This Wednesday sees the first event for both the Northants Road Running League and the East Midlands Grand Prix races at Silverstone 10k.  This is a nice flat fast course ideal for a new PB or a first time 10k.

For all those that haven't been involved in the Summer races before more details can be found by clicking on the links above.  Both series are made up of eight races.  The best FIVE of each runner's races from the EMGP count for your club and the best SIX races for each runner from the NRRL count towards your club.  You do not need to commit to all races if you are unable to do so as each individual race in the series has prize givings and awards as well.  The higher up the field you finish on the day, the more points you gain for your club.  This means that even if you are a slower runner you could be decreasing the amount of points clubs with runners that finish behind you are receiving and helping W&DAC to work it's way up the table again this year!

Last year, Wellingborough did extremely well and WON the NRRL with eight of our runners also winning individual prizes!

If you have any further questions, speak to your coach, Natasha Wain (Ladies Captain) or Jon Kemp (Mens Captain).

Last year's Welly Wobble event was such a success it's back again this year with hopes for another fantastic night!

As part of our club 20 year celebrations in 2012, runners from all six running groups ran between 20 different pubs during the evening of the bank holiday set aside for the Jubilee.

This year, Neil's first event as WDAC Social Secretary will take place in the form of Welly Wobble 2 on Saturday the 29th June 2013.  Not only do we like to run, but we like to run to pubs!  So if you are of the same mindset, make sure that you are a member of our Facebook group and click 'Attending' to the event Neil has added to the group.  Details of the route and starting point to follow...

There is also a comedy night at the castle and club rounders event coming up over the next few months.  Check out the social events page for more details.

Please be aware that our access to Wellingborough School grounds is only on a Tuesday and Thursday evening between the hours of 6:30-8pm.

We have recently been alerted to the fact that runners from W&DAC or people posing as runners from our club have been turning up at alternate times to use the field for training.

We do not have access to the school outside of the hours mentioned above and runners attempting to access the school grounds pose as a security and safeguarding risk for members of the school.

Please ensure that you only use the school field during club nights or sessions arranged by the club.

As most of you know Steve had shaved off his beard on the 12th March in order to raise in EXCESS OF £50.00 for the 'Wellingborough Mind', our club's chosen charity this year.
To confirm that altogether the Junior section and a few other members of 'The Wellingborough and District Athletics Club' raised a total of £139.59!

So, this Tuesday (23rd) at 6.30pm on the grass track we will be presenting Nigel from 'Mind' with the money raised. I have also arranged for a photographer from the local paper to come and document the monetary donation from the Club to Mind at this time too, and a future editorial.

Please can I ask that for all those who own Club Kit to wear it on the night, as this will also be an opportunity to promote the club and the Mind Charity.
If it is preferred that some members do not wish to be included in the photographs, please return me an email, advising me of this, or let me know on the night (confidentiality kept).

Many Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Sarah Grove (Junior Coaching Assistant)