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Neil B

Standish Hall Trail Race (near Wigan) this Saturday 22/02/14 at 2.30pm if anyone is interested. Approx 10km on bridle paths / woodland trails etc Can still enter online for £4 (closes tomorrow night 19/02/14) or £5 on the day. http://bookitzone.com/pa...

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Last Post: Feb 18, 2014 6:28pm
by Lawrence Eccles

Neil B

MTCT - Parbold Hill Race 15/02/14

Next race in the multi-terrain calendar is Parbold Hill race on 15th February at 2pm. From what I've heard from several PLS and my dad regaling tales past, this is a cracker of a race to do. Race details can be found at http://www.skemboundaryharriers.co.uk/parbold_h...

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Last Post: Feb 16, 2014 5:06pm
by Martin

Kathryn Sharkey

Raby Castle 10k - Co. Durham - 18 May 2014

Hello - my mum's cousin organises this 10k and I thought that some of you may be interested. It is organised by Teesdale Athletics Club. It is a beautiful run. Entry forms and further information can be downloaded at www.teesdaleac.com

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Last Post: Feb 14, 2014 9:01am
by Kathryn Sharkey

Nige

Price of running shoes

Is it just me being a tight old Jock, or do people agree that running shoes have really shot up in price over the past 12 months or so? Shoes I normally buy used to cost me about £60 a pair; now they're over £80. Where do people find they get the best...

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Last Post: Feb 11, 2014 4:50pm
by Dale (mens capta...

Cristina

...And that's all, folks! Well, for this season at least...

Fantastic performance at Birchwood XC today, lads were 1st on the day and retained 2nd position overall, led home by the beautiful Martin Swensson who, when he lapped me on his way to the finish, sounded like he was out for a walk in the park. Brilliant job by all th...

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Last Post: Feb 10, 2014 8:09pm
by Italian Stallion

Cristina

NWSCCL Race 6 Birchwood Park

Last race in the xc Sunday League at Birchwood Park! We're on the home straight now, let's make it a good one! Liz Whitfield from Spectrum Striders sent along some handy info: Subject to numbers, there will be an 800m race around the playing field for kids age...

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Last Post: Feb 8, 2014 4:51pm
by Rachel

Cristina

Deadline for March Striding Report

Saturday 15th February please for: Membership News Strider of the Month Captains log Stato If you have a race report or article that you would like included now is the time to speak. In fact it would be good if you did because this time I have not had the...

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Last Post: Feb 8, 2014 3:37pm
by Cristina

Dale (mens captain)

Merseyside county fell race

Merseyside county fell race 19 april first 3 to count for both men and women. £5 entry on the day as part of rivington pike fell race at the crown hotel horwich. to be part of the merseyside county race is £2 extra at a nearby table in the hotel. t...

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2014 10:03pm
by Italian Stallion

maurice

spre number madog

hi all i have anumber for madog on sunday at southport if anyone interested call me on 01512593773 ta

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Last Post: Feb 7, 2014 1:53pm
by maurice

Dale (mens captain)

G1 SCHEDULE

The schedules are being processed. in the mean time: Tue 4th feb otterspool 5,5,4,4,3,3 min at 10k pace 2,2,90,90,75 recovery Thursdy 6th 8m steady for marathon entrants OR fire station including 4x5 min at hm pace 5 min easy between S...

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2014 7:57pm
by Dale captain

Andy C

Sunday Run

Does anybody fancy joining a few of us for anything up to 11miles on Sunday? 9 min/mile pace Meet at the iron bridge at 10.30am. I know it's late but the missus is out on Saturday night and wants a lie in!! Ta

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2014 5:44pm
by Andy C

Cristina

FAO Eunice

look here for the Cheadle 5 miler or I'll give you a leaflet in the week if you're coming to club. Email me your number thestridingreport@gmail.com

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Last Post: Feb 2, 2014 8:29pm
by Cristina

Andy Leslie

Village Bakery Half Number available

Does anyone want a number for the sold out Village Bakery Half on 16th Feb? I'm unable to make the event so don't want it to go to waste. Transfers are allowed (confirmed by the organiser)

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2014 7:02pm
by Andy Leslie

Michelle C - Race Director

PLS 10k Sponsorship

Planning for this years race is well underway. It will take place on the 20th of July, a little later than usual this year. Like last year, we will be chip timed by Threshold events. We had two great sponsors in Active Adventures and also APH which meant that we...

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Last Post: Jan 30, 2014 3:20pm
by Kathryn Sharkey

Italian Stallion

Long run saturday 1st Feb

place: top of Lark Lane, by Sefton park entrance time: 0840 distance: 16ish miles, including princes parkrun pace: 8-8:15 mins/mile all welcome! Ciao Simo

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2014 9:11pm
by Italian Stallion

John

January Results

Princes parkrun, 1st Jan Christopher LEE 20:03 Robert BRUCHEZ-CORBETT 20:18 Jerome DOYLE 20:56 Trevor ASTELL 21:05 John JENSEN 21:17 Martin KELLY 21:25 Andrew LESLIE 21:50 David GRIFFITHS 22:14 Cristina PUCCINI 22:19 Joe MCGLYNN 23:46 Craig HAWLEY 24:34...

