Tony Christmas from Stroud and District Athletic Club has died aged 90. Tony was typical of those attracted into running in the 1980's London Marathon boom.. He compiled an impressive record in veterans age groups and became the prominent local over 80 runner when he reached that age group. He ran into his late eighties... Continue Reading →
Week beginning 19 April training:Monday, Barnwood, 1745hrs - *Old Man Greg's Jog Down Memory Lane* , 4 x 1 mile reps with 2 mins recoveryWednesday, Kenilworth Ave, 1730hrs - *Some Northern Grit* , 10 x 1 km reps with 2 mins recoveryAlso on Wednesday something for those starting up - (1 x 1 km, 4... Continue Reading →
Due to the curret COVID restrictions the English Schools Committee had to cancel the 2021 championships.Instead, they promoted a Virtual English Schools Cross Country Championships for this year. In brief, it required athletes to run a 2k course for Juniors,or 5k course for Inters and Seniors, at a venue that preferably already had a measured... Continue Reading →
Imran Hassanjee Imran Hassanjee achieved his first target for 2021. He broke the three hour barrier at the Dorney Lake Easter Marathon placing 155th in 2 hours 59 minutes 39 seconds. Improving his personal best by 1 minute 55 seconds, he finished 155th of the 443 finishers.“It was cold and windy around the lake. My... Continue Reading →
Alex Rawlings The return to socially distanced competitive racing was welcome news for Severn Athletic Club runners.In the first race of the Hereford Couriers 5K series, 18 year old Alex Rawlings overcame a heavy fall on loose gravel to place 10th in 15 minutes 18 seconds, a PB by 22 seconds.With a top 50 finish,... Continue Reading →
Imran Hassanjee (42) from Severn Athletic Club started running in 2017 to lose weight. At 5' 4'' tall, he weighed 97kg(13st 8lbs). Now he is 63kg(10 stone). He joined Hucclecote Harriers and started running in local Parkruns. His first Half Marathon at Tewkesbury (2017) took 1 Hour 41 Mins 10 secs. His personal bests are... Continue Reading →
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🚨 Early warning 🚨. Provided current guidelines do not change, training will resume on Monday 12th of April.Details of the first week to follow 👍👊
Severn AC January 5 miles Time Trial (Re-arranged)What. An individual ‘open’ 5 miles time trial eventWhen. Sunday 25th April 2021 (Lockdown/COVID restrictions permitting). Start line will open at 0900hrs and close at 0920hrs. Where. The Pilot Inn through Elmore, out to Farley's End and back.Who. Severn AC members and Gloucestershire runners. Note, all those who... Continue Reading →
Well done to everyone that completed the latest virtual challenge, results are posted below feb-challenege-2021-5kDownload feb-challenege-2021-10kDownload
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