BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : SEPTEMBER 2002

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

News and events for September 2002:

Club Championship Races
Navigators Way Training Run
AAA of England - Road Relay Championships
Car Security at Stratton

Lauren Ambrose at the All England Schools' Championships
What we did in August
London Marathon
Looking after yourself

NEWS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

Club Championship Races

Don't forget that the Swineshead 10 Mile and the Standalone 10Km are our Club Championship Races so get your entries in soon. Neil Gregory has the forms. There are Fun Runs for juniors at both events, and the Swineshead is followed by a barbecue and licenced bar

Navigators Way Training Run
Tuesday 17 Sep, 7pm

Following on from our August training run on the Greensand Ridge at Everton, we head back to the Navigators Way in September. Meet on the River Bridge in Shefford. As per normal, "drinks" will be available after the run in the Brewery Tap.

AAA of England - Road Relay Championships
Sutton Park (Birmingham), Sat/Sun 26/27 Oct

Sat 26 Oct

Senior Women (4 x 4.3 Km): 12.00 Noon

Senior Men (6 stage): 14.00 hrs

Please advise Stuart Galloway or Neil Gregory by Monday 7th October at the latest, if you are interested in running either of these events. Hopefully, we will be able to get a team together.

Sun 27 Oct

U13 Girls (3 x 2.3 Km): 11.15 am
U13 Boys (3 x 2.3 Km): 12.00 Noon
U15 Girls (3 x 2.3 Km): 12.45 pm
U15 Boys (3 x 3.9 Km): 1.15 pm
U17 Women (3 x 3.9 Km): 2.00 pm
U17 Men (3 x 3.9 Km): 2.45 pm

Up to three teams can be entered for each event. Please advise Ken Prior or David Brown by Monday 7th October at the latest if you are interested in running in one of the events.

Increasing problems in Sutton Park have required an increase in the number of Marshals that have to be deployed. We are asked to provide 5 Marshals on both of the days - in return the Club would receive Ł100 (Ł200 if we cover both days). If you are interested in acting as a Marshal, please advise any Committee member or Coach.

If we can get teams together for any of these races we will advise on transport arrangements later.

Car Security at Stratton

A vehicle was recently broken into in the Stratton School car park, with the intention of stealing the car radio, so please ensure that your car is locked securely when you visit Stratton on club training nights, and do not leave any valuables in your car.

Lauren Ambrose at the All England Schools' Championships

Lauren represented Bedfordshire in the Junior Girls High Jump. Lauren was on the podium in 5th place having jumped 1.58 M just below her best at the time. Lauren represents Bedfordshire again on the 25th August at Hendon in the South of England Inter Counties Championships, where she will be joined by Adam Dilley (U15 Boys 100 M, 200 M. and Relay).
Here is Lauren's account of the weekend:

I went to the English schools on the 11th,12th and 13th July. I was really excited but I was really nervous at the same time because I didn't know that many people.

The qualifying height for the high jump was 1.55 and the national was 1.61.

We left Hastingbury school at 11am by coach, and got there about half past one. We all got our room keys and then went straight to dinner. We had a curfew every night to be in at half past ten.

The next day we had to get up at 6:15 so we could leave at 8. We had lots of races that day and by about half past 5 we were ready to go. That night every one was outside in the complex playing about.

The next day was the best because we had to do a parade; there were lots of people, and nearly every club had its own cheer so we were standing there doing our one cheer which was (I'm the worlds greatest) by R Kelly. Just before it finished some one was singing the national anthem, and then after that it was back to more races, soon it was over and it was time to go home.

We got home at about 9pm, the first stop was at Bedford and it [the coach] went to two other places.

It was the best thing ever I have been to in my life, it was so cool and I loved every minute of it because I met loads of new friends.

What we did in August...

At the Great Yarmouth Meeting the weather was perfect... for the beach. So that's what we did when the competition ended at about 4:30. A group of 9 youngsters and 7 adults went on the beach with football, Frisbees, ghetto-blasters and mischief after all the the excitement of the competition - everyone came away with a medal, new PBs and happy memories. After the beach when the youngsters got wet in the sea, it was off to the Pleasure Beach at 6 pm (adults watching only with an alcoholic drink in hand). At 9 o'clock off to the fish and chip shop for supper before travelling back home, arriving home at 11 45pm (the Brown family did anyway!!). A very long day, as the competition started at 10am, and we had to travel to Great Yarmouth.

