Achilles is one of the oldest established running clubs in Port Elizabeth and for that matter the Eastern Cape Province, having been established in 1936.
The club has its “home” at the Walmer Golf Club (River Road, Walmer). The facilities at the club are excellent and runners can enjoy a hot shower and a few beers after a run. Despite its long existence the Achilles club is relatively small, and has a membership of approximately 100 running members, plus a few social and non-running members. The club feels this provides for a friendly and special relationship among its members, which is usually lost in large less personal running clubs.
Visitors are, however, always very welcome and we enjoy large support of non-members on our training runs. Runners wishing to join the club are encouraged to attend the club runs in order for both members and the aspiring members to see how they fit in, before they apply for membership. This procedure may sound cumbersome, but Achilles have felt it is a formula that has served them well over the many years of its existence. Club Runs are run on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from Walmer Golf Club at 5.30pm and distances range from 5km to 16km. The club is well represented in both cross country and road running and our members have performed well in both the local league competitions and the SA Champs, in shorter distances as well as marathon races. Road running is however the dominant area of participation.
Achilles hosts several races throughout the year, including the well-known Friendly City Marathon and PEB Print Lake Farm 25 km race. These races in particular raise significant sums for particular local charities. The Friendly City Marathon has been held in the city for some 20 years and is one of the most popular “City” marathons in the Eastern Cape. Achilles is also very active socially and apart from regular organised functions such as the annual (formal) Dinner, Xmas Dinner Dance, AGM and Prize Giving functions, braai’s, outings and other fun events are arranged on an on-going basis. This serves to strengthen the morale and spirit of the club and ensures it lives up to its motto of “ LUDUM LUDE ” or “ Play the Game ”. |
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Upcoming Events, January 2012 |
26 January - Thursday night route - adaption of old Walmer Perimeter.
26 January - Achilles Internal Brian Bands Participation League 2011 Awards Evening - Walmer Golf Club - Snacks to be provided and Cash Bar - Attendance draw (Achilleans only) for A PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES (to the value of R1200) kindly sponsored by BRIAN BANDS.
27 January - The Herald / Flexider 42.2km / 10km / 5km - Entries and Collection of Race Numbers / Envelopes - Walmer Golf Club, River Rd Walmer - 5pm to 7pm
28 January - The Herald / Flexider 42.2km / 10km / 5km - Participation League Event - ACHILLES organised event - All hands on deck - No Achilles members to run on day - Please run the Helper's Run on 15 January 2012
BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY: Andrew Porter (2nd); Peter Giddy (5th); Wesley Fourie (18th); Mary-Grace Villanueva (19th); Gary Collier & Brandon Fillis (21st); Heidi Jansen (22nd); Rodney Maggott & Bradley Joubert (25th); Robin Clark (30th); Wayne Mitchell & Johan van den Berg (31st)
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Achilleans Half Ironman Results - 22 January 2012
Results are coming in slowly by word of mouth: Well done to the following: Michael Bester (4h51, 43rd overall and 6th in category); Pat Thomson (5h41, 2nd in category); Nick Chapman (5h35); Christine Claasen (5h49, 3rd in category); Heidi Jansen (6h06 and 5th in category); Shane Norris (6h09); Lesley Wood (6h12, 1st in category and new course record!); Susan Chapman (7h26): Terry Thornton - ex-Achillean (4h56). Apologies if any Achilleans have been missed!
Bay FM / Bluewater Bay 15km - 21 January 2012
Full Results / Achilles Results - The Brian Bands Participation League and EPA League will be updated as soon as the League Results are available.
Big Tree 2012 Schedule
p1 / p2
Lemaitre / PG Glass 10km - 14 January 2012
Full Results 10km / Achilles 10km Results.
SA Marathon Champs George - 5 Feb 2012
Please note that the closing date for entries for SA Marathon Champs is at 16:30 on Monday, 16 January 2012. No Late entries will be accepted. See PRESS RELEASE from ASA.
