Hi just thought i would let you know about the Viking challenge which i completed on Sunday. The day started when i was picked up by my friend`s and taken to Nottingham where we had to sign in. Then we went to the start line and commenced in the 9.30am section. The start was miss leading as 2 mile into the race came the hills and the sweat..... after 10 mile`s there was a refreshment stop with cakes and hot and cold drinks. The next section of the course took you over a air field for 3 miles and the wind was intense. The next stop there was sandwiches and drinks and chocolate bars. The end could not come quick enough and cramp started to kick in on the last mile as i tried to pick up the pace but i made it in 3 house 22 minutes beating one of my friends by 10 minutes which I was pleased about as he is a regular up the chase 3 times a week. When he asked how I did it I replied ` easy I run for chase harriers` ha . In all it was a great day and look forward to next year.

Chris

additional: It sounds like you had a great time, thank you for sharing it with us. if you have any photos please email them to me.

Cheers

David

Saturday the 12th September saw the club celebrating its 25th anniversary. Although the true date is in November it was thought we might be better a little early especially as we were having a hog roast. It proved to be a good decision as it was one of our few sunny evenings we have had this year. St Thomas Priory Golf club was a beautiful setting for the occasion so it was a bonus to spend some of it outside at this time of the year. It was lovely to see some of our members from the early years who were invited to help us celebrate this milestone in the clubs history. Yes there was a lot of reminiscing catching up with friends of old but also a little sad some could not make it through illness in particular Des Bill or who had other commitments (Wilf Marsden) and some who are no longer with us. My best bit was to meet the legend Ray Timms who along with Wilf were the reason why Chase Harriers exist. So OK the dance floor was not as busy with all this catching up but then again now we have got back in touch with old friends there is always our next celebration. For those that left early you missed a brilliant performance of an Irish jig you are ever likely to see. So until the next time cheers.

Additional: Click on Chase Gallery to see the photos from the 25th Anniversary celebrations.