Place Time Name Team Category Race No.
1 0:24:40 OWENS, Tom Shettleston Harriers Senior Men 69
2 0:25:50 PYRAH, Jeff Rye Running Group Senior Men 9
3 0:27:22 VARNEY, Joshua Eastbourne Rovers Senior Men 343
4 0:30:23 GRENFELL, Jamie The Running Inn Senior Men 100
5 0:30:30 GARBETT, Danny Unattached Male Vet 2 697
6 0:30:42 WESTERN, James Hastings AC Junior Men 267
7 0:31:05 RICHARDSON, Leigh Unattached Senior Men 311
8 0:31:16 VARLEY, Ashley Hastings Runners Senior Men 40
9 0:31:19 HANNANT, Colin Seaford Striders Male Vet 3 63
10 0:31:50 BLACKMAN, Danny Hastings Runners Senior Men 117
11 0:31:55 ROBERTSON, Scott Hastings Runners Senior Men 56
12 0:32:00 CLEMERSON, Cedric Heathfield Road Runners Male Vet 4 242
13 0:32:10 HENRY, David Wadhurst Runners Senior Men 102
14 0:32:24 DARBY, William Hastings AC Male Vet 2 121
15 0:32:24 WARD, Ian Unattached Male Vet 1 111
16 0:32:28 WESTERN, John Hastings Runners Male Vet 2 268
17 0:32:35 POLL, Sarah Unattached Lady Vet 1 60
18 0:32:38 THOMPSON, Marcus Unattached Male Vet 2 28
19 0:32:42 WEBB, Nick Hastings Runners Male Vet 3 45
20 0:32:47 AVEY, Terry Phoenix AC Male Vet 4 78
21 0:33:00 BELSOM, Robin Ipswich Jaffa Male Vet 3 75
22 0:33:10 BEATTIE, Ken Bexhill Runners Male Vet 1 92
23 0:33:26 CASSE, Mark Wadhurst Runners Senior Men 357
24 0:33:47 BLOMFIELD, Pete Hastings Runners Male Vet 1 66
25 0:33:51 BURFOOT, Peter Wadhurst Runners Male Vet 4 350
26 0:34:03 NEALE, Nicholas Hastings Runners Male Vet 3 84
27 0:34:15 MUGGRIDGE, Ben Hastings Runners Senior Men 313
28 0:34:22 WREN, John Hastings Runners Male Vet 2 270
29 0:34:26 HAYES, Lynn Wadhurst Runners Lady Vet 4 297
30 0:34:49 SPEED, Marc Bexhill Runners Senior Men 306
31 0:35:05 BONES, Tim Hastings Runners Male Vet 1 95
32 0:35:20 STOKES, Mike Bexhill Runners Male Vet 4 98
33 0:35:25 BOX, Ashley Crowborough Runners Male Vet 1 109
34 0:35:38 JOHNSON, Steve Hastings Runners Male Vet 4 59
35 0:35:52 DAVIS, Hazel Ashford AC Lady Vet 2 123
36 0:35:57 DIXON, David Unattached Male Vet 3 86
37 0:36:00 CLAWSON, Mark Fittleworth Flyers Senior Men 258
38 0:36:05 BEELEY, Roy 1066 Triathletes Male Vet 5 304
39 0:36:06 CLARK, Sean Hastings AC Male Vet 1 82
40 0:36:08 NICKLESS, Lauren Unattached Senior Lady 333
41 0:36:18 LOVELL, Sally Hastings Runners Lady Vet 3 39
42 0:36:19 EAST, Garry Unattached Senior Men 257
43 0:36:28 LAMBOURNE, Johanna Hastings Runners Senior Lady 125
44 0:36:29 MUGGRIDGE, Lynda Hastings Runners Senior Lady 312
45 0:36:30 THOMAS, Rob Hastings Runners Male Vet 2 265
46 0:36:31 NIGHTINGALE, Mary Crowborough Runners Lady Vet 4 279
47 0:36:41 BARNARD, Steven Unattached Male Vet 2 262
48 0:37:07 VOGIATZU, Teo Hastings Runners Male Vet 3 118
49 0:37:07 PYRAH, Sam Rye Running Group Lady Vet 2 10
50 0:37:18 BARRETT, Sherrill Bexhill Runners Lady Vet 3 347
51 0:37:30 SPARKS, Michael Unattached Male Vet 1 331
52 0:37:33 STAINES, Mick Castle Point Joggers Male Vet 5 70
53 0:37:37 COLEMAN, Terry Hastings AC Male Vet 1 81
54 0:37:42 HALL, Michael Hastings Runners Male Vet 4 38
