click here for our diary, including Tuesday club night schedules
We are pleased to announce that the club is now reopen, following the Government's new Guidelines and England Athletics' statement re organised sports events. Runs will continue to be based on groups of 6, socially distanced, with staggered starts. New members are welcome - see our New Members page.
AGM - notice to members
As we prepare for the AGM we would like to know if you WILL be attending the Zoom meeting on Thursday 8th October (details will be sent nearer the date). Can you please message Steve Benzie.
To speed the process, reports from Sue, Terry & Tony will be sent out prior to the meeting as well as last year’s minutes.
If you have any items for AOB please message Steve Benzie, also nominations for the Paul Sebastian Cup and anyone wishing to stand for Committee by Tuesday 24th September 2020.
To speed the process, reports from Sue, Terry & Tony will be sent out prior to the meeting as well as last year’s minutes.
If you have any items for AOB please message Steve Benzie, also nominations for the Paul Sebastian Cup and anyone wishing to stand for Committee by Tuesday 24th September 2020.
Aldridge Remembrance Day Parade
This year the Remembrance service is going to be a virtual event, with the wreath-laying filmed in advance. The RBL have asked us if we can provide a few volunteers to help manage this process. There will be two sessions: 10:00-12:00, Sat 10th Oct and 10:00 - 15:00, Sun 11th Oct. We propose to split the Sunday session into three, ie 10:00 - 11:30, 11.30-13:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
If you can cover one of these slots please contact Jo Yarnall.
If you can cover one of these slots please contact Jo Yarnall.
This week's Club News:
The latest guidance from England Athletics and the Trail Running Association allows for some races to take place, with strict guidelines regarding procedures and numbers, meaning most races remain cancelled. See our diary page for the current situation with official races, as we know it. So long as you and your family are well and symptom-free and you are not in an 'at risk' category then running/cycling/walking, in non-crowded areas, following social-distancing guidelines, is a good way of maintaining both physical and mental well-being. Please be considerate of other people when you are out running.
The committee has developed a risk assessment and guidelines for small-group running on club nights (Tuesdays) and informal Thursday evening runs (6pm-6.30 starts). These guidelines are in accordance with current Government advice and restrictions, also with the England Athletics Recovery Plan. Please make sure you read and follow the guidelines and risk assessment. As there are no changing facilities at the moment, please arrive ready to run.
The committee has developed a risk assessment and guidelines for small-group running on club nights (Tuesdays) and informal Thursday evening runs (6pm-6.30 starts). These guidelines are in accordance with current Government advice and restrictions, also with the England Athletics Recovery Plan. Please make sure you read and follow the guidelines and risk assessment. As there are no changing facilities at the moment, please arrive ready to run.
Congratulations to the following, for notable achievements this week:
It was with great sadness that we heard this week of the sudden death of John Hobbs, a much loved previous member and staunch supporter of the informal Thursday group gym sessions at Aldridge Scool. He served as Secretary of ARC for many years. Our thoughts are with his wife Gail and family.
- Lorraine Beesley was awarded the FV55 trophy for the Virtual Spitfire 10k, coming in as the 6th lady
- Marcus Nye achieved an unofficial PB of 44:04 in the Bartletts Farndon Virtual 10k
It was with great sadness that we heard this week of the sudden death of John Hobbs, a much loved previous member and staunch supporter of the informal Thursday group gym sessions at Aldridge Scool. He served as Secretary of ARC for many years. Our thoughts are with his wife Gail and family.
2020 in (some) pictures will be built up over the year below: Hover over the main photo and press 'play' to scroll through photos of events so far this year, or click on the thumbnails.
We like to think of ARC as a friendly, supportive club. The video clip below, taken from Cannon Hill Park, on the route of the Birmingham Marathon and Half on October 15 2017 shows us at our best. Some of the supporters had entered one of the races but had to pull out due to injury but instead of moping about it they came and cheered on all those who were running, despite the logistical difficulties of getting there with all the road closures. Well done Sarah Hinkley and crew!
Information for members:
Help us give credit to all who take part in races by letting us know your achievements. Email using this link by Monday lunchtime please.
See the Diary section for races that we know about, either local or that our members have enjoyed in the past. Social events now have their own page here although social events are currently on hold due to the pandemic.
We also have a regular walking group. More details are on our About ARC page. All welcome.
2020 saw the handicap in a different format - a weekly virtual challenge - results here
See the Diary section for races that we know about, either local or that our members have enjoyed in the past. Social events now have their own page here although social events are currently on hold due to the pandemic.
We also have a regular walking group. More details are on our About ARC page. All welcome.
2020 saw the handicap in a different format - a weekly virtual challenge - results here
New Members
If you are new to running or looking to improve we can help & support you all the way. To find out more, check out the About ARC page and the New Members section. We will be announcting new dates for our next Couch to 5k course after current restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted - click here for details.