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IF you love running you’ll love this website! Welcome to the home of Stubbington Green Runners, one of the friendliest running clubs on the south coast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously; we enjoy running, we love having fun and that is reflected in this popular website.. If you’re new to running, or if you’ve been thinking about joining a club, then why not join ours? To find out more delve into the website, and if you like what you see then contact membership secretary, Kevin Ashman. And if you’ve got any comments about the website or have race results, then please send a short write up including details of the course, weather etc along with other Stubbie times/positions to the Please send your articles for inclusion in the Green Runner to Tracie Jarvis. |
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| THE North Dorset Village Marathon might not have the atmosphere of a "big" marathon, just 400 runners and no closed roads, but what it does have is a tradition of putting on a marathon with a very personal touch. More... |  |
| THIS year SGR is hosting it's RR10 fixture at the Alver Valley Country Park in Gosport, on Wed 20th June with a 19:30 start time. More... |  |
| EMSWORTH Relay - We need a second driver for the Emsworth to Basingstoke relay on Sat 19 May. It's a much more civilised start time than SDW, all maps provided! If you can help please Ann Blake know. Thanks! :o) | |
| RR10 - After the disappointment of the cancellation of race two we are off again on Wednesday 16th May with the third race of this years fiesta. New Forest Runners host the event at Wilverley Plain, Sway; this is the furthest one we have to travel to and is well worth the effort. Please allow yourself enough time for the three day camel hike to Sway for the 7:30 start. If it's wet you will get wet, if not remember to bring the insect repellant. Post race team meeting at the Oak Inn at Bank, just before you get back into Lyndhurst. | |
| ANDY Lee has negotiated 15% discount for SGR members at Cotswold Outdoor in Hedge End. | |
| TUESDAY training this week will be at Holly Hill, Sarisbury Green and it will be one of Penny's hill sessions. Meet at 7pm in car park (off Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green), directions here. |  |
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| MARATHONS are for wusses, here's the ultimate running challenge - run 5km and eat three doughnuts! More... |  |
5 Stubbies, 1 Olympian and a gingerbread man. A short video of a recent RVCP Netley parkrun. Register for free http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96HMz-2PgaY |
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| GUERNSEY this year was going to be very different. More... |  |
| TO help stop the onset of RR10 withdrawal symptoms following the cancellation of this weeks race, we are planning to run our new course on Wednesday evening; meet at the car park opposite the Seahorse PH at 6.45. We may not be able to run the full course as part of it is currently calf deep in water so a cunning detour is planned. It will be about 5.5 miles in total, all welcome and there is just a possibility of a warming cup of tea in the pub afterwards. This is an alternative to the usual Wednesday meeting at Crofton not a replacement. | |
| RR10 CANCELLED - The next RR10 on May 2nd has been cancelled. More information here - http://www.rr10.hampshire.org.uk/ | |
| WEDNESDAY 25th April saw the start of the annual Prom 5k series and this year we were treated to a new car free course. More... |  |
| I have to start any article about the London Marathon with the greatest sympathy for the poor lady who passed away and to her family. More... |  |
| WOW! That's how I would describe my first marathon! More... |  |
Mark Eaton's club profile. More... If you would like your profile listed or would like to update your existing profile, we'd love to hear from you! All you need to do is fill in this simple questionaire and return it here. |
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| IF anyone has secured a place for The Marlborough Downs 33 mile Challenge on 12th May and is having second thoughts, Richard Snell would be happy to relieve you of your number and reimburse your entry fee, email r.snell48@btinternet.com | |
THIS race was certainly an experience…and a very valuable and HOT one! More... |
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| IN conditions resembling a Today's Runner race rather than a RR10, forty six Stubbies donned their Green vests for the opening race of the 2012 season hosted by Southampton AC. More... |  |
| GODALMING Jubilee Run registration is now open. When: 4 June Where: Godalming, Surrey. Details: www.godalmingjubileerun.co.uk | |
| THE General Cross Country - this is a new & exciting cross country run on the 20th May 2012 based in Winchester. Set on the stunning South Downs with its undulating hills and natural beauty this is going to be one an amazing race, say the organisors. More details here - www.thegeneralrace.co.uk | |
| HAVE you run out of steam? Do you have tired achy legs or back, niggling aches and pains, injuries that keep returning or post marathon legs? More... |  |
