Changes to Covid Rules - No need to book for club sessions !

As you will be aware, as of midnight last night the majority of Covid related restructions have been lifted.

Hence, in line with Government advice and as confirmed in England Athletics guidance, there is now no need to book in advance to attend any club sessions.

Obviously personal repsonsibility still applies and you should not attend if displaying any of the COVID-19 symptoms as outlined in the UK Government guidance.

Thank you to everyon ent guidance.</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard and cooperated so well to ensure that during recent difficult times we have been able to continue as we have - especially coaches and those who have coordinated the sessions.</p> <p>Let's now look forward to the gradual return to 'normality' and a great summer of running for all.</p> <p>Rob Pick</p> <p>Chair &amp; Covid 19 Coordinator</p>...

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As rules are slowly and gradually eased more events are becoming reality much to the relief of all UK athletes.

On the 12th and 13 June 2021 the Race Across Doest events took place organised by Tri Counties Trail Running.

Sharon Daw lined up on Saturday 12 th June in very warm weather to take on a Marathon along the very pretty Purbeck Coast. Trail running is very tough on the body with rough ground the inevitable difficult hills & treacherous descents & the sapping total concentration r eacherous descents &amp; the sapping total concentration required. Sharon came home 8th overall in 5h 19 38. Obviously this gruelling race was not enough to dampen her spirits and on Sunday 13 June Sharon lined up at Rockbourne to run another Marathon to finish in Wareham via Blandford.. This time Sharon came home in 4th overall place in 5h 03m. Tremendous back to back marathons from a very resolute competitor.</p> <p> </p> <p>Saturday 19th June saw Lee Crocker and Marcus Wills load up their kit and head to Nottingham for the Outlaw Half Triathlon set around the Water Sports Centre and roads of East Nottingham.</p> <p> </p> <p>After just 1 event many athletes would decide that was enough but for Tri athletes this is not enough just the start.</p> <p> </p> <p>The event starts with a 1.2 mile swim followed by a 56 miles bike race and Half Marathon Road Race. Marcus Wills posted 39 m 29 s for the swim, 2.27.38 for the road race and 1.44.00 for the half marathon. All brilliant split times and a finishing total of 5.05.25 with the transitions added.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lee Crocker – first time out I believe on a major Half Triathlon posted 48 m for the swim, 2.51.00 for the bike ride and 2.13 for the half marathon. Coming from the bike race to run a half marathon is I am told the toughest on the legs &amp; although Lee was worried he did put in an excellent time. Total was 6h10 including transition times. An excellent event for both Harriers – brilliant work &amp; just reward for all the training miles put in.</p>...

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At present it appears that the London Marathon is still scheduled to take place on Sunday 3rd October. We have been awarded ONE guaranteed club entry for this year's race.

Club members who applied for an entry for the 2021 race through the London Marathon ballot process but were unsuccessful are able to apply for the club place, subject to the restrictions set out in the club eligibility process ( to be found on the documents page of the website.)

With apologies for the short not <p>With apologies for the short notice this means that we need to carry out our own ballot as soon as possible. If you applied for entry, satisfy the criteria, and wish to try for the club place please let me know.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Rob - ECH Chair</p>...

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After a very long lay off a special race to report upon - in fact this is regarded by many runners in the UK as a Race that needs to be on their CV - The Dartmoor Discovery known as the DD - the longest single lap road Ultra Marathon in the UK.

The race started and finished at Princetown Community Centre and it was brilliant to see 8 Harriers make it to the start and also be in the 211 finishers..

The race is a very tough circular route from Princetown through Dartsmeet and Poundsgate - 13 miles rincetown through Dartsmeet and Poundsgate - 13 miles mostly downhill to Ashburton. From Ashburton then another 19 tough uphill miles on the toughest hills Dartmoor has to offer back to Princetown. This is a race for the best and most determined distance runners. For many after such a long lay off from competitive long races those who had put in a lot of training miles reaped the benefit.</p> <p> </p> <p>First back for the Harriers was Oli Jones and Dave Hannah in the same time of 4.44.16. Ian Trice was next in 42nd place overall with 4.51.48. The resolute Pat Munn recorded 4.59.28. Diane Roy in her first race in 18 months &amp; the only lady Harrier in this race finished in 5.03.45 and was 1st lady in her FV55 age category - another brilliant run and great return. Clive Shute was next in 5.04.30 and recorded his best ever time in this race another brilliant effort from Clive. Shane Caughey was next home in 5.19.19 &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; an excellent performance and Matthew Loughrey-Robinson completed the Harriers team with 6.16.10.</p> <p> </p> <p>Excellent running by all the Harriers after such a long lay off.</p> <p> </p> <p>Special Mention to Nikki Pritchard and her friend Charlotte Oliver who entered and completed the Warrior 24 off road Challenge at Powderham Castle. Not only did Nikki and Charlotte run brilliant legs - of 35 miles but they also picked up 3rd place in the small teams category. Tremendous effort.</p> <p> </p> <p>As more events will slowly come back into the racing calendar please keep me informed if you are racing with event organiser- date and location . From this information I can compile reports.</p>...

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East Cornwall Harriers has been monitoring the COVID situation very carefully and although our race is set for November there are still risks involved in planning a normal event. Many other clubs and organisations have already cancelled their races for this year, however we have come up with a plan to offer an alternative event for 2021, the Anytime Cornish Marathon!

An anytime event must be run on a set course, in this case the Cornish Marathon route. Individuals who enter run the route between a set st s who enter run the route between a set start and finish date. They record their run on a Garmin, Strava or equivalent, then submit the time to the race team, who verifies it and adds it to the results. There will be no single race day, and it is also not the same as a standard virtual race as you must complete the marathon on the Cornish course. The event window will be a month from mid-October to mid-November so there will be plenty of time for those who live outside the area to come down to Cornwall and take part.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>There will be an entry fee, for which those entered will get a memento and medal (these will be posted), and any profits made from the event will be shared between the organisations and charities that we would normally support and who have lost out due to Covid over the last year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>We have looked at all the options and feel this is the best way for us to safely put on an event in 2021. The Cornish is an important event in the race calendar and although this will not be the same as normal, it gives us all something to look forward to and start training for. Further details will be shared soon including for those who deferred from 2019, we hope to open the entries in early July. Keep an eye on the website and Facebook for more info soon, stay safe, ECH.</p>...

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Membership is now due, part of being a member and covered by your membership is that you are insured on the runs. If you have not paid for your membership you wont be insured. We are more than happy for new members to try us out for a few runs so if you are a NEW member please continue to try us out. I must ask runners that want to run with us on a regular basis pay their membership as soon as possible...

There will be no late joining fee at the current time, as we recognise not all members are yet comfortable with rejoinin able with rejoining or running in large groups. When you feel safe or ready, we will be here for you.</p> <p>You can download the form and hand it in at one of our groups, payment can be made via cash, cheque, paypal or BACs. Ask on the the night for details of the last two.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>...

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