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4th July 08 At the AGM held yesterday Thursday 3rd June the existing committee were re-elected with the exception of Joel Brand who decided to stand down. My thanks to Joel for his contribution during the year and to the remaining members for the work they put in to make the club run smoothly. Dave. 15th June 08 This years Eye Charity race held on 12th June attracted 175 runners and allowed us to present a cheque for £659 to the Eye Scout group. This is a welcome cash injection for the group and will help them to develop a new troop. Many thanks to all who helped and took part in the event. 28th May 08 Six Eye runners took to the streets and coastline surrounding Edinburgh when competing in the 2008 Edinburgh Marathon. First home for the club was Pete Kirwin in 3:01:46. Pride of place on the day must go to Steve Booth who took 25 minutes of his previous marathon time to finish in 3:34:47. Full results are available on the Results page. 18th May 08 Just a week after achieving a pb in the Eye 10k Darren Ping went onto a further pb with a time of 36:26 in the Deeping 10k where not content with one achievement also took first place in the race. Well done Darren. Results for Eye runners at Deeping can be found on the results page. 11th May 08 What another great day with 485 runners completing our 10k race and 170 finishers in the 3k event. The weather whilst great for spectating was a bit too warm for running. Many thanks to all members especially Simon as Race Director who helped to make the event such a success. 13th April 08 Well done to all the Eye Runners in todays Marathon, you should all feel proud of your achievements. The results may be found on the 'Results' page. Thanks also to the club marshalls who also brave the cold & wet to help ensure that the event ran smoothly. 9th April 08 Good luck to all the Eye Runners taking part in this years London Marthon, they are: Joel Brand, Duncan Godber, Will Missions, Mark Martin, Chris Dimmock, Adam Jones and Gary Whiteman. The marshalling contingent will be looking out for you at Mudchute, Crossharbour and Poplar. 2nd March 08 Twenty four Eye runners were out at BRJ today for the last race in this seasons Frostbite series. With a score of 1107 points Eye came 9th on the day, unable to catch Ramsey we remain 11th overall in the series. There are still some tickets left for the presentation night on Friday March 28th. Please let Dave know if you are interested. Don't leave it too long to book! Times for Club Awards are now on the website. Click on the 'Awards' tab to view the award times and to download a copy of the claim form. A new 5k award is now available, so no excuses everyone has a chance to gain at least one award at this years presentation night. Check it out! 3rd February 08 Twenty four Eye runners took to the woods at Bourne today in the fifth race of this years Frostbite series. With a score of 1231 points Eye were placed 10th on the day, retaining 11th place overall. Joel Brand & Yvonne Goodsell were the first man and lady home for Eye. We really do need everyones support for the final race at BRJ. Hopefully we can get that long awaited new team photo for the website. A clash of races next weekend (10th Feb) with the Stamford 30k and the Ryston X/C Series. The 9k X/C event at Ryston is the fourth race in this years Club Championship. 28th January 08 In the Folksworth 15, Joel Brand, Jon Massingham and Darren Ping were awarded the prize for first mens team. Well done. If you would like tockets for the Frostbite Presentation night on Friday 28th March being held at St Neots, please let Dave know by the Bourne Frostbite on Sunday 3rd Feb. This coming Sunday - 3rd Feb is the fifth race in this seasons Frostbite series. Please try and make this one and lets try and get into 10th place overall. 20th January 08 The third race of this years club championship was held today in the shape of the Folksworth 15. In the Sen Mens category Joel Brand overtook Jon Massingham on the second lap to take the honours today. Chris Burgess was first home for the Veterans making it three in a row. Jane Masters and Yvonne Goodsell were first home in the Sen & Vet Ladies categories. Fifteen runners from Eye took part. What a fantastic response to the Round Norfolk Relay. All seventeen legs have been taken and we have some reserves. However if you didn't get to pick a leg and want to be involved please let us know. There will be a presentation at the club on Thursday 31st Jan by members of the RNR committee to tell us how it works. The presentation will start at 8pm. 13th January 08 Eye were placed 10th in todays Frostbite event at Ramsey. Twenty Nine Eye Runners took part again led home by Jon Massingham.The club