The annual TH&H Clough-Whittome handicap will take place over the Harry Hawkes 8 on Sunday 7 September and, weather permitting, will be followed by a BBQ in Thames Ditton. You will need to enter in advance, or on the day, see: www.hh8.org.uk for more details. All are welcome to attend.

Julia Bleasdale continued her fine run of form to win the ladies race by over three minutes with 16:45 and giving the lead men a good run for their money.

The time trials at Wimbledon during August saw some good battles between Ian Higgins and Andy Robinson, with Ian (3rd in 18:39)just pipping Andy in on 16th August, a feat he repeated on 23rd August(4th in 18:08). However, pride of place goes to Julia Bleasdale, with an awesome run on 16:53 at BPTT, finishing first lady, by a consdiderable margin, and 8th overall.

There were two TH&H ladies in action at the Olympic Marathon this weekend. Second claim Mara Yamauchi ran an awesome race, easing past the Russian runner in the stadium to finish sixth in 2hr 27min 29sec and equal the best ever finish by a Briton in the women's Olympic marathon. Benita Johnson, running for Australia, also ran well to place twenty first, overtaking 15 runners in the last 15km of the race. Well done ladies!

Andy Weir placed eighth, and second V40, with 16.18 over the roller coaster Wimbledon course.

Vikki Filsel ran close to her best in what must have been one of the quickest men's races at WCTT for some time, and Sonia O'Sullivan led home the BPTT ladies with a sub 18 min run, with Hugh Sheilds also in action.

The Capital's best half marathon is now just eight weeks away, and is being organised by our own Rachel Haining. She tells us that a handful of late entries have just been released - see www.royalparkshalf.com for more info.

Congratulations to Lucy Hasell on her marriage to Angus at the weekend!