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Comrades Marathon 2013

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The Comrades Marathon is the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon run over a distance of approximately 90 km. 56.1 miles between the capital of the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban. Fiona took part in the 2013 race – an incredible challenge!

For most people, completing a marathon is a huge goal and achievement… for Fiona, the Rome Marathon was just a step in the training! Read her blog here: http://www.claphamrunners.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/training-for-comrades_19.html

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Information about the Comrades Marathon is available here: http://www.comrades.com/

(Member blog post) A well earned Guinness!

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Clapham Runners’ excellent 2012 achievements have included marathons completed in London, Edinburgh, Cork and Berlin.  Last Monday (29/10), Dublin was the latest venue in our international series.

In a moment of pre-Olympic madness I’d entered with my friend Angelina, figuring it had good PB potential given its likely temperature range and largely flat course. I also thought training mainly in the summer would make a pleasant change from the VLM and it wouldn’t require me to tap up my friends and family for sponsorship yet again! Read more →

(Member blog post) Berlin marathon

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Dearest Clapham Runners,

Here is my report from Berlin marathon that I managed to complete last Sunday.

This was a race I genuinly did not expect to finish as I was feeling really unwell in my last couple of long runs. I would have pulled out if it hadn’t been for a non-refundable hotel booking…No choice then but to give it a shot and see how far I could get.

David and I arrived in Berlin late Friday night and went around the city on a beautiful Saturday morning, giggling at all runners dressed already in full running gear going around Berlin in excitement and anticipation.We had a lovely lunch by the river and off we went to pick up my number. Read more →

(Member blog post) ‘Clapham Runners’ does the Alps

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Unfortunately I have no epic tales of heroic marathon feats to share with you, just a simple advert for the ‘Clapham Runners’ proving the brand has made it as far as the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
Several mountains were summited before childish enthusiasm got the better of me on a bad weather day which led to a minor scooter accident http://vimeo.com/48230147; if Jon asks, no, I hadn’t been drinking!
My running adventures should recommence in the near future, could you let me know if you know of any short distance (5k or 10k) off road races from October onwards…
Cheers, Rob

(Member blog post) Cork City marathon June 4 2012

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Seems like an age ago now so I’ll have to see if I can remember all the gory details.

Well when I got to week 7 in Jon`s training plan my body was starting to complain and by week 8 I was starting to break down, my plantar fascia to be precise. So with very little running over the next two weeks and a few visits to the butcher of pimlico (who’s a physio in case you were wondering!) I was hopefully going to make it to the start line. On the evening before the race I was walking round the city with my parents and with my foot feeling slightly sore, I was beginning to question my sanity and wondering if I would make it round the 26 miles the next day! and that if I did I would be retiring from marathon running because my body wasn’t up to this malarky. Read more →

(Member blog post) Crystal Palace Sprint Triathlon – Laura’s Race Report

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I did the Crystal Palace Sprint Triathon on Sunday May 20th. It was great fun and made a nice change from straight running!  I trained for 8 weeks going for a half hour swim once a week, doing a weekly spin class and running home, doing our track sessions and a 3-6 mile slow run on Sundays.   Here’s how it all went down: Read more →

(Member blog post) Newquay Airport 10k

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Yes, you read that right – Newquay, Cornwall! Krysh and I were in Cornwall for our anniversary, spotted this event and decided it sounded pretty unique and better than just a training run.

It was billed as a flat 10k on the ‘Airside’ of RAF St Mawgan and Newquay Airport. It was in aid of the Cornish Air Ambulance and the route went in and out of their new hangar and all over the airport.

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(Member blog post) Janie’s Argus Ride 2012

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ARGUS 2012 – after the fact I’m afraid
The 2012 Argus Cycle Race took place on 11 March – despite the slight set back to her health in 2011 Janie rode in 2012 (See below.)
We now have 48 disadvantaged children in 11 schools each with an individual sponsor. The sponsorship pays for the school fees, basic uniform, stationery and outings, thus making the children the “same” as their peers. However, there are always other pressing needs outwith the sponsorship funds, which is why I ride the Argus! Read more →

(Member blog post) Are you a tough mudder?

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So…..I may have mentioned this at training….currently recruiting some fellow tough mudders for this race on Saturday the 12th May (11:20am start time) in the South East Midlands:
Basically, it’s a 10 – 12 mile run with some rather hectic and well, fun, looking obstacles along the way!!
Our team is called ”Tough stuff”, so all you need to do is click on the link below and sign-up to join us!
It’s a little bit pricey, but you get a t-shirt, beer and after-party which we can make the most of!
Go on!