of projects including a further residential project, outreach work into the psychiatric wing of the local prison, a program promoting the human rights of people with mental health problems, a project offering and organising support for parents and families of children with learning disablities and Amaudo coordinates a government staffed and funded community psychiatric program.  Amaudo’s work is well known in Nigeria and is becoming better known elsewhere, increasingly the models developed by Amaudo are being replicated elsewhere.  <br /><br />Amaudo UK does not provide the core funding for Amaudo Nigeria, nor does it direct the way in which it operates. One of the best features of the work is that is has developed out of locally identified need and sense of responsibility for addressing this –  core funding is raised locally, from the government and local people and organisations.  But through the  recruitment of volunteers with particular skills or knowledge to go out to Nigeria to set things up and train people locally, the accessing of grants (from organisations including Comic Relief and the National Lottery) and through the offering of informed advice and sometimes guidance Amaudo UK has made a very significant contribution to the work in Nigeria.<br /><br />Please come along on September 19th, whether to its run, enjoy the Bury Gardens or help out, you will almost certainly have a good time (some of the hills are a bit tough!)  and you will definitely be supporting a good cause.<br /><br />To register for the run please email runamaudo@yahoo.com or ring 020 87767363.  To find out more about the charity go to amaudouk.org or ring Barney Wells on 07957627062.<br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283382392/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283382392/0#0 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:06:32 GMT Emitremmus is the annual 100 kilometre challenge cycle ride from Stevenage to Saffron Walden and back.<br /><br />About 350 took part in 2009.<br /><br />Details will appear soon on <a href="http://www.stevenagectc.org.uk" target="_blank">www.stevenagectc.org.uk</a><br /><br />Go on ride it.  Or, like all these things, more helpers are always welcome...<br /><br />JIM<br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283375282/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283375282/0#0 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:02 GMT All<br />There are a lot of outstanding medals to present to Spartans following recent successes in the 5K's, the Paul Maguire 5 - and even from our successful Midweek League season. <br /><br />We will present as many of these as possible prior to training on Tuesday 7th September.<br /><br />Could everyone who is due a medal please make every effort to be there, and if everyone could try to be a few minutes early for training that would be great.<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br />Mark http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277209589/54#54 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277209589/54#54 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT All<br />There are a lot of outstanding medals to present to Spartans after Sunday's race, including the Paul Maguire Trophy.  We will present as many of these as possible prior to training on Tuesday 7th September.<br /><br />Could everyone who is due a medal please make every effort to be there, and if everyone could try to be a few minutes early for training that would be great.<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br />Mark http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278326142/56#56 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1278326142/56#56 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:26:00 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Social Events</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280770800/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280770800/1#1 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:12:59 GMT The September edition of the Catch-A-Coach newsletter is now available:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/Catch-A-Coach/coachescornertopten.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/Catch-A-Coach/coachescornertopten.htm</a><br /><br />Thanks Coach  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283357276/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283357276/0#0 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:07:56 GMT The training schedule has been updated so you can now see all the fun sessions Coach and his team have in store for us from now until the end of December...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/trainingschedule.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/trainingschedule.htm</a><br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279273353/7#7 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Track and Field Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279273353/7#7 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:05:19 GMT Hoping to also come along for the 1500m. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1267789663/23#23 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1267789663/23#23 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:06:52 GMT I have a spare entry for this. Please PM me if interested (It's a ladies entry) http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282558805/5#5 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Advertising Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282558805/5#5 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:37:00 GMT thanks ..... http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283199682/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283199682/2#2 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:43:12 GMT <span>FROM TRACY</span><br /><br />Thanks for the PM Ian, will do so for Thursday  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283243119/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Weekly News Bulletin http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283243119/0#0 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:25:19 GMT <b>News Release                   <br />30th August 2010<br /><br />BRIGHTON RUNNER WINS PAUL MAGUIRE MEMORIAL RACE<br /><br />Spartan Jo is First Woman</b><br /><br />Kevin Mason from Brighton and Hove Athletic Club won the Paul Maguire Memorial Five Mile Race around Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage on Sunday in 28 minutes 16 seconds.  He was 17 seconds ahead of Alex Milne from Enfield and Haringey AC.  The event was organised by Fairlands Valley Spartans.<br /><br />Spartan JO LAING was fastest woman with a time of 33 minutes 5 seconds.  She was 26 seconds ahead of her nearest rival.  Jo, ANNETTE BELL (38:10) and ELLA CERAULO (38:53) won the women’s team competition.<br /><br />SIMON BELL was the fastest Spartan in the race.  He was ninth overall and second veteran (40 plus) in 30 minutes 54 seconds.  Simon, PAUL CARTER (32:00); DAN HUKIN (32:07) and CHRISTOPHER WESTCOTT (34:32) won the men’s team event.<br /><br />The event also include the County Five Miles Championship for Hertfordshire runners and Fairlands Valley Spartans came away with the lion’s share of the medals including RON SHAW (39:40) GOLD for veteran men (60 plus); TONY OSBORNE (47:56) GOLD for veteran men (70 plus); MARK GOODWIN (39:27) BRONZE for veteran men (50 plus) and VALERIE LITTLE (50:35) SILVER for veteran women (55 plus) and huge success in the team competitions (see below).<br /><br />The prizes were presented by Paul’s widow, Sharon, and their young daughter, Emily.  There were 53 Spartans in the race.  Dozens of other club members helped make it a great success.<br /><br />Spartan Times:<br /><br />Position      Name      Surname      Time      Comments<br />9      Simon       BELL      30:54      Second Vet 40.  Overall Winning Team<br />10      Paul      CARTER      32:00      County Bronze (Senior).  Overall Winning Team.  <br />County Team Gold<br />11      Danny      HUKIN      32:07      Overall Winning Team.  County Team Gold.<br />19      Jo      LAING (L)      33:05      1st Woman.  County Gold. County Vet Team Gold.  <br />Overall Winning Women’s Team<br />25      Christopher      WESTCOTT      34:32      Overall Winning Team.  County Team Gold.<br />28      Jamie      DRACKFORD      35:02      County Team Gold<br />29      Andrew      GARRETT      35:26      County Vet Team Silver<br />31      Mark      BEASLEY      36:27      County Vet Team Silver<br />34      Liam      HERBERT      36:59      County Team Silver<br />35      Steve      MAYFIELD      37:08      County Vet Team Silver<br />36      Andrew       HULL      37:25      County Vet Team Bronze<br />37      Tony      ARGYROU      37:26      County Vet Team Bronze<br />38      Ryan      DAVIS      37:36      County Team Silver<br />40      Kirston      WINTERS      38:05      County Team Silver<br />41      Annette      BELL      38:10      Overall Winning Women’s Team.<br />42      Robert      EVANS      38:45      County Team Silver<br />43      Ella      CERAULO      38:53      County Senior Team Gold.  Overall Winning Team.<br />45      Mark      GOODWIN      39:27      County Bronze (M50); County Vet Team Bronze<br />46      Nikki      ANDREWS      39:29      County Senior Team Gold<br />47      Robert      SHAW      39:40      County Gold (M60)<br />48      Kieran      FEETHAM      39:57      County Team Bronze<br />52      Dyfed       THOMPSON SMITH      40:45      County Team Bronze<br />55      Ian      LARMAN      41:24      <br />60      Anthony      WHITE      42:32      <br />61      Matt      GATHERAR      42:38      County Team Bronze<br />65      Philip      RUSHTON      43:42      <br />71      Mark      DRUMMOND      45:59      <br />74      Karen       WELLS      46:20      County Vet Team Gold<br />75      Steve      WATKINS      46:25      <br />76      Monica      READ      46:46      County Vet Team Gold<br />77      Tony      OSBORNE      47:56      County Gold (M70)<br />79      Doug      HALL      48:06      <br />80      Stephen      BLOCK      48:08      <br />81      Beverley      HARLOW      48:13      County Vet Team Silver<br />82      Julie      GOODWIN      48:32      County Vet Team Silver<br />83      Lina      PORECHA      48:44      County Vet Team Silver<br />86      Sally      BEASLEY      49:27      County Vet Team Bronze<br />89      Christine      MCCULLOUGH      49:32      County Vet Team Bronze<br />90      Lisa      JERROM      49:52      County Vet Team Bronze<br />91      Claire      DRAKE      50:19      County Senior Team Gold<br />92      Steph      MAYFIELD      50:22      <br />94      Valerie      LITTLE      50:35      County Silver (FV55)<br />96      Nick      WITCOMBE      51:18      <br />97      Karen      BUCKLEY      51:36      <br />98      John      STEPHENS      51:57      <br />103      Kylie      BATES      56:15      <br />105      Maria      RUSHTON      57:41      <br />106      Faye      AVUTHIYANDE      59:53      <br />107      Simon      HARRIS      12:24      County Team Bronze<br />108      Anna      HALE      13:03      <br />109      Tricia       HOPPER      13:03      <br /><br /><b>County Veteran 5K Medals For Spartans</b><br /><br />ALISON WOOD won GOLD in the recent 5K (five kilometres) championship for veteran women (35 plus).  