Well, this picture taken at 09:00 is not reflective of how hot it got post 10:00.  A scorching day, over 320 runners (entries were up by over 50% this year) entered this 5k and 10k event.  They ran through temperatures into their late 20's to reach their end goal so not many PB's that day but who could expect them in these conditions.

A great event, wonderfully organised by Jackie and Mark and the Samaritans supporters of the Bracknell, Wokingham & Ascot branch, I met some wonderful people who...
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A great family morning out at Highdown School, with an unprecedented number of youngsters entering and running alongside their often much slower parents.  This was a local and fun event that saw the fastest man come in at a stunning 22:39.

There's a great gallery to browse through showing the antics of the day (even caught one of me unawares!) and the results can be viewed at http://www.highdowndash.co.uk/Highdown-Dash/?page_id=6 with images available from http://www.highdowndash.co.uk/Highdow...
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Superb organisation, this event was well attended by all clubs.  Visited lots by players, referees and Mum's and Dad's alike, the weather looked brooding for a few odd hours but rain held off and kept play.

Results can be found at http://www.woodleysaints.com/tournament/tournament-results.html and thanks for those who came up and received seated acupressure massage or had their legs and lower backs done.

Big thanks for the donations received for massage which were given to the club as a thank y...
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What a superb endurance event this was, not only set in amazing countryside but blazing hot weather (dare I say rather too hot for running).The excitement was palpable, as the first of the runners set off for this 24 hour endurance event midday on Saturday, looking fresh and raring to go.  Runners competed as solo’s (supported by a partner who provided food and drink assistance off course) pairs, teams of 3-5 people and teams of 6-8 people.

The course was hilly and run over a 5 mile circ...

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