55 0:37:50 WELBURY, James Crowborough Runners Male Vet 4 80
56 0:37:51 MADDISON, Peter Crowborough Runners Male Vet 4 96
57 0:37:55 SIMS, Emily Unattached Senior Lady 73
58 0:38:01 HOWICK, Laurence Seaford Striders Male Vet 4 42
59 0:38:03 GRAY, Tim Unattached Male Vet 1 235
60 0:38:08 FOORD, Mike Hastings Runners Male Vet 6 255
61 0:38:23 GATTONI, Robert Unattached Senior Men 77
62 0:38:24 HATE, David Unattached Male Vet 1 321
63 0:38:31 HATE, David Unattached Male Vet 1 321
64 0:38:35 WREN, Tina Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 271
65 0:38:40 JURY, Tim Hastings Runners Male Vet 4 114
66 0:38:42 TIGHE, John Crowborough Runners Male Vet 2 104
67 0:38:52 WHATFORD, Howard Unattached Male Vet 1 289
68 0:38:54 RACKSTRAW, Paul Hastings AC Male Vet 3 334
69 0:38:56 WEBB, Olivia Unattached Lady Vet 2 272
70 0:39:11 WOOD, Simon Unattached Male Vet 1 83
71 0:39:25 SMITH, Ken Striders of Croydon Male Vet 5 79
72 0:39:34 KEMP, Albert Wadhurst Runners Male Vet 5 76
73 0:39:44 SPRINGFORD, Andy Unattached Male Vet 1 67
74 0:39:54 JOHNSON, John Tunbridge Wells Harriers Male Vet 7 292
75 0:40:04 MARZAIOLI, Sarah Hastings Runners Lady Vet 6 110
76 0:40:05 OCKENDEN, Roger Arena 80 Male Vet 5 700
77 0:40:10 BUCHANAN, Steve Hastings Runners Male Vet 4 91
78 0:40:13 GELL, Ann-Marie Unattached Lady Vet 1 354
79 0:40:24 WILLARD, Martin Unattached Male Vet 1 115
80 0:40:25 BALDWIN, Michelle Unattached Senior Lady 295
81 0:40:30 MCMANUS, Jon Unattached Senior Men 296
82 0:40:31 WHITTINGTON, Tracey Hastings Runners Lady Vet 3 3
83 0:40:40 LOVELL, Ian Hastings Runners Male Vet 3 46
84 0:40:59 OAK, Richard 1066 Triathletes Male Vet 5 324
85 0:41:04 PLATT, Eve Unattached Lady Vet 2 348
86 0:41:08 MORRISEY, Richard Unattached Male Vet 5 90
87 0:41:09 MILES, Keith Cambridge Harriers Male Vet 3 62
88 0:41:10 EDMONDSON, Tanya Utopia Lady Vet 5 88
89 0:41:12 MANKTELOW, Holly Hastings Runners Senior Lady 49
90 0:41:15 BRAMPTON, Wendy Hastings Runners Lady Vet 3 124
91 0:41:16 SMITH, Dennis Vets AC Male Vet 5 437
92 0:41:17 KERRY, Rebecca Hastings Runners Lady Vet 1 8
93 0:41:17 FULLAGAR, Nick Unattached Male Vet 4 339
94 0:41:24 MORGAN, Deborah Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 694
95 0:41:25 YOUNGHUSBAND, Tracey Unattached Senior Lady 309
96 0:41:28 COCKER, Peter Hastings Runners Male Vet 6 93
97 0:41:31 GOLDBLATT, Peter Unattached Male Vet 5 294
98 0:41:37 HOLLAMBY, Vanessa Unattached Lady Vet 3 120
99 0:41:37 LUCKHURST, Tony Maidstone Harriers Male Vet 5 113
100 0:41:39 ELLIS, Mike Hastings Runners Male Vet 5 320
101 0:41:40 HOWITT, Alistair Wadhurst Runners Male Vet 4 112
102 0:41:42 WILKES, Peter Utopia Male Vet 6 87
103 0:41:47 EMERY, Keith Hastings Runners Male Vet 5 2
104 0:42:18 DUBBER, Carrie Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 55
105 0:42:30 CHITTENDEN, Peter Tone Zone Runners Male Vet 7 329
106 0:42:49 CRICKETT, Gavin Comets RRC Male Vet 2 237
107 0:42:50 LUCAS, Daryl Istead & Ifield Harriers Male Vet 2 303
