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Alexander
I "run" the KP Events website, OK sorry that's the worst pun ever. If you have a website that could do with a bolt of our magic - just call me for a quick chat on 01543-415423. Our family company is ROXBOURNE DESIGN AND MARKETING and we are in Lichfield. Sean is a Code Wrangler and a Pixel Pusher and I talk on the phone, buy clients drinks and play with spreadsheets, and we both use a lot of electricity.
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The Florette Fradley 2k and 10k – Sunday 11th March 2012
Results and Photos – Xtreme Challenge – 5th Feb 2012
Feb 5th
SNOW JOKE AS HALL ROMPS HOME
The Xtreme Challenge held on Sunday February 5th at the Catton Hall Estate near Alrewas attracted a field of 200+ entrants and the arctic conditions caused by up to 3 inches of snow on the Saturday before only served to encourage more effort and human bravado from the exertions of the hardy runners that took part.
The course, an approximate 10k in length consisted of a 2 lap circuit of the estate grounds and was made up of steep gradients, deadly declines, wicked man-made obstacles more suited for equine athletes, tunnels, 12 foot high hay bales, icy water that saw some athletes have to virtually skate over, but as things ‘warmed up’ others had to wade through up to their chests and all laced with that magic ingredient… deep snow!!
First person home was Uttoxeter RR athlete Robert Hall, second last year but now triumphant in a time of 39:15, the only sub 40 min runner in the field. He was chased home by Alistair Gorrie who finished in 40:29 with Jacob Fry coming in third in 41.21.
First of the many women taking part was Stafford Triathlon Club’s Jen Seager in 50:49 who finished in front of Hallamshire Harriers’ Emily Morton in 52:46 with Joanna Rooney third in 53:24. A special well done to Dan Gibson aged 13, who came 29th!
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Event – TAMWORTH 10K SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH 2012
Dec 30th
The date agreed with Tamworth Borough Council is Sunday October 14th 2012 for the relaunched Tamworth 10k. We reintroduced the race with a new scenic route in October 2011 to many complimentary comments about how good the new route was. The race will start and finish in the beautiful grounds surrounding Tamworth Castle and will wind its way through the grounds out into the town before following a section along the canal in Fazeley before returning to the Castle Grounds. KP Events have worked closely with Tamworth Borough Council in bringing this race back to the town. Race start time is 10.30am. The start area is near the Pavilion.
Route map and directions…
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Event – KINGSBURY WATER PARK 10K SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25TH 2012
Dec 29th
KP Events is holding its third 10k off road race at Kingsbury Water Park – a beautiful venue belonging to Warwickshire County Council situated in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside between Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. The 10k is an approximate distance due to the nature of the course and is a two lap race following a route that is mainly off road through magnificent scenery. Two laps of footpaths, grass tracks and a short tarmac section twisting around the lakes and pools of the water park, with a section alongside the river. Race start time is 10.30am.
News – Military-style Outdoor Fitness Training Sessions
Dec 23rd
KP FITNESS is being re-vamped and re-launched to coincide with the advent of Olympic Year 2012.
Still using the experience and expertise of Ciaron Ford, a practicing Army Fitness Training Instructor with over 10 years experience working with our other REPs qualified Personal Trainers, we are busy preparing our winter programme which will be announced via the website soon.
Sessions will continue to be on Sunday mornings 10.30am – 11.30am meeting on Stowe Field in Lichfield when Ciaron and other team members will be present to explain and demonstrate what is on offer and this will then be followed by weekend/weekday evening lo-cost sessions at Catton Hall Estate near Alrewas, just off the A38 north of Lichfield, and other venues in and around the city plus moving the initiative into Tamworth in early 2012 too. Your first session is free, subsequent sessions costs will be announced soon
News – Olympic Flame to visit Lichfield District
Dec 22nd
On Saturday 30 June 2012, the Olympic Flame will travel through Lichfield District on its journey around the UK.
Torchbearers will carry the Olympic Flame to the National Memorial Arboretum and through Streethay, Lichfield and Hopwas. The torch will reach London on the 27 July.
KP Events have been invited by Lichfield District Council to help celebrate this once in a lifetime event as the Olympic Torch passes through the district. Plans are being drawn up for a day of celebrations, so look out for updates on this website, at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/2012 and also in local press and media, for how you can help to celebrate this exciting day.
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Comments – The Xtreme Challenge Feb 2012
Feb 6th
Posted by Alexander in Comments
A big thank you to all involved in the organisation and marshalling of The Xtreme Challenge Feb 2012; and well done to all those that took part. You can submit your comments at the bottom of this post. (13 so far)
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