Her time of 19 minutes 17 seconds was more than two minutes ahead of her nearest rival.  Fellow Spartan TRACY PEZ won the bronze medal in 22 minutes 29 seconds.<br /><br />Alison, Tracy and CHRISTINE McCULLOUGH took bronze in the team competition.  They were just two points behind the silver medallists.<br /><br />In the men’s event ROGER BIGGS won bronze in the 60 plus category with a time of 22 minutes 19 seconds.<br /><br />The Hertfordshire 5K Championships for Veteran runners were incorporated in the second 5K race organized by Fairlands Valley Spartans in Stevenage.  The third race, open to seniors and veterans is this Thursday evening 2nd September.  <br /><br />You can have a go.  5K is only just over three miles and will be on the Fairlands Way (start near Webb Rise), Verity Way, Martins Way, Grace Way, Fairlands Way (finish near Douglas Drive) motor traffic free circuit in Stevenage.  <br /><br />The races start near Webb Rise at 7.45p.m.  If you have not entered in advance you need to get to the Gymnastics Centre at Marriotts School (SG2 0AN) as soon as possible after 6p.m.  More details and how to enter on <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a> <br /><b><br />Watford</b><br /><br />Teaming rain did not dampen the spirits of the three Spartans who travelled to Watford for one of their regular open graded 1500 metres races on Wednesday evening. ANDY JAY finished 5th in 5:55.88 with ROGER BIGGS 8th in 6:12.48 and PAUL HOLGATE 11th in 6:36.30. The final open graded Watford session for 2010 is in 2 weeks time on Wednesday 8th September.<br /><br /><b>Two Bests for Spartans at Serpentine</b><br /><br />Spartan SIMON JACKSON ran a fantastic new personal best of 16 minutes 49 seconds on Friday when he was seventh out of the 213 finishers in the Last Friday in the Month 5K race round the Serpentine in Hyde Park.<br /><br />Mild, dry and overcast conditions also suited STEVE MAYFIELD who improved his PB by nine seconds and finished 92nd in 20:40.  This was his third 5K improvement this year.  JIM BROWN was 149th in 22:56.  <br /><br /><b>Grant’s A Winner</b><br /><br />GRANT RAMSAY won the Eversden Five Mile Multi-Terrain Race near Cambridge on Saturday with a time of 29 minutes 20 seconds.  A very good time considering the hills and muddy underfoot conditions.<br /><br /><b>Pathfinding Spartans</b><br /><br />Several Spartans enjoyed the Pathfinder off road events based at Connington, near Cambridge on Monday.  In the full marathon (42K) MIKE NEWBITT finished in 4 hours 44 minutes 21 seconds, ROB HARDY in 4:46:50; SHARON CROWLEY in 6:33:57 and DAVE CARTER and CHRIS AVIS both in 6:42:30.<br /><br />MIKE CROWLEY completed the 23 kilometres option in 3 hours 49 minutes 30 seconds and PAULINE HARDY the 14 kilometre route in 2:26:02.<br /><br />MIKE NEWBITT also took part in the Smugglers’ Trod off road marathon based around Robin’s Hood Bay, Yorkshire on Saturday.  He completed that in 5:14:49. <br /><br /><b>Seaford Trail Marathon</b><br /> <br />Roger travelled to the South Coast recently for the Seaford Trail Marathon, an event on the South Downs. The low mist and at times heavy rain, plus the sharp terrain meant Roger had to work quite hard.  He finished in 5 hours 31 minutes 54 seconds.  Roger is now just 5 weekends away from completing marathons in 100 consecutive weeks.<br /><br /><b>17-25?  Run 4 Fun Relaunched!</b><br /><br />The Run 4 Fun group for 17 to 25 year olds is going to be relaunched on Monday evenings from Monday 13th September. The sessions have switched from Saturday mornings to Monday evenings.<br /><br />The first session will start from the main car park in Fairlands Valley Park (the one off of Six Hills Way) at 7p.m.  The sessions are aimed at 17-25 year olds and all abilities will be very welcome.  So whether you are a new starter or are already doing some running/exercise get along to Run 4 Fun.  You can simply turn up on  the night and run (or walk/run!).<br /><br />For more details look for the Run 4 Fun link from the Fairlands Valley Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /> <br /><b>Coming Events</b><br /><br />Many Spartans will be enjoying a busy programme of races, social and training events over the next few weeks including the:  <br /><br />•      Stevenage 5K on Thursday 2nd September.<br />•      Garden City Ten, incorporating the Hertfordshire County Senior Championships, on Sunday 5th September.<br />•      Grunty Fen Half Marathon on Sunday 12th September.<br />•      Run 4 Fun  Relaunch on Monday 13th September.<br />•      Serpentine Graded 5K on Friday lunch-time 24th September.<br />•      Standalone 10K in Letchworth on Sunday 3rd October.<br />•      Great Eastern Run in Peterborough on Sunday 10th October.<br />•      The First Cross Country League Race of the season on Sunday 24th October.<br />•      Stevenage Half Marathon on Sunday 7th November.<br />•      Riverside Marathon at St Neots on Sunday 21st November.<br />•      Wolverton Five Mile Road Race in Milton Keynes on Saturday 27th November.<br />•      Spartans Five and Ten Mile Handicap Races on Sunday 28th November.<br />•      Luton Marathon (inc. county championships on Sunday 5th December.<br />•      New Year 10K in Hyde Park on Saturday 1st January.<br /><br /><b>Join The Spartans</b><br /><br />Live in or near Stevenage?  Like running?  Fairlands Valley Spartans is your local running club and is on the up!  The club now has almost 350 members and encourages participation by all.  The Spartans have a varied training programme to suit those who want to run 5 kilometres through to full marathons.  <br /><br />The Spartans weekday training sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  They are now based at better, more modern facilities at the gymnastics centre Marriotts School – a Sports College, Telford Avenue, Stevenage (SG2 0AN).  Meet them there at 7p.m.<br /><br />The Spartan Starter group starts from Marriotts at 7.30p.m. every Monday and 7p.m. on Thursdays.<br /><br />Most long Sunday morning training sessions start 9.30a.m. sharp.  Spartan track training sessions are held at Ridlins Athletics Track, Woodcock Road, Stevenage most Saturdays from 9.15a.m.  There are events to enter every Sunday.  Newcomers are very welcome – those who have not done very much running yet might prefer to start with a Thursday, Saturday or Monday session.  <br /><br />Try a few sessions before joining.  Membership is only £25 per year.  Concessions are available.  Membership forms are available on the Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp</a>; Please ask if you would like a paper copy.  <br /><br />If you want to know more about the Spartans please contact Jim Brown (01438 354505 or 0793 968 7509), Sara O’Callaghan 077911 51 986 or visit their website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /><br /><b>E N D S<br /><br />More from Jim Brown (Press Officer) 01438 354505 / 0793 968 7509 or Sara O’Callaghan (Secretary) 077911 51 986<br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a> </b><br /> <br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606623/32#32 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606623/32#32 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:55:21 GMT hi captain Richie,<br />can you please take me off the coach list for the 1st race as I am booked on another race on that date.<br /><br />I will be there for the other races though. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281789515/15#15 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281789515/15#15 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:53:46 GMT Can I get 12 Vanilla please.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Chris http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280324269/20#20 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280324269/20#20 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:50:45 GMT <i><b><div><div>Update</div></div></b></i><br /><br />Just to let you know i have prov booked 2 double and 3 twin rooms for the 4th Dec. at the Farnborough Premier Inn as the Aldershot one was fully booked, £56.00.<br />This will be paid 14 days before the event, from my card, so please let me know if you need a room. <br /><br /><div>Room Double Taken Les</div><br />Room Double Still available<br />Room Twin Still available<br />Room Twin Still available<br />Room Twin Still available <br />Thanks<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280952332/3#3 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280952332/3#3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:52:36 GMT Slightly contemplating doing this race also.<br /><br />Be lovely to wipe numerous smerks off of Trisports' (previously FVS Tri) faces!!  Evil aren't I?  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279308010/47#47 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279308010/47#47 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:12:03 GMT <div>Thanks to everone who helped today, the race ran like clockwork (insert your own joke about the runners here  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />) <br /><br />A number of runners told me how nice the marshals were at cheering everyone on.<br /><br />These events only work because you keep turning out - thankyou!! </div> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283067093/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283067093/1#1 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:08:16 GMT ......what you and Dawn get up to is a private matter!  As for Sean, I can honestly say he looked worn out before the session had ended!!! <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> (LOL)<br /><br />It was a good session Richie, thanks. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282608466/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282608466/4#4 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:26:14 GMT Thanks Simon, I plan to run this  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282045166/20#20 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Ossie's Angels http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282045166/20#20 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:29:14 GMT Yes Tony, time we accepted these women do know what they are talking about..... <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279875248/18#18 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279875248/18#18 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:04:56 GMT I`ve sorted now- found jinx. Under Xcountry says `this years dates are` and they are last years!