Thame Runners

25/04/2026

Good luck to all our Thame Runners members who are taking on the London Marathon tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

All the grueling training blocks, those pitch-black early mornings, and the endless miles have led to this moment. You’ve put in the work, and now it’s time to collect your medal. 🏅

We’ll be cheering you on every single step of the way—from the Cutty Sark to the Mall! 📣

Our advice for the big day:
• Soak it all in: The London crowd is like nothing else on earth.
• Trust the process: You’ve done the miles; your legs know what to do.
• Be proud: Getting to that start line is a massive achievement in itself.

Go out there, have an absolute blast, and we can’t wait to see all that finishers' bling back at the club! ⚪️ 🔵 🟡

23/04/2026

Spring Stagger: Smashed! 🏃‍♀️🌸

What a night in Towersey! A huge shoutout to everyone who laced up for the Spring Stagger last night. Whether you were hunting for a PB or just soaking up the evening air, seeing such a massive turnout from the club was incredible.

The Highlights
• Sea of Club Colors: We may have temporarily "borrowed" the local roads, but we certainly looked good doing it!
• Inspiring Effort: From the sprint finishes to the supportive cheers at the back, the camaraderie was unmatched.
• Towersey Takeover: A slight apology to our neighbours for the traffic—but with performances that good, we couldn't help but make an entrance!

Every single one of you made the club proud last night. It’s nights like these that remind us why we run together.

"The strength of the pack is the runner, and the strength of the runner is the pack."

A Massive Thank You! 🍟🍻
A special shoutout to the amazing staff at The Three Horseshoes. We know a sudden "herd" of hungry runners can be a lot to handle, but you looked after us brilliantly. Thank you for refuelling the team with those legendary chunky chips—they were exactly what we needed!

03/04/2026

🏃‍♀️ March Race Roundup: Thame Runners on Fire! 🏃‍♂️

What an incredible month it has been for our members! As we gear up for the start of the 2026/27 season, our runners have been out in force, conquering everything from trail ultras to city marathons.

Here is a look back at an action-packed March:

March 14th: Ultras & Trails
• Beast of the Blacks (40 miles): Huge congratulations to Kate Cherry, who not only finished this grueling distance but took home 1st Lady! 🥇
• Centurion Hundred Hills 50k: Well done to Natasha Harrison for tackling this tough trail challenge.

March 15th: The Big Half & 20-Milers
• MK Festival of Running:
• 20 Miles: Rebecca Corbould, Amanda Chandler, Ashley Dixon, and Duncan Green (crushing those marathon training miles!)
• Half Marathon: David Haggart and Sarah Green.
• Hampton Court Half: Great running from Aaron Lamb and Katie Arkin.

March 22nd: PBs & International Miles
• Rome Marathon: Emma Brightman took on the eternal city! 🇮🇹
• Reading Half: Fantastic efforts from Anna Gulliver, Jonathan Dadson, Duncan Green, and Kate Chown.
• Surrey Half: The performance of the day goes to Andrew Openshaw, smashing his previous best with a massive 21-minute PB! ⏱️🔥
• RunThrough Windsor Trail (10k): Great job, Martha Foster.

March 28th – 29th: Closing the Month Strong
• Ashridge Boundary Run: Well done to Harry Pettingell and Marc Davison.
• Oakley 20: Lauren Walden-Pidding ticked off another major milestone.
• White Horse Half: Solid running from Craig Rose and Tom Clarke.
• Combe Gibbet: Great to see Mary Bryant Jeans tackling this scenic route.

It’s been an incredible couple of weeks for the club. We are so proud of everyone who donned the club colors this month. Whether you were hitting a PB, completing your first ultra, or getting those long training miles in, you’ve done Thame Runners proud!

21/03/2026

🎉 From Couch to 5K… to the World! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

What an incredible morning at the Aylesbury Parkrun! Today, we celebrated the graduation of 26 absolute legends from our 2026 C25K cohort.

Watching these runners cross the finish line wasn’t just about completing 5 kilometers; it was about celebrating the moment they stopped saying "I can't" and started saying "I just did."

🚀 This is Only the Beginning
Crossing the finish line today isn’t the end of a program—it’s the launchpad for a whole new lifestyle. Whether it leads to more parkruns, trail adventures, or simply a clearer mind after a long day, the journey of a runner is whatever you want it to make it.

And clearly, our graduates aren't slowing down! We are over the moon to share that 19 of today’s graduates have already signed up for our “Coach to Thame 10k” course. From 5k to 10k—the momentum is real! 📈

❤️ It Takes a Village (or a very dedicated Club!)
This success story wouldn't be possible without our amazing leadership team. A massive THANK YOU to:
• Janette Dixon: Our C25K Run Leader, for her tireless coordination and heart.
• The Co-Leaders: Kirsty, Nick, Sarah, Luke, and Kirsten—thank you for every mile and every word of encouragement.
• Our Club Members: To everyone who stepped in to support the sessions, you prove day in and day out that Thame Runners is more than a club; it’s a community.

