Not the least is that of the 48 commemorative pots, I now only have 8 in the back of my car.  Also quite a lot of £6.50's are on their way to me.  (NB I still have 8 pots from 2005, this is your very last chance before they are recycled)

 

The handing out of pots from the back of my car has made space for 15 trophies ... and another 3 have already been taken away by Erica and Sam

- veterans winners trophy (1)

- a trophy for each member of that team (12)

- ladies runners-up trophy (1)

- fastest ladies pair on leg 6 for Erica and Sam (2)

- fastest mixed pair on leg 5 for Tracy and Tony (2)

 

So congratulations to them and to the other 32 runners who once again represented the club with most teams in the Leeds Country Way

 

And particular thanks to Paul for jointly organising our teams and going on at least 6 recces

 

And more thanks to

- the reserves called up at late notice

- the reserves on standby

- the supporters including Stuart Rawnsley

- the team chauffeurs and chauffeuses

- the runners, particularly those running their legs for the first time.

 

Unofficial results are at the end of this email

 

 

Celebrate the opening of the new showers on Tuesday 5 September

 

Run Hyde Park 5k on Wed 6 September (grand prix points at stake)

 

Reminder for Club Handicap on Tuesday 12 September, have you placed your meal order yet, if so, you'll find it at  http://valleystriders.org.uk/vslists.htm

 

Still need 8 marshals for the Cancer Research 10k at Harewood on Sunday 17 September, with free bacon sandwiches.

 

September 23 is closing date for entries for West Yorks XC, only £6 gets you 4 races, if you've already put your name forward, you'll find it at   http://valleystriders.org.uk/vslists.htm

 

Still need 55 marshals for Harewood Trail race on Sunday 8 October, if you've already put your name forward, you'll find it at   http://valleystriders.org.uk/vslists.htm

 

Steve Webb has been successful in recruiting a team for the Fell Relay Championships.  If you want to support (and NB each leg returns to the start point so it's not a relay like LCW), the event is Saturday 14 October, but NB clashes with 1st West Yorks XC

 

 

Bill Murphy has competed in two Ironman triathlons in the last 3 months, including 12:28 (that's hours and minutes) at the UK Championships at Sherborne, where he took 3 seconds (!!!!) off his PB.  Read his race reports at   http://valleystriders.org.uk/striders.htm#RaceReports

 

Tracey finished 3rd at the Liverpool 5k today in 16:35 (10 seconds behind Tegla Laroupe, I'm told), looking on good form for the Great North Run

 

 

The following results are awaiting confirmation, I do not yet have final positions for the B and C teams