Captain's Log
Martin Garrett (left), the club captain, reviews June plus results and forthcoming races
Well, after April’s marathons, and Ruth’s Scottish trek in May, it was a case off back to the shorter stuff in June with 5 and 10ks predominating.
As well as our first two Summer League fixtures of the season, the month also saw eight members heading across to Cockfosters for Trent Park’s Triffic Trail 10k, Sean continuing his flirtation with the Richmond Parkrun 5k, Mark tackling a work related 5k in East London, and Jim having another crack at the Last Friday of the Month 5k in Hyde Park. Meanwhile, Ann and Russ (at Amersham) and Jean, in Harrow, were once again involved in overnight walks in aid of , respectively, Ian Rennie Hospice At Home and St. Luke’s Hospice.
Pretty much business as usual as far as the Summer League is concerned, with Dulwich once again setting the early pace whilst we find ourselves locked in a battle with Queens Park Harriers for the wooden spoon berth.
As it was, half a dozen ( just enough for a relay team thankfully!), made it down to Dulwich for an opening fixture that saw the host club edge out Mornington Chasers for top spot. With Queens Park Harriers managing to field a full men’s squad meanwhile, we were unfortunately left propping up the rest on this occasion. Better news at Harrow a fortnight later I’m pleased to report, where we were able to reverse the positions (this time outnumbering the QPH contingent) while Dulwich once again ‘clamed the spoils’ this time with hosts, Metros, a close second. In fact our turnout of 19 at Harrow (with Anita, Adi and Andres making their club league debuts (following in the footsteps of Sean at Dulwich)) equalled the club record set at Ealing in 2007. Highlights of the day were Anita’s new club record (shaving two and a half minutes off her previous time, set at Cassiobury Park), and the storming leg from Andres in the Men’s relay, whilst Maria put in a very creditable performance having started five or so minutes behind the field. We also had unexpected but welcome support in the shape of Brian Thomas and his dog (whose name I didn’t catch!).
On the home front meanwhile the third club handicap resulted in a convincing victory for
Plans are also afoot to introduce, as mentioned at the AGM, an age-graded club championship, more of which anon.
Finally this month, a very warm welcome to the club to Lise.
Next month: The Ealing and Regents Park Summer League results and much, much more.
Up and coming races for your consideration are on our Events page
Martin Garrett
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Richmond Park - Park Run 5KM 05/06/10 Dulwich Summer League 10K: 06/06/10 East London 5K Your Way (Short Course!!!): 09/06/10 Richmond Park - Park Run 5KM 12/06/10 Harrow Summer League 10k: 13/06/10 |
Serpie - Last Friday 5K 25/06/10 Trent Park - Triffic Trail 10KM 27/06/10 Club records |