Dear AAC members
Firstly well done to all the Peninsula runners – there were some great times and it was awesome to see all the new faces (and the old ones 
) at the gazebo. It was very festive and if the wind hadn’t been so strong, I think we all would have stuck around a bit more. Thanks to Andrew Smit for getting it all there.
We’ve had an amazing response to the social on Thursday.close to 70 members will be coming along to hear what Dr Ross has to say. We’ll be serving pasta and salad and, yes, there’s a veggie option as well! Look forward to seeing you all there. It starts at 6pm and Ross will start speaking from 6:30pm onwards, so we can all stuff our faces beforehand. I will also be at the club doing memberships and vest sales from 4 to 6pm but please try come before 6 coz I also want to enjoy the social.
Just a reminder that our Lighthouse 10km takes place next Wednesday 2 March and many of you have volunteered to help with various things. Gregg will be sending out an email later today about that. The Lighthouse 10km Helpers’ Run will take place next Thursday 3 March. Meet at the Lighthouse to start running promptly at 6:15pm. If you want to still run from the club at 6, you can and meet the group at the lighthouse. Chris Readman will take the official times.
Don’t forget the Gino’s Night Race tomorrow out at Maties’ Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium. Registration starts at 4pm and the race starts at 6:30pm. There’s a 10km and a 5km. Call Mohamed Ally or Christie Davids on 021-808 4689 for more information.
What’s on for the weekend:
Saturday 26 February:
Koeberg 15km: Koeberg Nature Reserve – starts at 7am, 5km fun run walk starts at 7:15am. Enquiries Kaylene van Dyk on 082-509 2967.
Cango 42 & 21km: Definite pb course, unless you did Peninsula this past weekend. They take late entries on Friday evening. Contact Richard Hughes on 082 563 4573.
TSiBA New Balance Trail Run Series: The next in the series takes place at Bloemendal Wine Estate in Durbanville. Starts at 07h30 and costs R50 per person. 6km and 12km options. Call Michael Taylor on 082-453 1175.
Camps Bay: Meet in the usual spot to start running at 7am, followed by a swim and coffee.
What’s coming up:
Nek to Nek: Sunday 6 March – meet at the Constantia Nek car park. Park at the restaurant or over on the other side where the forest runs start. We will meet to start running at 6am. It may be a little dark to start with but will get light quickly. We will naturally split up into different groups so don’t be intimidated to come and join us.there will be a group to suite everyone. Bring money for the various drink stops along the way. The route goes down into Constantia to Ladies Mile Extension and along Ladies Mile to Main Road. From there it follows the Oceans route and ends up being about 45km’s. It’s all about some long, slow distance and, more importantly, about running the Nek on tired legs to simulate race day.
Century City 10km: Saturday 5 March at Century City. Starts at 07:30am and there’s a 5km fun run. Alan Liebenberg 021-552 69889 (w).
1-Up 10km Big Walk: Sunday 6 March, outside new Cape Town Stadium, starting at 7:30am. Saaid Waggie 021-637 1607 (w).
Constantia Village 15km: Saturday 12 March in Constantia at 6:15am. Contact Charlotte Kettlewell 021-761 8887 (w).
Seeff Weskus 42 & 21km: Saturday 19 March. Enquiries Garth Hansen 022-772 2707 or 083-328 3493 or hansen@pandi.co.za. It is a qualifier for Two Oceans but you will only be able to enter online on the Sunday after the event and only using your Seeff time.
That’s about all for now.have a great week.
Sue
“Your regrets aren’t what you did but what you didn’t do. So take every opportunity!” Cameron Diaz
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
T | 021 671 0527
C | 083 305 4842
F | 086 684 6656
Dear AAC members
Don’t forget to register for the Peninsula Marathon this Saturday 19 February at the venue you chose when you entered. Most venues will be open from 10am to 5pm and there will be no number collection on race day. The marathon starts at 5:15am so it’s an early start – good luck to all who are taking part and let’s pray the wind doesn’t howl.
