Chicago-Yorkshire-Backyard ultra-C25K.

The last few weeks as seen the BERC's really put themselves through it and came away with some fantastic performances.

In Chicago we saw Nic and Helen not just enjoying the music! But coming away with fab performances. Both coming away with cracking times and Helen getting her England vest for the Masters! With a fab 3:10.

Meanwhile in Yorkshire we had both lewis and Andy take on the marathon. Both came away with a new pb. Andy running 2:45:50 and lewis with a 2:42. Great running and this friendly rivalry just keeps getting better and better and i'm sure that they will both keep pushing each other to faster times, in every distance. Great running guys and superb to see.

Meanwhile Nick decided to go for a steady 100 miler!!!! The loop till you drop backyard ultra at Turvey house. Once again at the side of his partner in crime, Priya. Who was on hand at every station to make sure he was eating, drinking and even getting a leg massage!! Towards the end Nick twisted his ankle which hampered him, heavily. But he still managed to complete 100 miles within the 24 hours. Unbelievable!!!!

Finally the C25k group is still going strong. Being run every week by Claire and Craig. As well as more support coming from both Chris and Eleanor and all the runners taking part. It's great to see the progress they are all making. WELL DONE ALL.

Pic 1&2 - Nick at the backyard ultra.

Pic 3 - Andy and lewis sharing thoughts after the marathon.

COUCH TO EQUINOX!

Monday was the first evening of a new beginning for BERC, as it started its first C25K program. Being organised and led by BERC runner Claire, the idea got off to a fabulous start! As lots of new runners came along to start their journey.

Meanwhile Helen continued her great form with two wonderful performances. First up she came second overall and first in her age category, in the Mansfield 10k, with a cracking 40:24. Which was then backed up brilliantly with a fantastic fourth overall, in the Robin Hood half marathon and first in her age category, with a time of 1:27. Fantastic running Helen!!

Meanwhile Claire decided to take the shorter option!!! As she took on the Equinox. The race is ran over 24 hours and you do as many laps as you can, in the time given. This year Claire had a target in mind as last year she completed 50 miles. But with determination in abundance she ran superbly, completing 11 laps and running a staggering 110k/68.2 miles [ although her watch said 71]to gain a new PB and still be able to walk the next day. Wow. Well done Claire.

Top Pic = week 1 of C25K

Left Pic = Helen with her prize at Mansfield.

Right Pic = Claire taking on the Equinox.

BERC's on the Ultra's in spring!

So throughout the spring, many BERC's have been stepping up to the ultra's!

First up was Claire in the Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra. She managed 15 yards, which is equal to a fabulous 62.2 miles!! A big improvement on last year. She was supported by her BERC team mate Neil. Neil who as had so many injuries this year and was not as fit as last time, still covered a great distance. Not what he wanted but greater things will come, by staying injury free. Well done the pair of you.

Next up was Priya, who was taking on her longest run to date, in the VOGUM- a 40 mile trail race along the coastal path of Glamorgan. She finished in an awesome 8hrs 18 mins and was ably supported by her other half Nick.

After this is was rolls reversed as Nick attacked the SDW 100 miler from Winchester to Eastbourne. Priya was his biggest supporter as he had to complete in either less than 30 hours for a silver buckle or 24 for a special buckle. Nick showed his constant improvement in strength and pacing and got round in 23hrs 27mins , to get the special buckle. Superb running from the Ultra couple!!

Finally it was the turn of Helen, who was also competing in her first ultra! The Hardwick Hobble. The idea was to complete as many laps as possible in six hours. Each lap was roughly 6KM and you had the chance to refuel too. Helen performed brilliantly, and even though she couldn't make sense of the mileage after lap 10. She knew she had one more left in her. She rang the bell at the finish and received her medal. Covering a distance of 59.87km. Meanwhile her son Alex, who as been running really well recently, went chasing a new pb in the Hucknall junior park run. His previous best of 8:30 was what he was after and he didn't just beat it. He destroyed it! Running a fantastic new PB of 7:57.

Congratulations all of you! A great spring and now we will see what summer brings? Shorter distances? Who knows?

Medal from Hardwick and the buckle from the SDW 100.

BERC's ready to 'spring' in to action!!

Monday was the last evening of the winter sessions and after a great block of training the BERC's are ready for spring. As they finished with some great performances to end the winter season.

First up was Andy who at the start of the month ran a new pb of 16:52 at the Alvaston park run before backing that up with a fab 2:06 at Ashby. For 14th overall.

Meanwhile good friend and nemesis Lewis clocked a new pb of 16:47 at Victoria embankment. Superb running and great to see the pair of you pushing each other on.

Meanwhile Dan G showed his training as been going well as he took a minute off last years time, in the Notts 5. Great work Dan and richly deserved.

Ryan ran 38:28minutes in Cyprus for 10k and though the last 5k was a struggle. I'm sure a sub 37 is on the cards in the future.

Meanwhile Helen continued her form with victory in the masters at the Derby 10kish in 37:42. Before running 2:22:21 at Ashby to get 6th overall and 4th in her age group.

Superb end to winter everyone and we're looking forward to Spring.

Jog on BERC's.

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Good start to the year!

January has been a good start for the BERC's. It started at the start of the month when a number of the team took on the county champs.

Mother and son duo, Helen and Alex put in great runs. Helen representing Kimberley ran a solid race. Finishing 11th and 4th in her age group. Just missing out on a medal. Meanwhile her son Alex was representing the Mansfield under 11's team. The three man team ran superbly and came away with a fantastic bonze medal. Well done the both of you.

We also had many of the runners taking part in the first cross country BDL race in January. A tough course but everyone performed well.

Finally we had Ryan who travelled to Skegness to take on the 10k. After the Christmas break and a rough nights sleep the day before He still came away with a cracking 38:16. A great start to the season and much more to come.