Almost Athletes

Cheltenham's biggest and friendliest running club. We cater for everyone from fun runners to marathon/ultra runners - something for everyone!

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

We've returned to Club Running!

A great turn out to our pre-booked, socially distant club run last night. Thanks to all those that made it possible.

If you've not yet re-joined or are thinking of joining then all the information you need is here: https://t.co/hTyVCjKDqC

[VisitCheltenham @visitchelt]

A massive well done to everyone who ran in @CheltenhamHalf & 10K today 👏 A huge thanks to the organisers, volunteers & FABULOUS supporters👏

LOTS more photos to follow! These pics feature a few of the many inspirational people we met 💛

We would love to see your pics! 📸

[Barry Cornelius @oxonraces]

Results of the Linda Franks 5 mile (at Cheltenham): https://t.co/dCLAEXivk8 @almostathletes

[Barry Cornelius @oxonraces]

First of 3 waves of entries for Jul 7th's Linda Franks 5 (at Cheltenham) opens TOMORROW (SATURDAY) at 0900 - it'll FILL QUICKLY, e.g., 10 minutes - 'fast 5M using mainly residential streets - 2 laps': https://t.co/L9WirPuj8d @almostathletes

[Cheltenham & County Harriers @Cheltenham1880]

https://t.co/l57QX2SH24

[parkrun UK @parkrunUK]

📢Into the next furlong now and it's a double! Thanks @cheltenhambc for supporting free, weekly, physical activity in your community! 😍 That's @Cheltparkrun and King George V Playing Field parkrun with permission to return! 🐎

🌳#loveparkrun

[Cheltenham & County Harriers @Cheltenham1880]

The Cleeve Cloud Cuckoo Race is returning June 2nd!!
Entries will open soon
7:30pm at Cleeve Hill Golf Club

[Cheltenham & County Harriers @Cheltenham1880]

Distance Runners! This summer we are bringing back our Midsummer 5000m event. Fast, packed fields with big chances for a PB.
Entries are open and filling up fast so get in quick https://t.co/yvMQH42HjE

[Cheltenham & County Harriers @Cheltenham1880]

Entries are now open!!!
Our four Midsummer Opens are now open to entry and could fill up fast!!
To enter follow this link https://t.co/yvMQH42HjE

[Barry Cornelius @oxonraces]

January's Linda Franks 5 mile (at Cheltenham) has been 'postponed - our intention is to host the race later in 2021 and we will provide an update once we have a new date': https://t.co/L1Tb0vG7Bn @almostathletes

[Cheltenham parkrun @Cheltparkrun]

While we wait for parkrun to return it's great to see some small local races back in the calendar. This one is just outside Cheltenham and should be a belter! https://t.co/qv1WaBdQ8W

[Barry Cornelius @oxonraces]

The Bugatti 10K (at Prescott Hill in Glos) on Wed Aug 5th has been cancelled: https://t.co/X9RUCot75W @almostathletes

[Dave Nelson @nelbo009]

"Club" run this evening. Spelled out the running club name using street signs. Broke up the 5 mile run nicely! Another 5 towards @runr_uk #milesformind as well. #almostathletes #runclub #ukrunchat #runr

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

Today we launch our AA Bingo challenge!

How many squares are you going to try?!

Full details on our website: https://t.co/TUXWmUz8JL

[Rich Ayling @richayling]

@COSalisburyARC @AvonValleyRun @bristolwestac @NorthSomersetAC @YateAC @ExeterHarriers @almostathletes @littledownHarri @DevizesRC @CalneRC I would love to see some of your athletes take on the @EnglandAthletic weekly challenge with @JennyMeadows800. Lets GO!! #BetterTogether

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

@tivvyadams Congratulations! Amazing achievement

[TCS London Marathon @LondonMarathon]

🙌 First London Marathon winner in 1981.

🗓 43 years old.

🙋‍♀️ Full time mum.

🖥 Full time wages clerk in Watford.

🇬🇧 First British woman to break 2:30.

✅ Still the oldest winner of the race.

Joyce Smith, you're our #MondayMotivation today.

#LondonMarathon #The40thRace

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

Your club needs you!

We're a club of 500 members run by a brilliant group of volunteers. We need more help & have a range of avenues to do so.

If you’re interested, would like to learn more or have ideas of ways to improve the club then email [email protected]

Thanks!

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

Morning all
It's Runner of the Month time again! Could you:
- send your nominations to [email protected]
Or
- fill in the form on the website
https://t.co/ImwzSr4O6c
Could we have nominations by 6pm on Tuesday 18th please!
Ta!

[Almost Athletes @almostathletes]

This weeks race report (AKA beating Storm Ciara!) is up online:
https://t.co/PUDP8YTKD4