| THE leaderboard has been updated for the end of the XC season, and the bonus points applied. More... |  |
| I am hoping to do the Malborough Downs Challenge (33 miles) in May. I need a good fitting small back pack to carry water, food etc in. Rich is using the one we have so I wondered if anyone had one I could borrow? I would need it to practice with for a few weeks before if possible. Please email me at gillrose@bigfoot.com if you can help. Many thanks! Gill Rose |  |
Ellie Crane 's club profile. More... If you would like your profile listed or would like to update your existing profile, we'd love to hear from you! All you need to do is fill in this simple questionaire and return it here. |
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| ON Sunday 1st April I joined a couple of Bristol based friends to run in the Forest of Dean Trails Half Marathon. More... |  |
| IT was a perfect sunny spring day that greeted runners as they arrived for the 7th and final Today's Runner race of the season held at Staunton Country Park in Havant. More... |  |
| ANOTHER opportunity to get out and run a good relay - Emsworth to Basingstoke Relay is on Saturday 19th May and run over 50 miles. A maximum of 6 in team (minimum 4) and each runner ideally runs 3 legs each. The legs are shorter than the South Downs with each leg around 3-4 miles and everyone runs leg 1, as social at a jog, although one team member will then continue to do leg 2. We can enter male, female or mixed teams depends on how many people show an interest. I have a few names who have a showed an interest but the more the merrier, I say. It is important to get out and recce your legs. If you are interested in running can you please respond to Andy Simpson by Tuesday 10th April. |  |
| MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS. It's time to think about renewing your membership. Existing membership and UKA fees expired at the end of March. The on-line renewal system has proved very popular and is the preferred method of renewal but don't feel obliged to pay on-line if you prefer not to but please still use the system to generate your renewal form. This will help ensure you pay the correct fee. Members without internet access can request a membership renewal form by contacting me, Kevin Ashman on 01489-600294. If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me. To renew your membership, please go to http://www.sgrac.net/MembershipApp/Membership.htm | |
| THIS year we are going to incorporate the beginners’ course into a club training night so that they can be part of the club straight away. More... |  |
James Sawyers's club profile. More... If you would like your profile listed or would like to update your existing profile, we'd love to hear from you! All you need to do is fill in this simple questionaire and return it here. |
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| SO what criteria did you use to choose your last race? Distance, terrain, scenery, league, friend? More... |  |
| LAST weekend I headed down to Beer in Devon with my family to take part in the Axe Valley Runners Nightrunner, a 7 mile multi terrain trail race. More... |  |
| THIS weeks training for Glen's session has been changed to the 4 mile Time Trial, starting Thursday at 1830 in Stubbington. | |
| TRAINING on Sunday 1 April – all welcome. More... |  |
| A demanding 10 mile multi-terrain race in scenic Cotswold countryside. More... |  |
| BRIGHTON Marathon - If anyone is interested in running the Brighton marathon on April 15th, Zac Conaty has a race number. Zac also has accommodation for the Saturday night in Brighton town centre - a double room with 2 single beds. If anyone is interested, contact Zac on 07920007771 for further details. | |
| CARTMEL Trail Race: famous for it's Sticky Toffee Pudding and leg sapping mud! More... |  |
| KIDS of Steel is coming to Fareham for 2012!! More... |  |
| RAIN was the order of the day as 17 Stubbies headed to the far north of Hampshire for the latest Todays Runner league fixture that was held at Pamber Forest near Tadley. More... |  |
| "AS I have a good for age place at the London marathon this year I thought I would put it to good use and raise some money and awareness for a charity that is close to my heart and helped me a lot a few years ago - WAY (Widowed and Young). As I have paid for my own place in the marathon all the money raised will go to the charity. Please go to my fundraising web page to find out more about why I would like to raise as much money as possible for WAY: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GillRose I know things are tight for everyone at the moment, but any amount you can spare will make a difference and will be much appreciated. Thank you. Gill Rose" | |
| FANCY running for a reason? We are a local children’s cancer charity and would really love to hear from you if you are interested in running the Great South Run for our charity. More... |  |
| GREETINGS from your new Captain, your club and Captain needs you for the premier off-road race in the calendar year....the South Downs Relay. More... |  |
| YOU definitely had to be mad to do it! More... |  |