Many thanks for the assistance at the Eastern Young Athletes League meeting at Bedford. Biggleswade AC provided the most officials, even commented on by Bedford and County, who were co-hosts with Biggleswade. Biggleswade provided Track Referee, Field Referee, Marksman, Field Judges, Timekeeper, Scorer, Track Judges, all from the ranks of the Club, and all but three are qualified. A very good turnout. If anyone is interested in becoming an Athletics Judge see Ken Prior or David Brown.

The Rounders match was well supported despite the weather. The final result was Seniors 11 1/2 Juniors 12 - (are you sure ?) but this was the verdict of the scorer and umpire (probably bribed). The food was cooked by Kevin and Ken - many thanks.

London Marathon

Next year's London Marathon is on Sunday 13th April 2003. Don't forget to let us know if your entry to the London Marathon is rejected and you wish to be considered for a Club place. We are usually lucky enough to receive two guaranteed places.

Looking after yourself...

Nutrition - Bread, Cereals and Potatoes
Generally a very tasty and satisfying source of carbohydrate, rich in calcium, iron and B Vitamins - these include breakfast cereals (preferably low in sodium and low in refined sugars), pasta, rice, oats, noodles, maize, millet, and cornmeal. Try and eat wholemeal, wholegrain, brown or high fibre versions where possible. Avoid frying potatoes (or bread!!), and don't eat too much butter or cheese/cream sauces as additives.
Why not try and make up your own muesli, then you know it will be low in sodium and sugar. Use rolled oats, dried fruit combinations (eg. apricots, dates, raisins) and a variety of seeds/nuts (sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds etc.)

Speed
It is important to remember that the improvement of running speed is a complex process which is controlled by the brain and nervous system. In order for a runner to move more quickly, the leg muscles, of course, have to contract more quickly, but the brain and nervous system also have to learn to control these faster movements efficiently. If you maintain some form of speed training throughout the year, your muscles and nervous system do not loose the feel of moving fast and the brain will not have to re-learn the proper control patterns at a later date. In the training week speed work should be carried out after a period of rest or light training. During your training session, do your speed work after the warm up, any other training should be of low intensity.

NEWS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

For information on track and field events,
contact your coach or David Brown, Track and Field Manager (01767 600094)

Sportshall Athletics starts again on Monday 9 September at 6pm for 8 to 14 year-olds. See David Brown, Ken Prior, or the Stratton notice board for more details. Track sessions are to be arranged at Stevenage.
Sun 29 Sep - Eastern Athletics Combined events Champs from U13 to Sen/Vets
For more information see a coach

There will be other meetings that the Club will be supporting, speak to a coach or Ken/David

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RACE LISTINGS

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

Sun 1 Sep Wissey 1/2 Marathon (nr.Swaffham), at 10.30am
Woking Young Athletes Meeting
(see Ken or David for an entry form)
Wed 4 Sep Nene Valley 5km, at 7.00pm
Watford Open (100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000, Shot, Long Jump)
see a coach for more information
Sun 8 Sep Swineshead 10 Mile, nr Bedford, at 11.30am
Club 10 mile championship
Luton 10k, at, 10:30am
check date and day
Watford Open U11's events Max 3 at 10 am
see a coach for more information
Sat 14 Sep &
Sun 15 Sep Round Norfolk Relay (195 miles in 17 stages)
Wed 18 Sep Watford Open (100, 200 400, 800, 1500, 3000)
see a coach for more information
Sat 21 Sep High Peak 40 Mile Challenge, Buxton
Woodstock 12, Blenheim Palace, at 2:00pm
Sun 22 Sep New Forrest Marathon and Half, at 11:00am
Amersham 5 Mile (Multi-Terrain Race), at 11.15am
Sun 29 Sep Wisor Half Marathon, at 1:00pm
Biddenham 10km River Run, at 11.00am
AAA Penthalon, Stoke on Trent
Combined events Eastern Athletics Championships, Peterborough

Sun 6 Oct Great North Run, Newcastle, 1/2 marathon
Standalone 10k, Letchworth, at 10:30am
Club 10k championship race
Sun 13 Oct Wildlife Trust Cambridge 10km, at 11.00am
Sun 20 Oct Royal Engineers Half Marathon, Waterbeach at 11:00am
Abingdon Marathon at 9.00am
Sat 26 Oct &
Sun 27 Oct AAA Road Relay Championships, Sutton Park, Birmingham
Senior Men and Women on Sat, Boys, Girls and U17s on Sun
we have also been asked to provide 5 Marshals (for which the Club will be paid)
Sat 26 Oct Beachy Head Marathon, Eastbourne (was Severn Sisters), at 09:00am

Sun 1 Dec Luton Marathon, at 10.00am

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RESULTS
compiled by
David Brown, Nigel Bush, Ken Prior, and Neil Gregory

A full list of Club Records and Best Performances is available from David Brown. If you believe you have a new record contact David (01767 600094) with a validated result.

