HERTS 10K RUN: UPDATE
03.10.07

The Herts 10k is fast approaching, with the race due to take place on Sunday 14 October 2007. If you have registered, read on for all the details you need for the day itself. If you've not registered, read on to find out why you should and how you can!

There's been a great response so far, but a larger team would be even better. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the both charity and the club, plus will be fantastic exposure and PR for us in the local area. Find out how to do so here.There are also a good mix of people from across the teams and running abilities. Some will be very competitive (the clever money is on Bainesy!), and others will be more 'social' in the running. The runners so far are:

Mike Emes
Ian Beggs
Matt Beggs
Nigel Timms
Russell Timms
Kevin Moxham
Kat McDougall
Sharon Baldwin
Rhys Ashton
David Thomas
Danny Burgess
Sam Martyn
Simon Evans
Lance Boyd-Clark
Elaine Boyd-Clark
Sue Dear
Neil Presence
Floris Pietzsch
Ilana Hutton
Ben Brind
Ally Arnsby
Paul Nash

Timetable
8.30am - Cricket Club will be open and runners can arrive.
9.10am - Team photo of all HHC runners.
9:15am - Walk up to start area.
9:45am - Mass warm up with Svetlana Plummer (Russian ex-Athlete..... Brind will be trying to chat her up before the race no doubt).
10am - Race starts
12noon - Lunch provided at the Cricket Club
12:30pm - Prize giving.

Parking on the day
Parking is bound to difficult on the day. The earlier you get there, the better. Parking may well be available at the Cricket Club, but is not guaranteed.

Refreshments
Lucozade, tea and coffee will be available at the Club from 8.30am before the race. A luncheon spread will be put on for 12noon and the bar will be open during the afternoon for both runners and spectators. There will also be prizes given during lunch for Top Placed Male, Top Placed Female and Highest Sponsorship Total.

Running kit
We would ask that all Harpenden runners wear some HHC kit during the race so we can be easily spotted and find each other. There is also a special edition Herts 10K t-shirt available at the kit shop - www.hhckitshop.spreadshirt.co.uk. Whether it is a team shirt or special edition t-shirt is up to the individual.

Sponsorship
As you know, we are requesting that everyone running tries to raise sponsorship for the race. Details of dates for money collection can be found on the sponsorship form. Please also take a moment to check if your employers will contribute to sponsorship. Many firms will contribute sums, or match external sponsorship. Mine for example matches the sponsorship up to a level of £250. I'm sure you will agree, its worth checking.

We are hoping for a good turn out of runners and spectators to make this a really excellent day for everyone at the club. Even if you are not running, please come on down and show your support.