remain in 11th place overall with two races remaining. Would you like to take part in what is probably the areas most challenging team event? Eye Runners are planning to enter a team in the 2008 Round Norfolk Relay being held in September. Click on the link for further information.RNR Information Get in quick to book your slot as ten of the stages have already been snapped up! 7th January 08 This coming Sunday - 13th Jan the fourth race in this seasons Frostbite League is being run at Ramsey. There is also a Ryston X/C meeting. Please support your club in one of these events. If you would like to help to marshall this years London Marathon, please let Dave know by Sunday 20th Jan. 29th December 07 Eye Community Runners would like to wish everyone a happy & injury free New Year. 09th December 07 Eye finished in 8th place in todays Frostbite at Bushfields, taking the club upto 11th place overall in the competition. All runners seemed to be on form today with the Jon Massingham first home in 14th place. For the ladies, our two new members, Roslyn & Leanne both scored being placed 186 & 187 respectively, with Yvonne, who was suffering the effects of a cold in at 233. Next meeting is at Ramsey on on January 13th. There were 27 runners from Eye, great turnout, many thanks. Don't forget, Thursday 13th in 'Mince Pie' Night. Run first then food, and raffle with the possibility of a trip to the pub afterwards! 03rd December 07 Ten runners braved the wind and rain to complete the Norwich Half Marathon yesterday (02/12)in the second event of the 07/08 club championships. Jon Massingham led the Eye Runners home finishing in 31st place just one place and 3 seconds ahead of Joel Brand. Chris Burgess was first vet home with Yvonne Goodsell the first lady vet. No senior ladies took part. There were a total of 1767 finishers. We also had two runners, Gary Masters & Simon Lovell complete the Nene Valley Ten. The third race of this years Frostbite series will be run this coming Sunday - 9th Dec. We really do need to get members out for this race. We will also use this opportunity to get a new photo taken for the website! 26th November 07 Hereward results now available on the Results page 25th November 07 Eye fielded four teams in the 10th running of the Hereward Relay held today. With carefully constructed teams, the four finished within ten minutes of each other having completed the 38 mile course. Results for the Eye teams will be published on this site when available. 11th November 07 Four members travelled to Shouldham Warren for the second event of this seasons X/C GP series hosted by Ryston Runners. The distance today being 9k. First home was Chris Burgess in 36:30. The second Frostbite race of the season was also held today hosted by Bushfields. For the second month running Jon Massingham was first home. With 1443 points Eye finished 13th on the day. The next race is on 9th December again at Bushfields. If any Eye runner can help to Marshal please let Dave know. 28th October 07 The Club Championship got off to a breezy start at todays Fenland Ten. Claire Parsons took the honours for the Sen Ladies, Yvonne Goodsell pulled out due to injury after two miles leaving Mandy Tropeano to go one up for the Vet Ladies. Chris Burgess was first home for the Vet Men, followed by Terry Fone. In the Sen Mens competition, Jon Massingham was first home with Joel Brand only 33 seconds behind pushing Darren Ping into third. The Eye Senior Mens team were placed second in todays event behind PAC in this the last of the 2007 Cambs League. 21st October 07 The Eye Community Runners Awards dinner was held yesterday - 20th October. Twenty One Achievment awards were presented along with four Cross Country and eighteen Frostbite awards. The Club Championships were presented as follows: Sen Ladies - Jane Masters, Sen Mens - Joel Brand, Vet Ladies - Yvonne Goodsell, Vet Mens - Chris Burgess. Chris was also presented with the X/Country Runner of the year award. Most Improved runner was won by Claire Parsons.
Joel, Jane & Chris with their Trophies
