Category Archives: Everything Else

Vanguard Way

Posted on 23/06/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else | Leave a comment

So off they go! Clinging on to their valuables outside East Croydon Station, our 8 intrepid hikers this morning began their epic trek to find there way out of the concrete metropolis of Croydon. They hope to follow the  Vanguard … Continue reading →

Anyone seen Craig?

Posted on 15/06/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else, Races & Reports | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do you remember that tall bloke, not alot of hair, he spoke with a funny accent and often wore dresses to the Christmas party….shouted alot at the start of a race… yes Craig that’s it! It was abit like finding … Continue reading →

Yeah yeah, new world record…..whatever!

Posted on 10/06/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else, Piece of Cake | Tagged , | 1 Comment

On a breezy evening  7 runners layed their lives on the line and hurtled round the Piece of Cake time trial course on their assortment bicycles in an attempt to beat the previous World Record 3:58…. We probably had some … Continue reading →

Weekend Extraaaaaaa 5k and Marathon News…..

Posted on 25/05/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else, Races & Reports | Leave a comment

As well as Myra Garrett members were in action at a couple of other races over the weekend and Monday night…. Copenhagen Marathon: Serial marathoner Edgar writes, Simon Harris and myself ran yesterday the Copenhagen marathon. Though flat, is not … Continue reading →

Richard Selway reaches 50!

Posted on 15/05/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else | Tagged | Leave a comment

No this is not about Richard reaching the big age related 50, but it is about becoming the 1st Beckenham runner to complete 50 parkruns! Richard reached the 50 landmark at Bromleys 89th event. He ran 18:19, just 3 seconds … Continue reading →

Beckenham conquer the 1066 Relay

Posted on 12/05/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else | Tagged | Leave a comment

Sunday May 8th Beckenham took part in the inaugural 1066 relay between Hastings and Rye and brought home enough silverware and prizes that a larger trophy cabinet is now needed at the club house! Beckenham won the overall mens team prize, … Continue reading →

Gail at the Cocacobana

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else | Leave a comment

Will writes: Four Beckenham runners made the trip down to leafy Sevenoaks last Thursday to see one Beckenham runner, Gail do the Cocacobana!  All four of us were most impressed by her am-dram-antics and thought the show very entertaining.  All … Continue reading →

Grand Prix Race 5: Ted Pepper 10k

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else, Grand Prix, Races & Reports | Leave a comment

Jim writes: Congrats to everyone who ran Ted Pepper today. Another good turnout of 25 club runners with Chris second overall and Mel 3rd lady – please say if i’ve missed any other prizes.  Grand prix points and updated tables … Continue reading →

London Marathon Race Report: Go On Miss Langton!

Posted on 19/04/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else, Races & Reports | Tagged | Leave a comment

Alice’s race report! VLM 2011 So, 17th April has finally been and gone. Following my “good fortune” in acquiring a Club place in the Christmas draw I really had to pull my finger out to get some training done. As … Continue reading →

Good Luck Beckenham Marathon Runners!

Posted on 14/04/2011 by Nolan in Everything Else | Tagged | Leave a comment

Good luck to all our runners in the London Marathon this weekend Clare Elms (Dulwich Vest) Sophie Bishop Anika Jones (pink and black vest – 30628) Alice Langton (club vest – 24669) Jim Addison (club vest – 901) Nolan Wilkens … Continue reading →