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		<title>Club closed Thursday 15th November UPDATE</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to an event at Lord Lawson, we are unable to use the facilities on the 15th. Your coaches may have alternative arrangements for training on the night &#8211; please check on FB (if you&#8217;re a member) and we will try to update the website to give any last minute info if available.]]></description>
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		<title>Lest we forget&#8230; (posted by YB)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/lest-we-forget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Big race in the North East calendar at the weekend. Great race, been run since 1920 and to remember the fallen initially of the Great War and then the Second World War, but now seems to be to all fallen people in all conflicts&#8230;.. Hence two minutes silence nowadays. Only 8 of us seniors today, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>North Eastern Cross Country Championships</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/races/6263/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North Eastern XC Championships is due to take place on 8th December at Wrekenton. There will be championship races for age groups U13s and above starting at 11:00am. A non-championship race is available for U11s due to start at 10:35am. The club will be paying for your entry &#8211; however, if you do not [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Sixth form common room unavailable until further notice</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/sixth-form-common-room-unavailable-until-further-notice/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are taking registration in the small sportshall for the next few weeks. Please keep checking our webcollect site to enter upcoming races &#8211; North Easterns are already on the site here and Northerns and Nationals will appear soon.]]></description>
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		<title>Memberships Now Overdue (renewal date 1st May)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/memberships-due-1st-may/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 19:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, it&#8217;s that time of year again &#8211; membership renewal! Following our AGM last month, the club fees were agreed on as follows:- Junior Membership &#8211; £35 Adult Membership &#8211; £60 Family Membership &#8211; £95 We have decided to move to an online payment service for several reasons:- There are security issues with large amounts [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Chester, the post mortem&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/chester-the-post-mortem/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well it came, and it passed and I survived it, although I am a tad battle scarred yet happy with bits of the run. My preparation was nothing like it should have been, my longest run was only 18 miles and that was 8 September, after then the most I had run in training was [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Start Fitness Online Discount Code for Birtley AC members</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/start-fitness-online-discount-code-for-birtley-ac-members/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2018 08:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Start Fitness would like to offer our club members an exclusive online loyalty discount code that will allow a saving of 10% off their current selling price on all items from our online store. Our code is BirtleyACSF10 and can be used in the Discount Code box at the checkout.]]></description>
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		<title>Nearly There Now&#8230; (Blog entry by YB)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/nearly-there-now-blog-entry-by-yb/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So I have trained hard for 12 weeks, and managed to sustain an injury. Still cannot work out what happened with the injury, it just seemed to happen. With a few days to go, how do I feel? I rested all last week until Saturday, then ran 3 and a bit miles, just to see [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Do as I say, not as I do&#8230; (Blog entry by YB)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do-blog-entry-by-yb/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to say I may have been a tad silly this week. Like I said last week, I am injured, but I need to exercise, but not too much, so I can repair. Well I rested through the week, and actually felt OK by Saturday, so have to try to get my legs moving [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Oh woe is me&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/oh-woe-is-me/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following from a great weekend of running last weekend, the other day of the spectrum. Doom and gloom. If you recall last week I had a scare on Monday and took it easy Tuesday, and planned a couple of rest days on Wednesday and Thursday, ready for my long run, which was to be Friday [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Twenty twenty vision&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/a-tale-of-two-halves/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Generally speaking I have hit most of the targets I have set myself. I have tried to adapt a couple of schedules to fit with races and club sessions. The main thing for me is the endurance. I get most of the speed work in the club sessions, but I try to fit extra runs [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Big bottle of man up required please&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/big-bottle-of-man-up-required-please/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was busy Wednesday last week so didn&#8217;t run, but it worked well for me. I am a bit achey and weary, but feeling fit. Can you be all that at the same time? Anyway Thursday was the Watergate 5k trail race. I have had some success here over the years, and always enjoy it, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Double Dipper</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/double-dipper/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday this week had to be easy, I had worked hard Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and I am due a recovery period. Although there are probably two schools of thought on this one. To be honest I think I agree with both&#8230;. You do need to run while weary/achey because the body needs to get [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Draw for London Marathon Place</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/draw-for-london-marathon-place/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi all, we&#8217;ll be holding a draw to choose the lucky winner who will get the club London marathon place in 2019. This draw is only open to fully paid up Birtley AC members, and will take place at our next club meeting, so please get your names in (via email at birtleyribbons@gmail.com) as quickly [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s been a week of two halves&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/its-been-a-week-of-two-halves/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well this week has been hard, targets achieved, and a bit more. Thursday was just a run, we did 5.2 miles. I knew I had a long run on Saturday, was feeling up for it, but trying to hold back we still ran an even 7 1/2 pace. Friday was a rest day, didn&#8217;t even [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>The clock is ticking&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/diary-entry/the-clock-is-ticking/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diary entry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[9th August. Well first things first, last week&#8217;s target, and did I meet it. Well a resounding yes, wanted to get up to 50 miles for the week, and it ended up 51 1/2, and I was happy enough with all of them. Following Wednesday&#8217;s run from work I was starting to tire. Club session [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Master Blaster</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/diary-entry/master-blaster/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well here we are again, setting myself up for a big public fall. Last time I did this I made a bet I would achieve a target, &#8230; and then didn&#8217;t, which resulted in me dining out with 7 running mates at the Himalayan, at my expense. So, won&#8217;t be doing that again!!!! September 30th, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Bag Pack Saturday 28th July Asda Washington &#8211; UPDATED</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/bag-pack-saturday-28th-july-asda-washington/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE:- We raised the fantastic sum of £673.80 &#8211; many thanks to those who helped out on the day, the organiser Craig, and the Asda staff and customers who were so generous with their time and money. THANKYOU!! Craig Fallon has kindly organised a bag pack at Washington Asda this Saturday (28th July) &#8211; we [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Confessions of a Vet</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/diary-entry/confessions-of-a-vet/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, been a long time since I was on here, and we have a few new members , so let me introduce myself. Brian Bailes, I believe I am the oldest competitive member of the club. Been at the club 27 years and competed on track, trail, road and country. I now don&#8217;t tend to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Holiday Plans (we&#8217;re here all summer!)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/summer-holiday-plans-were-here-all-summer/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the 6 weeks holidays, the club will remain open as usual. We are planning a fun combined warm up session for the whole club (inc. seniors) on the field, beginning at 6.45 &#8211; please try and arrive at club at 6.30 to allow time for registration and payment of subs before heading up to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Race the Train Sunday 8th July</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/race-the-train-sunday-8th-july/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tanfield railway postcode NE16 5ET. Helpers and senior runners, if you could meet at the above post code around 0930. All other junior runners meet at same place and you can get the 10.50 train to your start line. Be there in good time to get parked as the train won&#8217;t wait! Although we have [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>No club at Lord Lawson 28th June</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/no-club-at-lord-lawson-28th-june/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 22:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reminder to all that due to the annual Angel View races being held on Thursday, the club will not be open.Tommy&#8217;s seniors group and Gary&#8217;s group will be holding a session at the Angel.]]></description>
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		<title>Race the Train, Sunday July 8th</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/events/race-the-train-sunday-july-8th/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A club fun day at Tanfield steam railway, for both the youngsters and their parents. Races for all ages and abilities, all taking place on a traffic free route. Can you beat the speed and power of a steam train?!! The races will be followed by prizes, games, food &#038; drinks at Andrew’s House Station [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Message from our new treasurer</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/message-from-our-new-treasurer/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am very proud to be the new treasurer of Birtley AC. I will endeavour to serve the club honourably and with your interest always uppermost in my mind. The club continues to grow and will continue to do what it does best&#8230;provide high quality training to all ages and abilities whilst ensuring we all [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Riverside parkrun Takeover by Birtley AC 21st July</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/riverside-parkrun-takeover-by-birtley-ac-14th-july/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 05:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi all, please make a note in your diaries for Saturday 21st July, as our club is planning on a Riverside parkrun &#8220;takeover&#8221;. If you aren&#8217;t familiar with the concept, we basically need Birtley members to fulfil all the roles associated with a successful parkrun, so we need as many volunteers as possible to come [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Presentation Night &#8211; NEW DATE, Saturday 23rd June</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/presentation-night/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 13:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Presentation Night this year is at Birtley Catholic Club on Saturday 23rd June. There will be a buffet, competitions and a great star raffle prize for one lucky person (your ticket gives you an automatic entry into the raffle), plus a bit of a disco at the end for the kids, time permitting! We are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>April Showers (of plaudits for our young