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2014 6:43pm
by Martin

Dale (mens captain)

Northern xc champs details

Here are the details for those who are entered Mens race 3:05 PM Knowsley safari park L344AN chip timing so be early Mens race is 12K £5 parking so car share may be wise

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2014 5:27pm
by John C

Italian Stallion

Northern XC Champs - Knowsley Safari Park 25/01/2014

Dale, Jane, Might be a bit early, but better safe than sorry... Could you please put me down for this? Thanks Ciao Simo

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Last Post: Jan 23, 2014 8:48pm
by Paul R

timw

Message for Lyndon re marshalling at Northern XC on Saturday

Hi Lyndon please text me on 07949157038 and I will let you know the arrangements. Thanks Timw

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Last Post: Jan 23, 2014 2:27pm
by timw

The committe

Number swapping

This is a reminder to all members that number swapping without permission from the race director is categorically not allowed. There is a clampdown in place on this matter from England athletics. There are potentially very serious concequences for the individuals inv...

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Last Post: Jan 20, 2014 10:59am
by The committe

Italian Stallion

Sat 18th Jan 2014 – Ashurst Beacon

Ladies and Gents, Just a reminder that this race is coming up... It’s another belter from that ingenious MTCT calendar…. 10ish km up and down between skelmerdale and parbold, mostly on paths and fields, with a lot of tarmac too… Keep your ene...

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2014 8:36pm
by Italian Stallion

Cristina (Cross Country Manager)

End of XC season drinks

Join us to celebrate the end of the 2013-14 XC season with a few drinks at the Penny Lane Wine Bar on Sunday 9 February 20:00. This is an all club session suitable for all training groups Hope to see you there Cristina

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Last Post: Jan 18, 2014 7:56pm
by Cristina (Cross ...

Cristina

Mileage for last year and plans for 2014

I've seen a few people post a review of how many miles they have covered in 2013 and their plans for 2014. What about making it into a feature for the next club magazine? You could send me your stats for 2013 and aims for 2014. I think it would be a good thing...

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Last Post: Jan 18, 2014 4:26pm
by Cristina

Cristina

XC Race 5 Runcorn - Sunday 12 January

Coming in thick and fast! This is the penultimate race in the Sunday League calendar and your chance to experience the fabled ski slope. SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 2014 10 AM START (hosted by Warrington Road Runners) TOWN PARK, RUNCORN Great course, not technical a...

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2014 5:16pm
by Italian Stallion

Dale (mens captain)

Four villages

For those who have not run this before here is a bit of info. In the first six miles there are a few gradual inclines and slight downhill which balance each other out. from around 6.5 mile you are pretty much going uphill till mile 10.5 then a steep downhill, a small...

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2014 1:07pm
by Keith

timw

Northern XC Champs - Knowsley Safari Park 25/01/2014 - Marshals required

Local Clubs are being asked to provide a couple of volunteers each to help marshal at these championships which incorporate junior age group races as well as the senior mens and womens events. Its a great opportunity to give something back to the sport, to support Te...

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2014 7:57pm
by timw

Darren

4 Villages half marathon

Hi All, I ran for the club for a "very short while" a few years back, was meant to do the Essar 4 Villages this week but unfortunately have had to pull out therefore have a spare place if anybody is after one? Thought I would offer it here first just in-case an...

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2014 7:27pm
by Darren

Dale (captain)

National xc day trip

Just checking potential interest in a day trip for the national cross country championship in Nottingham on sat February 22. Six men and four ladies to count but all welcome of all abilities. Presuming we could get a self drive minibus prob looking at a ten nee each...

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Last Post: Jan 13, 2014 9:29pm
by Dale (mens capta...

Colin D

Lost vest/Merseyside XC

Has anyone lost a vest at the recent Merseyside XC in Stadt Moers? There was one left on the floor which I've picked up.

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2014 12:32pm
by Colin D

Barry

Garmin 405

I have a Garmin 405 with the ANT stick for uploading your runs to your laptop for sale, also the instruction manual etc If you are interested make me an offer. Selling as I have a now got a new one barry.bright@yahoo.co.uk

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2014 6:11pm
by Barry

Lyndon

VLM Fundraising 5K for Children With Cancer UK

I am thinking of organising a 5K race to fundraise for Children With Cancer UK for my Charity place for VLM 2014. I was thinking of a Midweek early evening time for the event possibly early March.I was also thinking of the Lamplight 5K route as its lit up along the p...

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2014 1:30pm
by Dale (mens capta...

Michael Devereux

London Marathon

London Marathon possible places ,contact 0845 127 0063,or email marathon@sense.org.uk. closing date 20th January.[liverpool echo]

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2014 7:56am
by Michael Devereux

Jerome doyle

Total warrior

Hi folks happy new year to all at PLS :there is a event on Saturday 2nd August 2014 called the TOTAL WARRIOR in the Lake District it's a 10k course of everything u can imagine looks like real fun , or Sunday 3rd August which is a 10 miler. course entry fee before 2...

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2014 8:00pm
by Dale (mens capta...

Dale (mens captain)

L&D cross country clarkes gardens

If you would like to be entered in the Liverpool and district xc championship at clarkes gardens on sunday 9th feb 11am post below

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2014 12:56pm
by Cristina

Jane (Capt)

21st Annual Merseyside XC Championships - Stadt Moers 04.01.14

We had a good turn out for this one last year, with Martin and James making the county team so lets get two good teams together this year, all members welcome: Senior Womens race is 8km and starts at 13.20 Senior mens race is 11km and starts at 14.05 If you...

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2014 12:00am
by Colin D

Ste Mag

4 Villages Half - more places available

Hi folks, Helsby have released a few more places today if your wanting to get in http://www.fabian4.co.uk/ Don't hang about though...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2014 9:02am
by Ste Mag

Dale (mens captain)

Training back to normal from Thursday

Just to clear up. Training will resume as normal from Thursday 2nd Jan Happy new year!

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2014 8:41am
by Michael Devereux