Below is the latest version of the 22/23 senior race calendar. (The date for the Inskip Half has now been updated to the correct date).
The art of self motivation – Stu Cann
Hi all as we’ve just had VE day and lots of talk of the great British bulldog spirit was in the air my thoughts turned to red so I decided to stick my head above the parapet and break radio silence to check in I hope we find everyone fit…
Ian Wharton – Blog
I’ve been checking back on my running log (I use Veloviewer) and the first Red Rose run I can find was on Thursday 27/12/2012. I had done the Boxing day 10k in Worden park the day before and noticed some (quite a lot of) Red Rose vests. I remember googling…
Runner’s Runner of the Year 2019 – The Nominees
Voting has now closed for Runner’s Runner of the Year. The winner will be announce at the Presentation Evening on Friday 13th March, Bamber Bridge Football Club, from 19:30. Thank you for taking the time to nominate and vote. __________________ Below are the nominations for the Runner’s Runner…
Fell Championship 2020 – Dan Hughes
The Fell Championship Hi everyone, the Fell Championship begins in February and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, Dan Hughes, as your new fell captain. You probably know me better as one half of ‘Team Hughes’ (Nic and Dan Hughes), and whilst I’m the main contact for…
Red Rose Juniors – Abigail (7)
My name is Abigail, I’m 7 years old and I’ve been running for nearly 2 years. I started running with my mummy and her friends from Red Rose at Cuerden Valley. Then I joined junior parkrun and I’ve done 8 junior parkruns now. I have done 20 of the main…
Running with Cows and Corn
Running with Cows and Corn is a statement to grab your attention but those who know the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber will understand. As lots of us have been hard at it putting in loads of hard work for marathons yours truly embarked on a marathon of a somewhat…
The joys of injury and being a fat and unfit (ultra)marathon runner – Gareth Bell
Next week I travel to Cornwall to visit my parents, this got me thinking that the last time I was there I was just starting the comeback from a long-term injury plodding out a few cautious miles on the coastal paths feeling very fat, very unfit and scared of how…
Red Rose buddy runners – Pita Oates
Red Rose Buddy Runners So, our membership survey highlighted a lot of interest from several members who would like to offer their support in some way, shape or form to the club and/or membership. To miss out on these offers would be remiss, so we have begun to pull together…
The fell/dog run that didn’t go to plan… – Pita Oates
So it turns out killing two birds with one stone isn’t always as productive as you might think. Tuesday the 12th of March 2019 – tea time. Weather presenting as sunny with cloud hanging about, winds, with some ferocious gusts. The temperatures feel in the minus in the gusts but…