News

New club record for Jonny at the London Marathon

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Massive well done to all of the club members who took part in today's London Marathon who did themselves and the club proud. Among the many great performances Jonny Reep lowered his own club marathon record time from 2:33:18 to 2:30:40.      

Alexander is flying

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Congratulations to Alexander Pitt who recorded an impressive 2:51:74 at last nights 1K open meeting at Kettering.

Success at the Stanwick 10K

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As a club we had the biggest number of entrants at todays, very wet, Stanwick races with 35 runners plus a team of volunteers who helped marshal the event. It was a successful morning for Eleanor Boothby 3rd in the junior race; Alice Blecher 1st lady in the 10K and the

Northants Road Running League & East Midlands Grand Prix races 2023

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These are the finalised dates/venues for this years Northants Road Running League and East Midlands Grand Prix. Northants Road Running League Silverstone 10km; Wednesday May 17th Blisworth 5: Friday June 9th Weedon 10k: Tuesday June 20th Corby 5: Wednesday June 28th Wellingborough 5: Sunday July 9th Sunset 5km (Desborough) : Sunday July 30th (18:30) Northampton Half Marathon: Sunday

Membership renewal

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It's time to renew membership of the club. Despite rising prices elsewhere renewal fees have been held at £40 for both senior and junior members of the club. This includes cross country fees and England Athletics affiliation which gives discounts on race entries. Renew on-line via this website.  

Club AGM

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The WDAC AGM will be held on Thursday 4th May at 7:45, at the OGs Sports Field (after training). There will be tea and coffee available. The meeting will last approximately half an hour, all members are welcome to attend. You can come in person or via the Zoom link: Meeting ID: 4243831354 Passcode:

Louise of a thousand days

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Club member Louise Kemp has just exceeded over 1,ooo days, 3 years+, of  running at least 2 miles per day. Also shortly due to reach the same mark is Martin Newton. Impressive stuff!

WDAC Tri in Europe

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Congratulations to Phil Kidd and Mark Moriarty who are in the European Standard Distance Duathlon finals in Venice this weekend. Phil has won a silver medal and Mark had a top 10 finish.    

Waterway 30 winner

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Congratulations to Zac O'Neil who won the Waterway 30 at the weekend in a time of 4:51:32.

Natasha wins at Burghley

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A great performance by Natasha English to win the women's section of the Burghley 7 today.