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May 2025

With April featuring the start of spring marathon fever in Ranelagh-land, one could be forgiven for hoping that May would….

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John Barnard (1950 - 2025)

John, who has died at the age of 74, was one of Ranelagh’s top runners during the 1980s. His distinctive 6’4” frame, long stride and size 12 shoes made him a very visible presence at races.

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The Road They Run

In the quiet light of Sunday morning, 19 runners will stand on the edge of history. The sky above Greenwich will be pale with promise. Behind them, months, years of early alarms, long miles…

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April Reminders

With Boston starting the week, and London kicking off on Sunday (EEEK!!), it’s no surprise that spring marathon fever has a firm grip on many in Ranelagh-land. To those who toed the start line in…

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Baker Cup · 2025

Records are a little hazy but the first known Baker Cup event was held in 1911, which makes sense as the cup itself was presented in 1910; by then Club President (1912 – 1920)…

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April 2025

April, the fourth month of the year, is often associated with the beginning of spring, growth, and renewal of nature, which does seem pretty apt of late, particularly with the longer days,…

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Club Subs Are Due..

Club subs are due. Please renew your membership subs for 2025/2026. If paying by bank transfer, kindly make your payments as soon as possible….

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Overuse Injuries

We’re delighted that Get Strong Physio are sponsoring this year’s Ranelagh Half & 10k. Their physiotherapist, Claire Slater-Gallon has written this article about training, overuse….

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104th Mob vs Blackheath

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when this year’s mob match against Blackheath became the most important fixture, to date, of the 2024/2025 season…

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Ladies Couch to 5k Course • 2025

Aimed at complete beginners, our ladies-only Couch-to-5k course is perfect for those wishing to learn how to confidently run 5 km at their own pace...

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Baker Cup Handicap

Don’t miss our annual 5k road race! First competed for in 1911, the Baker Cup is our road handicap; a mere 5 km (3 miles) around the Ballet School, making it immensely…

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Digital Update

We’re thrilled to announce the launch our new website & online kit shop. Our website is the first step in our ongoing digital project, offering members a fresh, clean, beautifully designed…

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March 2025

It's been all go here at Comms HQ, which is why we've been a bit delayed in sending our usual monthly roundup. There's some exciting digital developments happening in..

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Clutton Cup · 2025

The Clutton Cup seems to belie its provenance as one of the oldest cups of our club; certainly in appearance, being somewhat dimunitive, unassuming even, compared to the grander…

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96th Mob vs Orion Harriers

A trawl through past Ranelagh comms, e-news & gazettes gives a fascinating insight into the saga - defined for the purpose of this race report as 'a long story of heroic achievement' - that is…

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Strategy Working Groups

Thank you to everyone who responded to our club survey at the end of last year. So far in our club strategy process, we have hosted a focus group with representatives from our 5 Tuesday running groups,….

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