| NETLEY Abbey (Royal Victoria Country Park) parkrun starts Saturday 17th March. More... |  |
| STANDING on the start line of The John Austin Half Marathon in my short sleeves there was no question that it was going to be a bit wet and windy, but this was going to be a gentle pre-marathon training run and my goal was to run without racing, simples. More... | |
| IN the UK it's freezing...in the Caribbean I'm forever moaning that it's too hot!!! More... |  |
LIAM Dredge is running the Brighton Marathon for Naomi House and is looking for Sponsorship. "If you can sponsor me, that would fantastic and I would be very grateful." www.justgiving.com/liam-dredge |
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| HILL Training on Sunday 11 March – all welcome. More... | |
| A total of 14 SGR members made the journey to take on the challenging course at Rogate Common, near Liss for the fifth round of the Todays Runner series. More... |  |
HELLO everyone! I'm running the Brighton Marathon next month (have I already mentioned this?!) and I've decided to try and raise money for 2 charities, the Myasthenia Gravis Association, a muscle weakening disease which my Grandma suffers from and the Cardiomyopathy Association, a disease of the heart which my Nana suffers from. So, please, please, please, if you can sponsor me then I would be really greatful!!!! I would like to try and raise even amounts for both charities, so please take your pick and thank you very, very much!!!!!!!! |
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| THE World’s Best 10k in San Juan, Puerto Rico. More... |  |
THIS years Stubbington Green Runners AGM will take place at the Crofton Pub in Crofton Lane, Stubbington on Wednesday 29th February at 8:00pm. If you have any items for the agenda then please contact Paul Hammond. More... |
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| ON a 9eautiful spring morning in February! 12 eager Stubbys set off to take part in the Heartbreaker Run Festival. More... |  |
| THE penultimate race of this year´s Todays Runner series takes place on Sunday 4th March at Pamber Forest near Tadley starting at 11.00am. Directions as provided by the host club Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC: From M3 J6 follow A340 signs for Aldermaston. Keep on A340 until you reach the LLoyds Bank traffic lights in Tadley (just after the Sainsburys store). Turn right for Pamber Heath and Silchester, then after 1k turn right into Pamber Heath Road, and the Pamber Heath Memorial Hall is 400m on the left where parking is available. When full , for parking overflow, please park sensibly in Burney Bit or other local residential streets. | |
| THE HRRL season has now reached the 3/4 way mark, with 8 races completed. Following some great turnouts and performances from Stubbies the league tables for all the teams have a healthy look about them. More... |  |
| THE Leaderboard 2011/12 is taking shape and after 20 of the 44 points scoring races it is the Cross Country queens out in front, closely followed by three running princes!!! More... |  |
| HILL training on Sunday 26 February – all welcome. More... |  |
| AFTER our success on the 10th December last year, I have been asked to coordinate a team of Stubbington Green Running Club volunteers for the Eastleigh parkrun on Saturday 3rd March – helpers will need to arrive at 8.30 for the start at 9AM. More... |  |
| THE fourth race of the Todays Runner cross-country series was our own fixture which, as usual, took place at Manor Farm Country Park on the 29th January and, thanks to the help of many club members, the event went off without a hitch with no interference from horseriders this year. More... |  |
| UP and coming relays, Emsworth to Basingstoke, White Horse relay, North Downs Relay. More... |  |
| RIVER Hamble Games 2012, Saturday 21st July 2012. The River Hamble Games is a one day sporting extravaganza to be held on the River Hamble in Hampshire. Teams and individuals are invited to take part in the Sailing, Swimming, Kayaking, Rowing and Running Events. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be competed for across the disciplines and age groups. Supporters will be able to line the banks of the River as competitors take to the water. The whole day will culminate in a Medal Ceremony open to competitors and their supporters. Come and enjoy a full day of fun and serious competition. www.riverhamblegames.com |
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| CYCLING in Dieppe - 23-25th June 2012. Glen and I have organised this event for the last 8 years - the event first started 41 years ago! The weekend would be equally suitable for triathlon training or a leisurely weekend away with a bit of cycling/walking. More... |  |
| INTRODUCING a brand new runner’s league: The 4 Seasons. With the introduction of the Cerne Burn to our annual events calendar, we will now have a 10k run in each season of the year and are inviting you to sign up and compete in our mini-league! More... |  |
| SOUTH Downs Relay 2012 - We have had confirmation that we can have 4 teams again this year, and the date will be 2nd June, so a long bank holiday weekend. More... | |
