The Warwickshire County Championships take place this year on 17/18 May at the Pingles Stadium, Nuneaton. There are events for all age groups, from U11s to seniors.
Details are available on the Warwickshire County AA website. Links are available below:
The closing date for entries is 2nd May and entries can be done online or by post.
The athletics season is almost here with all age groups competing in the next couple of weeks. The upcoming fixtures are provided below:
The fixture list for the season is available here: Royal Sutton athletics fixtures – 2014
Please keep training hard and make sure you’re available for all these important matches. Let’s have a fantastic start to the season!
Well done to everyone who completed the London Marathon today. The first man home for the club was Russell Simpson in a time of 2.48. Steve Marklew and Colin McAuley both broke the 3 hour mark. Andrea Deathridge was the 1st woman home in 3.24. The times are below:
Russell Simpson – 2.48Calling all distance runners, this summer sees the return of the Royal Sutton Grand Prix. Compete against your club mates in a series of events on all terrains, from the mile to the marathon, to earn bragging rights and to claim the accolade of top distance runner at Royal Sutton.
We’ve selected eight events across the summer where we’ll compete against each other: Royal Sutton Grand Prix Events – 2014
In addition, the best times gained in any half marathon or marathon run between 1 January 2014 and 31 August (the date of the final race) will also count.
And there are no excuses if you think you’re too old to compete. The results will be age graded so for once age will count in your favour. The winner will be the athlete with the highest points score from the best five scoring races following the final race of the season – our very own Little Aston 5.
So get the dates in the diary and start training now.
Keep an eye on the club website for further details or speak to Roy Humpherson or Steve Marklew.
Well done to Laura Whittle who had a superb run at the National Road Relays in Sutton Park today. She destroyed the field on the 1st leg and posted the 3rd fastest time of the day.
All the women had great runs, with Megan McBrien running particularly well as she battled it out with Olympic athlete Hannah England on the 2nd leg. Overall the team finished in 20th place, recording their best result in years – well done also to Amy Johnson, Kate McBrien, Vici Richardson and Larna Partridge.
The men, who were missing a number of key runners, finished in 51st place. Simon Corker and Paul Terleski ran particularly well on the long legs, whilst Fred Tremblay and Paul Davey had a great battle for the fastest short leg – Fred won!
Thanks to everyone who came down to cheer us on and a special thanks to Marc Kirsten who took some great photos.
Photos by Marc Kirsten – Men’s photos and Women’s photos
Come and support our senior men and women at the National Road Relays in Sutton Park this Saturday. We’re putting out strong teams in both races and would greatly appreciate some home support! The men start at 12.00. The women start at 12.20. Good luck to everyone who is racing!
Well done to the March 100 club winners:
If you want to enter future draws please speak to John Mills or ask at the Coffee Bar.
Great performances by Fred Tremblay and Donald Brown at the World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships in Budapest. Fred ran a fantastic time of 1.57 to finish 6th in the final of the M35 800m. The race was won by GB athlete James Thie in a time of 1.53. Video of the final from Paul Osland is here.
Donald Brown ran close to his club record to reach the final of the 60m hurdles. His time of 8.88 was close to a PB and apparently was achieved despite having a cracked rib put back in place earlier in the week!!! Donald also put in a great performance in the 60m where he ran 7.78 in the semi’s.
Well done guys!
Unfortunately this Friday’s quiz night has been cancelled. The event will be rescheduled for later in the year. Details to be posted on the website in due course.
Well done to all the under 8’s who braved the rain last Thursday night to complete the Sports Relief Mile at Wyndley. Definitely a good night to where a onesie to training! The event raised £100 for Sports Relief.
Royal Sutton Coldfield AC 
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