I will be at the club again this Thursday to handle licences and vests and you can get your age category tags if you need them. I’ll be there from 4 to 6pm.
What’s on for the weekend:
Saturday 19 February:
Camps Bay: Meet at 7am outside Vida for anything from 10km to 18km. Not sure how many people will be there because of Peninsula on Sunday so check with your friends before you rock up. I’m sure there’ll be a few takers though.
Sunday 20 February:
Peninsula 42km & 21km: The marathon starts at 05h15 in Main road, Green Point, opposite Cape Town Stadium, while the half marathon starts at 07h00 at the Bergvliet Sports Club off Ladies Mile Road. Both routes take runners along the Main Road through to the finish at the Naval Sports Grounds in Simonstown. Registration and number collection will take place on Saturday 19 February at various venues around Cape Town to accommodate all the runners – at Sportsmans Warehouse in Rondebosch and Tygervalley, as well as New Balance outlet store in Mocke Road, Diep River. Upgrades and downgrades will be allowed for a nominal fee of R10. Visit www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ for more information.
Upcoming events to look out for:
Atlantic Social: Put Thursday 24 February in your diary coz it’s the first social of the year and we’ve got a great evening planned. Dr Ross Tucker from the Sports Science Institute will be our guest speaker and he’s going to be going thru all the do’s and don’ts for your Two Oceans preparation to get you on track for a great run. Whether you’re doing the half or the full, he’s a must see and has tips that apply to both events. Please rsvp by Tuesday 22 so that we know how many to cater for. Send me an email sullyett@mweb.co.za.
Koeberg 15km: Saturday 26 February from the Koeberg Nature Reserve. Starts at 7am and there’s also a 5km fun run/walk at 7:15am. Enquiries Kaylene van Dyk 082 509 2967.
TSiBA New Balance Trail Run Series: The next in the series takes place at Bloemendal Wine Estate in Durbanville on Saturday 26 February. Starts at 07h30 and costs R50 per person. 6km and 12km options. Call Michael Taylor on 082-453 1175.
SSISA IS LOOKING FOR.male cyclists FOR UCT PERFORMANCE STUDY
The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit, situated at the Sports Science Institute of SA, is recruiting research cyclists for a study on brain activation and physiological responses that are associated with perception of effort during fatiguing exercise. This study aims to better understand brain areas that control and regulate effort during fatiguing exercise. The study involves laboratory visits to determine VO2max, lactate, heart rate and Rate of Perceived Exertion responses; as well as other anthropometric measurements. In addition, the cyclist will be required to perform a maximal cycling test inside an MRI scanner. Those interested in being research subjects should;
* be male – between the ages of 18 and 35 years
* be training between eight to ten hours per week
* have an Argus Cycle tour time of under 4:30h
* be available weekdays and on weekends.
To apply, please contact:
Dr Laurie Rauch
Tel: (021) 650 4640
E-mail:
Dr Elske Schabort
Tel: (021) 650 4567
E-mail:
The closing date for applications to participate in this study is 31st March 2011.
That’s about all for now.
See you on the road
Sue
“The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has competition. It has camaraderie. It has heroism. Every jogger can’t dream of being an Olympic champion, but he can dream of finishing a marathon.” Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon founder
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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Dear AAC members
If you haven’t already entered the Peninsula Marathon, then you had better do so today as entries close this Friday 11 February at midnight and no late entries will be accepted after this date. I’ve attached the latest media release as well, which contains all the information you will need to know about where to enter, where to register etc. Please note that you will need to register and pick up your race number on Saturday 19 February at various venues, which are listed in the attachment.
The vests are here! You can come down to Oceana Power Boat Club this Thursday to pick one up. I’ll be there from 4 to 6pm doing licences and vests or you can contact Jan Tee Designs and get your vest there. All the details are on the website at www.atlanticathletic.co.za http://www.atlanticathletic.co.za/ under “Join AAC”.