Weedon 10 km 11 June
Arthur Mitchell 46:12 152nd 8th M55 (288 runners)

Banbury 5 miles 18 June
Arthur Mitchell 35:41 196th 13th M55 (341 runners)

Peterborough Police 10k 14 July

Steve Chalk 37m 50s
Gavin Elliott 38m 48s
Colin Harries 47m 52s

Peterborough Police 3k 14 July
The four Drinkwaters all completed this race, with James taking first place out of a field of 190 competitors.

Princes Risborough 10k
Steve Chalk 37m

All England Schools' Championships Nottingham, 12 July
Lauren Ambrose represented Bedfordshire in the junior girl's high jump. Lauren was on the podium in 5th place having jumped 1.58m, just below her best at the time. (see Laurens' own account of the day...)

Great Yarmouth Trophy Meeting 28 July

U11 Girls Helen Brown 80 M 4th 13.4 secs
Long Jump 7th 3.35 M
600 M 5th 2.11 mins PB
Kayleigh Huckle 80 M 5th 13.3 secs
Long Jump 12th 2.76 M
Kirsty Watts 80 M 6th 14.8 secs PB
Long Jump 13th 2.73 M PB
600 M 13th 2.26.1 mins PB
U13 Girls Kay Brown 70 M Hurdles 1st 12.5 secs
Long Jump 3rd 3.91 M PB
800 M 6th 2.51.7 mins
Lauren Robinson 100 M 2nd in Heat 14.9 secs PB
Long Jump 11th 3.52 M
U15 Girls Tanya Huckle 100 M 3rd 13.9 secs PB
Long Jump 7th 4.12 M
Lauren Ambrose 75 M Hurdles 1st 12.3 secs
High Jump 1st 1.62 M PB CR
Long Jump 2nd 4.65 M
Jessica King Discus 4th 18.91 M PB CR
Shot 5th 7.25 M
200 M 6th 31.7 secs
Rachel Bellamy 100 M 4th 14.0 secs
200 M 6th 28.8 secs AAA qualifying time 2003
Long Jump 11th 3.85 M
U17 Women Rachel Baust 100 M 4th 13.3 secs
300 M 3rd 44.1 secs
U15 Boys Ross Taylor 100 M 3rd 13.2 secs
Shot 4th 9.84 M CR PB
Ross Cockcroft 100 M 4th 13.3 secs
200 M 4th 27.1 secs
Adam Dilley 100 M 2nd 12.7 secs
U20 M Zac Morrison High Jump 1st 1.78 M PB CR
100 M 3rd 11.8 secs
200 M 3rd 24.3 secs
Long Jump 2nd 5.75 M PB CR
Senior/ Vet David Brown 1 mile 3rd 5.07.2 mins

Southern Mens League Tonbridge 4 August
Overall, Biggleswade were 4th out of 4 in this match, and are 9th in the league.
In the final table Peterborough were deducted 2 league points for fielding ineligible athletes - Be Warned, the league is looking seriously at cheats!

400 M Hurdles David Brown 4th
100 M Zac Morrison 1st 11.9 secs
800 M David Brown 3rd
500 M Roy Steven 4th
110 M Hurdles David Brown 3rd
200 M (A) Zac Morrison 1st 24.2 secs
200 M (B) David Brown 2nd 25.9 secs PB CR (Vet)
1500 M Roy Steven 4th
4 x 100 M Biggleswade 4th
Long Jump (A) Zac Morrison 1st 5.21 M
Long Jump (B) Kevin Ambrose 4th 4.17 M
High Jump (A) Zac Morrison 1st 1.65 M
High Jump (B) David Brown 2nd 1.40 M
Pole Vault (A) David Brown 4th
Pole Vault (B) Kevin Ambrose 2nd 1.20 M PB
Triple Jump David Brown 4th 9.63 M
Shot (A) Kevin Ambrose 4th 7.77 M
Shot (B) David Brown 4th
Javelin (A) Kevin Ambrose 2nd 33.81 M
Javelin (B) Roy Steven 4th 19.86 M
Hammer (A) David Brown 4th
Hammer (B) Kevin Ambrose 4th
Discus Kevin Ambrose 20.86 M

EYAL Meeting St Albans 5 August
Overall, Biggleswade were 3rd out of 5.
We understand Ken Prior has the individual results, the only result we know is:
High Jump U15 Girls Lauren Ambrose 1st 1.65m PB CR AAA Gd 1