The Herald / Flexider Friendly City Marathon 28 January 2012 - ACHILLEANS!!! HELP WANTED! PLEASE
Our flagship event is coming up soon. If you are able to assist with Marshalling, please contact
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Achilles AAA to move to Walmer Golf Club from Tuesday, 17 January 2012
An important notice to all Achillians and Friends. As a result of the majority vote in favour at the SGM in December last year, Achilles AAA will move from Old Grey to Walmer Golf Club as from Tuesday, 17 January 2012. Club Runs will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we will, as usual, gather at 5.30pm for announcements. Please make use of the wonderful shower and bar facilities after the Training Runs. The Tuesday Training Run will be the usual "Pirates" route in the conventional direction and the Thursday night routes will vary as per a roster which will be available soon. Some exciting new concepts to be introduced soon!
Woodlands Dairy 15km - 07 January 2012
Full Results / Achilles Results
Fixture List 2012
Please see HERE for Draft Fixture List for 2012
The Herald/Flexider Friendly City Marathon to be held on 28 January 2012
Entry Forms already available at selected sports shops and see The Herald / Flexider Advertisement on LHS of this page. Please contact Carol-Anne Cash for further info - 084 502 3300.
SGM Results - 13 December 2011
The results from the vote last night was 47 for and 6 against the move to Walmer Golf Club. Further information to follow soon.
Jeffrey's Bay Beach Run - 10 December 2011
Full Results / Achilles Results
Sharwoods Supa Quick Merit Awards 2011 to 2012
Sharwoods Supa Quick Merit Awards updated (Should there be and discrepancies, please contact Percy)
Final Brian Bands Participation League 2011 - 07 Dec 2011
Please see Final BBPL for final standings on the Brian Bands Participation League. Well done to all especially our official 2011 Champion Sizinzo Kama!!! Brian Bands Participation League Awards Evening planned for 26 January 2011 (to be confirmed). (Please let Paulette know asap if there are any discrepancies)
Aspen 42.2km and 10km - 03 December 2011
Full 42.2km Results / Achilles 42.2km Results / Full 10km Results / Achilles 10km Results / EPA League to be updated soon (still awaiting info).
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Upcoming Events, February 2012 |
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04 February - Historic Run 10km & 5km - Bertrum High School @ 6.30am - Participation League
04 February - Big Tree 30km
05 February - SA Marathon Champs - George
11 February - Valentines Run 10km - Achilles organised event - Metlife Mall - 6am
11 February - Big Tree 32km
18 February - Kromberg & Schubert 15km & 5km - Frans Conradie Primary School - 6am
18 February - Big Tree 40km
19 February - Mini-Marathon Motherwell
25 February - Cassies 10km & 5km - Verkenner Primary School - 6.30am - Prestige and Participation League
29 February - Knysna Marathon and Half Entries open 1 March 2012 - see website to enter
BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY: Shane Norris (4th); Shirley Beckmann (14th); Marius Stander (16th); Susan Baylis (17th); Tom D'Arcy (18th); Paulette McEwan (27th)
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Results & News - Previous Months |
Toy Run - 29 November 2011
Grateful thanks to those who supported this annual event. Thank you for donating Toys which have been handed to Tree of Joy and T-Shirts and clothes which have been handed to Bread of Life. Although we should always be thinking of those in need, this time of the year is an especially difficult time and your generosity will be appreciated.
The Willows Event - 26 November 2011
Full 10km Results / Full 5km Results / Final Media Release.
The Willows Event this Saturday - 26 November 2011
"A host of spectacular sporting activities will form part of The Willows Challenge to be held this Saturday. There will be a number of events to choose from including 10km and 5km trails, an Incredible Adventure Race,..." Read More
2012 ASA Licensing Form - Please download complete and return to Graham Channon on Thursday Evenings / Club Statements will be out shortly - 2012 licences will only be issued once Licensing Form completed and returned and club subs have been received. 2012 ASA Licensing Form
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