Dear AAC members
Well another successful Bay to Bay has come and gone and Sunday saw a record field of close to 3 000 participants. We are still reconciling the final participation figures but all in all it went off extremely well and the weather came to the party as well, which was a huge relief, given the howling gales and heat experienced leading up to race day. Thanks to all who came out and helped – it truly is appreciated.
Don’t forget I’ll be at Oceana Power Boat Club tomorrow from 2pm to 5:30pm to handle memberships and licence collections. It’s R200 and please do an eft if you can rather than bring cash.
Just a reminder that online entries for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Trail Runs open on Wednesday 12 January. There are two distances for runners to choose from – a 10km for R95 and a 20km for R160. With entries limited to 400 participants per distance, they are expected to go extremely quickly so enter asap. The trail runs take place on Good Friday 22 April and start at 07h30 from the UCT Campus. No late entries will be accepted and no entries are taken on race day. For more info and to enter online go to www.twooceansmarathon.org.za. You can also enter the fun runs online.
What’s on this weekend.
Saturday 15 January:
Asics Hohenhort 15km: This is a hilly 15km thru the leafy surrounds of Constantia, starting and finishing at the Constantia Community Centre in Constantia Main Road. This year’s run is in memory of a good friend and running coach Dave Spence and presented by Pinelands Athletic Club. The race starts at 6am so plan for an early start. Enquiries Pierre Cloete 082-654 3702.
Camps Bay: There’s the usual meeting place outside Vida at 7 but check with your mates first before pitching as many might be Bay to Bay’d out and looking for different routes.I know I am 
Chappies Run: There’s a group meeting at the Chapman’s Peak Hotel parking lot at 6:30am to run over Chappies to Noordhoek Farm stall and back. It’s about 20km’s. There will be different groups – fast, intermediate and slow to accommodate everyone and to make sure there’s no pressure on some to wait and others to keep up. Please let me know who’s joining so that we have an idea of numbers etc.
Upcoming races.
Capestorm Red Hill Classic & Marathon: Fish Hoek Sports Complex, Nelson Road on Saturday 22 January. 36km & 42km start at 6am. Kim Jenkinson-Wright 082 799 6785.
“I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.” Billie Jean King
Happy running
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
T | 021 671 0527
C | 083 305 4842
F | 086 684 6656
