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East Midlands Grand Prix 2023 dates announced

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Dates have been announced for this years East Midlands Grand Prix series of races. More details can be found at https://www.mkac.org.uk/east-midlands-grand-prix/ Wednesday 17 May: EMGP Silverstone 10k Tuesday 23 May: EMGP Banbury 5 Friday 9 June: EMGP Blisworth 5 Tuesday 13 June: EMGP Harborough 5 Tuesday 20 June: EMGP Weedon 10k Wednesday 28 June: EMGP

New Irchester Country Parkrun record for Alice

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Alice Belcher reduced her previous Irchester Country Parkrun course record yesterday by 28 seconds to finish in a time of 17:54 - one of the fastest female Parkrun times by a woman this week.

W&DAC at the Midlands XC championships and Bedford 10 mile

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The club was represented at the Midlands XC by Alice Belcher, Kelly Barnett and Francesca Molossi-Murphy and Jon Kemp with the ladies team placing high up the rankings with Alice 7th overall.   In Bedford there were impressive performances Joe Ramsden, Paul Huckle, Craig Wilmer and Rob Day.

Coming soon – Flitwick 10K

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Advance race news from our friends at Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers running club. ***April 16th 2023 Flitwick 10K and FREE Junior Race*** The Flitwick 10k, set in the heart of Bedfordshire, is a fast and undulating 10km closed road race around the picturesque outskirts of Flitwick. A well organised, friendly 10km event featuring plenty

Big PB’s at the “Fred Hughes 10”

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Congratulations to Francesca Molossi-Murpy and Lydia Wilkie who posted big new PB's at today's "Fred Hughes 10" race in Bedmond, St Albans. Fran' finished in a time of 1:08:26/1:07:53 (chip time) and Lydia in 1:17:22/1:15:58 (chip time). Well done to both.

New Welly Trail races – 26th February 2023

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Entries are now open for the Welly Trail 10K and Half-Marathon, being hosted by Chester House, via our partners at Northamptonshire Sport - https://www.northamptonshiresport.org/type/events/welly-trail-race-2023-10k-half-marathon-sunday-26th-february/

County XC Champions

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Congratulations to our ladies team that became county champions today in a very soggy Abington Park.

XC snow business

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There was snowy conditions in Baldock for yesterday's last cross country event of the year. Well done to all who took part. Thanks to Nick Page for the photos.     

Club awards night & awards winners

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Friday's awards night and Christmas party was held at the Hind Hotel and was well attended by club members. A big thanks to everyone involved in the evenings organisation and congratulations to all nominees and award winners. Winners: Male runner of the year: Jason French Female runner of the year: Alice Belcher Group 1