Running on Wimbledon Common since 1868
At Crystal Palace on Sunday, 17 Saltires braved the rain to enjoy the hills of South London. The course was fast, and the steep descent back to the finish on the track was particularly fun. Our Ladies A team finish of 19th was a brilliant result, especially given the quality of the opposition. It was … Read more
The Annual Report for our 151st Season (2018-19) can be found here.
The new season opened with the Surrey Road Relays, in traditional sunshine at Wimbledon Park last weekend. We had a great turn out of 4 ladies and one men’s team,enjoying the struggle up the hill as well as the descent back into the park! Well done to our Ladies A team, made up of Claire … Read more
The Wedding Day 7k is a local firm favourite for many a Saltire over the years and this edition was no exception. 10 of us took part and the rain just about held off. As always we all enjoyed rediscovering that 7km is two long kilometers further than 5km. Your Captain Alex Mackula was first … Read more
Thanks to Matt for making this great highlights video
Thames fielded four runners at the iconic Night of the 10000 PBs at Highgate – led home by James Hoad who ran an excellent Personal Best of 30.35.
Very well done to Bethanie Murray who took the ladies’ title in a sparkling 20.11 over the 3.5mile course. Thames was out in force over the two nights, including Gordon Pearce and Ben Reynolds.
Amy Aronson was first home for Thames and fifth lady in a sparkling 65 minutes. Six Thames men and ladies toed the line – full results below.
On Saturday 22nd June, a small but classy group of Thames runners used the Summer Handicap as a good appetite builder for the Summer Wine Party held that evening.
On Wednesday 12th June, in very damp conditions, 110 teams drawn from a range of running clubs in south west London contested the 26th Parkland Relays. In the ladies’ competition, Thames regained the title they won in 2017, winning by over two minutes from Ful-on Tri and Clapham Chasers. West 4 Harriers provided the first … Read more