athletes)</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/races/april-showers-of-plaudits-for-our-young-athletes/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 20:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Race report]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday 22nd April was a big day for lots of people, with Ruth Dadswell, Lee Drummond, Keith Robertshaw and Tracy Millmore competing in the London Marathon, on what turned out to be the hottest London marathon on record. After a blistering start, Tracy unfortunately had to pull out due to a chest infection, but the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Alternative venue for Thursday 26th May</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/alternative-venue-for-thursday-26th-may/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gary&#8217;s group are at Elba park on Thursday 26th, 6.45pm for a 7pm start Postcode is DH4 6GN. See you there, all welcome. Tommy/Ed&#8217;s group will be training at Harris Bank (behind Birtley Medical Centre) 7pm start. Middle Distance/Endurance session 6:45pm at Chester le Street. Meet in the car park next to the park (used [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>NEGP Meeting 1 April 18th 2018</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/negp-meeting-1-april-18th-2018/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There were over half a dozen Birtley athletes at the first NEGP match last night, which took place at Monkton Stadium. Abigail Thwaites, Rowan Mason, Scarlett Newby, Hannah Short, Amy Jack and Rebecca Pottinger (as sole representative for the seniors of the club!) ran, jumped and threw well. However special mention must go to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Club closed on Thursday April 26th</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/club-closed-on-thursday-april-26th/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, due to a school open evening, we are unable to hold our regular club sessions at Lord Lawson on Thursday 26th April. However, individual coaches may make alternative arrangements &#8211; please check our FB page and this website for any updates prior to next Thursday.]]></description>
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		<title>Start Fitness NE Harrier League Presentation Evening</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/events/start-fitness-ne-harrier-league-presentation-evening/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Birtley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[harrier league]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prizes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Start Fitness North Eastern Harrier League presentation will take place at Start Fitness in Newcastle on Thursday 12th April. Please arrive from 5.30pm for a prompt 6pm start. All individual prize winners are asked to attend in person but, if that&#8217;s not possible, can someone from the club be nominated to collect it on [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>AGM Notice &#8211; important change of date</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/agm-notice/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Birtley AC will be holding their AGM on Friday 13th April, 7pm at Birtley Hub. All welcome to attend.]]></description>
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		<title>Cancellation of Alnwick Harrier League, March 3rd</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/cancellation-of-alnwick-harrier-league-march-3rd/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the inclement weather, Alnwick NEHL has unfortunately been cancelled this weekend. There is a provisional date of March 17th if it is rehosted, but this has yet to be confirmed &#8211; watch this space!]]></description>
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		<title>Training cancelled March 1st 2018</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/training-cancelled-march-1st-2018/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the closure of Lord Lawson Academy, training tonight (1.3.18) is cancelled.]]></description>
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		<title>Bronze medal for Chris Perkins in the National Champs!</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/races/bronze-medal-for-chris-perkins-in-the-national-champs/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cross country]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English XC Champs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday 24th February saw the National XC Champs being held at Parliament Hill in London. This is an especially challenging course, with a huge entry field, but some of Birtley&#8217;s hardcore athletes made the journey down to London and took it on with style. Here are some of the younger athletes who took part today:- [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>U15 Sportshall Athletics</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/u15-sportshall-athletics/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Northern/National/Durham XC</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/events/northernnationaldurham-xc/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northern XC Champs, closing date 12th Jan. National XC Champs, same closing date as above.  Durham Cathedral Relays, entries close 7th Jan.   If you&#8217;re interested in doing either of the first two events, there will be a sign-up sheet at club or you can email/message Val Baxter (birtleyribbons@gmail.com). The relay entries will be closing [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas/New Year Training</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/christmasnew-year-training/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Club sessions at Lord Lawson will recommence on 9th January 2018. In the meantime&#8230; The following sessions are available to everyone, although please note these are endurance based sessions; if you need any further information let Tommy Millmore know or ask your coach for advice about whether it would be suitable for you. Saturday 23rd [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Monthly Magazine November Issue</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/monthly-magazine-november-issue/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kieran Reay]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Media coverage]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apologies for the delay, the monthly magazine will now be going out electronically on the last day of every month and will be on the notice board as soon as possible after. Links relating to this months magazine. Coaching Bobby Clay Sports Personality of the Year]]></description>
