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Recent News

7th February Congratulations to Helen Robbins. The organiser of the North Wales XC league phoned to say that Helen has won her age group in the individual competition. It was well worth finding the school on Saturday then!

Sunday also saw a number of whippets run in the Alsager 5, including Sara and Kate who ran the previous day at Oswestry. The first whippet home was Colin Jones in 29:44 over the 5 mile circuit. Next back was Richard Stewart in what looks like an excellent time of 36:27. Also barking at their heels were Elaine Dines, Alison Birch and John Rowlands.

6th February The final fixture in this year's North Wales XC series saw our men's and women's teams in action at Oswestry. I say saw our teams in action - but as you can see from the poor photos it was a very foggy afternoon and quite hard to see anything at all!

The men recorded their best ever results so it was a real pity that the team was one short. The women decided to give the other teams a chance, so drove twice round Oswestry to ensure they missed the start by eight minutes. Bravely they set off after the fast disappearing field. Fortunately they were still smiling at the end of the afternoon.

The men were delighted the women did turn up - not just for the support, but also for the excellent ginger cake and shortbread courtesy of Sara and Helen. Thanks, girls! Who said men were shallow! It was also good to see the twins making their Cross country debut.

Full results in due course but the men's positions were Rob Sharam(51), Simon Phillips(72), Dean Richards(79), Rob Wilson(85) and Dave Wilson(92). If Dave's shoe hadn't come off in the mud I'm sure the twins would have finished more or less together. I think we'll draw a discrete veil over the ladies results as they don't bear any resemblance to how well they ran!

3rd February John Rowlands looks like having been the sole Whippet in action over the weekend with a run in the Shifnal Gallop 10k.

1st February Don Wilbraham begins radiotherapy today. We wish Don and his family all the best. There's a fuller update on the notice board.

24th January It was third time lucky for the Telford 10k as it finally took place on Sunday with 7 Whippets in the field. First back was Rob Sharam in 39:35. Ken Robbins had the best run of the day, setting a new club M60 record - not bad for the first race of the year! Full results are on the racing page.

22nd January Two new notices posted.

19th January It was too chaotic to count but it looked like we had our biggest ever winter turnout tonight, with around 35 whippets out for a run. A big welcome to new members Katie, Michelle and Chris. Good news keeps coming in. As well as a number of PB's, last Sunday saw Sarah Wilson set a new Half Marathon club record record in the open age group.

17th January Looks like things are back to normal with 6 whippets in action in the sun at Helsby. The Half Marathon distance obviously suited the Wilson family - with Dave and, new member Sarah, posting great times and PB's to head the rankings for 2010. There was also a PB for Andy Forrester as it was his first Half Marathon, although Andy was more pleased just to be back running again; and it looks like Kate, Keith and Adele all relished the opportunity to shake a few cobwebs off! Photo to come I believe. Dave Wilson reports that there was a good quality medal and a free bottle of locally brewed beer for all runners, which he said can't be bad.

14th January Just been announced that this weekend's XC fixture at Wrexham has been cancelled.

10th January I know that some of you are aware that Don Wilbraham is not too well at present, but many of you won't have heard. His wife, Liz, has given us an update which she is happy to have posted on the Notice Board. I am sure you will join me in wishing Don a speedy recovery.

10th January I have updated the racing page with races through to the end of March - weather permitting!

7th January A big welcome to Vicky and Sarah as 9 members braved the arctic conditions to run round the rugby pitches. Hopefully there's only another week of this.

5th January Simon Phillips, Bob Wilson, John Dillon and John Hopwood bravely turned out in the snow to run round the rugby pitches. It even looked like they enjoyed it!If you don't fancy running in snow and ice why not devise a circuit training session you can do indoors? See Notice Board page for ideas. Now would also be a good time to shed those extra Xmas pounds before the serious running starts again.

1st jan 2010 Reliable sources inform me that eleven of you had an enjoyable run round Brown Moss while I struggled to keep my Beamer on the A49.Well done, folks. Get the runs in when you can.

29th December One result from the weekend. Somehow Elaine managed to find a race that didn't involve ice-skating! Elaine completed the Wheaton Aston Roman 10k in 59:41. Well done Elaine, puts the rest of us to shame.

27th December Icy conditions claimed another race with Simon Phillips denied the chance to break his neck plunging down Moel Famau. Maybe some things are for the best!

26th December 18 whippets turned up for the Boxing day run. Sadly, the icy conditions meant we had to settle for laps round the rugby pitches. At least we got a run in. A few of us then went on for a drink at the Cat on the Park. Let's hope New Year's day is better.

24th December Just Simon Phillips and myself down for a run. A record of sorts. Fortunately the paths were clear enough for a run round town.

22nd December Over twenty whippets sat down at Spice Heaven for an enjoyable pre-christmas curry. Not surprisingly, rather fewer fancied a run over icy paths beforehand! Hopefully normal running conditions will return in time for the Boxing Day run.

20th December Sadly, the freezing weather and consequent ice made the Telford 10k too dangerous and the race was cancelled at short notice. The race is being rescheduled for 10th January. I hope Dave Wilson was the only one to travel to Telford to find out the hard way - bad luck Dave!

14th December Kate and Elaine took part in the Tatton Pud Plod 10k on Sunday whilst Christine Henderson took part in the Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10k on Saturday.

11th December Simon Phillips has found a novel challenge for anyone interested in a short run over the Xmas period. see Jubilee Plunge Run

6th December There were mixed fortunes for the 18 Whippets who ran in the Helen Tipping 10k. If you ran sub 50 minutes you kept dry otherwise you got an early cold shower! First back to the finish was Ken Robbins - sadly this was because his calf problem reappeared and his race was over after about a mile. Our lead runner was Gareth Dodd, who set a new club age record - sorry I missed you with the camera, Gareth, I didn't realise you were running! There was also an age record for Helen Robbins who put her success down to a bottle of wine, lager and a whisky the night before!Later she tried to claim it was the porridge she had for breakfast! There were also PB's for Sara Rogers, Alison Birch and Mandy Lewis.

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