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| SERPENTINE RC AND RUNNER'S WORLD LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 5K | ||||||||||||||||||
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Geoff Williams reports:
I had noticed in Runner's World that
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The drive to
to the Thanet (near Margate) was foul -
driving rain, strong winds plus fog on high ground. At the sea
front, conditions looked little better, but the organisers had set
up camp in the Pavilion for changing, refreshments & shelter - very
welcome. By start time the rain had lifted, and it only resumed
after the finish - so someone up there was feeling kind. Windle Valley results :- Miles Cudmore, 1:04:23; Geoff Williams, 1:11:05. Well done to Geoff for taking 3 minutes off his PB … and after a late night before ! A good friendly event for the diary, and only 2 hours drive away. |
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| Gosport Half Marathon 17th November 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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The sky was dark and the rain
continued to pour as Mary, Ginnie and myself headed to the coast
for the Gosport Half . We were not looking forward to it at all ,
but the nearer we got to Gosport the clearer the sky became ! By
the time we had got our vests on , visited the loo and were stood
on the start line it was a lovely warm , sunny day ! In fact at
the 12mile marker the sun was directly in my face and it felt like
a day in August - just for a little minute anyway!
We had an excellent turn out for the
club 2 teams no less- for the ladies :
Mary Maclancy-- 1hr 40mins
Ginni Brooker-- 1hr 55mins
Kerry Woods -- 1hr 51 mins
Pam Berriman-- 1hr 53 mins
and for the men :
Miles Cudmore -- 1hr 25 mins
Geoff Williams --1hr 34 mins
Richard Sherlock-- 1hr 39mins
Colin Woods-- 1hr 41mins
I enjoyed the race a lot more than
last year mostly because there didn't seem to be as many cars on
the little stretch of country road , last year they were in
abundance churning out lots of smelly exhaust fumes. Again it is a
well supported run , don't ask me how many ran there were
hundreds! The marshals were great loads of them and full of
encouragement , I even coped better with the 2 laps this year ! A
good flat Half Marathon why don't we try and have bigger teams
next year ?
As you can see by the results (
these are NOT the official results ) some brilliant times .
A BIG congratulations to Mary on her
fantastic time , a PB . Mary is just going from strength to
strength well done . Congrats also to Ginni her first long run
since the Marathon and Kerry who has had real problems with
sciatica over the past few months .
Colin had a brilliant run despite
falling over at the start - hope your knee is ok Colin . What can
I say about Miles and Geoff brilliant times Congratulations to you
both .
Thanks to all eight of us for
turning out on what started as a very soggy cold day , but ended
bright for WVR .
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| Gillingham Trotters 7.5 Mile 3 November 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Six Windle Valley members took a weekend away in Dorset to run up
and down a few hills along pleasant country lanes. |
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| Venice Marathon, 27th October 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
10 km and then 20 km zipped by remarkably fast before the course headed into an industrial area and entered Mestre with huge crowds, noise and music. Thousands had turned out, quite amazing. Approaching the causeway to Venice at km 34, the number of walkers steadily escalated as those who had began too fast hit the “wall”. Latin blood and thinking ahead clearly did not always mix at the start ! Once in Venice itself, the 37 km marker signalled a mere 5 km to go ….and then the first of 13 bridges over canals made its presence felt. Ramps had been erected to ease progress, but the descents tested the legs. The route went along the southern side of the island, and crossed a specially erected pontoon bridge across the Grand Canal to pass by St Mark’s square.
The final km
continued along the waterfront to huge cheers and endless shouts of
“Bravi Bravi” before that special feeling of finishing “my first
marathon”. I was delighted to complete the course in 3:18:43, and
must extend my thanks to all those in the club who have given such
excellent support and encouragement to a newcomer. |
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| Elmbridge 10 21 July | ||||||||||||||||||
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The day began quite cold as myself
and Julie set off for Walton -on -Thames , this was the first time
we had completed this run . By 10.30am the sun was out and apart
from a bit of a breeze it was quite warm ! The first person we see
is Cliff Knowles and his wife Pat! - They were both on holiday
down this way and Cliff is now running for Trentham Running club ,
it was great to see them both . Cliff started off really well but
had to walk the last Kilometre as he had a problem with his
achilles .
