Silverstone 10K

Les and I competed in the Silverstone 10k on 9 May and out of 1110 runners :

I came 615th in 50min 56 sec ( approx. 1 min off my PB) and

Les came 981st in 62 min 4 sec ( approx. 2 min off his PB )

Although the rain threatened it stayed fairly dry but there was quite a breeze !

Pete

Marston Forest 5K

I've just had a reminder about the Marston Forest 5K. This is another local event organised by Ampthill and Flitwick Flyers and takes place at Martson Vale Forest Centre at Marston Moretaine on Friday 15 June at 7.30pm. You can enter through the Runners World website www.runnersworld.co.uk or you can find an entry form at www.marstonforest5k.org.uk 

This is a flat race on good running surfaces so PBs are a realistic possibility. So far we have 6 FlitwickTri members taking part.

Before the main race there is a 1K childrens' race at 7.10pm. Jason's daughter Keira and my daughter Ellen are currently planning to do this (in their FlitwickTri shirts). For this race I believe children can just turn up and take part.

Laces for trainers

As I use elastic laces in my trainers I have large selection of normal laces in my draw at home. There are a variety of colours and types including some non slip ones.

If you need some let me know and you can take your pick of the ones I have.

Chris

Parkrun MK - 05.05.12

A soggy Parkrun at Milton Keynes required a route change due to flooding but 4 Flitwicktri members braved the underfoot conditions. Here are their times:

Pete JONES      00:25:18

Les POTTS        00:30:34

Fiona JONES      00:31:51

Sian JONES      00:41:51 Well done to all 4 of you. Hopefully Jason and I will be joining you next week.

Swimming lessons - update from Dan

I had a call from the Flitwick Leisure Centre swimming instructor (Chantelle) and I let her know that Option 2 was more likely to work for us. From the times she offered, I discounted weekends and mornings leaving either: (a) 9-10pm on Monday or (b) 8:30-9:30pm on a Friday. 30 minutes or 1 hour lessons can be arranged as people prefer. I am happy to organise the first one if you let me know that you are interested (say Friday, 11th May or Monday, 14th) or you can call Chantelle for more info (I can give you the number). Prices will depend on group size and Chantelle will need to work something out with the centre and us.

Dan

Swimming lessons in Flitwick

Jason asked me to look into swimming lessons at Flitwick. I spoke to the swimming coordinator at Flitwick Leisure Centre (Gina Croxford) about lessons for our ability, mentioning triathlons.

There are two options. (1) is the Saturday morning 9am class, currently with 3 learners in. Unfortunately they are beginners, but Gina has been thinking about putting on a more advanced class as well. If we got 3 people together, then it would be a class the same size (so financially viable for the leisure centre) and the programme could be tailored to our needs. Option 1 works out at £8 per person per 30 minutes’ lesson, but it is a regular commitment for every Saturday during term time (read: if you don’t turn up, you still pay).

Option (2) is private coaching from the same instructor (Sharon). Price is about £14.50/30 minutes, and more than one person could be in the class (reducing cost per person).
Gina is going to get back to me in the next few days so please let us know if you are interested in either option.

Dan

MK half marathon 8 July 2012

Jason and I have taken the plunge and entered for the NSPCC Half Marathon in Milton Keynes on 8th July. If anyone fancies joining us please feel free to do so. The more the merrier!