The Steyning Stinger - last call for entries

The Steyning Stinger -  Last call for entries

Entries close very very soon for what can only be described as one of the best off road marathons and half marathons of the year this is a gentle reminder for you to get your entries in soon as they close on Friday !(yes tomorrow - really really soon)

click here to get entry form

There are no entries on the day - so you have to get it sorted out now !

All the information you need about this great race is here: http://www.steyningac.co.uk/?page_id=20

Did you get bogged down in the Brighton Half last weekend, and you have just seen the weather forecast for this weekend then you are probably going to have a slightly lower mileage than planned and possibly be a little bit behind schedule?

As they always say - All is not lost and don't panic !

In about a weeks time it will be ideal timing for you if you are doing either the Brighton or London Marathons to get out and do at least a half marathon...off road...in Sussex...on the downs. ANd why not ?

There are some great maps of the race available on the race website too - check this one out for the full marathon: http://www.steyningac.co.uk/?page_id=177/stinger/fullmthn.html

So as you sit in the office today, staring out the window at the rain, thank yourself that you have sorted out your race schedule and get entered into the Stinger. NOW.

Download the application form - and then if you don't think that your cheque will get there by Friday - then give them a quick ring (number on the entry form), email in the form and sort out the entry fee asap. You know it makes sense ! It's a great race, great views and great fun... I wouldn't want you to miss out.

I look forwards to seeing you on the day, remember to smile everywhere - you just don't know when you're going to have your photo taken (which will be free to dowload off our gallery later).

I make no apology for the persuasive nature of this email - if I can make the effort to get out on my 40th Birthday weekend sunday morning to see you up there, the very least you can do is turn up to the party :-) and yes - you are the last one I have personally invited.

cheers,

Anthony

p.s. A free all day breakfast for all finishers ? YES - it's got to be worth it just for that alone !!

Sussex XC League, F3 Events Duathlon 2 and Sparks 10k

 

Sussex XC League

The final Sussex Cross Country League race 4 took place on Saturday at Lancing Manor in some of the first sun for a long time, although still a bit cold there were good conditions under foot.  

Enjoy the gallery and the 

http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=h32zfdr

 

There was tight racing with a few close positions in the final scores - with only the odd point between places in the final tally. Full race report and league results should be found here on the Sussex AAA website.

F3 Events - Dorney Lake

Sunday saw a different sky arrive compared to Saturday over the south of england. Not covering the crowds at the Sussex Beacon we thought we'd go north to Windsor and escape the rain. We failed. Thank goodness for the Red Bull Tent and the hot tea from the F3Events team...

The first race was Race 2 in the Winter Duathlon Series -the gallery is here:

http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2oszfdt

After lunch it was the Sparks 10k and 5k races - and the gallery for those is here:
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2tvzfds


The duathlon Started in the rain, it got heavier, and then it finally abated for the last finishers coming through at the end, with the sun glimpsing through the broken clouds to illuminate the competitors against the dark and stormy background.

A quick word to the wise here - if you're a duathlete looking for your photos - please make sure you check the 000 images - a combination of tri-bands, all weather rain jackets and gloves transpired to cover up almost every single number some of you had - which makes it difficult for us to identify you in the pictures. use the caption correction email link just under the previews if you find one that needs to be sorted out.

The 10k and 5k started off in dry weather and remained dry. We could actually see the boathouse in the distance at the other end of the lake and the ice covering half of the lake slowly started to melt off. Some great racing and fast times, as well as some real challenges achieved. 


Here's a small selection from the day below, enjoy the galleries on the links above !