108 0:43:03 OXBROW, Dave Bexhill Runners Male Vet 5 695
109 0:43:17 SKINNER, Tony Hastings Runners Male Vet 2 122
110 0:43:18 HILL, Joseph Unattached NDB 72
111 0:43:41 KIBBLEWHITE, Maria Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 48
112 0:43:42 HENRY, Denice Unattached Lady Vet 2 101
113 0:43:51 BUSS, Julian Unattached Male Vet 1 126
114 0:44:30 CORDEAUX, Paul Hastings Runners Male Vet 3 58
115 0:44:35 DEMARCO, Tony Hastings Runners Male Vet 6 1
116 0:44:42 HOAD, Jane Unattached Lady Vet 6 344
117 0:44:43 HOAD, Mark B2p Senior Men 99
118 0:44:49 CROUCH, Rob Unattached Male Vet 3 7
119 0:45:10 LAMONT, Jackie Unattached Lady Vet 4 236
120 0:45:10 LETTS, Debbie Unattached Lady Vet 1 239
121 0:45:21 MORRIS, Mercy Womens Running Network Lady Vet 2 356
122 0:45:55 WHATFORD, Cara Unattached Lady Vet 1 288
123 0:45:58 BROOKS, Anne Hastings Runners Lady Vet 6 373
124 0:46:21 HOLMES, Pauline Unattached Lady Vet 4 373
125 0:46:33 CROUCH, Carol Unattached Lady Vet 3 6
126 0:46:33 PRATT, Barbara Unattached Lady Vet 5 26
127 0:46:37 WILLIAMSON, Jeannine Unattached Lady Vet 4 692
128 0:46:46 SAGE, Christine Bexhill Runners Lady Vet 4 34
129 0:46:51 PROBERT, Matt Unattached Senior Men 305
130 0:46:54 HORTON, Rachel Unattached Lady Vet 1 349
131 0:46:59 WRIGHT, Philip Hastings Runners Male Vet 6 23
132 0:47:01 THOMAS, Mark Unattached Male Vet 2 116
133 0:47:04 MURPHY, Pam Hastings Runners Lady Vet 1 355
134 0:47:05 EDMONDSON, Raymond Utopia Male Vet 6 89
135 0:47:24 GURNEY, Katie Rye Running Group Lady Vet 3 12
136 0:47:40 ELLIOTT, Alistair Unattached Male Vet 3 266
137 0:47:48 CROSS, Peter Rye Running Group Male Vet 4 17
138 0:48:10 MURRAY, Morag Hastings Runners Lady Vet 4 284
139 0:48:24 HEWER, Susie Road Runners Club Lady Vet 4 5
140 0:48:36 POPE, Sally Hastings Runners Lady Vet 1 107
141 0:48:38 OAK, Richard 1066 Triathletes Male Vet 5 324
142 0:49:15 KEMP, Stephanie Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 105
143 0:49:33 KITSON, Irene Hastings Runners Lady Vet 5 27
144 0:49:55 PEMBERY, John Unattached Senior Men 65
145 0:49:57 LAWRENCE, Marian Unattached Senior Lady 64
146 0:49:59 THOMPSON, Pete Brighton & Hove AC Male Vet 4 699
147 0:50:04 FRENCH, John Unattached Male Vet 3 22
148 0:50:14 HAGGAR, Dave Hastings AC Male Vet 1 108
149 0:50:16 ORME, Debbie Unattached Lady Vet 4 36
150 0:50:43 HOMEWOOD, Judy Unattached Lady Vet 4 287
151 0:50:50 CLARKSON, Hilary Unattached Lady Vet 3 260
152 0:51:04 HILL, Davinia Hastings Runners Lady Vet 2 32
153 0:51:30 DICKER, Jane Hastings AC Lady Vet 6 85
154 0:52:55 WILKINSON, Beth Orpington Road Runners Lady Vet 6 293
155 0:53:00 SAGE, Christine Bexhill Runners Lady Vet 4 34
156 0:53:01 MORLEY, Pam Bexhill Runners Lady Vet 4 696
157 0:53:01 STOKES, Gill Bexhill Runners Lady Vet 4 97
158 0:53:03 QUICK, Julie Unattached Lady Vet 4 246
159 0:53:05 BROADWAY, Andrew Hastings Runners Male Vet 7 693
160 0:55:58 COATES, Annie TRA Lady Vet 3 103
161 0:56:54 BEERLING, Julie Hastings Runners Lady Vet 3 300
