Welcome to Runner's World
Why should I become a member?
  •  
  • HOME
  • EVENTS
  • BLOG
  • TRAINING
  • HEALTH
  • GEAR
  • ROUTES
  • FORUMS
  • Store
  • Triathlete's World
Shopping | Run For Charity | Injury Clinics | Travel | Books | Subscribe
Members
You are looking at: Home : Members :

My Forum

denotes Subscriber-only content |
 JohnF
My Profile:My Forum:My Event Ratings:My Reviews:My Gallery
Latest Postings
JohnF 
Posted: 26/11/07 12:39:55 55

UKA's latest set of proposed rule changes has the following:

"Unnumbered New Rule – Audio Equipment in Road Races: a proposal has been received from the UKA Road Running Management Group to the effect that audio equipment using earphones must not be used in road races and that any use of such equipment may result in disqualification."

 See http://www.ukathletics.net/EasysiteWeb/getresource.axd?AssetID=23112&type=Full&servicetype=Attachment

Debate this in the forum
JohnF 
Posted: 22/06/06 11:38:22 22
Spans,

Do you know how I can get their number? It isn't on the race instructions. All I can find is the clubhouse number.

Debate this in the forum
JohnF 
Posted: 21/06/06 21:24:01 01
A friend of mine has entered but can't run the race. Is there a way of getting the number properly re-allocated to another runner.

Cheers
Debate this in the forum
JohnF 
Posted: 13/03/06 22:28:57 57
Emily,

I can see the elements of your dilemma. If you have a job in the City or other points East then travelling backwards and forwards to Richmond is going to consume valuable running/socialising time.

Living in Fulham (certainly the Chelsea end) you could do your mid-week runs in Hyde Park, your speed session at Battersea track, and your long runs in Richmond or Bushey Park - and not have to travel far to go out in the evening.

The suggestions elsewhere about Blackheath, Hackney and Ealing will not really match your criteria (and I'm the women's team manager in Ealing).

Competitively I would leave sorting out a club until you get here. You can't represent a club in competition until you have been resident two months anyway so there's no rush. If you're a serious competitive runner the first priority would be to find the right training group, a lot of the best ones have members from several clubs.

John
Debate this in the forum
JohnF 
Posted: 13/03/06 13:51:59 59
Emily,

Richmond would be a better all round choice for living and running than the Docklands. The Docklands is too "inner city" to have many running options on your doorstep though safety wouldn't be a big issue.

If running territory is your main concern then the best choices are based around the big parks:

Richmond: great running and a lively place - also close to Wimbledon Common another great running park but best to run in company as it can get quite isolated there

Teddington: across the river from Richmond, real hard core running based around Bushey Park. This is where the Kenyans base themselves - not lively.

Hampstead Heath: another big running area but hillier. Lively and close to town.

Hyde Park: the central location for running. Live in Kensington or Notting Hill to get close (expensive).

Epping Forest: out in the North East, miles of running but quiet and isolated.

If you're going to be working in the City or Docklands then the commuting times might favour the more central locations - but if you want to train in a strong women's running group then Richmond and Hampstead would be the choices.

A great resource for working out how long it takes to get from A to B in London is http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/. Just put in the location of where you will end up working and where you live and it will give the commute time by your chosen method of transport.

Cheers

John
Debate this in the forum
Latest Discussions
ThreadsRepliesViewsLatest Post
Listen Without Prejudice?
You have the right to silence By JohnF
6521
26/11/07 16:31
 View the last post in this thread
by Muttley
Clubfinder
UK Running Club List By JohnF
0410
20/02/04 08:51
 View the last post in this thread
by JohnF
In the long run
For Parliament Hill lovers By John Falvey
0341
30/01/04 22:24
 View the last post in this thread
by John Falvey
To start a new forum discussion you need to be a member of the site. Joining is free and takes thirty seconds, you can do it here.
Spacer image
onlineraceentryblue2.jpg
11/11 Robin Hood 10K, Nottinghamshire
18/11 Avebury 8M, Wiltshire
18/11 Gosport Half-Marathon, Hampshire
18/11 Swindon 10K, Wiltshire
18/11 Heanor 10K Christmas Pud Race, Derbyshire
See more races
: Start Fitness- Use code RUN5 for extra 5% OFF
Millet Sports
Sportsshoes.com - up to 70% off
ah... achilles heel
Runners Need
Race trips, training camps and more

redarrow
spacer Running the Highlands
redarrow
More information
VOTE
What racing milestone are you most proud of?
Going long: 13.1M/26.2M/ultras
Setting a PB
Finishing my first race
Winning an award
Beating a rival
Facebook

Visit the official Runner's World page

Twitter

Follow Runner's World on Twitter

Subscribe to Runner's World

Click here

Subscribe to Triathlete's World

Click here

Other Natmag-Rodale Sites

  • Triathlete's World
  • Fetcheveryone.com
  • Men's Health UK

Membership

  • Join Runner's World
  • Why should I join?
  • Forgotten password

Competitions

Shopping

Run For Charity

Injury Clinics

About Runner's World

  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & conditions

Reviews

  • Shoes
  • Clothing
  • Nutrition
  • Electronics

Health

  • Nutrition
  • Weight Loss
  • Beating Injury
  • Staying Healthy

Events

  • Find An Event
  • Add An Event
  • Manage My events
  • International Events
  • Travel Collection
  • Event Editorial

Training

  • Beginners
  • Training Plans
  • Racing
  • Motivation
  • Women's Running

Home

Forums

  • General
  • Beginners
  • Training
  • Health + Injury
  • Gear
  • Events
  • Clubhouse
  • Virgin London Marathon
  • Ultra/Adventure Racing
  • Triathlon
Website powered by: Magicalia | © Runner's World 2002-2013