It was a fast flat course ( the
first man home did it in 28mins !!) with lots of team entries,
WVR's managed two teams the first man home was Colin Woods
followed by Richard Sherlock. Next came Mark Coxhead .
Congrats to Julie on a brilliant
time of 45 mins well done Julie ! Well done also to Kerry who
followed next on 48 mins and myself I was 3rd lady but - I had
a problem I have never had to stop in a race before but Sunday was
a first . I was going great guns and should have been in just
behind Kerry - my usual place - but unfortunately at the 6k mark I
came over all peculiar - dizzy , short of breath so I stopped for
a few minutes , sat down - head between legs then carried on . But
of course this affected my time I ended up on 50 mins 16 secs .
Perhaps it was the curry I had the
night before - a bit dodgy maybe - never usually bothers me though
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Apart from my dodgy bit I enjoyed
the run especially the 3k alongside the Thames - look forward to
doing it again next year - dinning on Pasta the night before ! It
was well organised and marshalled with good facilities afterwards
too . Lets all have a go next year folks !!
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| Wycombe Half 14 July 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Driving into the car park, it quickly came apparent that my assumption of “about 200 runners” to was wildly inaccurate … the race report listed 1240 starters excluding no shows, of which 999 finished. The start on the Rye in High Wycombe was fantastic, with loads of space and scenic, tree lined grass land looking its best in the blazing sunshine and 25 C heat. High Wycombe is not called “high” for nothing, and after the first half mile a 225 ft climb up Marlow Hill quickly got the lungs working. The welcome shade from trees then petered out as we headed into the countryside along gently undulating roads – really pleasant. The fun really began after a knee jarring 250 ft descent into Bourne End at half way, and the heat began to take its toll on many runners. Thanks to plenty of hydration and controlled pacing early on, I was fortunately able to prevent a major melt down. And then came the killer addition to this year’s course, a final unexpected climb + descent in the 13th Mile which was decidedly unwelcome. I was really pleased to finish 51st in 1:28:43, and a colleague visiting from Azerbaijan also managed a fantastic 1 hr 50 in his first half marathon. No other WVRs were present to my knowledge.
This was a fantastic
and well organised event – try it next year!
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| Yately 10k 3rd July 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dave Ricards
reports
3RD JULY 2002 – YATELEY #2 – ONE FOR THE ROAD? The correct race preparation is no sure sign of success, though it can help. Or, as our sporadic running friend Terri Grant would say: “Fail to prepare, then prepare to fail”.And so it was on Wednesday July 3rd 2002, the runner was prepped for the race – but was the race prepped for the runner? At 5.30pm Ricards’ puts his head down. He awoke at 6.50pm feeling decidedly “Karaoke-and-Rap”. A gulp of water and two slices of toast later, he heads out of the door. It is now 7.15pm, a whole fifteen minutes before the race starts.
At 7.25pm he joins Pam and the gang – Miles
Cudmore, Peter Friar, Geoff Williams, Keith Hull, Richard
Sherlock, Fred Green, Kerry and Colin Woods, Fiona and making a
triumphant return………… Chhhhhrrrrisss Dent! The first K marker came into view very quickly. In only 4mins and 37 seconds for Pam and myself (Pam, imagine another nine of those!). K’s two and three were hard on the lungs, Pam was straining to get the air in. (Possibly due to Ricards’ using it up by gassing!). At the 3K marker on Vigo Lane, with Kerry less than 75 yards ahead, Pam was finding this breathing lark harder than a skinhead using liquid Viagra for eye drops! We pressed on. We collected – but did not stop for – two cups of water at the first drinks station. Thanks for the reminder Wendy.