| WE found ourselves huddled together in the corner of a deserted street to escape the icy wind, many of us with barely enough clothing to cover our frozen limbs, others wearing woollen hats and gloves still shivered and perhaps even sobbed. More... |  |
| DUE to injury I am unable to run Bramley 20 this Sunday 12th Feb - If anyone would like my number please contact me - Susie 07546908629 | |
| IT'S Olympic year. So are you thinking Gold, Silver, Bronze, jump, run, row, swim, throw? Or as an alternative - 10 summer races, gnats, sweat, mud, where are we; post race cakes, beer and cheesy chips. Yes, the RR10 season is just about on the horizon, and this year we are hoping to use a new course for our own race and it's local. We have a proposed course at Alver Valley country park Gosport, and plan to run it as a club recce on Saturday 18th Feb at 09:30. All are welcome as we need to ensure that it is suitable both from race and logistical points of view. Meet at the car park next to Alver Meadow. To get to the car park: Go down Grange Road from Privett Road, (the Browndown end), take the left turning just past the BMX park signposted for the amenity tip, go past the tip, under the barrier into the car park. | |
| ALTON Sports are running a few promotions over the next couple of months. All you have to do is print off the voucher and come in with it to redeem these offers. |  |
| RYDE 10 miles - the 7th race in the HRRL series takes place on Sunday 5th February and is the challenging yet so rewarding Ryde 10 miles. If you are planning on taking a car over to the Island remember that the club is willing to cover travel costs (well the ferry bit anyway), and Wightlink's current special offer is the Super Saver, which is just £37.00 for a car and 4 people. A fifth person can always travel as a foot passenger, if you have room. Also if you do have spare spaces, please could you let me know, as it would be great to maximise any spare seats, if you don't mind sharing of course. If you need a ride to Ryde, let me know I will try and help out. Ferries (to Fishbourne) depart on the hour every hour both ways. The race starts at 11am, so 9am going out will allow ample time to warm up pre race, and 2pm home will allow ample time to warm up in the bar afterwards too;-) Cheers Graham gebell@ntlworld.com / 07801 594085 | |
| MACMILLAN Cancer Support - Any unwanted gifts, China, Household items, Toys, Jewellery, in fact anything considered. Can collect, contact on chris@chrisryder.force9.co.uk 07768 780439. Many thanks Chris Ryder. |  |
| HARDLEY Runners arerunning a Youth Hostel week-end in Minehead on the first week-end of March. Will involve a bit of running/walking/drinking and generally having a bit of a laugh.... If you may be interested let me or Caroline know and we will put you in touch with the organiser. Or if you know of anyone else that might be. We will be going if it is still happening. See link below: Glen Street. http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/hostels/minehead/index.aspx |
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| EVERY year a group of Stubbies cross the Channel to take part in this superb weekend of running. There are four races over four days; a 10k, 4.5 mile cross country, 4 x 2 mile relay and a half marathon; you choose which you do. More... |  |
| DEAR Stubbies - I have planned a couple of training runs over the next month in preparation for the SDW challenge on Saturday 25th February. This starts from QE Country Park with a choice of 8.5, 15 or 20 miles. This Sunday 22nd January 2012 starting at Droxford Church at 9.00 am. This would be a circular route to Beacon Hill, Exton and possibly Old Winchester Hill which can be varied to between 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours and spilt into groups if appropriate. Sunday 5th February. Starting at Selbourne and running south along the Hangers Way towards Steep. This is a very enjoyable route and well sign posted, I would lead a “B” group with a distance of 11/12 miles and an “A” group could run 15/16 miles. We could set off from the car park immediately before the Selbourne Arms at 9.00 am and afterwards take refreshments in the Gilbert White Museum or the Selbourne arms. Please send an Email if you are interested in either run. Andy Lee. | |
| FRANK Horwill, the renowned UK Senior Level 4 middle distance coach & legend, passed away at the age of 84. More... |  |
| NOW that another successful Stubbington 10k has taken place it's time to try out another club's organisational skills. Never mind local races in the wilds of Alton, Farnham or Portsmouth it's time for a race on the other side of the channel. More... |  |
| I successfully completed the Santa 10k back on the 11th December in aid of Motor Neurone disease, I hope to raise around £1200. Thank you to everyone that sponsored me, anyone who has still to pay, I will be at the training sessions on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th and at the Todays Runner on 29th. Regards Mike Clarke. |  |
| THE Hampshire Cross Country Championships returned to Dibden Inclosure after a couple of years break and saw a record breaking (definitely in recent years) number of 23 Stubbies competing. More... |  |