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." — John Bingham

Well done, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see where your feet take you next. 👟✨

20/03/2026

🏆 Beyond the Gold: Celebrating Every Step! 🏆

Last night wasn’t just about the trophies; it was about the incredible depth of talent we have here at Thame Runners. While we cheered on our 2025 winners, we also want to shine a spotlight on the runners who made them work for every single yard!

More Than Just a Race 🥈🥉
Huge congratulations to our second and third-place finishers across the Club Championship and Cross Country competitions.

In a club as competitive and supportive as ours, those podium spots are hard-won. You pushed the winners to their limits, kept the pressure on until the final sprint, and proved that the "chase pack" is what truly drives our club's standards higher every year.

20/03/2026

🏆 Celebrating the Thame Runners Class of 2025! 🏆

What a night! Last night we traded our muddy trainers for party shoes to celebrate the Thame Runners Annual Dinner & Awards Evening. 🥂✨

A massive thank you to Candelo Lounge for being such incredible hosts—the food was fabulous and the vibes were spot on!

Special Shout-Outs:
• Punita: The absolute MVP of the night! She single-handedly organized the entire venue and made sure everything ran smoothly. 🌟
• Andrew & Damian: Our dynamic duo! Andrew kept us entertained as our MC, with his "lovely assistant" Damian by his side.
• Our Winners: A huge congratulations to everyone who took home silverware for their incredible efforts during the 2025 season. Your hard work really paid off!

But most importantly, thank you to the members who filled the room. It’s the people that make this club what it is, and the atmosphere last night was proof of that. ❤️

👟 Look Ahead: Join the Pack!
Feeling inspired? There’s never been a better time to lace up. With the 2026/27 Club Championship season approaching and Cross Country returning in November, we’re ready for another year of PBs and muddy fun.

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, there’s a place for you at Thame Runners. Who knows? Next year, it could be you holding one of these trophies aloft! 🏆

16/03/2026

Already running but want to run your first 10k, but not sure how to train for it? Why not join the Thame Runners course that's built for runners like you?
Great coaching, meet with runners focused on the same goal and run your best at the CPM Thame 10k on June 28th.

Express your interest at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C658bFAkZkeKDYmDwKDkYk4u2nd1DVJKtMXw_OwFbllURFkyRUZERzZHREpLN0k0RkRXVVUzS0pTSy4u&route=shorturl

13/03/2026

A great way for local runners to run their first 10k! Learn run technique to run easier and faster! Why not join in?

Want to run the Thame 10k but need some help to train for it?

Good news! Thame Runners are starting a 12 week coaching course on March 30th for runners who want to complete their first 10k.

This is our 6th year and we've had almost 100 runners graduating to run their best 10k. You'll join a group who have the same goal, supported by experienced coaches and have a lot of fun on the way! You get a years membership to Thame Runners too!

Regiester your interest at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C658bFAkZkeKDYmDwKDkYk4u2nd1DVJKtMXw_OwFbllURFkyRUZERzZHREpLN0k0RkRXVVUzS0pTSy4u&route=shorturl

12/03/2026

It's already our 6th year of our 12 week course, focused on coaching new runners to their first 10k event at the CPM Thame 10k on June 28th.

Our experienced coaching team, have helped almost 100 runners improve their run technique, speed and endurance to be their best at the CPM Thame 10k in June.

Open to anyone who can already run 2km or 10 minutes without stopping, and become part of the Thame Runners community, which supports runners with a wide range of abilities and interests.

Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C658bFAkZkeKDYmDwKDkYk4u2nd1DVJKtMXw_OwFbllURFkyRUZERzZHREpLN0k0RkRXVVUzS0pTSy4u&route=shorturl

09/03/2026

Another busy weekend of racing for Thame Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

There were some fantastic performances across a variety of events this weekend.

👏 Beth Clarke smashed out a new 10k PB of 1:06:20 at Dorney Lake while taking part in the RunThrough event. A great result on the fast and flat course – well done Beth!

Over in South Oxfordshire, Craig Rose, Hannah Calderwood, Christian Plumb and Julia Castle took on the undulating Goring 10k, representing the club in the first race of the Oxfordshire AA Road Race Grand Prix. A challenging course but a great way to kick off the county GP series.

And it wasn’t just running this weekend… Harry Pettingell mixed things up by taking on the Draft Legal Duathlon European Qualifier at Castle Combe. Harry finished an impressive 9th overall and 2nd 🥈 in his category, securing himself a spot at the 2027 European Championships – an outstanding achievement!

👏 Well done to all our racers, and to everyone who got out for a run over the weekend. We love seeing your training runs, races and adventures on the club feed – keep them coming!