Race Report : Marine Corps Marathon USA

GRR's John Parr has sent in the following race report after his endevours over in the USA:

"On Sunday 29th October I ran in the United States Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC. It was not a good day at the office and I completed the course in 3hrs 29 minutes. Now the excuses….A few days after the Aviemore half (1hr 32min) I had a niggling injury to my right lower leg that was not noticeable when walking. This did improve but was still there at the start of the race. By favouring this at around 12 miles my right foot then started playing up and further on I then developed pins and needles in my right buttock. It was also very windy with a temperature of 63F. Nonetheless I enjoyed myself and met up with some old friends who I had met many years before when I ran in the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Marathon Team. There was just over 34,000 started the race and I came in 903….16th in my age group (55 - 59). Must do better!"

Well done John - don't be so hard on yourself, thats still a great time!

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Sandra Reid reports that she found a cycle torch on the Bennachie rally route at the weekend; its a black Cateye front light. Please contact Sandra if its yours.

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Win a pair of traininers

Runners world & Saucony have a competition going every day this month to win a pair of Grid Triumph trainers.
Sign up on the runners world web site & check for your name on the winners list every day - you have to claim your prize the same day your name is published.

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For anyone who hasnt heard the news, its my sad duty to report that Chris Gray, husband of GRR's Donna Gray passed away last week. The funeral is in Norfolk, but there will be a memorial service held in Ellon, at a date still to be confirmed.

Tuesday Evening...
Club Run round Inverurie.
Usual Meeting time of 6.30pm at the foyer in the Garioch Sports Centre.
There's a choice of distances including 5m/6m/7m & 8.6m & even the odd hill for added fun.
GRR also has an arrangement with the sports centre for free use of their changing & shower facilities (just say you are with GRR at reception).
Click here for a map of where to meet (use the zoom to find your bearings).

Thursday Evening...
Club Run round Inverurie.
Usual Meeting time of 6.30pm at the foyer in the Garioch Sports Centre.
Despite the less than ideal running surface, this isnt as bad as it sounds; its fully lit throughout, and at this time of year a clear crisp autumnal evening can be quite refreshing.
Click here for a map of where to meet (use the zoom to find your bearings).

Saturday 18th
Club run from Esson's car park, Bennachie.
Meet at 8.00am for an off-road run on our favourite hill.
Please note that due to the onset of chilly weather we will be heading off sharpish; so unless you fancy a game of hares & hounds....

Sunday 19th
Theres the Fraserburgh Half Marathon.
Race starts at 1100, at the James Ramsay Park.

or

Theres the Round the Castle Cross Country Series; the first venue is Crathes Castle.
Theres a full program of races from 1230 starting with the U11 race.


Have a great week

Run Long and Taper.
The GariochRR team.

Ian Cran has booked us up for the 'bring a party to a party' in the Kintore Arms on Friday 22nd Dec.

Looks like theres going to be good turnout as there's a total of 33 of us going.

Ian tells me that we need to pay in full by the 27th November. Please can you give either Ian or Steve £29 (per head) before this date & Ian will sort the rest out with the KA.