A small, friendly, very active running club based at Redborne School, Ampthilll.
We cater for all abilities from the absolute beginner to the elite distance runner, on road or cross-country.
We also have members who compete in Biathlon/Triathlon and Mountain Biking events.
Current membership [Dec 2008] is in nearly of 250.
Organizers of the hugely successful Flitwick 10K road race, Marston Forest 5K and Ampthill Trophy.
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9:00 - Mixed Ability Social Runs (from Flitwick Leisure Centre) |
18:30 - Nice'n'Easy (absolute beginners, those returning from injury or just taking a rest) plus Coached Sessions for all abilities (from Redborne School) |
18:30 - Mixed Ability Group Runs (from Redborne School) |
Recent Honours
Click here for a full list of Club Honours
Club
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Winners - 3 Counties X/Country League - 2009 |
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Winners - 3 Counties X/Country Mens League - 2009 |
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1st Men's Team - Doug Anderson 5K - 2008 |
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1st Ladies Team - Greensand Ridge Relay - 2008 |
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1st Men's Team - Marston Forest 5K - 2008 |
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1st Men's Team - Whipsnade 10K - 2008 |
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1st Men's Team - Flitwick 10K - 2008 |
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Runners-Up - Open University Les Irvine Memorial Road Relay - 2008 |
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Runners-Up - 3 Counties X/Country League - 2008 |
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County XC Senior Mens Team Champions - 2008 |
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Leighton Buzzard 10M - 1st Team of 10 - 2007 |
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Winners - Running Fitness X/Country Plate Final - 2007 |
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Winners - Open University Les Irvine Memorial Road Relay - 2007 |
Members
International
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Dave Brown - ITU World Long Distance Triathlon Champs, Richmond USA - 2007 |
National
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Adam Peters - Winner Running Fitness X/Country League Final - 2007 |
County
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Paul Farmer - County 10K Champion - 2009 |
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Carole Lydon - County FV50 XC Champion - 2009 |
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Karen Hollingsworth - County FV45 Half Marathon Champion - 2008 |
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Pat Godfrey - County FV55 Half Marathon Champion - 2008 |
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Paul Farmer - County Half Marathon Champion - 2008 |
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Nicola Jones - County FV40 5K Champion - 2008 |
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Pat Godfrey - County FV55 5K Champion - 2008 |
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Paul Farmer - County 5K Champion - 2008 |
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Carole Lydon - County V50 5M Champion - 2008 |
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Adrian Wadsworth - County Long Jump Champion - 2008 |
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Adrian Wadsworth - County Triple Jump Champion - 2008 |
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Tim Harris - County 800m Champion - 2008 |
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Adrian Wadsworth - County V40 10K Champion - 2008 |
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Adrian Wadsworth - Inter-County XC Champs - 2008 |
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Darren Farr - County Half Marathon Champion - 2007 |
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Stephen Hartley - County 5M Champion - 2007 |
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Michelle Morris - County Ladies 800m Champion - 2007 |
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Nick Jones - County Long Jump Champion - 2007 |
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Tim Harris - County 800m Champion - 2007 |
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Paul Farmer - County 10K Champion - 2007 |
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Stephen Hartley - County 10M Champion - 2007 |
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Adam Peters, Tim Harris & Stephen Hartley - Inter-County XC Champs - 2007 |
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Caroline Gilby - County FV40 XC Champion - 2007 |
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Jackie Foster - County FV45 XC Champion - 2007 |
Individual
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Paul Farmer - 1st Man - White Horse Half Marathon - 2009 |
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Paul Farmer - 1st Man - Doug Anderson 5K - 2008 |
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Stephen Hartley - 1st Man - Leighton Buzzard (Carol Haslam) 10K - 2007 |
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Adam Peters - 1st Man - Paul Dimmock Memorial 5M - 2007 |
Race Series
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Matt Jones - Junior Winner Stevenage 5K Series - 2008 |
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Amy Farr - Ladies Winner Leighton Buzzard Series (5M, 10K & 10M) - 2007 |
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Stephen Hartley - Winner Leighton Buzzard Series (5M, 10K & 10M) - 2007 |
UK Athletics Club Awards
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Eastern Region Winner in 'Athletics Partnership' Category in conjunction with Team Beds&Luton - 2008 |
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Eastern Region Commendation in 'Club Inclusivity' Category - 2007 |
Foreword from the Club Handbook
When the club was first formed it aimed to provide a way for runners, of all abilities, to make friends and train together. It still does.
After all these years we have come a long way. From a handful of members we now number in excess of 200. We have become more accomplished, more ambitious, more financially secure and more professional in everything we do.
Our members, men and women, run in events throughout the country and many venture further afield. Some perform best over short 5 mile or 10K races; many do better over longer distances. A few steel themselves for endurance events that make the marathon look like a Sunday stroll. For some, a jog in the park is more than enough.
But, despite the way the club has developed, and the varied mix of its members, one thing has never changed. It’s still great fun.
Thank you to all the committee members, coaches and volunteers who keep it that way.
Steve Jordan (Founder)
Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers benefit from:
Free access to training sessions led by UKAC-accredited club coaches
Opportunity to run, train and race as part of a group
Free use of Redborne School track [Tues evenings, April–August] + Sports Pavilion changing facilities
Free entry in the 3 Counties X/Country League
Reduced cost race entries
Lively calendar of club social events
Discount Deals on non-sale items in local running shop and business's
Last Updated: Saturday, 20 June 2009 21:36