Survey: We have put together a very short survey (only 6 easy questions) regarding marshalling and would really appreciate your feedback. If you have a spare minute to take part, please click on this link and complete the survey. Thanks for your time and feedback. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5XN6DPJ
What’s on this weekend:
Friday 11 February:
Valentine’s 10km Nite Race: Mountain Mill Mall, Worcester – 10km and 5km, starting at 18h15. Kosie Koopman 082 614 1027.
Saturday 12 February:
Long training run: Meet at Camps Bay Vida at 6am for a 25km run out to Hout Bay and back. If you prefer the later option, there’s always the 7am group that will run various distances along the coastal road.
Walk to Freedom: 27km and 10km from the Drakenstein Prison. www.nm27forfreedomerace.co.za http://www.nm27forfreedomerace.co.za/ for more info.
Top Form Challenge: 10km from Turfhall Softball Park, off Jan Smuts Avenue, Athlone at 07:30. Russel Mehl 084 545 5851.
Upcoming races:
Gino’s 10km Night Race: 23 February at 18:30 from the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium in Stellenbosch. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ or on race day from 16h00.
Cango Caves Marathon: 26 February in Oudtshoorn – 42km and 21km starting at 6am from the Cango Caves. Richard Hughes 082 563 4573. There might be a group of AAC members heading out for this one, so I’ll keep you posted.
Other interesting info:
Hi-Tec Boot Camp with SSISA: Starts 7 March and includes all aspects of fitness training under the guidance of the Sports Science Institute gurus. Cost is R1 950 and includes a survival kit full of all kinds of goodies, workshops, access to experienced SSISA staff and some kick-ass training sessions. Space is limited so contact them as soon as possible to secure your place on this exciting adventure. For more information call (021) 659 5600 or email info@ssisa.com.
Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?’ Peter Maher, Canadian Olympian
That’s about it for now. Have a great running week.
Cheers
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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Peninsula 2011 Media Release 2.doc
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
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Dear AAC members
Firstly a very warm welcome to all the new club members – I am amazed at how many new members signed up this past few weeks – it’s really great to see and we hope that you will come to the gazebo and say hi over the next few months. And congrats to Terry Deats and Robert Zive on their marathon pb’s at Redhill and to Emma Carpenter on a pb for the 36km. If were any others that ran pb’s – well done.
There’s quite a bit happening over the next few weeks and Oceans and Comrades training is in full swing. The gazebo will be at Kloof Nek Classic this weekend and then at the Peninsula later on in February.
The Bellville Running Club would like to invite runners of all abilities to take part in this year’s Durbanville Pharmacy Dan Luyt Nite 15 km. This annual running one of the Cape Peninsula’s oldest road race takes place in Durbanville tomorrow, Wednesday 26 January. This race was first run in 1951. The race starts at 18h30 at the Durbanville Library. You can enter on the day.
What’s on for the weekend:
Saturday 29 January:
Camps Bay: There’ll be a big group here coz there’s no races on Saturday. Meet at Vida at 7am and we’ll head out to Llandudno and back to do 18km but you can turn early if you are resting for the Kloof Nek Classic. Swim and coffee afterwards compulsory
Sunday 30 January:
Kloof Nek Classic: Starts at 6am at Camps Bay High School and you can enter at the school from 5am onwards. Entry fee is R45 for licenced and R70 for unlicenced runners. Remember that this is the last event that your 2010 licence will be valid for. From next weekend you will need to have a 2011 licence or purchase a temporary licence.
Other events and info:
Lion of Africa: Next Saturday 5 February – this popular event offers a 21km, 10km run/walk and a 5km fun run. Enter on the morning from 5am, the half marathon starts at 6 and takes runners through the rolling hills and vineyards of Constantia.
