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Current Venue
The Wednesday night run starts 7pm from Old Patesians Rugby Ground, Everest Road, Cheltenham GL53 9LG. Park in the clubhouse car park. 3m, 5m & 7m options.
for map showing start and routes.
Regular Friday night run. 7pm start from outside The Exmouth Arms. Park in the Bath Road car park. 5 miles (approx). Beers afterwards optional.
For a 9am start on Saturdays: come along to Cleeve Golf Club.
All Abilities Welcome!
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We pride ourselves on being the kind of club that can help and encourage you to get the most out of your running. Whether your interest is running for fun, getting fit, or training for anything from a 5K race to a marathon, we can help you acheive your aims.

Anyone is welcome to come along to our training sessions and run, regardless of age or ability - we have groups for everyone so you don't have to run alone.

We organise evening runs and weekend runs - both on and off road. Come along on a Wednesday night and see for yourself!

Marshalls urgently wanted for Gloucestershire Cross Country League - Saturday 6th February - Pittville Park

We urgently need more volunteers to help marshall the event from about 11:30am to 3:30pm at Pittville Park, Cheltenham. Please try to help out - email for further details - almostathletes@hotmail.com

In addition we should like to enter one or more teams ... if interested in running 6k for ladies or 9k for men, please e-mail Graham Fletcher gf@rede2.com.

Linda Franks Run - Sunday 24th January - 2.2 & 4.2 mile Updated Provisional Results available

Provisional Results for 4.2 mile race were updated on 1 February and 2.2 mile Provisional Results were updated on the 3rd February.

The first Almost Athletes race of 2010 was the 2.2 mile or 4.2 mile Linda Franks road race. This annual race was well attended and it is hoped that the everyone enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to all the runners. Particular thanks to everyone who assisted in any way including marshalling, making teas, baking excellent cakes, donating raffle prizes, organising and cleaning up afterwards.

Click the link for more details including results for the Linda Franks race.

Next Wednesday venue .. 3 mile, 5 mile and 7 mile options

Regular Wednesday runs have now started from the Old Patesian's Rugby Ground at the usual time of 7pm sharp. We have started to provide an additional option of a 7.5 mile run at the 'Faster Moderate' pace which is a good build up run for a spring half marathon. For details of all of the options see the Venues page.

Runners of the Month
Ellen Kenny and Phil Withers
Congratulations to Phil Withers and Ellen Kenny for gaining great half marathon PBs recently (Phil managed to equal a time he set 20 years ago!) and for their consistent improvement.
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