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Weight training benefit for 5k runners?
A few weeks back I reported (link ) on some research with men who improved their 5k times by nearly 3 minutes from about 25 minutes by...
dorianmatts
May 126 min read


Podiums at County Track and Field Championships
James finishing his 80m final in second place - lovely form for a sprinter Following a good turnout at Bourton on Friday night ( link to...
dorianmatts
May 123 min read


Bourton Mile and Powells Parkrun Takeover
{Ed. any errors or omissions in the results reporting are wholly down to me this week, as David Wright was unfortunately unavailable as...
brian17harris
May 115 min read


PBs Galore at BMG
Four members of the Teens Group participated in events at the Brewer Memorial Games on Bank Holiday Monday, at Blackridge Jubilee...
dorianmatts
May 92 min read


Liza - last of the Spring marathons
{Ed. I’ve delayed the report by a day this long bank holiday weekend, mostly so I could get some outdoor painting done before the...
brian17harris
May 54 min read
Cirencester AC on the (local) BBC
Following on from a BBC reporter meeting with Ruth Fulford and some other of the Thursday morning runners at the LC a short while ago,...
brian17harris
May 51 min read


Not so Low Key Track and Field
Last weekend we had a number of Juniors and Teens and one Senior competing in two open track and field events: the first Low Key Open for...
dorianmatts
Apr 303 min read
ANNUAL SUBS - FIRST REMINDER
Subscription payment requests went out more than 3 weeks ago. Thanks to the majority of members who have paid already. If you are in the...
brian17harris
Apr 281 min read


Boston to London via Madeira (and Manchester)
We have a bumper report this week, with more pictures than usual, so Dorian Matts has kindly offered to report on the track and field...
brian17harris
Apr 278 min read
Summer Sizzler 2025 - volunteers wanted
Marshals and helpers are requested please for the Summer Sizzler on Wednesday 11th June 2025. Race HQ set-up from 1pm, marshals from...
brian17harris
Apr 231 min read


Teens' Sessions in May and June
Hello all, I thought I would update you on the Teens sessions for May and June, after we return on Wednesday 30th April. I have posted...
dorianmatts
Apr 211 min read


Juniors' Sessions for May and June
Hello all, I thought I would update you on the Juniors sessions for May and Juner, after we return on Wednesday 30th April. I will post...
dorianmatts
Apr 211 min read
Rob Farrow (1955-2025) and some Parkrun PB's
Rob Farrow (1955-2025) David Wright paid this tribute to Rob Farrow, a member of the club in the early 1990s, who has sadly died...
brian17harris
Apr 204 min read


Teens PB Awards Achievements in 2024
As part of the evaluation of the Teens Achievement Award, I have been checking which Teens' performances achieved England Athletics (PB...
dorianmatts
Apr 192 min read


England Athletics visit Juniors and Teens sessions
On Wednesday three representatives from England Athletics came to observe what we do with the Juniors and Teens. It was our first session...
dorianmatts
Apr 153 min read


The club's oldest record falls - to first-time marathoner
The Newport (Wales) marathon saw four club members including both men’s and ladies club captains in action. Aaron Willis in his debut...
brian17harris
Apr 134 min read


Track & Field Open Meetings
There are quite a few open track and field meetings that have recently opened entries, with a range of events that will suit Juniors,...
dorianmatts
Apr 102 min read


AGM highlights
A well-attended AGM on Tuesday evening saw the seamless handover of the leadership of the club's committee, with the team of Pam Wheeler...
brian17harris
Apr 91 min read


Brewer Memorial Open Track and Field Meeting open for Entries
You can now enter the Brewer Memorial Open, on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May, at the Blackridge track, Podsmead Road, Gloucester. Entries...
dorianmatts
Apr 61 min read


Flying start to marathon month & ring that PB belle
ROAD RACING Marathon month is here at last, with some beautiful sunny weather for either that last long run (Ed. - most seem to have...
brian17harris
Apr 65 min read
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