Christmas Handicap Run – 18th Dec. 2013

On our last Wednesday training night of the year we're organising a Christmas Handicap Run followed by a presentation & informal social gathering in the Sir Nigel Gresley afterwards. Handicaps will be calculated on recent performances, particularly Parkruns or 10ks. Where none exist an estimated handicap will be applied. The route will be the one we’ve used recently for prediction runs starting from Sainsburys, along Nadins Way, Cadley Hill Road, A444 (Burton Road) left at Toone’s roundabout to the Drum & Monkey roundabout through the Castleton Park estate & then right on Hearthcote Road to finish outside the Leisure Centre. The route is 4.06 miles. The idea is that slower runners start first based on their handicap time with our fastest runner going last. We want to get the first runner off at 19.00 so be down promptly please, particularly the ones going off early. Don’t need to do anything else except let Inge or myself know, ideally by the previous Wednesday, that you’re taking part in the run. I’ll be down from 18.30 so if, for whatever reason, you can’t let myself or Inge know then at least be down as early as possible on the night. Regulars will know that there is a good bar menu available in the Sir Nigel Gresley & that showers are available in the Green Bank LC (should pay at reception for this) if you want a shower after running. Lets finish what’s been a good running year off in style by having a great turnout on the 18th Dec 13. Nearly forgot……you are requested to wear clothes that reflect the season and there will be a prize to the best fancy dress. Keen to get as many as possible running but if anyone can’t run & wants to help out please let me know. Any queries just ask.
There are unlikely to be marshals on the route so it is important that great care is taken by runners when crossing roads & junctions.  As normal with winter night runs reflective clothing should be worn.