16th October 07 Several pbs for the team at Sundays GER Half Marathon. Twenty Nine Eye runners took part in the race with a further twelve helping to marshall. Thanks to everyone who took part in one way or another. 7th October 07 Eye were placed 12th in the opening meeting of the Frostbite series at St Neots today. The scoring for the 07/08 series sees the need for three ladies to score. Jon Massingham was the first man home today in 25th with Yvonne Goodsell leading the ladies and placed 215th. The next frostbite is on 11th November at Bushfields. Lets see if we can move up the table at that race. The Ely New Years Eve 10k is filling up fast, so if you want to run and have not yet entered best do so before it's tool late! 30th September 07 Eye runners have been busy today, with athletes competing in Berlin, Newcastle & Pinchbeck. In Berlin three marathon novices came in to finish in under four hours. PB's were also to be had at the Great North Run and Pinchbeck 10k The Awards Dinner is on Saturday 20th October, menus are available at the club or from Dave. Don't forget that next Sunday 7th sees the start of the 2007/8 Frostbite League and the Ryston X/C series. The first Frostbite is at St Neots. 2nd September 07 Gywn & Carolyn Potts will be visiting the club again on Thursday 13th September for another training session. Hopefully it will be dry this time, but whatever the weather be prepared to work hard! The Awards Dinner will be on Saturday 20th October, further details available soon. 29th August 07 This coming Sunday (2nd September) sees that last race in the 2006/7 Club Championship. The event is the Wissey Half. If you were thinking of entering the Riverside Half in November, don't bother as it is already full! 3rd August 07 There will be a meeting at Peterborough City Hall on Monday 13th August to discuss complaints received from residents following last years GER. Please try and attend this meeting which starts at 6.30 pm as local runners must be seen to be fully supportive of the event. 15th July 07 Don't forget it's the Eye Handicap & BBQ on Thursday night (19th July). The clock starts at 7pm. Entry to the race is £1 and includes Hot Dogs & Burgers. Joe Brand led the Eye contingent home in today's inaugural Bushy 10k in a time of 37:45 just ahead on Jonathon Massingham. The pair were 2nd & 3rd respectively. Thirteen members from Eye took part in the event which is already on next years race calendar. Tuesday 24th July, Werrington are hosting their annual Guesstimate. This year the race is over five miles. Register from 6pm, 6.45 at the latest. There will not be a run from Thorpe Wood on the 24th. 6th July 07 Many thanks to all who helped and supported the Eye 5k event held on 4th July. Despite the awful weather, we still managed to attract 248 runners in the 5k event and a record 57 entrants in th 3k race. Result now available 5k Results or 3k Results 1st July 07 Club members were present at the GER Expo held today at the Holiday Inn. The event was a chance for novice runners to listen to help and advice from experienced runners and a number of running experts. Eight members of the club have signed up to help at the series of training evenings planned for the next two months. Wednesday 4th July sees the running of the Eye race of the 5k series. The 3k race starts at 7pm with the 5k kicking off at 7.30. 20th June 07 Shaun Fox & Chris Burgess took the honours in the Senior & Vet Mens Club Championship 5k event in the opening race of the 2007 5k Series at Ferry Meadows. Yvonne Goodsell was the first vet lady for the club. A further Coaching session with Gwyn & Carolyn has been arranged for 28th June. The session will be held immediately after the AGM. 16th June 07 Thanks to Gwyn Potts we had a really good coaching session this week. One of the key things people took away was that you don't always have to knock yourself out to improve! Hopefully we will hold another session before the end of the summer. Thursday 21st June we are holding an away night starting from The Admiral Wells, Holme at 7pm for a five/ six mile run before refreshments in the pub. The club will be open as normal if you would prefer to run at Eye. 7th June 07 Another good race from Eye with 182 runners completing the Charity 5 Mile course. The race raised £795 for Eye Pre School. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the race a success. 6th June 07 We have made a change to the Club Championship due to a change in the racing calendar. The RAF Marham 10 Mile has been moved to a Saturday on a different weekend and it has therefore been decided to include the St Ives 10k in its place. Entries for St Ives should be made in advance as the event does fill up. 13th May 07 Another good day with a record 477 runners completing the 10k and 132 finishing the 3k fun run. Entries for the 10k were the highest yet at 530! The wet weather didn't give rise to a course record and may have put some runners off coming! Closely fought at the end Joe Brand was the first man home Eye finishing just 8 seconds clear of Darren Ping with Yvonne Goodsell our first lady. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the day a success. 23rd April 07 Well done to all the Eye Runners who completed yesterdays London Marathon despite the high temperatures. No matter whether you acheived the desired time, you did it and should feel proud of the achievement! 20th April 07 Good luck to all the Eye Runners taking part in the London Marathon on Sunday. 