Lighthouse 10km – get involved: The AAC Committee is looking for help with the Lighthouse 10km, which takes place on Wednesday 2 March. If you are interested in being on the sub committee, and getting involved in race organising, then please let me know asap as we have already started putting it all together.
Help, please:
Celtic Harriers, the organisers of the Peninsula Marathon which takes place on 20th February, are still looking for additional marshals around the start area in Green Point. If you are able to help with marshalling, please contact Greta Brock on greta.brock@gmail.com. Celtics assisted AAC with marshalling at Gun Run, so let’s return the favour and help them with Peninsula. This is a point to point race, so marshalling duties at the start will be finished early. There will also be a Helpers Run which takes place on Sunday 13th February, please ask Greta for more details if you are interested.
I will be at the club tomorrow and Thursday from 4 to 7pm so make sure you get your licence sorted out as you are running out of time.
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Barack Obama
Cheers
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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C | 083 305 4842
F | 086 684 6656
Dear AAC members
Geez where has January gone? It’s all a blur and by now you are all probably back at work, back at school, varsity about to start etc. and December holidays are a distant memory. I hope your training is all on track and that you are sticking to your new year resolutions.if you made them.
It’s Red Hill this weekend – so whether you are doing the 36km or the 42km, you should be taking it easy this week in preparation for a tough day on Saturday. The race starts at 6am from the Fish Hoek Athletic Club. 36km is R70 for licensed runners and R95 for unlicensed and the 42km is R70 and R100 respectively. You can enter at Capestorm in Wynberg on Thursday 20 January from 14hoo to 20h00, at the club on Friday 21 January from 18h00 to 20h00 or on the morning from 05h00. Plan to get there early. The gazebo will be at Red Hill with lots to eat and drink (Terry’s date balls as well ) so please stop in and say hi.
For those looking for a mid week race – there’s the KFC 10km out in Brackenfell tomorrow evening – Wednesday 19 January. It starts and finishes at Brackenfell High School, Rogland Street, Brackenfell at 18h30. There’s a 5km fun run/walk that starts at 18h20. Enquiries: Frans 083 414 8936.
Don’t forget I will be at the Oceana Power Boat Club (next to the Grand in Granger Bay, for those that don’t know) handing out 2011 licences and sorting out all the paper work etc. from 4 to 6pm Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January. You need to have your new licence by the first weekend in February, which means you need to sign up asap.
What’s on for the weekend.
Saturday 22 January:
Camps Bay: There will probably be a few people doing the usual run from outside Vida at 7am, although a big AAC contingent usually heads out to Red Hill
TSiBA New Balance Trail Run Series: This gets underway this weekend out at the Helberberg Farm (between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, tel 021-8554308 or visit www.helderbergplaas.co.za http://www.helderbergplaas.co.za/ for a detailed map). There’s a 6km and a 12km and entries cost R50 per person. Call Michael Taylor on 082 453 1175 for more information.
WPA Walking Grand Prix: There’s a 20km, 10km and 5km out at the Youngsfield Military Base. It all starts at 07h30. Call Eswee Walters on 074 270 7099 for more information.
Other events & news..
27 for Freedom: Join the Walk to Freedom by walking or running the 27km’s along Nelson Mandela’s historic walk to freedom on Saturday 12 February 2011. The event takes place from the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, r301 between Paarl and Franschhoek. You can enter online before 31 January at www.nm27forfreedomrace.co.za http://www.nm27forfreedomrace.co.za/ or you can enter on the day. Visit the website for more information on this special event.
AAC Vests: Good news is that the order has been placed and we hope to have them delivered and ready for distribution from Monday 7 February onwards. We ultimately would like all the club members to switch over to the new vests during this year. I will confirm the retail price as soon as we’ve had our committee meeting this evening.
Kloof Nek Classic: Popular, but very tough half marathon – Sunday 30 January from Camps Bay High School – starting at 06h00.
