Bideford Amateur Athletic Club

A reminder that there will not be a 7.15pm group run tomorrow because of the AGM. Those who usually run at this time are welcome to join the 6pm run. We would like to encourage all members to attend the AGM if you’re able, this is your chance to have your say, make suggestions or discuss any issues so please do come along. Also the bar will be open 😀

Hello members. We have made the decision to cancel tonight’s 6pm and 7.15pm running groups and training sessions for adults and juniors. It’s simply too icy and slippery and we care about you and your safety. The bar will be open as usual at 7pm. Shall we all meet there for a drink instead?

Hi all, Wednesday's speed session (suitable for abilities) will again start with a gentle GROUP warm up run to our usual training place. MAIN SESSION:
"Short hills in a line" An explanation will be given when we get to the venue 🧐
... If there is time afterwards we will once again add a little sting in the tail on the GROUP RUN journey back to base 😬. Meet at the Club House 6-00 pm to leave at 6-05 pm prompt, arrive at the circuit 6-20 pm. Aiming to return to the Pill by 7-00 pm ish. EVERYONE PLEASE wear a Hi-Visibility reflective bib/vest. Simon🤓
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Amazing news just in from the South of England Athletic Association Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill in a strong field of 1154 runners: Ronnie Richmond 16th in 0:47:31, Mark Jenkin 29th 0:48:12

Entries for our Bideford 10k on Sunday 12 May are now OPEN! We’re very excited as it has a UK Athletics/Run Britain events licence (number 2019-37254), it is listed on runbritain.com and results will appear on Power of 10! https://bideford.fullonsport.com/event/se arch

Come and meet Gemma at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping (Atlantic Village) today and find out more about running and rowing with Bideford AAC

Hi all, Wednesday's speed session (suitable for abilities) will again start with a gentle GROUP warm up run to our usual training venue, from here we will complete one lap of the circuit to familiarise in readiness for some drills/strides as a more intense warm up before the main session. MAIN SESSION: 2 person relays consisting of laps around a circuit at your 5 km pace with the rest interval being one lap, this will be whilst your team member completes their lap. Simple
... If there is time afterwards we will once again add a little sting in the tail on the GROUP RUN journey back to base 😬. Meet at the Club House 6-00 pm to leave at 6-05 pm prompt, arrive at the circuit 6-20 pm. Aiming to return to the Pill by 7-00 pm ish. EVERYONE PLEASE wear a Hi-Visibility reflective bib/vest. Simon🤓
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Are you interested in running or rowing? Come along and speak to us at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping New Year, New You event this Saturday

Our runners also participated in the First Chance 10k in Exeter today with yet more great results, we are one proud club: James Pugsley 3rd in 0:33:39, Gary Blight 0:39:01, Karen Shapland 0:45:07 (2nd in category)

Some cracking results from our runners at Braunton today with Bideford taking 1st and 2nd place in both races: 10 mile: Shaun Antell 1st in 0:52:48, Andy Ingle 2nd in 1:00:21, Keith Shapland 1:06:08, Brendan Lark 1:08:01, Chris Fuller 1:10:13, Jamie Hollis 1:13:12, Jo Bedler 1:14:37 (1st in category), Fran Mapp 1:21:29 (1st in category), Michelle Bright 1:23:02, Clive Bright 1:23:43, Jo Hedderly 1:28:37, Dave Eldridge 1:40:56, Phil Thomas 1:43:35 10k: Dan Mapp 1st in 0:33:02, Stephen Cameron 2nd in 0:37:50, Matt East 0:44:44 (1st in category), Amy Hawkes 0:46:52, Elise Woodhead 0:49:00 (3rd in category), Peter Rigler 0:49:38, Susan Standford 0:54:08 (1st in category), Colin Mitchell 0:56:19, Gemma Steele 0:58:25, Amy Andrews 1:00:19, Tim Lane 1:07:54

A big shoutout to everyone running the Braunton 10s today, have a great race #SundayRaceDay #BidefordBluesFamily

Junior categories • 2000m challenges • Relays £10 per adult • £5 per junior • £20 per relay team Entries to be received by 25 January 2019 Any questions please contact Lorna Colwill colwim@aol.com 07946 577 573

Bideford AAC and Bideford College are hosting the South West Indoor Rowing Competition on Saturday 9 February 2019 and it's open to anyone not just for rowers. Entries must be in by Friday 25 January

Running has never been more popular and it’s easy to see why. It’s a brilliant way to stay healthy and is a great way to push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.
To help you keep on track with your running goals and to get you marathon ready if this is your goal; DW Fitness First has put together a list of what you’ll be up against and how to best tackle any issues you’ll face while training or during the big day. https://www.dwfitnessfirst.com/…/the-6- most-common-problem…/

Congratulations to Steve Gallienne who claimed 2nd place at Sunday's Stubbington 10k, just 7 seconds behind the race leader and almost 1 minute ahead of the 3rd place runner

A big thank you to Doug Jenkin for organising our hosted race of the Westward League yesterday. Also massive appreciation to the timers (pictured below), those that helped set up and clear down the course and the marshals

What a great run from start to finish! Everything has been well thought out from the music to the t-shirts. Alan the organiser is very approachable and he should be very proud of today. I will be back!

This is my first year running the events hosted by Bideford ACC and every event is brilliantly run. Will be a regular feature in my training.

Really well run half Marathon. Well done to all involved.

I loved the 10 miler 2016. Will be back for the half in March :-)

Great organisation today Bideford AAC - marshalling , water stations, music - the whole lot was really well done. You should all be proud .

Brilliant Half Marathon, very well organised, lovely views and friendly atmosphere with excellent Marshals