4th March 07 Twenty Eye runners donned club kit for the last Frostbite of the series, taking 9th place on the day to finish 10th overall in the league. Well done and thanks to everyone who took part. 19th February 07 Eight Eye runners took to the Shouldham Warren X/C course yesterday for the first Club Championship event of the year. First SL home was Jane Masters, with Yvonne first LV. For the men, Joe Brand was the first SM with Chris Burgess 1st Vet. 4th February 07 To see some photos for Tough Guy click here With 23 runners out at the Bourne Frostbite today Eye scored 1189 points to be placed 10th on the day. we still remain 11th overall. The League Presentation Night is on Friday 23rd March at Ramsey. Tickets £10. As numbers are limited please let Dave know by Thursday 8th if you would like tickets. 28th January 07 Five Eye Runners have today survived the 'Killing Fields of the 2007 Tough Guy. The event held near Woverhampton attracts over 4000 competitors and contains not only an eightish mile run but also an obstacle course with lots of water! The five were, Steve Booth, Gary Masters, Mark Martin, Joe Brand & Darren Ping. Results will be on the website as soon as available. 30th December 06 Michael Wright & Gary Whiteman were the proud winners of the clubs two London Marathon places, good luck to them and of course to the other Eye members who have secured places. A Happy New Year and hopefully injury free year to all. 10th December 06 With 27 Runners out at March today, Eye were placed 10th, cementing further our 11th place overall. Don't forget it's Mince Pie Night this coming Thursday (14th). Please bring eats, raffle prize and some money to buy tickets. Normal start 7pm, run first to build an appetite! For club members who have received a London rejection slip we will be holding a draw for the club places. Please bring slip along. 6th December 06 Eye have been well represented over the last couple of weekends at both the Hereward & Luton Relays, with four teams in the Hereward Relay and three teams running at Luton. Bourne Harriers are running track sessions at Peterborough until Christmas. Cost is £2 per night 6.15 to 7.15. Frostbite on Sunday 10th at March. Your club needs you there! 12th November 06 Eye fielded 43, yes 43 runners in todays Frostbite held at Bushfields scoring 1206 points to take 11th place on the day. Thanks to everyone who took part. 8th November 06 Eye mens team finished 3rd in the Cambs League 2006, with the ladies team being placed an honourable 4th. Well done to all those who took part and helped the club to achieve this result. To see the full results both team and individual click below. 15th October 06 Eye fielded at least 31 runners in todays Great Eastern Half Marathon and in addition provided 13 marshalls. Well done to everyone from the club who either raced or helped. Hopefully the results will soon be available so that we can update the website! 8th October 06 Eye came 11th place today in the first Frostbite of the series at St Neots. 1st October 06 The Presentation Night will be held on Saturday 11th November at the Woodman, Thorpe Wood. More details available soon. 17th September 06 If you had thoughts of entering the Riverside Half, then forget it as entries have now closed as the race is full. 8th September 06 Only 5 weeks to the Great Eastern. Entries made after 29th September will cost £2 more so best enter soon. Current entries at 1750! 26th July 06 June Newsletter available here Eye Newsletters 26th July 06 Thanks to all who ran and helped at the Eye Handicap on July 20th. The event raised £106 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall. 6th July 06 Thanks to everyone who helped at the 5k race last night. The results are now on the eye 10k site 25th June 06 As England move a step closer in the World Cup could I please ask that anyone who can help to Marshall the Eye 5k on July 5th, the date of the quarter finals let me know thier availability. Please contact Dave 11th June 06 Another successfull Charity Five with 108 finishers. Eye runner Darren Ping took 2nd place in the event with a time of 30.03. Thanks to all helpers. Full results on the eye 10k website. 21st May 06 There is a new option on the menu bar above - Records will allow you to see Club Records. 14th May 06 Another successful 10k race today at Eye, with over 250 in the 3k event and 456 in the main 10k race. First home for Eye was Darren Ping in 23rd place with Tony Gray taking the vet 60 prize. Well done to all the Eye runners and thanks to everyone who helped to make the day a success. Full results on the 10k website. No meeting at Thorpe Wood on Tuesday 16th but we will be meeting at the Plough, Farcet Fen, for a 10k run and refreshments after. |