AAA U15/17 Championships Birmingham, 10/11 August

U15 Girls High Jump Lauren Ambrose 2nd 1.64 M
U15 Girls 75 M Hurdles Lauren Ambrose 4th Heat 12.3 secs
U15 Boys 100 M Adam Dilley 5th Heat 12.48 secs
U17 Women 300 M Rachel Baust 5th Heat 42.49 secs PB CR

South of England AAA Veterans Championships Barnet, 10/11 August

Vet 40 800 M 1st David Brown 2.12.89 mins
Vet 40 400 M Hurdles 2nd David Brown 68.2 secs

EYAL Meeting Bedford, 19 August
Overall, Biggleswade were 3rd out of 5

U15 Girls 100 M 4th Collette Welham 15.3 secs
800 M 1st Jessica King 3.13 3.mins PB
1500 M 2nd Aileen Russell 6.09.9 mins
Long Jump (A) 2nd Lauren Ambrose 4.47 M
Long Jump (B) 2nd Collette Welham 3.66 M
High Jump (A) 1st Lauren Ambrose 1.60 M
High Jump (B) 3rd Collette Welham 1.30 M PB
Shot 2nd Jessica King 7.08 M
Discus 1st Jessica King 18.30 M
U13 Girls 70 M Hurdles 1st Kay Brown 12.5 secs
Long Jump 1st Kay Brown 3.76 M
Long Jump Helen Brown 3.19 M (Non scoring) [U 11]
Discus 1st Kay Brown 16.03 M
U15 Boys 100 M (A) 3rd Ross Cockcroft 13.0 secs
100 M (B) 1st Ross Taylor 13.3 secs
200 M (A) 3rd Ross Cockcroft 26.8 secs
200 M (B) 2nd Ross Taylor 28.3 secs
800 M 3rd Jonathan Drinkwater 2.37 3 mins
1500 M 2nd Jonathan Drinkwater 5.19.3 mins
Shot (A) 1st Ross Taylor 9.54 M
Shot (B) 2nd Chris Drinkwater 6.21 M
Discus 3rd Chris Drinkwater 13.48 M
Javelin (A) 3rd Chris Drinkwater 15.21 M
Javelin (B) 3rd Jonathan Drinkwater 12.72 M
4 x 100 M Relay 3rd Biggleswade (Ross, Ross, Chris, Jonathan)
U17 Men 100 M 4th John Cole 13.2 secs
200 M 2nd Paul Arkwright 24.4 secs
800 M 1st James Drinkwater 2.15.8 mins
Triple Jump 1st James Drinkwater 8.38 M
4 x 100 M Relay 2nd Biggleswade

Watford Open 21 August
Kay Brown U13 Girls 1500 M 9th in C Race 5.48.7 mins PB CR

Dorset Doddle - 32 Miles 18 August
Five club members took part in this gruelling 32 mile event along the "undulating" coastal path from Weymouth to Swanage. Unfortunately the hot and humid weather got the better of Gavin who had to retire after 24 miles suffering from severe dehydration. He was later found sitting outside the Scott Arms PH waiting for a lift back to the finish and looking much better! Roger came home fifth in an excellent time, while Jan, Stuart and Nigel finished together, knocking 30 minutes off their previous year's time. About 200 runners and walkers took part.

Roger Wadeley 5 hrs 30 mins 5th overall
Jan Forrester 7 hrs 3 mins
Stuart Galloway 7 hrs 3 mins
Nigel Bush 7 hrs 3 mins

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Biggleswade Athletic Club contacts


Chairman:	Nigel Bush	nigelbush@hotmail.com Tel: 01767 682251
Vice Chairman:	Kevin Ambrose	kevin.ambrose@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767-225473
Hon Secretary:	Stuart Galloway	8 The Avenue, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1ER stuart.galloway@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767-223942
Hon Treasurer:	Chris Clarke	clarkecd@bigwig.net Tel: 01234-216245
Track Secretary:	David Brown	david.brown@vauxhall.co.uk Tel: 01767 600094
Road Running Secretary:	Neil Gregory	neilg@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767 314974
Cross Country Secretary:	Neil Gregory	neilg@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767 314974
Deputy Road / X-Country Sec	Gavin Elliot	gavinanne@btopenworld.com Tel: 01767 692381
Youth/Coaching Secretary:	Ken Prior	ken.prior@zetnet.co.uk Tel: 01767-260592
Ladies Captain:	Jan Forrester	janet.forrester@idnet.co.uk
Child Protection Officers:	Lynda Ambrose and
Child Protection Officers:	David Hindle	davidhindle@msn.com Tel: 01767 316479
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BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : September 2002

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts