Biggleswade AC April 2009

Sandy 10 - Sun 29 Mar

A record number of 507 runners completed the 26th Sandy 10 race, held on a beautiful spring morning. A huge thank your to everyone who helped to make it such an enormous success. The 3km Fun Run attracted about 40 runners, and our very own Hannah Hutchison finished as 2nd lady - well done Hannah.

The Results section of the Club website has reports on the Sandy 10 and the Fun Run, and links to the detailed results of the Sandy 10 and the Fun Run.

Schools Relays Wed 29 Apr

Any assistance would be appreciated - mainly results and assisting the races into heats.

Club Tour 2009

A FORUM thread will be started soon to find out who is interested in this year's Tour planned for October. The favoured destination is the Derbyshire Peak District again, either returning to Darwin Lakes or trying a new complex (that includes an indoor pool) at Haddon Grove Farm - see www.haddongrovefarmcottages.co.uk

New Members

Welcome to the following new senior members who have joined us recently:

  Stacey Robinson    who lives in Biggleswade
  Simon Davis    who lives in Sutton
  Lee Mostari    who lives in Sandy
  Steven West    who lives in Arlesey

May we wish you all the best in your sporting endeavours

Sports Hall and Circuit Training

Sportshall training for juniors and Circuit training for adults continues on Mondays until 6 April, 6pm till 7pm at Biggleswade Recreation Centre Ł1.00 per session.

The Seniors Tuesday Night Programme

You can find these and other training events in the training section of the Club website

7th Apr AWAY DAY at Stanford, led by Gav/Derek
14th Apr Speedwork with Coach Zoe
21st Apr Black Barn
28th Apr RSPB Loop & Bring a Friend (FLM runners bring medals)

5th May AWAY DAY on the Navigators Way (Shefford), led by Nigel
12th May Hilly Hills
19th May Speedwork with Coach Zoe
26th May Lonely Pines

you may need a track pass or to pay for a day pass when doing Speed or Track work
Thursday evenings will usually be "General Running", dictated by the race calendar, and are tailored on the night to the participants needs. Runners are usually split into ability groups to ensure everyone has a good run.
If anyone would like to organise an AWAY DAY in your village or town in 2009, or a run on your favourite training route, please let Gavin or one of the committee know.

Coaching by Graham Bufton

Thu 2nd Apr   Joint Session with Pete Meet at Stadium at 6.30
Fri 3rd Apr   4 x 100, 2 x 200, 1 x 400 ad 1 x 800 at a given pace
+ other stuff (light session - sandy track - 6.30)
Tue 7th Apr   800/600/400/200/1000 1 = X 3 2/3 = x 2 Sandy Track
Thu 9th Apr   6 x 1,000 1 min rec Embankment
Fri 10th Apr   4 x 100, 2 x 200, 1 x 400 ad 1 x 800 at a given pace
+ other stuff (light session - sandy track - 6.30)
Tue 14th Apr   1 = 6 x 3 mins 2/3 = x 5 Sandy - road/grass
Thu 16th Apr   Up and Overs X 4 Pub
Fri 17th Apr   4 x 100, 2 x 200, 1 x 400 ad 1 x 800 at a given pace
+ other stuff (light session - sandy track - 6.30)

All session will start from Sandy track car park or on track at 7.00 prompt.
Those that are interested in joining Buffy's speed sessions are more than welcome - all standards catered for, however, in order for you to reach your full potential commitment will be required. It would be helpful to Graham when planning these sessions if he can have the names of those who are interested and prepared to commit to attending on a regular basis.

Leagues, Series, and Other Events

Bedfordshire Open, Sandy - Sat 4 Apr
full programme of events including vets and U11 events. See a coach (entry form on web site), entries to Sonia Edwards, close 28th March.

Southern Mens League
We are now in Div 3. All matches are on Saturdays

2nd May Walthamstow
16th May Newham
6th June Sandy
11th July Chelmsford
1st August Hillingdon

Southern Womens League
All matches are on Saturdays, most venues not advised yet.
We host the first match at Sandy 25th April - much help would be appreciated.