162 1:01:37 TAYLOR, Sinead Unattached Lady Vet 1 245
163 1:02:24 COBBY, Jenny Henfield Joggers Lady Vet 6 252
164 1:02:24 PRICE, Ann Unattached Lady Vet 3 119
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Lamberhurst 5 Mile Race cancelled
We have a very difficult decision to make about this race and our belief is that we need to make that decision sooner rather than later.
We drove the course yesterday and a good mile and a half stretch of it still has hard snow and ice because it isn't used by traffic. Additionally the hills down into - and back up from - the village still look as though they would be very dodgy to run on if there is a frost. You may or may not be aware that we had to cancel our two Christmas races last weekend because of the weather.
The weather forecast seems to indicate no let up in the conditions with the latest forecast being:
Christmas Day very cold, perhaps isolated light snow showers. Boxing Day dry, frosty with sunny spells away from lingering freezing fog patches. Monday feeling bitterly cold, chance of snow arriving
If we were to bet/guess we would suggest that there would be a very strong likelihood of us having to cancel this race - unless there is a dramatic improvement in the weather between now and New Years Day. If we're all honest, I suggest that we can't see that happening.
Our problem is that we have a Christmas holiday coming up and I think we have a duty to let those who are planning to take part know sooner rather than later. Some people may be planning special trips for New Year's Eve around our race. We also have St John Ambulance booked, our own team booked - and we don't think it fair to give them short notice if that can be avoided. We are also aware that email contact details we hold could be work addresses and so we probably need to make contact before the Christmas break
So, our Course Director, as things stand right now, is recommending cancellation - and we think we have to respect that advice. And so the race on New Year's Day will not now take place. Whilst we know that you will be disappointed we would ask you to understand why we made the decision.
Many races now do not offer a refund policy because of the up front expense incurred in putting on a race. However, we don't think this is fair and so we will offer a full refund of the entry fee you have paid. Alternatively, you may be aware that we are looking to stage our postponed Christmas Pudding Dash on Tuesday 28th next week. We don't have the same issues as we have with New Year's Day because the race is all on private land and they have a team of people who will work to get the course fit to run on - so if people can get to the venue then we can have a race. If you wish, you may transfer your entry to that race. Indeed, you also have the option to have your entry transferred to any of our 2011 programme of UK races - please see our website www.nice-work.org.uk and let us know if you would like to transfer; we will then make the arrangements.
We will also transfer our support for the Alzheimer's Research Trust to the race on Tuesday. We have loads of stuff to give away for youngsters who take part in the Children's race and we will also be looking to make a donation to ART as well as our Pudding Dash event charity, Christian Aid.
Once again, our apologies for the disappointing news - but we hope you understand.
On behalf of Cathy, myself and the Nice Work team we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy - and thawing - New Year.
Kind regards
Martin Burke
Race Director
We drove the course yesterday and a good mile and a half stretch of it still has hard snow and ice because it isn't used by traffic. Additionally the hills down into - and back up from - the village still look as though they would be very dodgy to run on if there is a frost. You may or may not be aware that we had to cancel our two Christmas races last weekend because of the weather.
The weather forecast seems to indicate no let up in the conditions with the latest forecast being:
Christmas Day very cold, perhaps isolated light snow showers. Boxing Day dry, frosty with sunny spells away from lingering freezing fog patches. Monday feeling bitterly cold, chance of snow arriving
If we were to bet/guess we would suggest that there would be a very strong likelihood of us having to cancel this race - unless there is a dramatic improvement in the weather between now and New Years Day. If we're all honest, I suggest that we can't see that happening.
Our problem is that we have a Christmas holiday coming up and I think we have a duty to let those who are planning to take part know sooner rather than later. Some people may be planning special trips for New Year's Eve around our race. We also have St John Ambulance booked, our own team booked - and we don't think it fair to give them short notice if that can be avoided. We are also aware that email contact details we hold could be work addresses and so we probably need to make contact before the Christmas break
So, our Course Director, as things stand right now, is recommending cancellation - and we think we have to respect that advice. And so the race on New Year's Day will not now take place. Whilst we know that you will be disappointed we would ask you to understand why we made the decision.
Many races now do not offer a refund policy because of the up front expense incurred in putting on a race. However, we don't think this is fair and so we will offer a full refund of the entry fee you have paid. Alternatively, you may be aware that we are looking to stage our postponed Christmas Pudding Dash on Tuesday 28th next week. We don't have the same issues as we have with New Year's Day because the race is all on private land and they have a team of people who will work to get the course fit to run on - so if people can get to the venue then we can have a race. If you wish, you may transfer your entry to that race. Indeed, you also have the option to have your entry transferred to any of our 2011 programme of UK races - please see our website www.nice-work.org.uk and let us know if you would like to transfer; we will then make the arrangements.
We will also transfer our support for the Alzheimer's Research Trust to the race on Tuesday. We have loads of stuff to give away for youngsters who take part in the Children's race and we will also be looking to make a donation to ART as well as our Pudding Dash event charity, Christian Aid.
Once again, our apologies for the disappointing news - but we hope you understand.
On behalf of Cathy, myself and the Nice Work team we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy - and thawing - New Year.
Kind regards
Martin Burke
Race Director
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Christmas races called off
Well, the weather has been threatening all week and, unfortunately, it decided to leave its mark on our weekend of Christmas races!
Despite the efforts of the Nice Work team and the Ashburnham staff, the Christmas Pudding Dash course became hazardous following a snow storm on Saturday morning. A delivery lorry stuck on the hill also didn't help and so the decision was taken to cancel the race. We did post messages on Facebook, Runners World and our own Nice Work site and we managed to reach most people some way or another. Unfortunately we were too late to prevent some runners arriving and we are grateful for their understanding.
At the end of the day we cannot take any risks with the safety of runners and spectators both on the course and travelling to and from the event - and the weather and road conditions in Ashburnham and surrounding areas from 11.00 onwards fully justified what was a really difficult decision for us.
We have rescheduled the race for Tuesday 28th December and we hope to see you all there then. It is a Bank Holiday and we'll still have mince pies, mulled wine, Christmas puds and other festive treats - so we'd love to see you then.
The Kent Christmas Cracker has also fallen victim to the weather due to an unsafe running surface and dangerous travel conditions. This race has been rescheduled for Sunday January 2nd 2011.
