2009 - any-one up to win some money?

Any-one up for a trip to europe next year to win some cash (and pay for the trip) A few years ago a few of us won 400 swiss francs at the matterhornlauf in switzerland. The prize money paid for the flights. Dark Peak won 1000 francs at the same race. See the attatched link:http://www.matterhornlauf.ch/

This one also appeals - http://www.inferno.ch/index.php?page=285 - uphill only, finishes at 3,000 meters.

The "biggies" like Sierre Zinal offer more sunstantial prize money, but attract the superstars accordingly. We are just back from the jungfrau marathon http://www.jungfrau-marathon.ch/ws/jm/en/marathon/ - this had a first prize of 10K francs.

Aside from any winnings such week-ends are good craic - and can be cheap if expenes are shares such as hire cars etc. If enough of us go it could be in the club champs.

uk:athletics membership numbers

The entry form for Derwentwater 10 asks for entrants' uk:athletics membership number. As i understand uk:athletics registration cards were to be sent out to all members. Has anyone received one yet? Can we enter the Derwentwater 10 legitimately without one?

Club champs -new format.

Agreed Dunc, worked quite well...At least everyone raced each other once or twice this year. But 3 races spreads pretty thinly over the season...What about 3 from 4 to qualify next year?

Dalehead 2008

Congratulations to all who raced Dalehead this afternoon.
My quick back of an envelope calculations suggest the Keswick AC Club Fell Championships 2008 final tables are:

Ladies:
1. P Jackson
2. L Thompson
3. T Beetham
4. J Moore
5. L Dunn

Men:
1. S Hebblethwaite
2. M Fraser
3. D Troman
4. I Davies and D Loan (tied on points)
5. D Owens

A quick glance at the road champs tables suggests a number of runners could still take top spot. See thee at the Derwentwater 10!

Northern Veterans 10 Mile Road Race

This is a good event. First it's flat, so a chance to get a good time in. Second it's all Vets, so you can test yourself against the vets in your age group in the Northwest area.
The race is an open Vets-only race, for all 5-year age cats from 35 upwards. It is also the NVAC Championships for paid up members of the Northern Vets AC. Anyone can join NVAC - see the NVAC website. NVAC puts on lots of events throughout the year that you can enter as a member.
Date: 12th October 2008. Venue: St Annes Fire Station, St Annes on Sea. (Lytham area)
There are team awards for teams of 4 runners in all of the 5-year age groups up to V55. V60 & over it's 3 to count. But must have joined NVAC by 28 Sep 08 for teams.
Closing date: 11th October 08. No late entries or on day. See entry form details here
If you fancy going down to this race reply on this blog or to training@keswick-ac.org.uk and we can arrange car share etc if enough interest.

Three Shires Race

I am planning to do the Three Shires race on Saturday which I believe is now going ahead! Start time has been delayed slightly to allow for new parking arrangements (see FRA website for details). If anyone wants to car share please contact me on joandchris8@tiscali.co.uk. I will be leaving Keswick around 9.30am.

Forthcoming I/H Relay Recce Runs

At the moment 2 recce runs are planned for this month:

Saturday 20th. Leg 1. Runners so far Dunc O & Keith Loan. Meet at Dunc's place for 10am away, or approx 10:30 at Cow Bridge near Brotherswater.

Wednesday 24th. Leg 2. 4pm from Dunc's place (provisional) 4:30 at Cow Bridge. Runners so far Dunc O & Jo Moore.

Contact: training@keswick-ac.org.uk if interested, or post comment here.

FOR SALE

One pair of size 43 New Balance 1061s (the orange and white ones). They are second-hand, but have plenty of life in them. Contact Ingrid on 07787327572.

Grasmere Guides Race

Photos from the recent Grasmere Guides fell race can be found at:

http://www.bofra.co.uk/GrasmerePhotos.php

I can't seem to find any results; if anyone comes across them can they let me know.