Yesterday afternoon Norman Wilson from England Athletics phoned to confirm that I've been selected to represent England again.
Those of you who read this blog regularly will know that I've been expecting it for a few weeks now and planning/training accordingly.
The race is an international competition between Scotland, England, France, Ireland, Italy and Wales and will take place in Perth, Scotland on 4/5 September.
I don't want to put the names of the English runners on here yet (just in case they haven't been officially informed) but I do know that:
John Pares (Wales) cannot run due to work commitments,
William Sichel (Scotland) is running,
Jim Rogers (England) is not running. In Brive earlier this year he spoke of his desire to compete in the Spartathlon, which is also in September.
Showing posts with label Norman Wilson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norman Wilson. Show all posts
Monday, 19 July 2010
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Chris is happy ...
Last night I received a phone call from Norman Wilson (chairman of selectors, UK Athletics) to confirm that I have been selected to represent my country in this year's World 24 hr Championships.
It seems that all the hard work over the past couple of years has finally paid off. And I feel good.
Full details of the event can be found on the race website. Looking around that website it appears that there are plans for live web coverage - should be good.
I have to say a big 'thank you' to Adam Smith at Fitnessfootwear.com and Steve Raven at ASSIST Creative Resources Ltd and Alan Young at Dion Networks for helping and sponsoring me.
If you would like to help/sponsor me too please email chris.carver@btopenworld.com
It seems that all the hard work over the past couple of years has finally paid off. And I feel good.
Full details of the event can be found on the race website. Looking around that website it appears that there are plans for live web coverage - should be good.
I have to say a big 'thank you' to Adam Smith at Fitnessfootwear.com and Steve Raven at ASSIST Creative Resources Ltd and Alan Young at Dion Networks for helping and sponsoring me.
If you would like to help/sponsor me too please email chris.carver@btopenworld.com
Monday, 6 July 2009
Commonwealth Championships
Well, well, well ... what can I say except "at last ..."
Had a phone call early yesterday afternoon from Norman Wilson [chairman of ultra selection - England Athletics]. He was phoning to confirm my selection for the Commonwealth Ultra Running Championships which will take place in Keswick in mid September.
I've been selected for the 24 hr event on condition that I run no more than 100 miles next weekend at the East Hull Harriers 24 hr race. This condition poses no problems at all because I was never intending to run more than 100 miles ... I want to make sure I'm fully recovered in time for the Commonwealth Championships.
Still a few questions need answering about the Championships - crew, accommodation, meals, kit, etc. I'm sure these will all be answered in the next few weeks.
For now I'm just happy to have my selection confirmed - only about six or seven months later than expected.
Had a phone call early yesterday afternoon from Norman Wilson [chairman of ultra selection - England Athletics]. He was phoning to confirm my selection for the Commonwealth Ultra Running Championships which will take place in Keswick in mid September.
I've been selected for the 24 hr event on condition that I run no more than 100 miles next weekend at the East Hull Harriers 24 hr race. This condition poses no problems at all because I was never intending to run more than 100 miles ... I want to make sure I'm fully recovered in time for the Commonwealth Championships.
Still a few questions need answering about the Championships - crew, accommodation, meals, kit, etc. I'm sure these will all be answered in the next few weeks.
For now I'm just happy to have my selection confirmed - only about six or seven months later than expected.
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Christmas Handicap
This morning I took part in Otley AC's annual Christmas handicap. The route is about 5 miles round Swinsty Reservoir and the village of Timble. For more details see Otley AC's website.
Weather wasn't too good but we had 25 or so runners for a decent competition. I managed 35 mins for the undulating course. Not fantastic but OK considering my limited training of late.
Just been invited, by Norman Wilson, to an England Athletics Ultra Squad training weekend, etc in Gloucester at the end of January. Not sure whether I can attend yet but if I don't will it damage my chances of representing England at the Commonwealth Championships or other future championships.
Weather wasn't too good but we had 25 or so runners for a decent competition. I managed 35 mins for the undulating course. Not fantastic but OK considering my limited training of late.
Just been invited, by Norman Wilson, to an England Athletics Ultra Squad training weekend, etc in Gloucester at the end of January. Not sure whether I can attend yet but if I don't will it damage my chances of representing England at the Commonwealth Championships or other future championships.
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