The tremendous success of the 2nd running of the Tonbridge AC Midsummer relay at Penshurst on Wednesday evening would suggest that this event has already established itself as a firm favourite on the athletics calendar. This link goes to the report of last year’s inaugural race: https://onthesubjectofrunning.com/2024/07/05/o-t-s-o-relays/ Nearly 140 teams – a 50% increase onContinueContinue reading “Penshurst midsummer relay 2025”
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o.t.s.o…..3 castles report
If you are harbouring any thoughts of having a go at an Ultra distance run, the 3 castles race would be a very good way to start. At 50 km it is at the shortest end of the ultra distance spectrum and is just a modest step up from the marathon – but that’s notContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..3 castles report”
…..diary of an also ran 5
I started off 1982 with a significant jump in mileage, putting in 5 successive weeks of 35, 39, 50, 47 & 50. This produced some faster times in regular training routes, but also resulted by the 5th week in shin pains and a loss of enjoyment as for the first time, I was chasing mileageContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran 5”
o.t.s.o…..relays
I always used to really enjoy relay racing. They add an extra dimension to the already competitive nature of a race. I’m always conscious of the fact that if you have an off day, it’s not just yourself that suffers ! I mention this, having just run in my first relay race for many yearsContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..relays”
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