Entry is now open for the annual Saxons 5 Mile Race on Sunday 13 October 2019. The Saxons Running and Fitness Club are pleased to announce that this year’s race will be part of the SCAA Grand Prix Series. This means that Club Runners who are taking part in the Grand Prix will gain valuable …
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Keelan Smith has been given this year’s Saxons place for the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 28 April. Keelan is a Coach at the Saxons and is certainly putting in the miles for his marathon training. He has run two marathons before but never London so he was really pleased to get the Club place. …
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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Today was the first Social Run organised by Emma. It was a warm but fun 5 Mile circular route from Sizewell ending with refreshments at the cafe and a dip in the sea. Dates for future runs are below, keep an eye on our Facebook …
It can be very daunting when starting a new sport or exercise when you don’t really know what to do. Running is a very enjoyable exercise and can be done anywhere and anytime. Our weekly running and fitness sessions are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities, if you are already running and training, …
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Running doesn’t have to be a solo affair. If you fancy taking part in a team event there are some great challenges coming up in Suffolk. Team Duathlon Event – Framlingham Gala Fest 2018 – Saturday 26th May 2018 Framlingham Gala Fest are hosting their first Team Duathlon at Framlingham Sports Club on Saturday …
Saxon Aiden Church, 18, has qualified to represent Suffolk in the Cross Country Inter Counties Championships in Loughborough on 10 March. Aiden came 7th in the 8km cross country at Culford in January earning him the place. Good luck Aiden!
Derek Daly has this year’s club place for the London Marathon and if you follow our Facebook page you’ll see that he’s been busy racking up the miles whilst at home and abroad. Derek is not a newbie to this distance and this will be his 5th Marathon. He promised his wife he’d never do …
The next Suffolk Winter League event will be Nowton Park Cross Country. Date: Sunday 18th February 2018 Venue: Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5BD Race Times: Juniors (11-16) 10.45am Approx. 2 miles Under 11s 10.46am Approx. 800 metres Seniors (16+) 11.15am Approx. 5 miles.
Well done to all Saxons who took part in the Suffolk County Athletics Association Grand Prix 2017, the Club finished in 7th place out of 20 Clubs. Overall Grand Pric Club Team results can be downloaded here (PDF) >
The conditions were great for the 2017 Saxons 5 Mile Race and nearly 200 athletes took part in the multi-terrain event. The race was started by the clubs Lifetime President Gordon Merfield and fastest home were Andrew Rooke of Framlingham Flyers and Emma Mortimer of Hadleigh Hares AC. There was also a great turnout for …
