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Thursday 11th March 2010

Halifax Harrier's have been invited to join Stainland Lions at the 'Running to the limits' event.

What does it take to become an international marathon runner? In 1985, 102 British male runners ran under the elite time of 2 hours 20 minutes for the marathon, only 5 managed this same feat 20 years later. British male distance running had all but disappeared but why? 16 stone, obese, heavy drinking filmmaker Alex Vero goes on a journey to find out firsthand what it takes to become an international marathon runner and to explain the recent decline of British male marathon running. Alex's inspirational story takes many twists and turns before becoming intertwined with former Ethiopian goat herder Mengsitu Abebe, and closer to home, recent Oxford graduate Ben Moreau - one of Britain's bright hopes for 2012 marathon success.

Alex Vero's 'Running to the limits' is being held at:

• Location:
• Heath Training and Development Centre
• Time:
• Starts at 7 pm finishes with questions & answers till 9 pm.
• Address:
• Free School Lane
  Halifax
  HX1 2PT
• Tel:
• 01422 394068
• Location
• Heath Training & Development centre location
• Web site
• www.alexvero.co.uk

Tickets for this seminar are now 50% sold and going quickly. Don't delay...this is a must see seminar and inspirational for all levels of runners.

If anyone wants tickets please contact Jess on - rileyjess@hotmail.com / or via phone 07909 515656.

Friday 19th March 2010 (7pm for 7.30pm)

Halifax Harriers invite you to a family packed evening of entertainment, good food and presentation of awards at North Bridge Leisure Centre on Friday 19th March 2010 (7pm for 7.30pm).

There will be a hot buffet, assorted sweets, tea or coffee, and entertainment throughout the evening with Frank Chislett and his amazing Bavarian Stompers Band .

£15 for adults and £5 for Under 16's (Under 13's to be accompanied by an adult).

Tickets are available from Linda Crabtree, or they can be purchased on a Tuesday or Thursday training night from the registration desk.

No tickets sold after 8th March or if maximum number is reached before that date.

Annual presentation dinner ticket order form.

Why not come and join in the fun of circuit training - It's good training and a great way to meet other local club runners! Circuits are held at Rishworth school gym which is situated up a single track road, to the right of the school, about 75m past the Cinnamon Lounge Curry Restaurant.

The 5k time trial takes place every second Tuesday in the month. This is followed by a social evening at the 3 Pigeons pub, at the bottom of Halifax between the Shay and the Railway Station, from 8.30pm. Come on down!