Despite the efforts of the Nice Work team and the Ashburnham staff, the Christmas Pudding Dash course became hazardous following a snow storm on Saturday morning. A delivery lorry stuck on the hill also didn't help and so the decision was taken to cancel the race. We did post messages on Facebook, Runners World and our own Nice Work site and we managed to reach most people some way or another. Unfortunately we were too late to prevent some runners arriving and we are grateful for their understanding.
At the end of the day we cannot take any risks with the safety of runners and spectators both on the course and travelling to and from the event - and the weather and road conditions in Ashburnham and surrounding areas from 11.00 onwards fully justified what was a really difficult decision for us.
We have rescheduled the race for Tuesday 28th December and we hope to see you all there then. It is a Bank Holiday and we'll still have mince pies, mulled wine, Christmas puds and other festive treats - so we'd love to see you then.
The Kent Christmas Cracker has also fallen victim to the weather due to an unsafe running surface and dangerous travel conditions. This race has been rescheduled for Sunday January 2nd 2011.
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
A chilly start to winter
Hopefully the early winter snow that cast us adrift from our offices and workplaces last week has gone for good – and we can now look forward to some great Christmas running weather.
We thought it timely to remind you that entries are still available for our three holiday races coming up over the next few weeks.
On Saturday 18th December the popular Christmas Pudding Dash returns for the fifth year and we’ll be looking for as many runners as possible to get into the Christmas spirit and dress appropriately. The race takes place in the stunning surroundings of Ashburnham Place, near Battle and in addition to a special Christmas medal and a Goody Bag, we’ll have Christmas puddings for all finishers plus there will be Mince Pies and Mulled Wine on offer as well. Christian Aid is our chosen charity for this year and they will be bringing along a film crew – so another reason to dress up!
Entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
A day later on Sunday December 19th we return to Fowlmead Country Park, near Deal, for the 5th Kent Christmas Cracker. Once again we have medals, a goody bag and Christmas puddings for all finishers plus Mince Pies and Mulled Wine – for some reason we don’t normally have many fancy dress participants for this race – so it would be good to see some on the day!
Entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
We have been asked to organise a New Year’s Day race to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Research Trust and so, for those brave souls who want to start 2011 with a challenging run, the Lamberhurst New Year’s Day 5 Mile Race is perfect! A couple of hills and some top running scenery make this an ideal location for a great race.
Once again, entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
Looking ahead to 2011
For runners in East Sussex looking to train for a spring marathon, the organisers of the Sussex Marathon are holding marathon training days in Battle on 30th January and 27th February. More information from info@sussexmarathon.co.uk And from the same team, the Royal 5K will take place next year on April 29th - the date of the Royal Wedding. More details on www.royal5k.co.uk
We are well ahead of previous year’s entries for the Ashford & District 10K on February 6th and this popular event looks set to top last year’s record entry. On Saturday March 12th we will also have the second running of the Reading St Patrick’s 5 Mile Race at the University. This event is looking to help the students’ charity fundraising ahead of the Reading Half Marathon which takes place a week later.
Also coming in thick and fast are entries for the Lydd Half Marathon on Sunday March 13th.We also have a race lined up in Wittersham – between Tenterden and Rye and near Ashford - on Sunday February 20th. This will be the second running of the Isle of Oxney Hot Soup 5 Mile Dash – it had a great first year, spoiled only by the incessant rain, so we’re hoping for blue sky and sunshine this time!
More information on all races are available on our website www.nice-work.org.uk and you can enter all the events via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events
Our portfolio of events is set to increase fairly dramatically in 2011 with our appointment to manage a number of additional races on behalf of clubs, community groups and charities – and we’ll bring you news of these in due course.
Overseas events
We still have spaces available for our trip to Bruges for the Ostend to Bruges 10 Mile Race on March 5th. This is always a popular weekend and 2011 marks our 7th visit to the event – spaces are still available and the weekend will include plenty of time to enjoy the delights of Bruges!
