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

Cheltenham
Joined June 2012
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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: almostathletes.co.uk/
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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! 📸
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Results of the Linda Franks 5 mile (at Cheltenham): oxonraces.com/#results @almostathletes
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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': oxonraces.com/#2021-07-07-ch… @almostathletes
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📢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
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The Cleeve Cloud Cuckoo Race is returning June 2nd!! Entries will open soon 7:30pm at Cleeve Hill Golf Club
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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 race-results.co.uk/results/2…
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Entries are now open!!! Our four Midsummer Opens are now open to entry and could fill up fast!! To enter follow this link race-results.co.uk/results/2…
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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': oxonraces.com/#2021-01-24-ch… @almostathletes
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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! runupcote.co.uk
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The Bugatti 10K (at Prescott Hill in Glos) on Wed Aug 5th has been cancelled: oxonraces.com/#2020-08-05-pr… @almostathletes
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"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
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Today we launch our AA Bingo challenge! How many squares are you going to try?! Full details on our website: almostathletes.co.uk/aa-bing…
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Replying to @COSalisburyARC
It’s time for our third Weekly Challenge with @JennyMeadows800! This week, Jenny's using a range of household items as she challenges you to an Agility Run! Share pics/videos of your efforts on social media using #BetterTogether. Watch the video at 👇bit.ly/2yK6RsF
🙌 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
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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!
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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 almostathletes.co.uk/runner-… Could we have nominations by 6pm on Tuesday 18th please! Ta!
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This weeks race report (AKA beating Storm Ciara!) is up online: almostathletes.co.uk/news/53…
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Running for fun at King George V playing field in Cheltenham thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sp…
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