<br />Hey Sam and I get joint  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> blonde award,def GOLD.<br />J http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277738962/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277738962/2#2 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:08:47 GMT Well Jo it is a nice run around Ampthill Park  Don't think of parks as in Fairlands Valley. More country type of scenery. A good XC run.<br /><br />There is a hill called Heart Break Hill for some reason (that is the polite version).  <br /><br />Lot's of men in lycra but they will all be over 40.<br /><br />Tony  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282748556/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282748556/2#2 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:26:51 GMT <div><div>Oops</div></div>  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277739081/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277739081/2#2 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:35:04 GMT Ok then as long as I can make snow angels!<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279544007/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279544007/4#4 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:32:30 GMT I`ll give PH a go.<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606855/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606855/2#2 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:24 GMT I`ll do Royston please.<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277739146/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277739146/4#4 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:28:32 GMT I`m on.<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606801/3#3 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606801/3#3 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:25:45 GMT I`ll do this one but bike as so close.Ta!<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606832/8#8 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606832/8#8 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:24:00 GMT Bung me on bus please!<br />Jo http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282858267/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282858267/0#0 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:31:07 GMT <div><div>Hello there,<br /><br />I am contacting you about the annual Saharamarathon taking place at the end of February,  in 2011, to see if this may be of interest to your members. Sandblast is a London-based  arts and human rights charity, which has been officially facilitating UK participation since 2009.<br /><br />Not to be confused with the Marathon des Sables, in Morocco, the Saharamarathon takes place in the Algerian Sahara in the Saharawi refugee camps near Tindouf. It is organized by the refugees and volunteers from around the world and helps raise the visibility of the plight of close to 200, 000 Saharawis, as well as funds for projects to improve the lives of these long term refugees, who have been stranded in harsh desert camps since 1975.<br /><br />The first Saharamarathon took place in 2001 and every year has been attracting growing numbers of participants from around the globe. In 2010, 27 runners participated from the UK (the highest number yet). They raised over £20,000 for our Saharawi Artist Fund, which finances arts and cultural development projects in the refugee camps. In total, over 400 runners came from 22 different countries. The event is professionally organized and draws top athletes as well as amateur runners.<br /><br />Participants can run a full marathon, a half marathon, 10km or 5km. During their week in the camps, they stay with a Saharawi refugee family and get a unique chance to learn their story and experience the legendary hospitality of this exiled desert culture.<br /><br />Sandblast’s role is to take the headache out of organizing all the logistical aspects of the trip and the stay in the camps. We deal with the flights, visas, accommodation etc. We also organize a special (and optional) educational/cultural programme for those wishing to enrich their experience while in the camps. This includes an evening on the dunes listening to live music and having a traditional desert feast.<br /><br />I hope you will find this event a compelling one to share with your members to encourage them to join. We have had glowing feedback from runners of previous years so if anyone interested would like to speak to past participants, please let us know. We will be glad to facilitate contact. We also plan a few informational/fundraising events in August and September which your members are welcome to come along to. <br /><br />Please find here attached the press release, the information pack and a flyer for your consideration. For more information on Sandblast and our Running the Sahara campaign, visit the website at <a href="http://www.sandblast-arts.org " target="_blank">www.sandblast-arts.org </a> and <a href="http://www.sandblast-arts.org/projects/running-the-sahara" target="_blank">www.sandblast-arts.org/projects/running-the-sahara</a> respectively. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing from you.<br /><br />Danielle Smith,<br /><br />Director and Coordinator<br />runningthesahara@sandblast-arts.org</div></div> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1269948495/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1269948495/2#2 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:17:18 GMT <div><div>It is my great pleasure to inform you that Elephant Family still have spaces available for runners to enter the 2010 Royal Parks Half Marathon. You may have seen the Elephant Parade all over London this summer, that was us! I have attached a document that outlines some more information about all the fantastic benefits we are offering people to join with us. It would be a great help if you could circulate this amongst your runners.<br /><br />If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Tim Ridgewell<br />Events & Logistics Officer<br />Elephant Family</div></div> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279273303/10#10 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Track and Field Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279273303/10#10 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:41:57 GMT Last nights 1500m results<br /><br />Andy Jay     FVS   M45    5:55.88 <br />Roger Biggs FVS   M60    6:12.48 <br />Paul Holgate FVS  M50    6:36.30 http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282835011/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Spartans Starter Group http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282835011/0#0 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:03:31 GMT Hi Spartans,<br />Next thursday we are holding the final race of the series. At the moment i am about 6 marshals short to make this event safe for the runners. If you can spare a couple of hours please add a post here:<br /><a href="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773510" target="_blank">http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773510</a><br />It is very easy and gives you a chance to cheer on your club members.<br />Thanks<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280906039/5#5 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280906039/5#5 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:12:59 GMT <b><i><div><div>Update</div></div></i></b><br /><br />The first order of hoodies have arrived and are available to collect on any run night.<br /><br />The second order has now been placed so should be here soon.<br /><br />We should have some Hi-Viz jackets in the kit room soon. Dont leave it till the last minute <div>'Be safe be seen'</div><br /><br />Thanks<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773461/80#80 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773461/80#80 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:05:34 GMT Loraine, sorry no photos this race. Took some but they were poor quality. <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" /><br />Hope to get race 3 though <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br />Ian <br /><a href="http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo296/ICL55/Samples/IMG_7096.jpg" rel="gb_image[nice_pics]" title="..."><img src="http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo296/ICL55/Samples/IMG_7096.jpg" name="post_img_resize" alt="..." title="..." border="0" /></a> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282380441/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282380441/1#1 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:28:34 GMT I just saw this on my Fetchies weekly update and was going to post something on the Spartan forum myself.<br /><br />What a nice thing for them to do for "Billy" and hopefully a few more people enter what will be a good race in honour of a great Spartan.<br /><br />Jacko http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282598822/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282598822/0#0 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:27:02 GMT <br /><div><div>The club has tickets for the Herts Sports Partnership Service to Sports Awards on Monday 20th September at Weston Auditorium, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield. <br /> <br />There is a drinks reception from 6:30pm with the awards ceremony beginning at 7pm.<br /> <br />If you would like to come along and support our nominees, Tony Osborne, Paul Holgate and Simon Harris, please can you let me know by Wednesday  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> </div></div> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282569645/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282569645/0#0 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:20:45 GMT Do you know who the Team Captains, and Vice Captains for the men and ladies are??<br /><br />Find out all about them here: <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/TeamCaptains.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/TeamCaptains.shtml</a><br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282557996/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Advertising Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282557996/0#0 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:06:36 GMT Hi All,<br /><br />Please find attatched our Dance Studio Timetable for Marriotts. <br />As of September we are running lots of NEW adult classes!