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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.
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Upcoming Events, February 2012 |
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Written by Clifford Kilian
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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 15:51 |
04 February - Historic Run 10km - see results below
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 - Participation League
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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Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 16:23 |
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Written by Clifford Kilian
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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 15:51 |
Sizinzo Kama represented EP in the SA Marathon Champs in George on 05 Feb 2012. He finished in an unofficial time of 3:11:30 and in silver position as he was 2nd in his age category. He sounded very happy with his result but complained that his legs started cramping in the final stages of the race. Well done Sizinzo!!!
Historic 10km - 04 February 2012
Full 10km Results / Achilles Results / Brian Bands Participation League updated / EPA League (to be updated)
The Herald/Flexider Friendly City Marathon - 28 January 2012
Full 42.2km Results / Achilles Helpers Run Results and Full 10km Results. EPA League has not been updated yet. As soon as the League Points are available, the Brian Bands League 2012 will be published. Thanks to all the Achilleans who were out there on the day to ensure that the event was the sucess it was. A very special thanks to Tommy Satchwell, Graham Channon and Carol-Anne Cash - without them the FCM event would not exist! Brian Bands Participation League 2012.
Brian Bands Participation Awards Evening - 26 January 2012
Well done to the Top 30 in the Brian Bands Participation League 2011. All 30 received Brian Bands Vouchers jointly sponsored by Brian Bands and Achilles. Thanks to Brian Bands for their continued support and the donation of a pair of running shoes which were won by Wayne Mitchell. Thanks also to Pierre and Michael for running a very welcome, thirst-quencing bar tab. Congratulations to our Brian Bands 2011 Champ, Sizinzo Kama. Trophies were awarded to Sizinzo Kama (Brian Bands Champ 2011), Sizinzo Kama and Peter Pohlmann (most league races) and Michael Bester (1-Mile 2011 Champ).
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). Monde Mabala complete his first Half-Ironman. 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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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 15:27 |
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Upcoming Events, March 2012 |
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Written by Clifford Kilian
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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 15:51 |
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03 March - Bay Ultra 50km & 10km & 5km - Hobie Beach @ 5am - Prestige and Participation League
10 March - Sportsmans Warehouse 15km & 5km - Moffet Retail Centre @ 6.30am - Prestige and Participation League
17 March - Lake Farm Charity Run 25km & 10km & 5km - Lake Farm Centre @ 7am - Achilles organised event
21 March - Seaview 24km Training Run - Seaview Community Centre @ 6.30am
24 March - Kougakus 21.1km - Nico Malan High School, Humansdorp @ 7am - Participation League Event
24 March - Mini Marathon 4.2km - TBC
31 March - Umhlobo Wenene 10km & 5km- Kings Beach @ 7am - Prestige and Participation League
BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH: Adri Du Plessis (5th); Daryl North (9th); Yadre Gouws (12th); Ian Thomson (13th); John Frewen (18th); Digby Schubart (23rd)
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 16:24 |
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Results & News - Previous Months |
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Written by Clifford Kilian
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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 15:51 |
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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Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 18:06 |
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