Happy New Year to the best group of friends anyone could wish for.
I would like at least to start 2016 with dry feet, so we should be about halfway round this 12.5 mile route before we encounter any mud and, whilst we usually avoid stretches of road, sometimes they are necessary in deepest winter.
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Wednesday Night 23rd December
This the run we did on Christmas Eve last year and incoporates some off road at the start [for the benefit of dogs, if nobody else!], then loops round the village and finishes with a short tour of the streets that usually have houses with decorations before we partake of the goodies at Mark’s house.
Saturday Morning 19th December
This Saturday’s run is only 7 miles, as there is an important event at the Amex that some of us don’t want to miss! However, if anyone would like a longer run, there are extensions that I can suggest.
Santa Dash report from Kerry
On a breezy morning in December, over 800 Santas descended on Hove Lawns, ready to run the most festive 5km. Having donned the fetching Santa suit, and pinned on my number (pins provided!), it was time to get ready to rock and roll!
3,2,1,go! Off we went, people of all ages and abilities heading towards Hove Lagoon. Enjoy route, spectators were there cheering us on. The best bit was giving High Fives to the children lining the route with their hands held out expectantly.
During the Dash, some were sprinting, some were jogging (including me), and others were walking. The best bit was that everyone was smiling!
Hove Lagoon was the 2.5k turnaround point, then it was back to Hove Lawns for the finish. More smiles, more High Fives, and a brass band playing “Jingle Bells” boosted the spirits of us Santas, and the Finish line was soon in sight. A final burst of energy saw me cross the line in a respectable 35 mins 51 secs.
I picked up my medal (very good bling) and bottle of water, then it was time to head home. My walk back to the car was great, with Santas everywhere!
I would recommend this run to anyone who wants a nice flat Road route, good bling, and most importantly, lots of smiles!
Merry Christmas!
Kerry Bonham
Saturday Morning 12th December
This is the second half of the Stinger that we are doing on Saturday. It has 200 feet less of ascent than the first half we did recently, so it should be a breeze!
Facebook Feed
Not on Facebook so can’t see the Henfield Joggers group? Can’t see what everyone is talking about? Feeling left out??
We know that some members aren’t avid Facebook users and glaze over when it’s mentioned, but at the same time would like to know what’s going on in this dynamic and energetic community.
Therefore we’ve created a link from Facebook back to the website so non-FB users can see what is going on. You won’t be able to respond, unless you join Facebook of course, but you will feel ‘part of the community’ from now on.
The page is under the News tab, but you can get to it quickly using this link
Downland Devil Report
Storm Desmond, man flu and the idea of running a race without Dani and Fab were the thoughts going through my head this morning as I walked up the hill to the start of the Downland Devil 9, but nothing was going to stop me running the tough and hilly course around Church Farm. My brother and I started the race at a leisurely pace but soon found ourselves moving up the field.
Andy’s advice of walking up hills definitely helped and our new trail shoes gave us the much needed grip on the wet and slippery paths. The marshals on the course were both friendly and helpful and the views at the top were spectacular as we reached the halfway point.
It was nice to see some familiar faces on the loop back and a special mention must go out to Rebecca Furth, who ran her furthest race today.
Having ran the race the previous year I was aware that I needed to leave something in the tank for the last hill and it didn’t disappoint. The wind was blowing against us and watching others struggling around you only makes you feel more fatigued. Once at the top its a pleasurable sprint downhill to the finish and the joy of receiving the finishers mug and bag. As my brother said “That’s my wife’s Christmas present sorted”.
It’s definitely one of my favourite runs and would highly recommend it to my fellow Henfield Joggers.
Tom Brown
Saturday Morning 5th December
After a tough run last week and another one planned next week, it’s back to the flatter territory of Wineham and Shermanbury for the monastery run of about 11 miles. I’ve taken on board the request to show shortcuts on the route map, but in this case I would suggest turning left at the phone box in Wineham and following the road and track that comes out on the main road just north of the bridge over the river and then following the familiar c/c route from the Bull back to the village, but why would anyone want to do that?!
Saturday Morning 28th November
Ok guys, the weather forecast is reasonable on Saturday, so let’s go for it – the Stinger half marathon course, that is. Some of us have to be back in the village by noon at the latest, so we need meet up on time at HLC to enable an early start from Steyning. Mud is pretty much guaranteed, although hopefully it won’t be anything like it was on the actual event this year!
Saturday Morning 21st November
I suggest a route based on the Poynings route tomorrow of about 12 miles. In the interests of mud avoidance, think we should run across the Common to Woodmancote and then down Bramlands Lane. Anyone concerned about the distance should note that I, for one, will be taking it steadily as I am still feeling the effects of last Saturday’s bike ride!
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