Later in the spring we have our annual trip to Paris for the Paris Marathon, to Montreuil-sur-Mer for the Ramparts 10K and to Luxembourg for the Night Run. More information on our website www.nice-work.org.uk
We also hope to release full details of our trips to Dublin for the half marathon and to Reykjavik for the Fire and Ice Marathon within the next few days.
You can always visit www.nice-work.org.uk for more information on all our 2011 trips. Alternatively you can call us on 01797 230999 or email info@nice-work.org.uk .
If we don’t see you at one of our Christmas events, may we wish you a very Happy Christmas and a happy and injury-free New Year.
Kind regards
Martin and Cathy Burke
We thought it timely to remind you that entries are still available for our three holiday races coming up over the next few weeks.
On Saturday 18th December the popular Christmas Pudding Dash returns for the fifth year and we’ll be looking for as many runners as possible to get into the Christmas spirit and dress appropriately. The race takes place in the stunning surroundings of Ashburnham Place, near Battle and in addition to a special Christmas medal and a Goody Bag, we’ll have Christmas puddings for all finishers plus there will be Mince Pies and Mulled Wine on offer as well. Christian Aid is our chosen charity for this year and they will be bringing along a film crew – so another reason to dress up!
Entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
A day later on Sunday December 19th we return to Fowlmead Country Park, near Deal, for the 5th Kent Christmas Cracker. Once again we have medals, a goody bag and Christmas puddings for all finishers plus Mince Pies and Mulled Wine – for some reason we don’t normally have many fancy dress participants for this race – so it would be good to see some on the day!
Entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
We have been asked to organise a New Year’s Day race to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Research Trust and so, for those brave souls who want to start 2011 with a challenging run, the Lamberhurst New Year’s Day 5 Mile Race is perfect! A couple of hills and some top running scenery make this an ideal location for a great race.
Once again, entries are available online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or you can download an entry form from our website www.nice-work.org.uk.
Looking ahead to 2011
For runners in East Sussex looking to train for a spring marathon, the organisers of the Sussex Marathon are holding marathon training days in Battle on 30th January and 27th February. More information from info@sussexmarathon.co.uk And from the same team, the Royal 5K will take place next year on April 29th - the date of the Royal Wedding. More details on www.royal5k.co.uk
We are well ahead of previous year’s entries for the Ashford & District 10K on February 6th and this popular event looks set to top last year’s record entry. On Saturday March 12th we will also have the second running of the Reading St Patrick’s 5 Mile Race at the University. This event is looking to help the students’ charity fundraising ahead of the Reading Half Marathon which takes place a week later.
Also coming in thick and fast are entries for the Lydd Half Marathon on Sunday March 13th.We also have a race lined up in Wittersham – between Tenterden and Rye and near Ashford - on Sunday February 20th. This will be the second running of the Isle of Oxney Hot Soup 5 Mile Dash – it had a great first year, spoiled only by the incessant rain, so we’re hoping for blue sky and sunshine this time!
More information on all races are available on our website www.nice-work.org.uk and you can enter all the events via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events
Our portfolio of events is set to increase fairly dramatically in 2011 with our appointment to manage a number of additional races on behalf of clubs, community groups and charities – and we’ll bring you news of these in due course.
Overseas events
We still have spaces available for our trip to Bruges for the Ostend to Bruges 10 Mile Race on March 5th. This is always a popular weekend and 2011 marks our 7th visit to the event – spaces are still available and the weekend will include plenty of time to enjoy the delights of Bruges!
Later in the spring we have our annual trip to Paris for the Paris Marathon, to Montreuil-sur-Mer for the Ramparts 10K and to Luxembourg for the Night Run. More information on our website www.nice-work.org.uk
We also hope to release full details of our trips to Dublin for the half marathon and to Reykjavik for the Fire and Ice Marathon within the next few days.
You can always visit www.nice-work.org.uk for more information on all our 2011 trips. Alternatively you can call us on 01797 230999 or email info@nice-work.org.uk .
If we don’t see you at one of our Christmas events, may we wish you a very Happy Christmas and a happy and injury-free New Year.
Kind regards
Martin and Cathy Burke