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This Months Training & Events
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Upcoming Events – 2023/4
CHRISTMAS DRINKS 
There will be 2 separate events, that way, for those who want to get out for Christmas drinks, no-one misses out and can go to one or the other – or both! Meet at the Bootmaker in Chelmsford City Centre, at 8pm on both Friday 8th & Friday 15th December. If people want to move on, for example, The Golden Fleece have live bands on Friday nights.
Sunday 10th December – NESS XC – Hilly Fields: 10:45am start – (No pre-entry – just turn up) – Parking is chargeable and we advise you read the full instructions here. The postcode is: Sheepen Road CO3 3LL
Saturday 16th December – Essex XC – Hilly Fields – pre-entry is required – read more here
Thursday 21st December – Christmas Light Run/Christmas Social (clubhouse)
Tuesday 26th December 2023 – Witham Boxing Day 5 – enter here
January 2024
Tuesday 2nd January – Training resumes for 2024
Saturday 6th January – Essex XC Championships – Gloucester Park, Basildon – ENTER HERE by 15th Dec
Sunday 14th January – Mid-Essex League XC – Springfield Striders – Danbury Outdoor Centre. 10.30am start. (No pre-entry – just turn up) Volunteers are also required please; register here to volunteer.
Sunday 21st January – The Benfleet 15 – enter here
Sunday 21st January – NESS League XC, Venue TBC: 10:45am start. (Hosted by Harwich RC) (No pre-entry – just turn up)
February 2024
Sunday 4th February – Great Bentley Half Marathon – sold out
Saturday 24th February – National XC Championships – Weston Park, Shropshire – entry details tbc
March 2024
Saturday 9th March – Dinner & Dance Awards Evening (provisional)
Sunday 17th March – Essex 20 inc. the Debden 5k & 10k – enter here
Sunday 24th March – Brentwood Half Marathon – enter here
April 2024
Sunday 7th April – Road Relays – Colchester Sports Park – entry details tbc
Sunday 7th April – Brighton Marathon
Sunday 14th April – Manchester Marathon
Sunday 14th April – Little Bromley 10k – enter here
Sunday 21st April – The TCS London Marathon
Latest News
Little Baddow sets the tone for Mid-Essex XC League…
20 club members braved the new (and extremley tough!) course, hosted by Little Baddow Ridge Runners, to kick off the Mid-Essex Cross-Country League.
The route was very tough, running through Blakes Wood, with undulating terrain, hilly slopes, twisting trails, and muddy tracks.
The scoring four ladies claimed positions 1, 2 ,3 and 6, (Sarah Overington, Nicole Frisby, Emily Smith & Imogen Ovendon) setting great foundations for the league ahead.
Over in the men’s race, Luke Fitz-John was the first strider home, in 5th position overall. The six scoring men were Luke, James Sullivan (12th), Alex Benson (13th), Dave Walton (15th), Peter Chubb (18th) and Mark Jeffrey (26th).
The next fixture is on Sunday 17th December in Great Dunmow. (10.30am start)
Medal Success at the Essex Vets XC Championships
38 club members braved the cold weather to race at the Essex XC Champs today (Sat 2nd Dec), held at Writtle University College.
The event took place over three races, with the V50 men going off first. 18 men competed in this event, with the V50 team winning silver (Lee Martin/Scott Dryden/Paul Broome & Dave Walton) and the V60 team scooping gold (Ian Cardy/Chris Purse/Vic Spain & Mark Jeffrey). The first strider home was Lee Martin in a time of 27:30.
Over in the women’s race, 10 members took part, with Emily Smith the first strider home in a time of 32:53, finishing 15th overall.
In the men’s 40-49 race, the first strider home was Chris Burgoyne, who finished in third place overall, with a time of 25:15. The men’s team won gold with Chris Burgoyne/Alex Manton/Jonathan Hughes & Paul Miles.
Thank you so much much to all the marshals and helpers today for standing out in the freezing cold temperatures. These events cannot happen without you.
For the full results CLICK HERE.
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