4 Hills for Lindsay: Thanks to Branden for the reminder that this run has opened for bookings so those of you wanting to do it as part of your preparation for Comrades must sign up soon as the 350 spots go very quickly. It’s on 2 May so you can put it in your diary
That’s about all for now.
Have a good week
Cheers
Sue
“The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.” Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
T | 021 671 0527
C | 083 305 4842
F | 086 684 6656
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
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Dear AAC members
Less than a week until Christmas but not yet time to put your feet up. With the party season in full swing, it’s often tough to fit your training runs in and far easier to just let things slide. But try not to let all your hard work so far go to waste. If you are limited for time, try making an early start and get some of your training runs done in the morning. That way you can get your run out of the way, allowing you to concentrate on guilt-free festivity preparations and partying.
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, Braam Malherbe left some copies of his book “The Great Run” with me after our AGM on Monday night. The book is R170 and makes an ideal gift for runners. Send me an email if you need a copy and I’ll send you the account details for an eft.
What’s on for the rest of December.
Wed 22nd Dec New Balance Sundowner 10km 18h30 from the V&A Waterfront (Jetty 1, East Pier). Entry fee R25. Information and online entries at http://www.topevents.co.za www.topevents.co.za or enter on the day.
Sun 26th Dec Tokai Manor House 16km 07h00 Tokai Forest. Those that have over indulged will know it as “The Christmas Pudding Run”.
Mon 27th Dec (Boland) I think I saw somewhere that the Betty’s Bay Half is cancelled. Call 079 413 6610 for confirmation before heading out there !!
Thurs 31st Dec (Boland) Dangerpoint Half Marathon 07h00, Main Road Gansbaai. One of the little hidden treasures on the calendar. Not easy, but a fantastic run along the sea coastline. There’s also a 10km.
Thurs 31st Dec Brooks Runners Memorial 8km Fun Run 18h00 Mouille Point. Club colours optional. New Year’s spirit compulsory.
Latest info on the licence numbers:
WPA has informed us that the licence numbers will be here in the next week. I will make a plan to get the new members their licence numbers in early January and we are in the process of finalising an online registration process for renewals and for new members for 2011. More to follow in the new year. You can still use your 2010 licence up until the Kloof Nek Classic so no immediate rush to sign up.
I will be off from Friday 24 December until Monday 3 January so no updates until the new year. Bay to Bay is on Sunday 9 January!
Whatever you are doing over the Silly Season, have fun, enjoy & be safe. I hope you find time to relax & to reconnect with family and friends. With the sleigh bells ringing & some happy people singing, I wish you & your loved ones everything of the best.
Merrily yours,
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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Dear AAC members
Great to see so many of you at the AGM last night and I think a lot of positive things were said and achieved during the course of the evening. The only unfortunate thing is it went on so long, which is why we want to separate them out so the year-end function can be about relaxing, enjoying some good food, great company and then a motivational speaker. Braam has a great message to impart and I only wish that it hadn’t started so late so you could get the full impact of the great work he is doing and has done. I have some of his books, which he left with me and are available for R170 and he is more than happy to sign them for you. Please let me know if you are interested so I can sort a copy out for you.
I think a key message that I took out of his talk last night was that we need to “embrace change as a reality of growth”. I look forward to working with the new committee that was re-elected last night and hope that come October 2011 some of the other members will feel the need to give something back to the club and get onto the 2012 committee. The minutes will be made available on our website as soon as I have circulated them to the committee and they are happy that I have a true reflection of the business side of things.
What’s on for the long weekend.
Thursday 16 December:
RCS Gugulethu Reconciliation 10km: Gugulethu has received a considerable amount of negative publicity over the past three weeks, both at home and abroad, due to the Dewani murder saga. The 10km event on Reconciliation Day, 16 December, gives us an opportunity, as runners and fellow Capetonians, to show our solidarity with the people and community of Gugulethu. It starts at the NY49 Stadium at 7am and there’s a 3km at 7:30am.
