Kate’s ultimate challenge to date
January 7, 2010 by CA Press
Cotswold Allrunner, Kate McEvoy, a practice nurse in Stroud has made the biggest decision of her life, well other than giving birth to her little stars, Ewan and Lara, by joining the Higgy’s Heroes Team at the Virgin 2010 London Marathon. After the Stroud Half Marathon 2008, her coach asked her about future running goals, the answer was ‘London Marathon 2010‘.
After a tough year in my personal life, the marathon seems an obvious progression
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Taunton X-Country 6th Dec
Hestercombe House & Gardens
X-Country Race Results
Gwent League - Race 3
This was the 3rd race in the Gwent League X-country Season 2009/10. Seems strange that this year 3 of the 5 races in the southern county of Wales league are in England, Somerset (Taunton), Wiltshire (Bath University) and Avon (Blaise Castle, Bristol), but a chance to run at a great venue closer to home than some of the South Wales League, was certainly worth it.
The 3rd Gwent league race was at the famous Hestercombe Gardens in Taunton. With days of rain preceding the race, it was a very pleasant surprise to see the sun shining.
However, this was the only welcoming feature of the event, with strong winds and an extremely muddy course, meant a very tough challenge ahead indeed. So with the senior ladies race being the first of the day, it was interesting for all to follow as this was also the Avon & Somerset Combined X-Country Championship.
Our only participant of the day in the senior ladies race Kate McEvoy, was ready to prove that she really enjoys the mud, hills and competition of X-country racing. She finished in a very respectful 87th position. Full results to follow shortly.
For full details visit the Gwent League X-country website www.gwent-league.co.uk
Interested in taking part, please contact Simon Barnes on simon@carun.org for more details.
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 12th December – Gloucester League Race 3, Tewkesbury School
Best decision I have made
February 17, 2009 by Simon
I started running in July 2008, taking part in the 5km ‘race for life’. I suffered from sciatica since the birth of my daughter and had tried to keep fit, going to the gym, aerobics or swimming.
Two and a half years of constant pain, but when I ran I had no pain! I decided to start running more often, initially on my own, and then seeking out a club to run with as my husband was concerned with me running alone at night.
Running with others and the support of the coaches and other
members, has most definitely boosted my self confidence, and encouraged me to challenge myself even more. I have now completed the Stroud half marathon, and
I am set to run Bath half marathon in 4 weeks time. It really is fun, this comes from someone who would ask her mum to get her out of school sports as often as possible, with all number of excuses!
At 32 years old, this is my time for me, time away from all the pressures of life, enjoying the fresh air, our countryside and keeping fit.
I can honestly say this is one of the best decisions I have made in a long time
, and also gained some great friends who all enjoy doing the same thing.
If running is for you, and you are thinking of joining a club, why not come along and meet us, we are of mixed abilities and all really friendly.
Kate, from Stonehouse, and member of Cotswold Allrunners