| ON a very sunny though crisp day 20 Stubbies made their way to Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton for the first ever Todays Runner event to take place on a Monday although conditions on the course were very wet and muddy which took its toll on a number of runners. More... |  |
| IMPORTANT NOTICE - If you are marshalling at the 10k please don’t forget there will be marshals’ meetings on Thursday, January 12th and Friday, January 13th at Crofton Community Centre at 7.30pm. Anyone marshalling MUST make one of the dates. Thanks. | |
| HANTS league XC - For those who aren’t running the 10k on Sunday the Hampshire League Cross Country still needs runners to turn out for the club on Saturday. The mens team need at least 5 men for the team and the vets team are currently in 2nd place in Div 2 and need a good turn out to maintain this position. Get there early as Bournemouth are playing at home. | |
| AN awesome xmas period to celebrate the best career and life decision! More... |  |
| VOLUNTEERS wanted to become involved in local Olympic events. More info here - www.Fareham.gov.uk/fareham2012 | |
| CLUB member Matt Abbott has managed to get into the National Lottery Olympic stadium run in March. Unfortunately he will have to wear a generic shirt, so no Stubbington green vest in the stadium. | |
DID you miss out on the London Marathon ballot and still want to enter? The Hampshire Autistic Society has just had a place become available for this April’s race, and the Whiteley-based charity is looking for someone to take the place. |
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A RECORD number of runners are expected to take to the streets of Stubbington next week for the annual Stubbington 10k road race. More... |
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| THE Stubbington 10k is a little less than two months’ away with another record field expected to take part. However race director Gary Littlecott reckons he faces his biggest challenge yet recruiting marshals. More... |  |
| TADWORTH 10 report by John Fairhurst. More... |  |
| A lovely mild winter’s day on Sunday 18th December greeted our 37 intrepid seasonal runners this year and there were about as many supporters (the mulled wine and mince pies draws them in!). More... |  |
| ARE you looking for a belated Christmas or birthday present for the man in your life? More... Kindly sent in by Tim Sullivan who is taking orders! |
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| ANNUAL Xmas Walk - Tuesday 27th December Many of you will be aware that for the last 2 years I've organised a Xmas walk for members, family & friends. We will be meeting at the Solent Hotel at 10.30 and stop at the Horse & Jockey. The walk will be 6 miles. Perhaps you could let me know if you are considering coming so that I can warn the pub of approximate numbers. Contact me at caroline.street@ntlworld.com if you are interested. |
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| HASH Run - Wednesday 28th December Having joined Portsmouth Hash House Harriers events several times this year, it's now our turn to organise a hash. Julie Bowden and I have planned a route from the Golden Bowler, Stubbington. It will start at 3pm (meet at 2.45 for instructions) and the main route will be around 5.5 miles. Why not introduce yourself to Hash running? If you intend to go into the pub afterwards then you may wish to bring a spare pair of shoes as we will be doing some off-road. A torch also would also be useful for finding the route as it will be dark by the time you've followed the route and reached the pub. Instructions will be given at the start. As with all hash runs - we'll be drinking at the end at the Golden Bowler, if you wish. Please contact me at caroline.street@ntlworld.com if you are interested or want more information. The attached picture is from the midsummer Xmas hash!! Hashes are really good fun ... and a bit mad (probably why I like them!) - there is no theme for our hash on 28th so normal running gear will be fine. |
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| WITH a few of the club's runners unavailable through illness, holiday or choosing to do another event it was a depleted team of 17 Stubbies which headed to Farnham for the second Todays Runner cross country which took place at Bourne Woods. More... |  |
| London Marathon Places 2012 Available. More... |  |
| THE SGR Forum is currently offline due to human error! I don't think it was being used very much but am very happy to install a new forum if there's sufficient interest. It will mean that you will have to register again though. Please let me know if you wish to have a new forum, thanks, Ed. |  |
| THE Christmas Mulled Wine Christmas Handicap returns! More... |  |
| Stuck for that last minute Christmas present for that person who has everything? How about a gift to help with their running- Gift vouchers for a 30 minute or 1 hour treatment/massage available (because it's nice to get something other than socks!) Please contact me for more details. Many Thanks and a Merry Christmas, Lucy May BSc(Hons) Sports Therapist |
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