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Long Run to Say Thanks to Hospital

Hayes and Harlington Road Runners tackle their longest run yet when they take on the John O'Groats to Lands End 874 mile relay race. The team of ten runners (separating into two relay teams - one in the morning, the second in the afternoon) are all members of the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre, Island Site, Station Road, Hayes. They have taken the time off work and booked up hotels for the run which will last for the first 10 days (10 days?) of July. Jack Nisbet of Waltham Avenue, pictured above with his daughter Linda, Ian Robinson and Les Jackson, is one of the runners who is taking to the road for charity. Two minibuses will accompany them. The team is raising money for the Special Baby Care Unit at Hillingdon Hospital where Linda, now more than a year old spent some time. "It is a thank-you from all of us" said Mr Nisbet

Foot-slogging Charity Runners Complete Relay

The Hayes and Harlington Road Runners team successfully completed its 10 man relay for John O'Groats to Land's End. The runners finished the 874 mile relay in just over 100 hours, within 30 minutes of their anticipated finishing time. Road runner Ian Robinson said the run was not as tough as anticipated and paid tribute to organisers Jack Nisbet and Les Jackson whose efforts ensured a trouble free event. Money raised from the event will go to the Hillingdon Hospital Special Care Baby Unit.

Hayes Hog the Action

Hayes and Harlington Road Runners celebrated Christmas early on Sunday with a spirited performance at the Hogs Back Road Race in Guildford. Despite being depleted by illness and injury, the team managed to complete the 9 mile hill climb amongst the leaders. Lack Nisbet was the first Hayes runner home in 53:58. He was closely followed by Peter Ford whilst Brian Matthews was first veteran. The next five minutes saw a procession of blue and white Hayes vests cross the finish line underlining the club's dominance of the race. Club Chairman Bill Hart later commented "the Hogs Back is a favourite with the Club, traditionally marking the end of our annual race calendar and the start of training for the Spring programme. I have great hopes that during the next few months we can build upon this result to give the a team capable of an equally strong performance in the Hillingdon Half Marathon next year."

Club Award for Ford

Peter Ford received the Club Runner of the Year award at the Hayes and Harlington Road Runners’ annual presentation night. Ford’s award came at the end of a season which had seen the British Marathon Runner’s Champion compete in two marathons. Colin Aldous completed a notable double, collecting both the Best improver Trophy and Road Race Championship in his first full year with the club. A recent return to form and two fine runs In the Los Angeles and New York marathons earned Brian Matthews the Veteran of the Year Shield. Barry Nash, another newcomer to the club, was recognised for his exploits both on and off the road by collecting the Club Personality of the Year award.

Gear Up for Road Race

A field of about 250-300 runners is expected for the fifth annual Hayes and Harlington 10K Road Race which takes place on Sunday, August 7. The race, which attracts both top class athletes and casual fun runners, enjoys a good reputation for being well organised and friendly and is popular with runners throughout the South East. It starts and finishes at the Hayes an Harlington Community Centre, Station Road, Hayes, when there will be adequate changing facilities, showers and baggage storage. The closure of Bournes Bridge will mean a slightly revised course this year but it is certain to include Hayes town centre, the Uxbridge Road and Dawley Road.

This year the event, which starts at 10:00, is sponsored by Dow Chemical (Stockley Park) and the Autobar Packaging Group (Brentford) and the organisers are stressing that they particularly welcome local runners. There is no qualifying standard so no-one, regardless of their ability, should feel out of place. There is also no time limit - the end of the race will be when the last competitor crosses the line. Ten kilometres is about 6.25 miles so anyone who managed to finish the Hillingdon Half Marathon (13.1 miles) would complete this course comfortably. Furthermore, the course is virtually flat. There is a full prize list for the winners including ladies and veterans categories and there will also be mementoes to all finishers including spot prizes to a lucky few. The entry fee is £4 for a members of AAA affiliated clubs, £4.50 for unattached runners and £5 for entries on the day.