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		<title>North Eastern Harrier League XC, Aykley Heads, Durham &#8211; IMPORTANT INFO</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/events/north-eastern-harrier-league-xc-aykley-heads-durham-important-info/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Important Information on Parking, Travel, Registration etc. Race Parking is at Durham County Hall car park only. It’s free and only 400m from the start – please do not park anywhere else, please do not try to park closer to the course as you will be charged, or worse, and we could lose this venue! [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>YOUR NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE!</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/media-coverage/your-new-monthly-magazine/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kieran Reay]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Media coverage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The magazine is due to become a new monthly feature for the club. You can find the magazine on the website, Facebook, Twitter or the notice board within Lord Lawson.]]></description>
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		<title>North Area Officials Courses 2017-18</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/events/north-area-officials-courses-2017-18/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kieran Reay]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Got some free time and want to help out at events? Why not become an official. England Athletics are running North Area Official courses starting in November. Courses range from £30-£70 per person and are typically provided over one day. Attached you can find an information leaflet and application pack. The pack must be sent [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>School Closure &#8211; training arrangements for Thursday 28th September</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/school-closure-training-arrangements-for-thursday-28th-september/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the School&#8217;s Open Evening, we are unable to access training facilities at Lord Lawson on Thursday 28th September. This is a link to where the training sessions will be on Thursday for Gary and Tommy Millmore&#8217;s groups (next to St Robert of Newminster School). There&#8217;s ample parking on the road. Ed and Tommy&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>New Kit Catalogue &#038; Order Form</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/clothing/new-kit-catalogue-order-form-attached/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Wilson]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clothing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The long awaited &#8220;new kit&#8221; is ready to order. Please see the catalogue and order form, which will be available both here and on the noticeboard at the club &#8211; they will also be emailed out to all members. The sizes are on the order form, and Lee Drummond will have some hoodie samples to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>30th August 2017</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/30th-august-2017/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Bailes]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Big day in athletics today for a different reason. Today Gerard &#8216;Ped&#8217; Murray crossed the finish line for the very last time. Adrian and I turned up at the crem in plenty of time yet still couldn&#8217;t get a space in the car park. When we proceeded to the crematorium building there was a queue [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Gerard Murray&#8217;s Service</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/gerard-murrays-service/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Message from Sarah Murray:- Hi just found out what date the funeral is for my loving dad, it&#8217;s next Wednesday 30th of August at the Crem in Dipton at 3.30pm and you can wear black and white or the different running club colours! Xxxxx Can everyone who is going to be coming to the funeral [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Riverside parkrun for Pedro</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/riverside-parkrun-for-pedro/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Much pouring out of heartfelt tributes to our friend Ped this week who sadly died this week. We are inviting all north east runners to Riverside parkrun on Saturday for a lap of honour in Ped&#8217;s name. Please come wearing your 50 T shirt if you have one or your running club vest if you [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Gerard (Pedro) Murray &#8211; a true legend</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/gerard-pedro-murray-a-true-legend/</link>
		<comments>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/gerard-pedro-murray-a-true-legend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Val Baxter]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday was a sad day for North East athletics, as one of our most long-standing members, Gerard Murray, popularly known as Pedro, passed away after a short but brave battle with cancer. Gerard showed the same grit and determination in fighting his illness as he did in every race he ran, always giving it his [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Durham Summer Relays 10th August</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/uncategorized/durham-summer-relays-10th-august/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 11:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Bailes]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good job we talk at the club, I was expecting this to be round the course at the cricket ground, you know, past the band stand???? Got that one wrong, same place as last time at Houghall college, well Maiden Castle. Parking wasn&#8217;t any easier at this site as there were development works going on [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Thank you and good night&#8230;.till next year.</title>
		<link>http://birtleyac.co.uk/races/race-report/thank-you-and-good-night-till-next-year/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Bailes]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Race report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nemaa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relays]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Masters track GP season drew to a close tonight. The finale was a great couple of relays at the end. The last couple of events have, for one reason or another&#8230;normally work or injury &#8230;been only Shannel and myself competing. Tonight we had eight athletes turn out, and even had some travelling support. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
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