Issue Five
Kids love running. There are very few children I’ve met who won’t go haring off as soon as they have worked out what their legs are for. The Editor’s Intro photo is of me running aged about three and by the time I was eight I was racing and by twelve I had done my first Met League. That early start set me on the path to more running adventures, excitement and friendships than I am able to remember. So I am delighted that this issue we have two articles on our juniors section… More
Serpie Legends: Beate Vogt
Diana interviews Serpentine life member, coach, triathlete, all-round inspiration and true Serpie Legend, Beate Vogt
Met League Mums and Sons
We talk to three mums and sons who have been exploring the muddy joys of the Met League together
From the Archives – Remember, Remember the Fifth of November…
What was the running world like back in 1982 when Serpentine RC was first formed? Kim has gone exploring the first issues of our newsletters
Anything is Possible
We catch up with Clare, who extends her Issue 2 journey from novice to triathlete one step further, to Ironman
The Dragon’s Back
The Dragon’s Back race runs down the length of Wales and scares even hardened fell runners. Hisayo was brave enough to take it on
A Year of Firsts for the Serpie Juniors
One of our Juniors, Reema, gives the run-down on a successful and fun 2017
DNFs – Can They Make You Stronger?
Many runners cannot face the idea of a DNF, but Coralie explores how you can learn from them and become a stronger runner
How I Became a Time Lord
George responded to a club call to arms and discovered the subtle arts of timekeeping with just wit and a stopwatch
Starting the New Year in 10k style
Early morning and a temperature of 2°C didn’t stop an army of Serpie volunteers staging another successful New Year’s Day 10k
A Stroll in the Park
Over 75 and still running marathons with a broad smile on her face, Sue reviews her New York experience
We Met at Serpies
A running club or a dating club? Serpies has always been both, and Kim interviews a few of the happy couples who have found each other
How to Tackle a Grandslam
Contemplating the Centurion Grandslam of four 100 mile races in a year? Phil gives his tips…
San Francisco XC
Sun and no mud....surely this isn’t cross-country? Sarah finds that at least there is beer afterwards
Schengen Sprint
Whichever side of the debate you are on, it is hard to deny that the EU has shaped our club. Nine members set out to run across six borders
Christmas Do Review
Kristin reviews this years Christmas party and goes above and beyond the call of duty to record the set-list for posterity