Hi guys, I understand there is no kayaking tomorrow and, as have a bad back at present, I am not starting something I can’t finish, i.e. suggesting a route of 10 miles or more. However moderate exercise is good, so I will be at HLC at 8am, as usual, walking, jogging and maybe even running slowly. In any event, please don’t mention the ‘r’ word!
If anyone wants a really long run, I understand Caroline, Amanda, and Les plan to do 20 miles on Sunday morning from Partridge Green……..
I suggest the Truleigh aka ‘the Big Hill’ on Saturday. It’s 13 miles, but going up from Golding Barn is slightly easier than from the Cement Works and there should be few, if any, nettles or brambles! As usual, there are plenty of opportunities for short cuts.
I suggest the Convent Run this Saturday – it’s 12 or 13 miles, depending on the route, pretty flat and we have been known to call in at The Bull on the way home on warm days for liquid refreshment, i.e. water. As usual, there are plenty of opportunities for short cuts.
It’s forecast to be a bit damp on Saturday, so I suggest we avoid long grass and keep to tracks and even include short stretches of road. This route is about 12 miles, pretty flat and can be varied to keep to the Downs Link after Stretham Bridge or run through Tottington Woods [likely to be very muddy], rather than along the road to Edburton. Anyone not used to early Saturday morning runs should note the pace will be slower than on a Wednesday evening. Please ignore the D for drinks [I must have planned this route on a hot day!]
This is Saturday’s suggested route of about 11.5 miles. It’s pretty flat and we should see some of the later bluebells. I never quite know exactly where Brian takes us in order to avoid Spithandle, the Lane we all know and love [not]!
It has to be bluebells, doesn’t it? There are various routes around West Grinstead and Spithandle, but this one is about 10 miles, so should appeal to most.
Morning guys. Happy Easter. This is tomorrow’s suggested route of about 12.5 miles. Once again, it’s pretty flat and we might even see some early bluebells. The dotted lines are alternatives if it’s very wet, one of which entails running the whole length of Spithandle Lane!
Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I can now confirm the Summer ‘Where are we?’ Schedule for 2016 which you can find here. I hope it’s as successful as last year, I’ve made one or two changes here and there based on your comments. We get the light from this weekend when the clocks ‘spring forward’, all we need now is the weather! Bear in mind that it will still get dark before the end of our runs in April so please remember to bring a torch until it’s truly light! I am away for the first two pub runs, returning in time for The Bull on 20th April. Have fun!!
This is Saturday’s suggested route of about 11.5 miles [please note, whilst the distances are increasing, it’s only gradually!]. It’s pretty flat and, whilst avoiding any mud cannot be guaranteed, there shouldn’t be much of it. The run also passes Rob’s house, so he can stop there if he wishes, and finishes with the usual fun and games of negotiating the river.
Hi guys, well here it is – the provisional Spring/Summer run schedule! I think the Fun Run dates are right, but Lisa’s Coaching dates are subject to confirmation. You will see I’ve added the Black Horse at Nuthurst and the Gun Inn at Findon in place of the Frankland Arms at Washington that nobody seems to like and the Red Lion at Ashington that we found disappointing last year. I’ve also changed the sequence, so the runs are on more familiar ground when it will be getting dark towards the end of route. Comments and alternative suggestions are welcome, as usual. If you have any comments or feedback then please send them to me at: hugh@39westhaven.freeserve.co.uk
30 March 2016 Rising Sun, Upper Beeding Pub Run
06 April 2016 Summer Handicap, HLC Village Run
13 April 2016 Fox, Small Dole Pub Run
20 April 2016 Bull, Shermanbury Pub Run
27 April 2016 HLC Coaching Session
04 May 2016 Summer Handicap, HLC Village Run
11 May 2016 Royal Oak, Wineham Pub Run
18 May 2065 Trundle Hill Run or HLC Fun Run or Village Run
25 May 2016 HLC Coaching Session
01 June 2016 Worthing 10k or Summer Handicap, HLC Grand Prix or Village Run
08 June 2016 Beach Run, Littlehampton Fun Run
15 June 2065 HLC Coaching Session
22 June 2016 Shepherd and Dog, Fulking Pub Run
29 June 2016 Jack and Jill, Clayton Pub Run
06 July 2016 Roundhill Romp, Steyning Fun Run
13 July 2016 White Horse, Maplehurst Pub Run
20 July 2016 Bexhill 5k or HLC Grand Prix or Coaching Session
27 July 2016 Black Horse, Nuthurst Pub Run
03 August 2016 Highdown Hike Fun Run
10 August 2065 Hare and Hounds, Cowfold Pub Run
17 August 2016 Gun Inn, Findon Pub Run
24 August 2016 HLC Coaching Session
31 August 2016 Duke of York, Sayers Common Pub Run
07 September 2016 Summer Handicap, HLC Village Run
14 September 2016 HLC Coaching Session
21 September 2016 Windmill, Littleworth Pub Run
28 September 2016 The Partridge, Partridge Green Pub Run
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