<br />The ones in RED are the Centre Run Classes. <br />We are now running Circuits, Flexibar, Core Stability, Hoop Aerobics and Trampolining. All classes are all £4 each and you can book these at Reception.<br />For anymore questions please ask............<br /><br />Jay<br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282548682/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Weekly News Bulletin http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282548682/0#0 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:31:22 GMT <b>News Release<br />22nd August 2010<br /><br />5K COURSE RECORD BROKEN AGAIN<br />Alison’s A Winner</b><br /><br />The Stevenage 5K course record was broken again on Thursday evening when nearly 200 runners raced round Stevenage.  Fifteen minutes was broken for the first time on 5th August but just two weeks later DANIEL CHORLEY from Luton Athletic Club flew round the undulating Fairlands Way / Martins Way course in just 14 minutes 53 seconds.  <br /><br />Spartan ALISON WOOD was fastest woman in 19 minutes 17 seconds with another Spartan NATALIE BARNARD second in 19:34.<br /><br />SIMON JACKSON was the fastest Spartan.  He was fourth overall out of the 193 finishers in a magnificent new personal best of 16 minutes 52 seconds.  The next Spartan was club captain RICHARD BATE 14th in 17 minutes 49 seconds.   Fifty four Spartans took part.  Many more ensure the event was a success.<br /><br />The full result from 19th August can be found at the end of this release.  This race included the County Championships for veteran runners.  The County results will be released when they are available.<br /><br /><b>County Open Medals For Spartans</b><br /><br />The Hertfordshire 5K Open Championships were incorporated in the first race which was on Thursday 5th August.  The results are now available.  ALISON WOOD won bronze medal in the women’s event in a time of 19 minutes 20 seconds.<br /><br />The men’s team consisting of SIMON JACKSON, PHILIP RICH, PAUL CARTER and DAVID BOWKER took silvers.  But the women’s teams (teams of three) did even better with ALISON WOOD, ESTHER HAMILL and RENATE BOLENZ winning silver and LUCY CRISP, LORRAINE THOMAS and LINA PORECHA taking the bronze medals home.<br /><br /><b>Burnham Beeches Half Marathon</b><br /><br />Four Spartans tackled the thirtieth running of the tough Burnham Beeches Half Marathon on Sunday.  The event included the British Masters’ Athletic Federation (BMAF) championships.  On a warm morning DAVID BOWKER was 206th in 1 hour 37 minutes 27 seconds and tenth in his age category.  JIM BROWN was 352nd in 1:46:10.  ALISON SUCKLING finished in 2:16:06 and DARREN BENNETT in 2:27:30.<br /><br /><b>Splash For Natalie</b><br /><br />Switching to the water NATALIE BARNARD took part in the Great South Swim at Eton on Saturday.  She was seventh overall and fourth lady with a time of 49 minutes 57 seconds in the 3.8 kilometre event.<br /><br /><b>Enter the Paul Maguire Memorial Five Race Now</b><br /><br />Can you run five miles?  Prove it this Sunday 29th August by taking part in the Paul Maguire Memorial Five Mile Race.  This will take place on traffic free surfaced paths in Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage and is organised by Fairlands Valley Spartans.  The race starts at 11a.m.  <br /> <br />PAUL MAGUIRE was a much-loved Spartan who passed away in 2008 after a long battle against cancer.  He left a widow, Sharon, a young daughter, Emily, and other family who continue to be members of the Spartans.  Paul was a winner of the prestigious Spartan of the Year award.  His strength, determination, friendship and good humour continue to be an inspiration to many of us and the Paul Maguire Memorial 5 Race is our tribute to the memory of an inspirational character.<br /> <br />The race which bears Paul’s name is on Sunday 29th August over 5 Miles all within Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage.   It is open to both club, unattached and casual runners.  You can enter in advance online at <a href="http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/</a>, or on the day at the Race HQ which will be close to the start in the Gymnastics Centre at Marriotts School.  You must arrive before 10.30am if you want to enter on the day).  There will be free light refreshments for all runners and a BBQ available for purchasing hot food after the race.<br /> <br />The race will be started by Sharon and Emily, who will also present the medals to the winners.<br /><br /><b>Have A Go At 5K In Stevenage</b><br /><br />You can have a go in the third race in the Spartans evening 5K series.  5K is only just over three miles and will be on the Fairlands Way (start near Webb Rise), Verity Way, Martins Way, Grace Way, Fairlands Way (finish near Douglas Drive) motor traffic free circuit in Stevenage.  The race, the third and final in the three race series will be on Thursday 2nd September.  More details and how to enter on <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a> <br /><br />The races start near Webb Rise at 7.45p.m.  If you have not entered in advance you need to get to the Gymnastics Centre at Marriotts School (SG2 0AN) as soon as possible after 6p.m.  <br /><br /><b>17-25?  Run 4 Fun Relaunched!</b><br /><br />The Run 4 Fun group for 17 to 25 year olds is going to be relaunched on Monday evenings from Monday 13th September. The sessions have switched from Saturday mornings to Monday evenings.<br /> <br />The first session will start from the main car park in Fairlands Valley Park (the one off of Six Hills Way) at 7p.m.  The sessions are aimed at 17-25 year olds and all abilities will be very welcome.  So whether you are a new starter or are already doing some running/exercise get along to Run 4 Fun.  You can simply turn up on  the night and run (or walk/run!).<br /><br />For more details look for the Run 4 Fun link from the Fairlands Valley Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /> <br /><b>Coming Events</b><br /><br />Many Spartans will be enjoying a busy programme of races, social and training events over the next few weeks including the:  <br /><br />•      Serpentine Graded 5K in Hyde Park on Friday lunch-time 27th August.<br />•      Paul Maguire Memorial Five Mile Race and Spartans Family Fun Day on Sunday 29th August.<br />•      Stevenage 5K on Thursday 2nd September.<br />•      Garden City Ten, incorporating the Hertfordshire County Senior Championships, on Sunday 5th September.<br />•      Grunty Fen Half Marathon on Sunday 12th September.<br />•      Run 4 Fun  Relaunch on Monday 13th September.<br />•      Standalone 10K in Letchworth on Sunday 3rd October.<br />•      Great Eastern Run in Peterborough on Sunday 10th October.<br />•      The First Cross Country League Race of the season on Sunday 24th October.<br />•      Stevenage Half Marathon on Sunday 7th November.<br />•      Riverside Marathon at St Neots on Sunday 21st November.<br />•      Wolverton Five Mile Road Race in Milton Keynes on Saturday 27th November.<br />•      Spartans Five and Ten Mile Handicap Races on Sunday 28th November.<br />•      Luton Marathon (inc. county championships on Sunday 5th December.<br /><br /><b>Join The Spartans</b><br /><br />Live in or near Stevenage?  Like running?  Fairlands Valley Spartans is your local running club and is on the up!  The club now has almost 350 members and encourages participation by all.  The Spartans have a varied training programme to suit those who want to run 5 kilometres through to full marathons.  <br /><br />The Spartans weekday training sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  They are now based at better, more modern facilities at the gymnastics centre Marriotts School – a Sports College, Telford Avenue, Stevenage (SG2 0AN).  Meet them there at 7p.m.<br /><br />The Spartan Starter group starts from Marriotts at 7.30p.m. every Monday and 7p.m. on Thursdays.<br /><br />Most long Sunday morning training sessions start 9.30a.m. sharp.  Spartan track training sessions are held at Ridlins Athletics Track, Woodcock Road, Stevenage most Saturdays from 9.15a.m.  There are events to enter every Sunday.  Newcomers are very welcome – those who have not done very much running yet might prefer to start with a Thursday, Saturday or Monday session.  <br /><br />Try a few sessions before joining.  Membership is only £25 per year.  Concessions are available.  Membership forms are available on the Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp</a>; Please ask if you would like a paper copy.  <br /><br />If you want to know more about the Spartans please contact Jim Brown (01438 354505 or 0793 968 7509), Sara O’Callaghan 077911 51 986 or visit their website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /><br /><b>E N D S</b><br /><br /><b>More from Jim Brown (Press Officer) 01438 354505 / 0793 968 7509 or Sara O’Callaghan (Secretary) 077911 51 986 <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a></b><br /> <br /><br />Full Result: Stevenage Evening 5K, Thursday 19th August<br /><br />Position      Name      Category      Time      Club<br />1      Daniel CLORLEY      MS      14:53      Luton Athletic Club<br />2      Tom CROUCH      MS      16:32      St Albans Striders<br />3      Steve MCKEOWN      MV40      16:49      North Herts Road Runners<br />4      Simon JACKSON      MS      16:52      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />5      Andrew MAGNALL      MV40      17:03      Shaftesbury Barnet<br />6      Andrew HOLT      MV40      17:08      Garden City Runners<br />7      Michael BRIDGE      MS      17:13      Garden City Runners<br />8      Craig HALSEY      MS      17:18      Boxfit Tri<br />9      Craig  BROWN      MS      17:23      Biggleswade AC<br />10      Neill HUGHES      MV40      17:24      Garden City Runners<br />11      Richard HOLLAND      MV50      17:29      Woodford Green & Essex Ladies AC<br />12      Terry FOWLER      MV40      17:39      Garden City Runners<br />13      Adrian COPP      MS      17:45      Stopsley Striders<br />14      Richard BATE      MS      17:49      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />15      Dave DESBOROUGH      MV50      17:52      Garden City Runners<br />16      Garth MORRIS      MV40      17:55      Ware Joggers<br />17      Philip RICH      MS      17:57      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />18      Simon  BELL      MV40      18:05      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />19      Patrick  GALLAGHER      MS      18:10      Garden City Runners<br />20      John KNIGHT      MS      18:11      Metropolitan Police AC<br />21      Jon WILLIAMS      MS      18:16      Ware Joggers<br />22      Gary WARREN      MV40      18:19      St Albans Striders<br />23      Ciaran MCANENY      MS      18:25      North Herts Road Runners<br />24      James WALSH      MV40      18:27      North Herts Road Runners<br />25      JAMIE JEPHCOTT      MV40      18:32      Harlow Running Club<br />26      Benjamin HARRIS      MS      18:33      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />27      Andrew WHITING      MS      18:34      University of Sheffield Athletics Club<br />28      Keith MCLELLAN      MV50      18:35      Garden City Runners<br />29      Mike RUSSELL      MV50      18:38      Team TriSports<br />30      Paul DAVIES      MV40      18:39      Biggleswade AC<br />31      Richard BRUCE      MS      18:41      Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC<br />32      Peter FRANKLIN      MV40      18:43      <br />33      Sean BOWEN      MV40      18:48      Garden City Runners<br />34      Alan DAGLISH      MV60      18:50      Luton Athletic Club<br />35      Peter SIBBETT      MV40      18:52      North Herts Road Runners<br />36      Jeremy RACKHAM      MV40      19:02      Stevenage & North Herts AC<br />37      Jason MENTERN      MS      19:06      Ware Joggers<br />38      Alison WOOD      FV35      19:17      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />39      John TENNANT      MV60      19:23      Harlow Running Club<br />40      Nicholas GENEVER      MV40      19:25      Garden City Runners<br />41      Jamie DRACKFORD      MS      19:29      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />42      NATALIE BARNARD      FS      19:34      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />43      Martyn ANNETTS      MV40      19:42      North Herts Road Runners<br />44      Matt RUSHTON      MS      19:46      Boxfit Tri<br />45      Christopher CARR      MS      19:47      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />46      Hannah SHERIDAN      FS      19:51      Barnet & District AC<br />47      Andy DEAN      MS      19:51      Watford Joggers<br />48      Andrew MCKILLOP      MS      20:00      <br />49      Richard BLOOM      MV60      20:09      Herts Phoenix<br />50      Jamie MARCH      MV40      20:10      Barnet & District AC<br />51      Stewart SMITHER      MV60      20:10      North Herts Road Runners<br />52      Peter WILLIAMS      MV50      20:13      Herts Phoenix<br />53      Katherine MARCH      FS      20:16      Barnet & District AC<br />54      Steven HIGLEY      MS      20:17      Garden City Runners<br />55      Genevieve HELSBY      FS      20:18      Garden City Runners<br />56      Andrew GARRETT      MV40      20:18      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />57      Peter  FITZPATRICK      MV50      20:20      Herts Phoenix<br />58      Darren STEPHENSON      MV40      20:23      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />59      Steve SMITHSON      MV40      20:23      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />60      Martin HALLING      MV50      20:24      St Albans Striders<br />61      Charlie PATERSON      MV40      20:27      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />62      Jon BALAAM      MS      20:29      Biggleswade AC<br />63      Joe WARREN      MV40      20:30      Bedford Harriers<br />64      Roger PARTRIDGE      MV50      20:30      Ware Joggers<br />65      Patrick BIRD      MV50      20:34      Garden City Runners<br />66      Mikk BRADLEY      MV50      20:36      Watford Harriers<br />67      Mike PETTY      MV50      20:38      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />68      Chris PRIESTLEY      MV50      20:48      North Herts Road Runners<br />69      Ruth HOLMES      FS      20:49      Garden City Runners<br />70      Steve MAYFIELD      MV40      20:49      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />71      Nicholas BINGHAM      MV60      20:55      Barnet & District AC<br />72      Darren GREENE      MS      21:09      Team TriSports<br />73      Michael MELLO      MV40      21:10      North Herts Road Runners<br />74      Sarah SHYNN      FV35      21:11      Dunstable RRC<br />75      Tom DE VAL      MS      21:16      <br />76      Annette BELL      FV45      21:19      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />77      David MOSCROP      MV50      21:22      Garden City Runners<br />78      Andrea MANN      FV35      21:27      Garden City Runners<br />79      Andrew  HULL      MV40      21:31      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />80      Robin WELLS      MV40      21:34      <br />81      Jim DODDS      MV40      21:36      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />82      Joshua WORTHINGTON      MS      21:41      Watford Joggers<br />83      Celia FINDLAY      FV45      21:46      David Lloyd Pacers<br />84      Christian TRENKEL      MV40      21:46      <br />85      Trevor SETTERFIELD      MS      21:47      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />86      Chris WILLIAMS      MS      21:57      Ware Joggers<br />87      Paula GOLLOP      FS      21:59      Ware Joggers<br />88      Matt CORAZZO      MS      22:01      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />89      Scott ROUSE      MS      22:10      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />90      Yvonne JONES      FV45      22:12      Garden City Runners<br />91      Roger BIGGS      MV60      22:19      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />92      Mark GOODWIN      MV50      22:21      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />92      Andrew WELSH      MV50      22:27      Barnet & District AC<br />94      Tracy PEZ      FV35      22:29      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />95      Roger MURRAY      MV60      22:30      St Albans Striders<br />96      Mervyn GILHAM      MV50      22:31      Herts Phoenix<br />97      Ella-Louise CERAULO      FS      22:32      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />98      Paul BARTON      MS      22:34      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />99      Andy JAY      MV40      22:35      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />100      Wayne AYLOTT      MV40      22:45      Garden City Runners<br />101      Mary BIRD      FS      22:49      Garden City Runners<br />102      Scott MATHERS      MS      22:53      VocaLink RC<br />103      PETE EAMES      MV50      22:56      Team TriSports<br />104      Robert MARTIN      MV40      22:59      <br />105      Moira CRAFT      FV35      23:00      David Lloyd Pacers<br />106      Michelle MORRIS      FS      23:00      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />107      Ian STRETCH      MV40      23:01      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />108      John  CLARKE      MV50      23:03      Barnet & District AC<br />109      Dyfed  THOMPSON SMITH      MS      23:08      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />110      Lindsay MELLING      FV35      23:08      <br />111      Jim BROWN      MV50      23:09      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />112      Jo  SUMMERS      FV45      23:09      North Herts Road Runners<br />113      Emma  MAGGOTT      FS      23:13      Boxfit Tri<br />114      Susan FOOT      FV55      23:15      North Herts Road Runners<br />115      Trace ALLEN      MV60      23:15      Garden City Runners<br />116      John HOPE      MV60      23:16      St Albans Striders<br />117      Carole MOONEY      FV35      23:18      St Albans Striders<br />118      Steve CARTER      MS      23:24      <br />119      Dawn EASBY      FS      23:24      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />120      Michael  CONNELL      MV50      23:37      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />121      Matthew RIX      MS      23:40      North Herts Road Runners<br />122      Hadrian  COOPER      MS      23:40      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />123      Stephen Derek CRANE      MV50      23:42      Bedford Harriers<br />124      Karen DODSWORTH      FV45      23:45      North Herts Road Runners<br />125      Terry STYLES      MV50      23:48      Herts Phoenix<br />126      Anna PRIESTLEY      FV45      23:53      North Herts Road Runners<br />127      Carol REID      FV45      23:58      Garden City Runners<br />128      Sue WILLIAMS      FV45      23:58      David Lloyd Pacers<br />129      Celia PARDOE      FV55      24:02      Garden City Runners<br />130      John Leslie WARREN      MV60      24:12      St Albans Striders<br />131      Steve BANNISTER      MV40      24:13      Watford Harriers<br />132      RICHARD  BROWN      MV50      24:15      Garden City Runners<br />133      Margaret DEWINTER      FV55      24:24      Dunstable RRC<br />134      Helen CAIRNS      FV35      24:28      North Herts Road Runners<br />135      Paul HOLGATE      MV50      24:34      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />136      Angus KINDLEY      MV70      24:36      Herts Phoenix<br />137      Jon SYPULA      MS      24:42      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />138      Richard WHITING      MV50      24:45      Herts Phoenix<br />139      Mark CHEADLE      MS      24:56      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />140      Peter WESTLAKE      MV70      25:01      Garden City Runners<br />141      Brian BAILEY      MV60      25:01      North Herts Road Runners<br />142      Ted KIMBER      MV70      25:03      Barnet & District AC<br />143      Gilly HOLDSWORTH      FV45      25:06      Garden City Runners<br />144      Rachel ANNETTS      FV45      25:25      North Herts Road Runners<br />145      Christine MCCULLOUGH      FV45      25:32      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />146      Petra GROSSE      FV35      25:34      <br />147      Rita WILLIAMS      FV55      25:35      Ware Joggers<br />148      Andrew HISKETT      MS      25:36      <br />149      Geoff HISKETT      MV50      26:01      <br />150      David  BROWN      MV60      26:06      Garden City Runners<br />151      Steve WATKINS      MV40      26:17      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />152      Paul CARTER      MS      26:17      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />153      William HARDING      MV60      26:22      Hillingdon AC<br />154      Ian SUTCLIFFE      MV60      26:27      North Herts Road Runners<br />155      Mark DRUMMOND      MV50      26:34      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />156      Anthony WALLER      MV40      26:36      <br />157      STEPHEN BLOCK      MV40      26:48      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />158      Joy ALLEN      FV55      26:55      Garden City Runners<br />159      Alison PARKER      FV35      27:03      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />160      Beverley HARLOW      FV45      27:06      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />161      Dania HEATH      FV35      27:09      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />162      Laura