Apologies but I am unable to do long jump coaching the next two Fridays. This week, I will do it Thursday instead (6-8 pm) but next week there will be no long jump at all. Sorry for any inconvenience….I try to have a life in the school holidays! It’s back to normal from Friday 8th August, 5.30 -7pm. Hurdles is on as normal this Friday, 5.30 – 7pm. Thanks. Meg x
Results
Kingsbury Parkrun – Grand Prix Race 6
4 brave runners battled through the monsoon on Saturday morning in the latest RSC Grand Prix event at Kingsbury Parkrun. Paul Davey was first home in 17.41 to take the top points. The other runners were Russell Simpson (17.55), Dean England (18.56) and Matt Powell (20.16). Updated results tables to follow shortly….
Royal Sutton at the Commonwealth Games!!!
Laura Whittle is not the only Royal Sutton athlete on show at the Commonwealth games. Check out this picture of veteran athlete Jhalman Singh (taken by Alex Rotas) which is being displayed outside the Scotstoun Stadium on Dane’s Drive.
Laura Whittle sets new 5k club record
Laura Whittle showed she’s in great form ahead of the Commonwealth Games with a fantastic run at the prestigious Spitzen Leichathletik meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland. She set a new Club record of 15.20.92 in taking second place in the 5000m. This improved her previous best time by over six seconds set back in 2008 and puts Laura in 4th place on the 2014 British rankings. Well done Laura and all the best for the Games!
100 club
The latest 100 club winners are:
- £50 – Mike Marshall
- £30 – Roy Humpherson
- £25 – Nick Corker
- £15 – Mick Browne
- £15 – Alex Buchanan
- £15 – Clive Hackforth
Well done all and thanks for your support. The next draw is on 27 November. If you’d like to join the 100 club please speak to John Mills
London 2012 stash
On Tuesday, Graham will be selling a load of London 2012 sports gear. All 2 quid or 3 for a fiver. All the money goes to the special needs school where his wife is Chair of Govenors. It’a all genuine Adidas and Stella Macartney stuff, T-shirts, Polo Shirts, Vests etc. Children’s sizes mainly but some adults too. See Graham on the track before or after training on Tues. Bring your money with you. x
Northbrook 10k – 13 July
There were a number of distance runners out at the Northbrook 10k in our latest Grand Prix race. Russell Simpson won the battle to be first home for the club fiishing in 18th overall in a time of 36.21. There were great runs also by:
- Steve Marklew – 36.58
- Jon Hopkins – 37.19 in his 1st race for the club
- Simon Corker – 37.25
- Matt Stenson – 41.28
- Matt Powell – 42.49 (PB)
Full results. Well done to everyone who took part!
Thursday 5 – 6 pm induction session
The last one of these is Thursday 17 July. The sessions resume on Thursday 18 September. These induction sessions are for 7 – 9 year olds. It is £1.50 per session x
No training this Friday
Friday’s hurdles, long/triple/high jump and javelin are cancelled this Friday because the track is being set up for the Sutton Community Games which takes place on our track this Saturday and Sunday. RSCAC will be offering the chance to try sprinting and long jump from 12.30 – 2.30 on Sat and Sun. Come along if you fancy taking part or helping out. The Friday night sessions will be back to normal next week.
what a weekend!
A great weekend for Rscac. Many victories, high place finishes and pbs yesterday at the Heart of England. Then victories for the seniors today! Well done everyone….champions!
Royal Sutton Coldfield AC 
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