Runners take up OSA Recruitment All Terrain Challenge this weekend
23 July 2009
THERE are still a few places left in the OSA Recruitment Challenge which starts this Saturday.
‘We have had another great turn out this year. With around 60 entries so far and room for 10 more, there is still time to enter for anyone thinking about signing up,’ said Geoff King, organiser and GIAAC member.
Organisers are expecting to see some excellent performances this year from all four divisions.
‘From the more seasoned athletes to the newcomers, there is a good mix of quality which is just fantastic for the event’, said Mr King.
‘We’ve actually seen the number of newcomers rise considerably this year with around half of the entrants coming from non GIAAC members and it’s great to see those challenging themselves with something new.’
The seven days covers a variety of courses including the 4km road race at Pleimnont this Saturday and a 5 mile cliff run at Icart Point on Sunday, as well as several time trials throughout the week.
This year will see Division One’s familiar faces of Steve Dawes and Mark Mercier once again battling it out at the week-long event. Dawes, last year’s winner, will be trying to retain his title.
Contesting the ladies title will be Martine Scholes, Sarah Mercier and Gail King with Scholes hoping to retain her first place position from last year.
Each race will begin at 6.30pm every evening with the concluding race in Herm starting at 7pm on Friday 31 July.
Nick Graham, managing director of OSA Recruitment said that what made the event so appealing was the fantastic atmosphere throughout the week.
‘Whether runners are entering just for the personal challenge or a serious competition there is support for all, no matter what the level.’
Entry forms can be obtained from guernseyathletics.org.gg.
OSA Recruitment ATC Race Diary:
Saturday 25th July - 4km road race Pleinmont headland 6.30pm
Sunday 26th July - 5 mile cliff run Icart Point 6.30pm
Monday 27th July - 800m cliff hill time trial Telegraph Bay (Jerbourg) 6.30pm
Tuesday 28th July - 3 mile circuit race Saumarez Park (Tea Room) 6.30pm
Wednesday 29th July - Track race Footes Lane 6.30pm
Thursday 30th July - 5 mile cliff time trial Icart 6.30pm
Friday 31st July - 4 mile cross-country Herm (6pm boat) 7.00pm
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