JOHNSTON      FV35      27:14      Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Running Club<br />163      Pauline  LYGO      FV65      27:20      Barnet & District AC<br />164      Lisa Ann GAVIGAN      FV35      27:29      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />165      Susan MCANENY      FS      27:29      <br />166      Sue CONNELL      FV45      27:30      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />167      Colin HARRIES      MV60      28:03      Biggleswade AC<br />168      Julie GOODWIN      FV45      28:10      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />169      Eleanor DRAPER      FV75      28:16      Garden City Runners<br />170      Lisa JERROM      FV35      28:25      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />171      Lindsay COOK      FV35      28:36      North Herts Road Runners<br />172      Lorraine THOMAS      FV45      28:37      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />173      Miranda MORGAN      FV55      28:54      North Herts Road Runners<br />174      Marianne  SILSBY      FV35      28:58      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />175      JOHN FOGARTY      MV60      29:01      Garden City Runners<br />176      Joy STROUD      FV55      29:09      North Herts Road Runners<br />177      Andy PRIOR      MV40      29:23      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />178      Chas AVIS      MV70      30:00      Royston Runners<br />179      Patrick NORRIS      MV50      30:02      North Herts Road Runners<br />180      Ian BROWN      MV50      30:33      Royston Runners<br />181      Elizabeth LORD      FV55      30:36      Ware Joggers<br />182      Calie PEDDER      FS      30:42      Boxfit Tri<br />183      Susan DAVIES      FV45      30:51      <br />184      Maureen MILLER      FV45      30:58      Royston Runners<br />185      William CRONE      MV60      31:17      North Herts Road Runners<br />186      Caroline CROFT      FV35      31:31      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />187      Kerry SETTERFIELD      FV35      31:35      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />188      Pippa OWEN      FV35      31:51      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />189      Anna HALE      FV35      39:51      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />190      Ruby AVIS      FV65      40:50      Royston Runners<br />191      Linda SAUNDERS      FV35      42:59      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />192      Joanne HATCHER-CROSS      FV35      42:59      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br />193      Simon HARRIS      MS      46:18      Fairlands Valley Spartans<br /><br />5K Results End<br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282394769/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Advertising Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282394769/1#1 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:09:44 GMT I can recommend Help Internets service, very good & professional, although I didn't get any cakes or tea..... http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282511222/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282511222/0#0 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:07:02 GMT Thanks again for the race last week. It was good to see so many runners from my club, GCR, supporting the event.<br /><br />Can you please ensure that its not so windy for the next one and try to make sure it remains dry!!<br /><br />I do find members of your club very friendly and pleasant.<br /><br />Congratulations on the success of the 5Ks because I was concerned that due to the holiday season that they may be a bit disappointing in terms of numbers.<br /><br />Thankfully I have been proved wrong ( normal ).<br /><br />Great stuff FVS   <br /><br />Terry Fowler http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282505896/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282505896/0#0 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:38:16 GMT Good Evening  Spartans.<br />My Name is  Colin Calcutt & i am Chief Marshall for N H R R, <br />i am just wondering if anyone who is not going to be running<br />at Standalone 2010 , would be able to volunteer, their help to Marshall with us , i know some of you did help us last year, & i would much appreciate some help again this year.<br />You can either enter your name on thre N H R R Forum under the heading already on there ,Marshall Recruitment.<br />or you can E-Mail  me at  c.calcutt@sky.com.<br />Many Thanks <br />Colin Calcutt<br />North Herts Road  Runners.<br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1259524891/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1259524891/1#1 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:05:58 GMT RAN THIS TODAY. 2 LAPS, UNDULATING, NOT A QUICK COURSE! WELL ORGANISED. ENJOYED THIS ONE. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281354899/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281354899/1#1 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:41:15 GMT Thank you to everybody who has sent me details of their emergency contact / next of kin.<br /><br />Those who haven't...HURRY UP..!!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />webmaster@fvspartans.org.uk<br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279893129/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279893129/4#4 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:43:03 GMT Reminder that entries are opening soon...put 9th September in your diaries if you plan to enter, this one fills up quick!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282401428/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Spartans Starter Group http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282401428/0#0 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:37:08 GMT Please note that there will not be a Starter Group session on Bank Holiday Monday 30th August.<br /><br />If you are in the middle-front of the Monday group then why not use this as an opportunity to try a Tuesday session? This Tuesday 17th August, 7 regulars from the Monday starter group tried out a Tuesday session for the first time. All coped remarkably well and enjoyed a slightly more challenging session. Hopefully they'll all be back next week!<br /><br />The slowest group on a Tuesday cover approximately 5 miles and has regular intervals for regrouping, similar to a Monday. Those who are in the middle-front of Mondays group will probably cover between 4.5 - 6 miles through the regrouping. <br /><br />As with all our training sessions, no-one will get left behind and other runners in the group will be supportive. If you have any queries about the Tuesday (or any other of our sessions) please speak to one of the Club Coaches. http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282397689/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Advertising Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282397689/0#0 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:34:49 GMT Come and see me at the Indoor Market in Stevenage for Mobile phone Accessories, repairs and unlocking. Good deals for my Spartan chums <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282394389/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Advertising Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282394389/0#0 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:39:49 GMT Welcome to the new 'Advertising Board'<br /><br />I'm sure you'll agree it has a fab name (thanks Dan!)  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />The purpose of this board is for Spartans to advertise their services, ie, my favourite gardener could post his details here...  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />You can also post here if you have any items you'd like to put up for sale or give away etc....<br /><br />Happy posting  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281951673/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281951673/4#4 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:28:19 GMT Ha ha....Paul, I'm sure he'd like to try it, but it seems Rich's watch (not being used to going that fast!) now also needs a visit to the Garmin hospital!!  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282076601/5#5 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282076601/5#5 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:16:14 GMT <div><div>Fantastic  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" />   Well done Simon  </div></div><img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282316017/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282316017/0#0 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:53:35 GMT Next years date for the Salisbury 54321 will be Sunday 14th August 2011 with the possibility of some exciting new and revised sections, less road, more trail, more accurate distances. Entry forms will appear on <a href="http://www.salisburyfirestation.info" target="_blank">www.salisburyfirestation.info</a> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282217509/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282217509/2#2 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:19:47 GMT <br />Very good Hazey ! http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282298486/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Social Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282298486/0#0 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:01:26 GMT The Old white horse in Baldock has an excellent beer festival Bank holiday weekend.<br /><br />I am planning a visit on friday night !<br /><br />all welcome http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280423096/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280423096/1#1 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:04:58 GMT <br />I am in for this.<br /><br />Andy.<br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281645619/14#14 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281645619/14#14 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:35:59 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Sunday Runs</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281631240/10#10 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281631240/10#10 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:35:59 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Sunday Runs</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281043469/5#5 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281043469/5#5 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:35:59 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Sunday Runs</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280821820/12#12 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280821820/12#12 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:35:59 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Sunday Runs</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282161879/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282161879/0#0 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:04:39 GMT When: Sunday 12 September 2010 at 10am<br />Where: Wimpole Estate, Old Wimpole Road, Royston SG8 0BW <br />Options: 1 mile, 5.2 miles and half-marathon, or there's a 9.5 mile walk around Wimpole Estate<br /><br />I have just entered the half marathon option (only £10) and it goes to the British Heart Foundation.  <br /><br />You can find out more from:<br /><a href="http://www.bhf.org.uk/events_and_volunteering/events/event_finder/view_event.aspx?ps=1000754" target="_blank">http://www.bhf.org.uk/events_and_volunteering/events/event_finder/view_event.aspx?ps=1000754</a><br /><br />Adrian <br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282042400/7#7 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282042400/7#7 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:32:40 GMT What a great run.  <br /><br />A couple of weeks ago I was letting Group 2 miss a few efforts because of the heat, and they all, (well nearly all), insisted on completing the session (well done guys by the way).<br /><br />Tuesday evening it poured of rain, even including a burst of hail, and everyone carried on training without a word of complaint (well nearly everyone).  "And the coach made us run extra hills as well!"  Great work everyone, now you have shown you are real runners.<br /><br />Just to be fair it looked as if the other groups were sticking out the conditions as well.  All real runners!<br /><br />Hope you feel guilty Captain Bird's Eye.<br /><br />Archangel <br /><br /><br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282075748/4#4 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282075748/4#4 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:52:49 GMT That's right Paul and Jo, it is item 8 on the agenda for tonight's coaches meeting!!! <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282150066/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Races http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282150066/0#0 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:47:46 GMT (Same day as our Track & Field Champs)<br /><br /><b>Bedford Harriers 10K.</b>  <br /><br />The race starts at 10.00am on Sunday 5th September and each finisher will receive a 25th anniversary memento on crossing the line.<br /><br />To enter on line, please go to <br /><br /><a href="http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/registrationinfo.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=57423" target="_blank">http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/registrationinfo.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=57423</a><br /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773817/14#14 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/FVS Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1276773817/14#14 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:29:29 GMT If anybody is thinking about whether or not to enter this race, maybe the introduction of a technical t-shirt for all finishers will tempt you?  I believe they will be yellow (useful for those dark evenings) and short sleeve.....<br /><br />May make that 2 lap course more appealing?  <br /><br />Sign up here:  <a href="http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/</a><br /><br />And if you do decide to run, why not think about asking a family member to support you on the course by marshalling....<br /><br />(I'm running, the weather has to be better than last year...right??!)  <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /><br /><br /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606755/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Cross Country http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281606755/2#2 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:22:11 GMT Richie<br /><br />I can take 3 members from HITCHIN if anyone wants a lift<br /><br />Tony<br /><br />I drive a bit faster than I run <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281808483/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Ossie's Angels http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281808483/2#2 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:38:05 GMT Hi Michelle,<br /><br />Glad you both enjoyed the run.  Where did you get muddy trainers it was relatively dry! Wait until it rains.<br /><br />If you want to run the 8.5 miles then we meet at the Motorway bridge just passed Graveley. From Stevenage go through Graveley and just as you come out of Graveley turn left.  You will see the M.B. about 100 metres in front of you. There is plenty of room to park.  <br /><br />Tony <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281979518/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Track and Field Events http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281979518/0#0 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:25:18 GMT <div><div>There is a Vets County 10000m track championship on Wednesday 8th September which will be held in conjunction with the VAC championship at Battersea Park <br /> <br />There will probably be two races - the first one starting at 6.30pm.<br /> <br />The entry fee is £3.50 - payable to Herts County AAA.  <br /><br />Please state your name, age/DOB, club, address and expected time, there is a county entry form attached.<br /> <br />Entries are to be sent to Tony Osborne, 35 Manton Road, Hitchin, SG4 9NP.<br /><b><br />Tony needs to know by this Thursday 19th August if you wish to compete.</b></div></div><br /> <br /> <br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281946378/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281946378/0#0 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:12:58 GMT Get to know another Spartan better with the latest Spartan in the Spotlight here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/featuredspartan.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/featuredspartan.shtml</a><br /><br /><br />Now....who is going to be my next 'victim'...??!!... <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281907504/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Weekly News Bulletin http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281907504/0#0 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:25:04 GMT <b>News Release            <br />15th August 2010<br /><br />ENTER THE PAUL MAGUIRE MEMORIAL 5 RACE NOW</b><br /><br />Can you run five miles?  Prove it on Sunday 29th August by taking part in the Paul Maguire Memorial Five Mile Race.  This will take place on traffic free surfaced paths in Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage and is organised by Fairlands Valley Spartans.  The race starts at 11a.m.  <br /> <br />PAUL MAGUIRE was a much-loved Spartan who passed away in 2008 after a long battle against cancer.  He left a widow, Sharon, a young daughter, Emily, and other family who continue to be members of the Spartans.  Paul was a winner of the prestigious Spartan of the Year award.  His strength, determination, friendship and good humour continue to be an inspiration to many of us and the Paul Maguire Memorial 5 Race is our tribute to the memory of an inspirational character.<br /> <br />The race which bears Paul’s name is on Sunday 29th August over 5 Miles all within Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage.   It is open to both club, unattached and casual runners.  You can enter in advance online at <a href="http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.races.fvspartans.org.uk/</a>, or on the day at the Race HQ which will be close to the start in the Gymnastics Centre at Marriotts School.  You must arrive before 10.30am if you want to enter on the day).  There will be free light refreshments for all runners and a BBQ available for purchasing hot food after the race.<br /> <br />The race will be started by Sharon and Emily, who will also present the medals to the winners.<br /><br /><b>Chrissie Is A National Champion</b><br /><br />After a lengthy delay caused by technical problems, the Association of Running Clubs (ARC) has just announced the results of its 2009 National Marathon Championships which saw medals for three lady Spartans.<br /><br />Pride of place and a Gold Medal goes to Chrissie King, the new National ARC Champion in the FV45 category in a time of 3:15:33.  Congratulations to Chrissie on this outstanding achievement.<br /> <br />In the FV35 Category, Spartans took National Silver and Bronze medals through Tracy Pez in 3:45:19 and Sara O'Callaghan in 3:45:49.<br /> <br />Jim Brown also put in a very creditable performance to come 6th in the MV50 Category in 3:14:55.<br /><br /><b>Have A Go At 5K In Stevenage</b><br /><br />You can have a go in the second and third races in the Spartans evening 5K series.  5K is only just over three miles and will be on the Fairlands Way (start near Webb Rise), Verity Way, Martins Way, Grace Way, Fairlands Way (finish near Douglas Drive) motor traffic free circuit in Stevenage.  Race two is on Thursday evening 19th August and the third and final race will be on Thursday 2nd September.  More details and how to enter on <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a> <br /><br />The races start near Webb Rise at 7.45p.m.  If you have not entered in advance you need to get to the Gymnastics Centre at Marriotts School (SG2 0AN) as soon as possible after 6p.m.  <br /><br /><b>Great Yarmouth Half Marathon</b><br /><br />Spartan LIAM HERBERT enjoyed the 20th Great Yarmouth Half Marathon on Sunday.<br /><br />It was his first time at this race, but having lived in Great Yarmouth for a very small part of his childhood, Liam wanted to give it a go.<br /><br />Starting just outside, and actually finishing on the halfway line of the pitch at Gorleston Football Club, the course was filled with gentle rises, long flat straights down country lanes and one or two sponge stations (which were very welcome!).<br /><br />Despite being a solo Spartan at the race, the race hosts, Great Yarmouth Road Runners, gave lots of support and many marshals recognised that I had travelled in from Stevenage!<br /><br />All in all, it was a great race experience despite being quite a distance to travel there to compete!<br /><br />Liam was 109th out of the 280 finishers in 1 hour 44 minutes 42 seconds.<br /><br /><b>Watford Open Graded</b><br /> <br />STEVE MAYFIELD tackled 800 metres at the Watford Open Graded races on Wednesday evening.  The large volume of runners necessitated 22 heats for the 800m and Steve was elevated to the dizzying heights of Heat 3.  