In-form Steve extends his early lead over the two Andys in the men’s competition, while things are close between Ellie, Claire, Clare and Angela in the women’s competition. See middle of theΒ road running pageΒ for tables.
(more…)FREE CHESTER HALF-MARATHON PLACES
The Movement Centre has 5 free places available in the Chester Half Marathon, for anyone prepared to raise Β£150+ for the charity and to raise awareness (via their participation in the race) of this little known organisation.
(more…)Thanks to all who took part and organised Saturdayβs final round of the Essar WCAC Schools Cross-country Series; results are now available near the bottom of theΒ off-road page.
Overall series results will appear on the same page shortly.
THIS WEEKEND
Youngsters who train in the under 11s, under 13s, and under 15s group at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track should note that this Saturday morningβs training session has been cancelled, due to a cross-country fixture on the site being organised by the Club.
(more…)CARYS ROBERTS headed West Cheshire Athletic Club’s charge at the English National Cross Country Championships.
The talented youngster finished 12th in a field of 418 finishers in the under 13 girls 3km race in a time of 11 minutes 22 seconds at Harewood House, Leeds, ahead of team mates Jessica Lark (12:54) and Aimee Phillips (13:54).
Carys’ brother, Sion, achieved 49th spot in the under 17 men’s 6km race with a time of 20:29, ahead of team mate Harvey Tegg (22:30).
Sophie Grainger was 66th with a time of 16:33 in the under 15 girls race staged over a 4km course, while Ethan Greenland was 97th with a time of 32:27 in the under 20 men’s 10km race ahead of team mate Rory Willson (40:43).
Isaac Tait rounded the under 15 boys 4km race in a time of 15:35 for 165th spot, ahead of team mates Sammy Hollins (15:59), Joseph Hancock (17:03), and Henry Robinson (18:30).
Claire Harris (36:16) and Ellie Robinson (37:47) completed the senior women’s 8km race, and the trio of Dave Alexander (45:48), Andrew Clague (47:54), and Andy Carter (51:53) rounded the senior men’s 12km course.
CHECK YOUR IRON LEVELS
A number of Club members have found they have been struggling in training sessions and competitions due to iron deficiency and anyone in this situation is urged by the club’s coaching staff to book an appointment with their GP and request an iron deficiency test.
Iron is essential for athletic performance. It is the component of haemoglobin in your red blood cells that transports oxygen to your cells and carries carbon dioxide away. The brain also relies on oxygen transport, and without enough iron, you will find it hard to concentrate and feel tired and irritable. Iron is also needed to maintain a healthy immune system. If you don’t have enough iron you may be prone to more frequent infections.
WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club duo Laura Turley and Katie Clarke have both grabbed podium places. Turley delivered a silver medal performance while representing Chester University in the 400m at the British Universities and Colleges Indoor Athletics Championships in Sheffield.
(more…)Under 11s to under 15s training at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Athletics Track this Saturday (16-02-19) morning is BACK ON. Apologies for any confusion caused by earlier posts to the contrary.permitting.
