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This Week's Club News:
We had 43 parkrunners on Saturday 16th March, with 28 at Walsall Arboretum and 8 at Sutton Park. Congratulations to Brett Antill, first ARC finisher at the Arboretum and to Melissa Emery, 1st ARC lady, also to Jo Stephens, first ARC finisher and 4th lady overall at Sutton Park. Elsewhere, Toby Oury, Steve Hammond, Diane Hammond, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Steele ran at Kingsbury Water, with Toby and Hugo placed 3rd overall, and Rachel Antoine ran at Wolverhampton. Well done to those who gained new parkrun PBs this weekend: Anita Passmore, Toby Oury, Jo Stephens, Katrina Wyke and Carina Davin., also to Toby Oury, who gained an age grade in the top 10 of his event. Many thanks to all those club members who volunteered in any capacity this week.
The weekend was a busy one for ARC runners, with massive achievements for many, putting ARC firmly on the map - well done all:
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
The weekend was a busy one for ARC runners, with massive achievements for many, putting ARC firmly on the map - well done all:
Saturday 16th
- 20/20 Fission, 20 miles - Anne Kelsall (03:03:05, PB, 1st V60) and Josephine Clensy (04:00:28, 1st 20 miler).
Sunday 17th
- Stafford Half Marathon (GP): Liam Harrold (01:22:31), Adam Smith (01:23:25, PB), Mandip Thandi (01:32:58, PB), Lisa Wakeman (01:37:30, PB), Trevor Harris (01:38:20, PB), Eamon Lyons (01:38:57, PB), Craig Simmons (01:42:00, PB), Karen Kiteley (01:44:57, PB), Nick Ford (01:47:19), Simon Hudson (01:48:46), Katrina Wyke (01:47:21, PB), Ian Jennings (01:50:42, 1st half marathon), Rachael Jones (01:50:45), Claire Crook (01:54:22, PB), Sarah Ashton (01:54:41, PB), Rebecca Beale (01:54:59, PB), Jackie Newman (01:53:52, PB), Garry Newman (01:57:46), Abigail Wright (01:59:36), Sue Baker (02:00:54, PB), Richard Williams (02:07:15), Nick Benton (02:05:03), Emily Wilson-Gavin (02:08:45), Rachel Antoine (02:23:17), Jo Yarnall (02:33:20), Sarah Bishop (02:45:14), Louise Berry (02:45:16, 1st half marathon), Stephen Benzie (02:50:39) and Claire Gibbs (03:27:55).
- Notts 20 mile: Marcus Nye (02:57:44, PB), Henry Simpson (03:13:29, 1st 20-miler), Barinderjit Cheema (03:29:26, 1st 20-miler), Roxy Babla (03:49:14, 1st 20-miler), Nicola James (04:13:23, 1st 20-miler), Lucy Baker (04:57:47, 1st 20-miler), Victoria O'Connor (04:57:50, 1st 20-miler).
- Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon: Dave McHugh (01:42:00, PB), Michael Mason (01:56:46) and Kay McHugh (03:05:11).
- Richmond Half Marathon: Jackie Shan (02:08:05, PB)
- Bath Half Marathon: Paul Bulter (01:44:41), Jo Butler (02:18:09)
- Burntwood Aquathlon: Freddie Penrose (4th overall, 1st novice)
- Cyprus Half marathon: Lynda Elmore (02:42:02) and 10k: Rob Foster (00:57:45)
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. Check the race folder on club nights for lists of upcoming runs - entry forms will no longer be available in this folder due to lack of demand. Social events now have their own page here. Friends and family welcome at our socials.
We also have a regular walking group. More details are on our About ARC page. All welcome. For any members injured or resting we also have Biscuit Club on Tuesday nights, so you don't have to miss out on the social aspect of the club.
The list of Grand Prix races is available on our GP page, where you can also find results tables.
The 2019 club handicap races start on Tuesday 16th April and will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in May, June, July and August, with a final race on September 3rd. This year we are having a new 3 mile route to encourage all members to take part. Many thanks to Ron Reynolds for all his work organising this event and keeping the results tables. For more information about the handicap races see our About ARC page.
If you want to know the routes for Tuesday nights, you can download the schedule here or from our diary page. This also includes the rota for back marking and mustering.
Race volunteers - your page is here
See the Diary section for races that we know about, either local or that our members have enjoyed in the past. Check the race folder on club nights for lists of upcoming runs - entry forms will no longer be available in this folder due to lack of demand. Social events now have their own page here. Friends and family welcome at our socials.
We also have a regular walking group. More details are on our About ARC page. All welcome. For any members injured or resting we also have Biscuit Club on Tuesday nights, so you don't have to miss out on the social aspect of the club.
The list of Grand Prix races is available on our GP page, where you can also find results tables.
The 2019 club handicap races start on Tuesday 16th April and will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in May, June, July and August, with a final race on September 3rd. This year we are having a new 3 mile route to encourage all members to take part. Many thanks to Ron Reynolds for all his work organising this event and keeping the results tables. For more information about the handicap races see our About ARC page.
If you want to know the routes for Tuesday nights, you can download the schedule here or from our diary page. This also includes the rota for back marking and mustering.
Race volunteers - your page is 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 have in the past run a number of successful Couch to 5k groups but there are several groups now run by Walsall Council in different locations around the Borough.