Saturday 18 December:
Camps Bay run from Vida: There’s the usual run from outside Vida at 7 and hopefully this wind will stop howling so we can run out to Hout Bay and back. Coffee and compulsory swim afterwards to ease the legs.
I sent you the info on the New Balance Sundowner from the Waterfront next Wednesday 22nd. It’s always a popular pre Christmas run and don’t forget the Tokai Manor House 16km on 26 December – come and work off all the Xmas pud.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou -
If you’re going away for the long weekend or for the Christmas holidays, travel safely and have fun.
See you on the road.
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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F | 086 684 6656
Dear AAC Members
Getting in early this week.
Just a reminder that you need to rsvp for our AGM this coming Monday 13 December. I need to have final numbers to the venue by Friday 10 December so please be sure to confirm with me. We also need to let security know so they can let you through to the club. If your name is not on the list, then unfortunately you won’t be let through to the venue.
Congrats to all who ran Lourensford on the weekend – geez it’s got really tough and so nice that it’s all on trail now. Thanks so much to Tony and L’Estelle for putting up the gazebo and making sure we had some yummy food and something to drink afterwards.
Things really are slowing down a bit heading towards the festive season, but that doesn’t mean that you have to slow down with your training .if you are not going anywhere over the Christmas period, then be sure to watch your emails as we will be organising some long training runs in preparation for Bay to Bay and ultimately in the build up to Two Oceans. And talking about Bay to Bay, we desperately need some assistance from club members with various aspects of the event, particularly registration on Saturday 8 January at Sportsmans Warehouse from 10am to 3pm. We will also need help with the registration on race day (Sunday 9 January) – we will be taking entries at the Glen Country Club from 5am onwards. Please let me (sullyett@mweb.co.za) or Emma Carpenter (emma.carpenter@quirk.biz) know if you are available to help. We really are relying on you to come out and help. Gregg is also looking for marshals so please email him on gecheetham@yahoo.co.uk if you can assist on race day.
Tomorrow night (Tuesday 7 December) is the Twilight Team Run from The Grand Parade. Runner’s World has it as Wednesday 8 December but it’s definitely tomorrow night. The 5km run, walk or crawl starts at 19h00, but if you’re dressing up and want your team judged, then get there at 17h00.
What’s on for the weekend.
Saturday 11 December:
Avbob 15km: Pick n Pay Shopping Centre, Cnr Blaauwberg and Otto du Pessis Roads, Tableview. Starts at 6am. Leon Thelander 083-999 6450.
Camps Bay: Usual 7am start and please note that we are now going to be organising different groups so that the faster guys can run ahead and don’t have to wait for the intermediate runners or beginners. It just means that there’s no pressure on people to slow down or speed up and everyone can have a good training run and then catch up at Vida afterwards over coffee.
TSiBA Education New Balance Trail Run: The final one in the series takes place at the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, starting at 07h30. Enter on the morning at Simon’s Restaurant. Entrance fee is R50 and you can run the 6km or the 12km. For more info call Michael Taylor on 082-453 1175.
Upcoming events to look out for.
Ocean Basket Bay to Bay 30km: Sunday 9 January from the Glen Country Club. Please note that this event starts at 6am and plan to get there early. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ or at Sportsmans Warehouse on Saturday 8 December from 10am to 3pm or on the morning of the race from 5am onwards. PLEASE HELP OUT IF YOU CAN.WE NEED YOU!
Asics Hohenhort 15km: This will be run in memory of Dave Spence, which I’m so happy to hear as he was a good friend of mine and such a huge part of running in this province. It’s on Saturday 15 January 2011 at the Constantia Community Centre. It starts at 6am so get there early as this is always a popular event.
That’s about all for now.
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people.” Bill Bowerman or “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just incorrect clothing.” Chris Readman
Sue Ullyett
Atlantic Athletic Club
Club Administrator
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