Windle Valley News

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MEMBER PROFILE

Name  Bob Webb
Birthplace       Bagshot
Occupation     Woodwind Teacher at various local schools

Following some very good running performances at school Bob retired from the sport at a very early age.
He came out of retirement at the age of 40 and ran two excellent marathon times (both sub 2:50).  Following this he introduced the Windlesham Fun Run, Windlesham 10k     and Brickmakers Relay Marathon which helped encourage running in the area.  This local running boom soon led to the formation of WVR.  He continues to help organise the local
events and despite a few lean years due to injuries he is making another comeback.  Roland's Trophy Winner 1998??

Personal Bests
Feltham Festival 5, 1986       28:57
Peter Driver 10k, 1986          35:49
Leatherhead 10, 1982           58:17
Fleet Half, 1982                  1:18:19
London Marathon, 1983      2:46:0

When/Why did you start running? 1981, the day after the First London Marathon. I did not want to be watching the 1982 marathon still thinking 'I could do that!"

Enjoy/dislike most about running?... It helps keep you fit and you meet such a nice class of person.  What's there to dislike?

How did you hear about the club?....   One of the founder members.

Most Memorable Race.... The 1982
London because it was my first marathon.

Recommended Event.... I'm afraid
all my favourites no longer take
place.  You choose!

Favourite Event....      The original
Fleet Half Marathon course.

Least favourite event....          can't
remember one!

Favourite Training run…  Windsor Great Park on Sundays
Best Race Performance…  Woking Ten (1982).  My very first race and managed to get under the hour (59.32)

Worst Race Performance…  only entered races when I felt my performance would reflect my expectations.  I was lucky

Running Ambitions… Perhaps another marathon.. Injuries and health permitting.

Best Championship Position..  Should have won it years ago!

Running Tips… be sensible, don't overtrain, listen to your body and enjoy running.

Typical training week..

Then.. Sun 12, Mon rest, Tues 10, Wed 5, Thurs 8, Fri 3, Sat rest,
Now.. Sun 7.5, Thurs 5 if possible, then rest.

Marathons - 2 Halves -  20+

Sporting Heroes… Gordon Pirie (1950s) middle distance runner and Reg Harris (1950s cyclist)

Favourite shoes  New balance

Favourite pre-race food lasagne

Participation in other sports cycling

I hope the above Member profile goes some way to explain why the Committee have seen fit to bestow upon me the honour of being your President.  As I sit writing this after my Sunday run at Virginia Water, and reflect upon past achievements I am content with my lot.  However, competing in the Runnymede Runners, Windsor relay last July was still a thrill which hopefully will be repeated this year (foot and mouth permitting)
Yes, one race a year is about my limit now, although by the time you read this I will have run from Greenwich to Westminster in a straight line, being part of the support team at the London.  It's such an exciting day out and brings back memories, some good, some bad but you soon forget those.  Was it really nearly twenty years ago.
Returning to the present, we must be one of the most popular clubs around with so many new members joining.  This is obviously down to the friendly atmosphere created by each and every one of you.  Remember running need only be the catalyst that brings such a nice bunch of people together.

Your friend and President - Bob Webb

Could members taking part in events who would like details mentioned in the newsletter please send them to me.