Friday 18 May 2012

Fitness and Sport

A three legged race at last year's games Business across the county are getting ready to battle it out in The Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Corporate Games, back for 2012.
Charles Cousins Local oarsman Charles Cousins is one of Britain's brightest medal hopes at this year's Olympics and well on his way to rowing superstardom.
Bring on Hitchin's Olympic summer! If you're a serious runner, then you've probably heard about it already, but whether it's news to you or not, NOW is the time to complete your application to be part of the amazing re-launch of the Hitchin Hard Half Marathon on Sunday July 8.
Marathon man John McBurney While most London marathon runners are still massaging sore legs, one Stotfold man has already tackled another 26.2 mile course.
SHOOT TO THRILL: James Huckle (s) Ella Walker caught up with the Commonwealth Games medal holder ahead of the ISSF World Cup to talk firearms, breaking records and playing a 'pure sport'
On your marks, get set, go! Today (April 19) marks 100 days till London 2012, but rather than sitting in front of the TV, gasping in awe at the amazing feats the athletes perform, why not start training like them?
Adam Panter A designer from Stotfold won't be overindulging on chocolate this Easter as he puts in the final miles of training before taking on the London Marathon in 11 days' time.
laura trott At just 19-years-old, Laura Trott, the world champion team pursuit cyclist and world omnium champion from Cheshunt, is already racing toward her dream of competing in front of a home crowd at London 2012
Golfers A team of golfers and gym members from Chesfield Downs Golf and Country Club will be taking part in the Mucky Races Gauntlet Challenge on April Fool's Day to raise money for the NSPCC
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