He has been trying to break the 2:30 barrier this year and despite feeling he'd run well to take fourth place, clocked 2:32.77.  That's the third time he’s been under 2:35 this year, but says he clearly still needs to try harder!<br /><br /><b>Crater Lake Marathon</b><br /><br />Hot, hard, hilly and high is how ROGER BIGGS described the latest in his marathon a week events.  He was in Oregon, USA for the Crater Lake Marathon.  The race circled Crater Lake, surely one of the natural wonders of the world?<br /><br />It was hot (80F, 27.5C) at the end, quite hilly with one continuous 5 mile climb, and at height above sea level between 6500 & 7800ft.<br /> <br />Despite this Roger managed to all run the marathon and finished third in the 60-69 age category with a time of 4 hours 35 minutes 6 seconds.<br /><br /><b>Thorney Five </b><br /><br />PETE SMITH and JIM BROWN enjoyed the Thorney Five Mile Road Race near Peterborough on Sunday morning.  Pete was 81st in 34 minutes 56 seconds and Jim 105th in 36 minutes 30 seconds.  There were 248 finishers.<br /><br />The new out and back course could be super fast for those in good form.  Well surfaced, no hills and closed roads.  Brilliant.<br /><br /><b>Masters Inter-Area Track and Field</b><br /><br />Last Sunday (8th August) IRIS HORNSEY and CHAS AVIS travelled to Solihull to compete in the Masters Inter-Area Track and Field Match.  They were representing Eastern Veterans and, as last year, there were ten teams taking part including teams from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.<br /><br />Chas took part in three events in the M70 (men aged 70 plus) age group:  He was sixth in the 100 metres in 19:00 seconds; sixth in the 400 metres in 97.5 seconds and fourth in the Long Jump with a jump of 2metres 72 centimetres.<br /><br />Iris tackled three events in the W60 age group:  She was fourth in the 800 metres in 3 minutes 29.5 seconds; third in the Long Jump with a jump of 2m 60cms; and ran 800 metres in the last leg of the Medley Relay in which she was part of the second team.<br /><br />The EVAC Ladies' Team finished second overall and the Men's team came third.<br /><br /><b>54 Miles Of Herts Stroller</b><br /> <br />On Saturday 14th August CAROL PAUL and MIKE NEWBITT took part in the Herts Stroller.  This was an off road event over 54 miles taking in the countryside of Hertfordshire.<br /> <br />The event started at Hitchin rugby club and went out to Pirton, up Pegsdon hill to Hexton and Barton Le Clay and up to the Barton Hill Nature Reserve. From here it went down to Lilley and then skirted the edge of Luton taking in Mangrove Green, Tea Green, Darley Hall and Peters Green. From Peters Green it headed out to Wheathampstead where it started to make its way back to Hitchin via Ayot St Lawrence, Kimpton, Whitwell, Preston and up hill to Offley. From Offley the last leg went to Little Offley and along the Icknield way back into Hitchin. <br /> <br />With the first two and a half hours in heavy rain and showers on and off all day and the last hour and a half in the dark Carol and Mike completed the course in 13 hours and 30 minutes.<br /><br /><b>Hauilin Aspen Trail Marathon</b><br /><br />Roger was in Bend, Oregon recently for the tough Hauilin Aspen Trail Marathon on very difficult terrain. The temperature ranged from 50F at the start to 80F by the finish.  The marathon started on the outskirts of Bend at 3700ft, and finished at around 4000ft, but rose to 5800ft at the halfway point. The bright sun shining through the trees, made it very difficult to pick out rocks and other hazards.  Roger tumbled over five times during the race but finished in 4 hours 38 minutes 42 seconds.<br /> <br /><b>17-25?  Run4Fun Relaunched!</b><br /><br />The Run 4 Fun group for 17 to 25 year olds is going to be relaunched on Monday evenings from Monday 13th September. The sessions have switched from Saturday mornings to Monday evenings.<br /> <br />The first session will start from the main car park in Fairlands Valley Park (the one off of Six Hills Way) at 7p.m.  The sessions are aimed at 17-25 year olds and all abilities will be very welcome.  So whether you are a new starter or are already doing some running/exercise get along to Run 4 Fun.  You can simply turn up on  the night and run (or walk/run!).<br /><br />For more details look for the Run 4 Fun link from the Fairlands Valley Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /> <br /><b>Coaching Update</b><br /><br />Fairlands Valley Spartans did not win the UK’s Best Running Club 2010 for nothing and it’s coaching team goes from strength to strength.  The club has an excellent team of coaches who have gained appropriate qualifications through the UK Athletics/England Athletics coaching pathway.  The coaching team now stands at a total of 26 members with the recent editions of Jim Brown, Ian Larman and Jamie Drackford gaining the Assistant Coach award and Sam Pretty joining as a Coach.  Run with the Spartans.  You’ll be in good hands.<br /><br /><b>Salisbury 54321 Update<br /></b><br />Five rivers, four hills, three country estates, two castles and one cathedral help make the Salisbury 54321 a popular off road race.  DAVID BOWKER was the first Spartan finisher in the full marathon times with a time of 4 hours 1 minute 42 seconds.  He was followed in by Gerry McCabe (4:37:15), Mike Newbitt (4.56.58), Sarah O’ Bryan (5.50.00), Tricia Hopper (5.50.01), Julie Goodwin (5.50.02), John Wilden (5.50.00) and walking on her birthday Sharon Crowley (6.40). <br /><br />RICHARD SIDLIN and TRACY PEZ took part in the 18 mile event and finished in 2:52:17 and 3:11:25 respectively. <br /><br /><b>Coming Events</b><br /><br />Many Spartans will be enjoying a busy programme of races, social and training events over the next few weeks including the:  <br /><br />•      Stevenage 5K on Thursday evening 19th August.<br />•      Burnham Beeches Half Marathon (BMAF Champs) on Sunday 22nd August.<br />•      Serpentine Graded 5K in Hyde Park on Friday lunch-time 27th August.<br />•      Paul Maguire Memorial Five Mile Race and Spartans Family Fun Day on Sunday 29th August.<br />•      Stevenage 5K on Thursday 2nd September.<br />•      Garden City Ten, incorporating the Hertfordshire County Senior Championships, on Sunday 5th September.<br />•      Run 4 Fun  Relaunch on Monday 13th September.<br />•      Standalone 10K in Letchworth on Sunday 3rd October.<br />•      The First Cross Country League Race of the season on Sunday 24th October.<br />•      Stevenage Half Marathon on Sunday 7th November.<br />•      Luton Marathon (inc. county championships on Sunday 5th December.<br /><br /><b>Join The Spartans<br /></b><br />Live in or near Stevenage?  Like running?  Fairlands Valley Spartans is your local running club and is on the up!  The club now has almost 350 members and encourages participation by all.  The Spartans have a varied training programme to suit those who want to run 5 kilometres through to full marathons.  <br /><br />The Spartans weekday training sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  They are now based at better, more modern facilities at the gymnastics centre Marriotts School – a Sports College, Telford Avenue, Stevenage (SG2 0AN).  Meet them there at 7p.m.<br /><br />The Spartan Starter group starts from Marriotts at 7.30p.m. every Monday and 7p.m. on Thursdays.<br /><br />Most long Sunday morning training sessions start 9.30a.m. sharp.  Spartan track training sessions are held at Ridlins Athletics Track, Woodcock Road, Stevenage most Saturdays from 9.15a.m.  There are events to enter every Sunday.  Newcomers are very welcome – those who have not done very much running yet might prefer to start with a Thursday, Saturday or Monday session.  <br /><br />Try a few sessions before joining.  Membership is only £25 per year.  Concessions are available.  Membership forms are available on the Spartans website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk&nbsp</a>; Please ask if you would like a paper copy.  <br /><br />If you want to know more about the Spartans please contact Jim Brown (01438 354505 or 0793 968 7509), Sara O’Callaghan 077911 51 986 or visit their website <a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a><br /><br /><b>E N D S<br /><br />More from Jim Brown (Press Officer) 01438 354505 / 0793 968 7509 or Sara O’Callaghan (Secretary) 077911 51 986 <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fvspartans.org.uk" target="_blank">www.fvspartans.org.uk</a></b><br /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281788029/2#2 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281788029/2#2 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:28:46 GMT Enjoyed the session aswell guys and hope to reap the benefits shortly. <br /><br />Pleased with no DOMS like young jamie and pleased i didnt need a nap like old steve which enabled me to carry on at home with my DIY magic <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />Regards, Ledley Sicknote http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279312875/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279312875/1#1 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:36:55 GMT Ok! `nother charity shop job then?<br />JDB <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281723283/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281723283/1#1 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:32:50 GMT Thanks for the kind comments Terry.  Look forward to seeing lots of you guys at next few races, I'm sure there will be lots of us at the Garden City 10.   <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281719262/0#0 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281719262/0#0 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:07:42 GMT I have a running belt with water bottle carrier and zip mesh pocket for dosh/gels/mascara? Make ,`NATHAN`& was `bout £17.<br />Never used as I don`t have much in terms,of backside for it to sit on! <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /><br />If anyone wants it I wil bring to training Tue or pass on somehow. <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br />Jo Dumb Blonde http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1271261810/1#1 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/Archive Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1271261810/1#1 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:42:36 GMT <b>This Topic was moved here from <i>Committee Board</i> by <i>Tracy Pez</i>.</b> http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277582905/17#17 Fairlands Valley Spartans Forum/General Board http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1277582905/17#17 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:26:29 GMT Hi Pete and Chris, yes i will put you on the list tonight<br />Thanks<br />Ian <img src="http://forum.fvspartans.org.uk/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />