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Spring Marathon Review

7th May 2013 lbacadmin

Marathon running has never been so popular and 13 club members tackled the 26.2 miles this spring. Legend has it that the marathon dates back to 490BC when some Greek bloke ran the 40km from Marathon to Athens to announce victory in a battle (there were no mobile phones in those days you see). Therefore every year, thousands of runners feel compelled to commemorate this feat of endurance running by subjecting themselves to the same mix of toil, sweat, dehydration, chafing, exhaustion, tears, and sunburn. read more

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London Marathon – 2014 Ballot

22nd April 2013 lbacadmin

London Marathon – General Ballot
So after yesterday's London Marathon, the focus already turns to next year's race!

The general online ballot opens on Monday 29th April. We're not sure what time the ballot opens, they deliberately don't advertise it. Last year it opened at midnight!! It always fills up VERY quickly so if you intend to enter you have to do it early. Once you're in the ballot, it's fingers crossed!

Next year's race is on 13th April. Expect more details to emerge on the website during this week. (http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/) read more

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April 2013 Newsletter

20th April 2013 lbacadmin

Training starts Tue 16th April at Vandyke usual time.

Reminder for subs: The annual subscriptions are well overdue; please can you pay promptly to avoid you child being sent home from training as they will not be insured. Thank you for those that have already paid. Membership forms are available at training or the LBAC website.

Bedfordshire Network Sportshall 24th March Biggleswade: Saw a fantastic turnout of 28 athletes competing hard against stiff opposition. Our under 13 girls going into this league event in last position came through to win the league showing what a great performance they and all the under 11 athletes and U13 boys had. This puts us in a strong position to build on for next season’s winter sportshall events. Resourcing correct equipment to train with is underway. The under 11’s will be able to hone their skills throughout the summer in a number of Quadkids events that Bedfordshire Network clubs are putting on. We host the 14th July event. But will hold it at Biggleswade’s track for logistical reasons to allow us to transport organisers and athletes to Cambridge as it clashes with EAL. read more