London Marathon 2024
30 April 2024Andy Parkinson
April is the month when the marathon runners take center stage for Winchester Running Club. For many, this is the culmination of months of training in the dark, cold and very wet conditions to which we have been exposed this year. Fortunately, Sunday saw the sun shining on London as fifteen WRC runners arrived early…
Manchester Marathon 2024
23 April 2024Kate Green
On 14th April, Winchester Running Club took to the streets of Manchester to test themselves against the 26.2-mile pursuit that is the marathon. Conditions couldn’t have been better with a clear, bright morning. We had seven runners heading out to see the sites of the city, which include Old Trafford, Whalley, Stretford, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley,…
Junior – Ruben qualifies to represent Team GB! – 14 Apr 2024
15 April 2024Lara Noott
Ruben qualifies to represent Team GB at the European Biathle, Triathle and Laser Run Championships in Madeira in July Ruben competed in the Biathle European Qualifiers in Blackpool on 14 April 2024. The biathle is a 1200 metre run-200 metre swim-1200 metre run with continuous transitions. Conditions were good although a little cold. Ruben was…
Parkrun Roundup – 13 Apr 24
15 April 2024Steve Oliver
Of the 117 runners who have associated their parkrun ID with our club there were 32 scattered about contesting 16 different Parkrun events this past weekend.... This weeks highlights included: * NB WRC records subject to ratification, no warranties offered regarding accuracy or completeness of this reporting
Harestock Handicap – Apr 24
14 April 2024Steve Oliver
The April Handicap is often a favourite event.....lots of marathon leg strength but not yet the fatigue of actually doing the marathon plus it's the first of the light nights! This year no exception, 22 runners, half the field meeting or beating their handicap and 13 runners in a thrilling blanket finish. Congratulations to Amber…
