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1 December: Big turn out in the cold at Cheddleton. Some great runs including: Big Stu 5th in 34:25, PB for Rob (41:08). Other results here and pictures in the gallery. Marcus proves that his 'standing-up all day training' program does work as he finishes the Wesham 10k in 38:33! 29 November: News from New Mexico Updated - see Nicky's interview (note the developing Yankee accent!) 28 November: This year we have 2 club entries for next years London Marathon, if you would like to take part in the draw (rejection letter required) please advise Bernie or Goffy as soon as possible. The draw will take place at training on Tuesday 9 December. Dec/Jan Training schedule available - see Training Section. W'Oscars day "social" run in the Peak District - all welcome! (Will not be a race so please come along! - approximate route is here though we will cut a bit off so it will be about 11.5 miles). 17 November: Please buy your Woscars tickets ASAP. 17 November: A date for your diaries! Sunday December 28th is the date for the annual Christmas Trip out to complete a leg of the Welsh Castles Relay. This years stage is the extremely picturesque mountain stage (leg 7) from Dolgellau to Dinas Mawddwy (9.75 miles). That evening there will also be a party at Helen's parents house in Kingsley 6pm onwards - all welcome to come to either or both events. 17 November: Next Cross Country is at Bangor on Saturday 22 November, please support this as we have managed to get teams out for the first two fixtures in this league. 17 November: In the North Staffs Cross Country League on Saturday, Carole Williams had another great run to finish 92nd. 'Big Stu' Doyle managed to produce a fantastic performance transferring his road form on to the Mud to take 5th place, with Tom 26th, Goffy 40th, and Colin 147th backing him up. Carole and Colin were back out on Sunday competing in the Manchester League! Carole finishing 94th in the ladies race and Colin 178th in the mens 5th V60, with John Davies having an excellent run to take 200th position and 8th V60, beating a number of his regular rivals in the process. On the roads Mary Tavener was 2nd LV45 in the Preston 10 Miles in 74.06 and Vincent Van Woerkem 14th in The Barnsley 10k in a time of 36.02. 14 November: Congratulations to Ruth and 'Mad' Mike on the birth of their second child on 12 November. Another boy, Thomas, to follow in the family running footsteps. Best Wishes from all Weedall Wonders STAFFORD XC SATURDAY, BOGGART CLOUGH ON SUNDAY! IMPORTANT! Please let Tom (tom.annable@sky.com) or Helen know if you want to enter the Northern XC (St Helens) and/or Cheshire Champs XC (Knights Grange) in January. We need to enter NOW so reply asap and at latest by 21 November! £3 needed for Cheshire Champs. Don't assume I'll remember if you mentioned it in passing! Please email or text me. SUPPORT THESE EVENTS PLEASE! 7 November: Col & Carol excel at the "Gilly Hilly 7.5", race report added to race round-up - here. 4 November: Race Reports added for Langley 7 and Ullswater/Helvellyn Trail races - here. 3 November: Report of Nicky's latest race in the U.S. is now in the News from New Mexico section. Big VRAC turn out at Langley - led home by Stu Doyle with an excellent 4th place - see pics. With 355 burpees and then running the Langley 7 in a 22lb jacket, Glyn reminds us all we are just too soft! Tom wins vets prizes in both the Helvellyn and Ullswater trail races. Pete Clayton in the prizes too - see pics. 26 October: Clutty and Steve finish the Snowdonia Marathon in appalling wet and windy conditions - a great achievement - well done guys! Vincent and several thousand other runners make the news headlines in the OMM! Hainsey, Goffy, Graham and Tom turn up to run in the mudbath at Heaton Park - only to be shocked by the strength of the competition! (Results Here). Finally Goffy attempts a new record for the Mast Hill but forgets to stop his watch. 23 October: Andrew Miles wins the Mid-Cheshire Schools Champs (well done!) while dad Graham (from Cheshire) struggles to cope with the arrival of a Stoke City fan at training! 22 October: Nicky is Athlete of the Week again! - News from New Mexico updated. 22 October: George Thompson has a superb 6th place at Park Hall XC. Carole now 2nd LV55 in N Staffs league after another superb run! Results.
W'Oscars date announced - 6 December. Get it in your diaries! Goffy has tickets and voting forms........or DOWNLOAD YOUR VOTING FORM (MS Word format) HERE! or view the nominations here instead. 16 October: Four Villages (Helsby) Half Marathon Entries open online now - the race will be full before you know it! 12 October: Membership for 2009: Click here for a Membership Form. Remember, you need to be a member of the club to represent Vale Royal in races. You should also join if you wish to train with the group (although new members are very welcome to try us out first!). If you are already a member of another club, you are welcome to join us as a second-claim member (ask us for advice) - although quite frankly we can't think why you would want to be a member of any other club! 12 October: Race report for the Cross-Country match at Lilleshall 6 October: Busy weekend for VRAC: Tom & Olivia win Sandstone Trail A Races and along with Goffy win the team prize. George Thomson wins B race. Gemma (1:30) Toddy (1:23) and Rob (1.31) run well in Congleton half. Carole shows continued improvement in the N Staffs XC league (92nd from 112) , Andrew Clews wins the Junior race, and Colin (147th) and Marcus (77th) fly the VRAC colours in the mens race. Race reports to follow! 1 October: DAVIES WAY OUT IN FRONT! Race report for Colwyn Bay XC now in race reports. Also contains reports of Nick & Pete's 1/2 marathon performances. 27 September: Nine Vale Royalers turn out at Colwyn Bay - Colin's happy! See the photos in the Gallery (thanks to Molly!) Race report to follow. 23 September: More new club records ratified (see here) - please nominate your records! More photos from Sutton 6 10k added to gallery (courtesy of Lord Archer Photography Services).
21 September: Surprise news as Bernie Jones makes a comeback to the local Scene:
16 September: Helen second in the very tough Langdale Half Marathon in 1:33! Marcus returns to racing and finishes in 1:37. See photo gallery for pictures from Langdale and the Road Relays at Marbury held on Saturday. 11 September: See 'News from New Mexico' for report and photos of 'Junior Transfer Archers' success. 7 September: NEWS FLASH: Nic storms to XC victory in the US. See 'News from New Mexico' for more details. 20 August: Cross Country 2008/9 dates and venues - Cross Country 11 August: Great Warford 10 - results - race report to follow
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22 September: New pictures added to the 
7 August: A successful and enjoyable Pie & Peas 5 saw several home successes for Vale: Nicky Archer was 1st senior lady, and Stuart Doyle 1st MV35. The winning womens' team was made up of Nicky, Stevie Stockton, Rebecca Craigie and Kathy Stringer. Full race report to follow! Download an Excel file with full results 
5 August: Check Race Reports for details of the 
21 July: News of another success for Nicky in London, and Vale Royal's off-roaders' trip to Northumbria, in 
17 July - Mike Harrington set a new PB of 28:41 in the Sefton Park 5. Well done Mike! 
For a great performances at Cheddleton and Bangor, this months Athlete of the Month is JOHN DAVIES (although a late nomination for Helen Smith for her 1st race victory means she will share this month's prize!)
For screaming ever so loudly after his sunday run slip, this month's Slow Tart is none other than Bernie!!