The 6k mark was passed after 30 mins of hard
slog – this equates to a 50 min 10K, two mins slower than target
and WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THAT! Our TIMES: These are from the Sandhurst Joggers website:
Miles Cudmore 38:52
Kerry Woods 47:06
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| Dysart Dash - Sunday 30th June 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pam Berriman
reports
This
is the first time I have ran in this one - the starts a bit of a
pain with no real parking as such - we parked in residential
roads . There are also no changing facilities - although I
changed in the clubhouse and left my bag there too - but not
much room at all . Then we had quite a walk to the start - also
it was not very well signposted either . But the run itself I
enjoyed it was a couple of times round with quite a long stint
on the tow path alongside the Thames, a lot of people disliked
that part as it was quite rough under foot ( Woody hated it and
won't be doing it again ! ) Kerry was first WVR lady home in
just under 48mins and again I came in 2nd just under 49mins --
making a habit of this aren't we? ! running for the men were
Barry, Colin and Woody . It was a little warm again but apart
from the facilities I enjoyed it -- oh and we also received a
Dysart Dash water bottle for this one -- not a medal in sight---
nice one Dysart !!
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| Datchet Dash - Saturday 22nd June 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pam Berriman
reports
Another warm day and
another well marshalled run , Kerry came in 1st WVR lady with
a sub 48min well done Kerry! I came in 2nd with my time of 48
mins 50 secs - again just the 2 of us ! Running for the men
were Keith , Kevin , Richard , Colin and Woody Forgive me if I
have missed anyone out ! We received a brilliant long sleeved
T- shirt for our efforts , this really is a nice run to do
very friendly people too - lets have some more WVR in it next
year !! Thanks Wendy for your support -- But I needed you at
the end not the start!
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| Race for Life (Guildford) - 5k - Sunday 16th June 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pam Berriman
reports
There was a record turnout for
this event this year - loads of women - ( can't remember the
exact number but there were no entries in the day ) There
seemed to be a lot of ladies walking this time , anyway I
came in 1st WVR lady with Janet just behind me apparently (
I didn't see her !) . I was quite chuffed as I did 21mins
42 secs Janet must have been chuffed with her time too and
came in 2nd WVR - just the 2 of us ! Maybe more ladies next
year !
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| Yateley 10k Number 1 5th June 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pam Berriman
reports
Well, I really thought this one would be called off as the rain pelleted down all day long never ceasing once. At the last possible minute I made my way to Yateley , windscreen wipers groaning under the strain!. Met by Mr Ricards on a very muddy school field doing a spot of marshalling -- he had decided not to do the 10k -- wise man !
Again not many WVR's Kerry and
myself the only mad lady runners congrats to Kerry on her time (
47.?) despite having a cold well done Kerry . I came in at 49.28 -
a bit disappointed in that one - but never mind always next time !
The WVR men were - forgive me if I have this wrong or I
miss anyone out - Geoff Williams , Colin Woods ,Richard
Sherlock, John Williamson, Peter
Friar and again last but not least Bobbi Tyler. Sorry but I
didn't hang around to find out the times . Surprisingly the
weather did not put people off as there was a big turnout , the
field at the start of the race was like a river and again at the
finish like a mud bath . I always enjoy running in the rain so it
didn't bother me ! Getting off the field at the end was a was a
bit hairy as a few cars needed a hand to get out of the mud , but
a good time was had by all !! Thanks Dave for the support ( you
have to do it next time ) a special thanks to Wendy again for
braving the rain and egging me on -- it really does help honest -
especially at the end! .
Here's to a sunny July run ??
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| Dorking 10 mile 9th June 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pam Berriman reports
and as far as I know the only other men were
Dave Ricards and Barry Andrews.
Dave and I set off together with a plan to
complete the 10 miles in 8.15 / 8.30 per mile, and we did . I was really
chuffed to have Dave to run with as I find it impossible to run and work
out split times -- senility setting in you see. So every mile Dave would
shout out how we were doing, plus gabbing away to everyone and thanking
all the marshals too -- I am sure if he kept quiet he would knock 5
minutes off his time . Only kidding Dave everyone loved yer - Bruce
especially was glad of your mile times ! Thanks Dave I will need that
support next time !
Anyway I completed it in 1hr 22 40 and Dave
just behind me on 1hr 22 47. Barry did his 10 miles in 72.04
It was a challenging course with a few hills
- but no worse than the hills around Camberley - well I don't think so
anyway! It was a very well organised run , well marshalled and well
watered . With lots of refreshments to buy at the end . We didn't get a
medal at the end either - we received a MUG for a change - other clubs
should do the same , much prefer a mug any day !
Look forward to completing it again next
year --- with perhaps a few more ladies and gents ????????
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