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Getting to the heart of the matter
Bob Ferris, our most experienced coach, asked me to post this article, " Endurance Athletes and Heart Risk " by triathlete, Mark Allen....
dorianmatts
Sep 74 min read
Back to Parkrun for Alan and Clare
Whilst lots of you are out training and/or just enjoying the countryside, we’re only aware of one member who has actually raced over the...
brian17harris
Aug 314 min read


Run and Rave- Bristol
Intrepid reporter James (with daughter) attends an alternative running event called ‘Run and Rave’ What an era this is to be a senior...
lukecampbell246
Aug 293 min read


Volunteers needed for marshalling our Chedworth races - 21st September
[This message is also on our club whatsapp group where you can easily respond, but we know not all members are on whatsapp.] Our annual...
brian17harris
Aug 281 min read


PB's for Rich and Rachel
It was pretty quiet on the results front this week, which suited your editor nicely as he is writing from holiday Germany this weekend...
brian17harris
Aug 172 min read
ACT FAST - CLUB TRIP EUROPEAN CHAMPS BIRMINGHAM 14.8.26
If you're on Whatsapp you will alreayd know, but tickets went on sale this morning and are going very fast. See Luke's message below...
brian17harris
Aug 111 min read


Bugatti results and latest county/club road champs standings
Firstly, Andy Hindson sent in this report from 3 rd August (last weekend). “The Standish Woodland Chase is a great low-key event...
brian17harris
Aug 105 min read


"Schools out for summer"
A song from my past, when I was at school! I thought i would use this summer break to report on some performances by our Teens at...
dorianmatts
Aug 82 min read


Holly hits highest PB Award Level in Club
Sunny evening at lovely location During the summer holidays there are not too many athletics meetings, as the majority of athletes are...
dorianmatts
Aug 62 min read
A little bit of parkrun history made, but otherwise a quiet week for racing
Whilst our weekly report is primarily about club members running exploits, it would be remiss not to mention a little piece of Parkrun...
brian17harris
Aug 33 min read


How far is "too far" for children to run?
I started to answer this question at the beginning of 2023, following UK Athletics reduction in the maximum distance for Under 9’s...
dorianmatts
Aug 12 min read


Juniors Achievement Award 2026
Alice receiving the Cup from Club Chairman, Luke Campbell at the Club's 40th Anniversary Celebration At Wednesday 16th’s training session...
dorianmatts
Jul 291 min read


Lakeland 50 and Sophie's Super Sydney 10k
TRAIL RUNNING Over the weekend three club members ran the Lakeland 50, the “shorter” of two options in what the organisers modestly bill...
brian17harris
Jul 273 min read


Teens progression
Boys, there had to be a football, didn't there ! As the Teens develop, both physically and mentally, they become capable of performing at...
dorianmatts
Jul 262 min read


Midsummer Night's Dream performances by Teens
For the last week of summer training, nine of our Teens went to Gloucester to compete in the last Midsummer Open (MSO) meeting. Hosted by...
dorianmatts
Jul 244 min read
New club kit representative
I am pleased to let members know that Andy Duff has agreed to take over the role of kit representative, which I've been doing for almost...
brian17harris
Jul 221 min read


Can you help with the Juniors or Teens?
For those interested in a little of the background of the Teens. In 2020, when I took over the coaching of the Teens, we had about half...
dorianmatts
Jul 211 min read


Teens compete at South West Track & Field Championships
Two of our Under 13's competed today in Exeter in the South West Inter-counties Championships. This is a significant step-up from the...
dorianmatts
Jul 202 min read


PB & county points at Blaisdon, and Hail Steve
Tuesday 15 th July – Gloucestershire AAA road series update The Blaisdon 10k hosted by the Forest of Dean AC is one of the smaller...
brian17harris
Jul 205 min read


Changes in Juniors Groups
Hi all, as we approach the last Junior session of the summer, I have been reflecting on how we can improve the athletics experience for...
dorianmatts
Jul 192 min read
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