25 April Sandy
30 May Lee Valley
27 June Braintree
25 July Chelmsford
5 Sep Newham

Eastern Young Athletes League
All matches are on Sundays

19 April St Albans
7 June Watford
28 June Sandy
12 July Bedford
13 September finals at ???

Eastern Veterans Athletic Club
We have joined this league (EVAC) for next summer.
Matches are on Wednesday evenings (final on Sunday 6 Sep)

Wed 6 May Bedford
Wed 3 June Milton Keynes
Wed 1 July Sandy
Wed 5 Aug Milton Keynes
Sun 6 Sep Finals at Bedford

National Junior Athletics League (NJAL)
Team Beds is a composite team for this age group: Bedford & County, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard, Luton. All matches are on Sundays

April 26 Basildon
May 24 Luton (Team Beds to host)
June 14 Braintree
July 26 Dagenham

News Races Results Contacts

APRIL 2009

Old News Club Website

RACE LISTINGS

If you have transport problems, and need transport/lift to an event,
please contact the Team Manager

Sat 4 Apr Bedfordshire Spring Open, Sandy, from 10:30
Biggleswade AC have been asked to host
Sun 19 Apr Eastern Young Athletes League, St Albans
U13 to U17 (See Angie King or Lee Wellham)
Thu 23 Apr Club Pentathlon Champs
Sat 25 Apr Southern Womens League, Sandy, from 12:15
See Angela King or Sonia Edwards
Sun 26 Apr National Junior Athletics League, Basildon
coach departs Sandy roundabout 9:45 am
Wed 29 Apr Bedfordshire Schools' track relays, Sandy, at 4pm
any help greatly appreciated

Sat 2 May Southern Mens League, Walthamstow
Wed 6 May Eastern Veterans Athletic Club, Bedford, 7pm
Sun 10 May County Track and Field Championships, Luton
Sat 16 May Southern Mens League, Newham
Sat 23 and
Sun 24 May SEAA U15/17
Sun 24 May National Junior Athletics League, Luton
Team Beds to host
CAU
Sat 30 May Southern Womens League, Lee Valley

Wed 3 Jun Eastern Veterans Athletic Club, Milton Keynes
Sat 6 Jun Southern Mens League, Sandy
Sun 7 Jun Eastern Young Athletes League, Watford
Wed 10 Jun County Schools, Luton
Sun 14 Jun National Junior Athletics League, Braintree
Thu 18 Jun Proposed Jumps Fest
Sat 20 and
Sun 21 Jun SEAA U20/Sen, Watford
Sat 27 and Sun 28 Jun AAA U23/20
Sat 27 Jun Southern Womens League, Braintree
Sun 28 Jun Eastern Young Athletes League, Sandy

Wed 1 Jul Eastern Veterans Athletic Club, Sandy
Sun 5 Jul Eastern Track and Field Championships, Cambridge
Thu 9 to
Sat 11 Jul ESAA
Sat 11 Jul Southern Mens League, Chelmsford
Sun 12 Jul Eastern Young Athletes League, Bedford
Thu 16 Jul Proposed Running Fest
Sat 25 Jul Southern Womens League, Chelmsford
Sun 26 Jul National Junior Athletics League, Dagenham

Sat 1 Aug Southern Mens League, Hillingdon
Wed 5 Aug Eastern Veterans Athletic Club, Milton Keynes
Thu 6 Aug Proposed Throws Fest
Sat 15 and
Sun 16 Aug AAA U15/17
Sun 16 Aug Eastern Young Athletes League, Sandy
Sun 23 Aug Hibbard Trophy, Ipswich
Mon 24 Aug Eastern Intercounties (Selection), Ipswich
Sun 30 Aug SEAA U15/20, Watford

Sat 5 Sep Southern Womens League, Newham
Sun 6 Sep Eastern Veterans Athletic Club (finals)
Sun 13 Sep Eastern Young Athletes League finals, Bedford
Sat 26 Sep Propose Track & Field Open

News Races Results Contacts

APRIL 2009

Old News Club Website

RESULTS
supplied or compiled by
Tim Huxtable David Brown, Nigel Bush, and Neil Gregory

Many of this year's race results are now collected on the Club website, at www.biggleswadeac.org.uk/Results09.html
Recent results there include:

Sandy 10 - 29 Mar

Sandy 10 3K Fun Run - 29 Mar

Vicky Park 5 - 28 Mar

Schools' Cross Country Relays - 11 Mar

Milton Keynes Half Marathon - 8 Mar

Inter County Cross Country - 7 Mar

Three Counties Cross Country, East Haddon - 1 Mar

Goring 10K - 1 Mar

Eastern Athletic Indoor Championships, Chelmsford, 1 Mar
Zack Morrison competed in the High Jump and won with a jump of 1.78 m and therefore became Eastern counties champion

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