Dear AAC Members
The new vests were given a sneak preview at the Kloof Nek Classic this past weekend and they were very well received. A huge thank you to Emma Carpenter for all her hard work on this project. Daisy Promotions did Emma a huge favour and supplied us with a few samples but the bulk of the order is arriving next week Monday, so keep an eye on the website so you can organise to get yourself one. Janette Terblanche from JanT (shorts supplier) will be holding stock for us (contact her or Fae on jant@telkomsa.net but only from next week) and we will be at the club every Thursday evening from next week from 4 to 6pm to hand out vests. The vests are R160 each and Janette will need payment upfront in either cash or an eft/direct deposit with proof of payment.
2010 licences are no longer valid at events so you will need to get your 2011 licence for this weekend’s races. I will be at the club on Wednesday and Thursday this week from 4 to 7pm.
What’s on for the weekend:
Saturday 5 February:
Lion of Africa Half Marathon: School of Mathematics and Technology in Firgrove Road, Tokai, opposite Constantia Uitsig. Half marathon starts at 6am, 10km run at 6:30am and the 10km walk at 7am. There’s also a 5km fun run at 7:15 am so loads on offer for all. Simon Speck 021-761 8749 (w) for more info.
Long training run: Meet at Chapman’s Peak parking lot at 6am for a 30km training run out over Chappies, thru to Sun Valley, back over Ou Kaapse to the retirement village and thru to Chappies and home. As this is quite a long run we will be splitting up into groups of different speeds. Bring money for cokes at the farm stall or run with your own drink. Great preparation for Oceans and all are welcome.
Prison to Prison: Half marathon out in Worcester – starting at the prison. Contact Kosie Botha on 083 991 3915 for more info.
What’s coming up:
Peninsula Marathon: Runners can enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ or pick up entry forms at Sportsmans Warehouse, who will be accepting entries at the till points. Top Events staff will also be various races between now and the entry closing date of 11 February to take entries. No late entries will be accepted after this date.
The Garmin West Coast Warm Water Weekend: 11 to 13 February 2011 at the West Coast National Park in Langebaan. The event offers a fun weekend away for families and friends and there’s a 2km swim, 60km cycle and 12km trail run, plus a 24km mountain bike event and 10km paddle and guided nature walks.so something for everything. Visit www.electricink.co.za http://www.electricink.co.za/ for more info.
Gino’s 10km Night Race: 23 February at Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium. The 10km starts at 18:30 and the 5km at 18:45. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ or email cjd@sun.ac.za for more info. Late entries taken at the start from 16:00.
Koeberg 15km: On Saturday 26 February from Koeberg Nature Reserve. 15km and 5km fun run – starting from 7am. Contact Kaylene van Dyk on 082 509 2967.
Put in your diary:
Club Social: Our first social will be on Thursday 24 February at the Oceana Power Boat Club. We are planning to have a special guest speaker to come and provide training tips and advice for Two Oceans. It will start at 6pm – more details to follow.
“My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.” John Bryant
Happy training!
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
T | 021 671 0527
C | 083 305 4842
F | 086 684 6656
