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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 113 24 SEPTEMBER 2003
Web site: www.ranelagh-harriers.com
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SOUTHERN ROAD RELAYS Saturday September 27th (men) and Sunday September
28th (women) at Rushmoor Arena
We're running only vets teams this year in the men's relays on Saturday at
Rushmoor Arena in Aldershot and they start at 12.30pm. But we're hoping to
have a couple of women's teams out on Sunday for their event which starts at
3.55pm.
THAMES HARE & HOUNDS BRASHER RELAY Saturday September 20th and Sunday
September 21st
We weren't able to accompany Thames H&H on every stage of their run along
the river from source to Petersham, but a good few Ranelagh put in an
appearance somewhere along the route and some dozen or more of us were
present for the final stage which ended at Chris's house in River Lane. Mike
Peace writes:
"Just a note to everyone saying what a pleasure it was to be involved in the
Brasher Relay over the weekend. A thank-you to our friends at Thames for the
invitation to join in and for doing so well to get the token baton (a whisky
miniature), yes with our help, all the way from Thames source to Petersham,
without drinking or spilling a drop. My personal thanks to the Ranelagh
contingent who ran, supported, transported and generally joined in with such
good humour - even energy and enthusiasm - and resourceful map reading. I
certainly enjoyed it and I hope all others who took part had fun too. WELL
DONE from Mike 'El Presidente'."
RATCHFORD RELAY Tuesday August 26th in Richmond Park
Frances Ratchford reports:
"August always means the Ratchford Relay, each year the standard gets higher
and the competition fiercer; and this year was no exception. No one was
lapped and team times were all faster with only 3 minutes 34 seconds between
the fastest & slowest times. Last year the difference was 5.23. It was
close on every lap with some outstanding times from Sarah Seal, Clare Gutch,
Janet Turnes and Teresa Segovia. Everyone was helped by the cheering and a
few dog walkers looked a little stunned by the noise.
Sam Grant and Shelley Beeston were joined in the winning team by a newcomer,
Julia, who turned up for the first time on the night but enjoyed herself so
much, not only in the race but also at the party afterwards, that she joined
the club".
Apologies for some missing surnames in the results below - any corrections
gratefully received!
1 Sam Grant 3.32 3.34 3.36 20.58
Shelley Beeston 3.16 3.27
Julia ? 3.33
2 Julie Drummond 3.27 3.27 3.25 21.19
Morgana de Veldiere 3.31 3.20
Andrea Barron 4.09
3 Clare Gutch 3.08 3.11 3.08 21.24
Sarah Wilson 3.48 3.47
Alicia ? 4.22
4 Janet Turnes 3.46 3.44 3.54 22.27
Evelyn Joslin 3.33 3.35
Mary Nash 3.55
5 Gigi Bettencourt-Gomes 3.22 3.27 3.30 22.49
Deborah Young 4.14 4.15
Imogen Moss 4.01
6 Teresa Segovia 3.37 3.53 3.48 22.55
Carol Barnshaw 3.55 3.55
Alex Gregory 3.47
7 Sarah Seal 3.04 3.08 3.07 23.04
Bev Ali 4.24 4.43
Cath Parkinson 4.38
8 Anna McLaughlin 3.25 3.26 3.26 23.05
Lynne Barber 4.18 4.25
Lorna Smith 4.05
9= Corinne Bishop 4.09 4.09 23.42
Frances Wray 3.48 3.48 3.52
Stacey Barber 3.56
9= Eliete Nascimento 3.08 3.15 23.42
Belinda Burdett 3.36 3.52
Karen Schomberg 3.43 4.00
11 Kerrie O'Connor 3.49 3.48 3.47 24.11
Juliette Chan 4.11 4.25
Deborah Blakemore 4.19
12 Joanne Turner 3.30 3.50 3.45 24.17
Marina Quayle 4.13 4.19
Cindy Croucher 4.40
13 Maia Rushby 3.48 3.45 3.43 24.32
Julia Langensiepen 4.08 4.12
Theresa Laflin 4.56
RIVER RELAY Sunday September 14th
Phil Aiken reports:
"This 6 stage, 30ish mile race from Virginia Water to Ham formed the second
part of the weekend’s racing double header. Nine survivors from Saturday
(and Saturday night!) came back for a second helping. Steve Bird, myself,
Clare Nicholson, Paul Graham and birthday boy Clive Naish were joined by the
rested Alan Craig; with Alastair Sinclair, Louise Piears, Wyn Williams and
Niels Andersen being supplemented by the fresh legs of Dave Knight and Kev
Jacques.
Marshalling was minimal along the route. We were following the River Thames
so it would have been difficult to go wrong. Even so, all were grateful that
the marshal responsible for the Coad Cup fiasco decided to stick to running,
otherwise we would have all run the Brasher Relay in reverse!
Timekeeping was the responsibility of individual teams, which may well
explain why I ran under 25 minutes for my 5 mile leg. Well, it was the River
Relay, so surely I was entitled to start my watch only when I reached the
river! Sadly, official timing at the end of each leg meant victory went to
the Stragglers, led by the part time Ranelagh duo of Duncan Gaskell and Paul
Sinton Hewitt. That was the nearest we came to victory. Despite almost
coming home together (a minute or so separated our two teams) we were over
five minutes outside our estimated times and so lost out on the sweepstake.
Nothing was forthcoming from the tombola either, the lucky loser competition
for those who had won nothing.
Special mention must go to the women’s captain who was first Ranelagh to the
bar, the afternoon barely having started, an achievement almost matched by
the runner who seemed to think that the finish was at the bar, not under the
great yellow banner with FINISH written all over it. No, he wasn’t one of
ours.
A good time was had by all and over £1000 was raised for charity".
NEW FOREST MARATHON Sunday September 21st
Louise Piears was delighted to achieve her four-hour target by recording
3.57.27. Sarah Seal writes:
"She looked great throughout the whole race (although Andy was talking to
her every so often and she said she wasn't feeling good - but then she was
running 26.2 miles!). From mile 19 so many people were walking, but Louise
just kept on running and passing people, up the hills and all!! She seemed
to be smiling most of the way and could certainly manage a smile at the
end".
HERNE HILL & SURREY COUNTY 10,000 METRES CHAMPS Saturday 20th September at
Tooting Bec
Paul Doyle reports:
"I managed to sneak out last Saturday to run a very low key 10,000m in
Tooting, in warm conditions. A bit slower than I had hoped, but I think I've
got a slight virus infection. I got a trophy for winning, donated by Surrey
AC to the SCAA, dates back to 1914, quite impressive".
1 Paul Doyle 33:09.7
2 B Broe (Epsom & E) 34:02.3
HEADINGTON 5 MILES ROAD RACE Sunday August 24th
Mick Lane finished 3rd veteran in 28.50.
NIKE 10km Sunday September 7th in Richmond Park
The Park was again closed to all traffic for the Nike 10km, though this year
the road circuit was tackled in a clockwise direction. Paula Radcliffe
famously stormed round in 30.51 while back with the mere mortals Liz Kipling
finished 11th in 40.55. There were probably other Ranelagh Harriers taking
part but detailed results are not available.
SURREY VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday October 11th in Richmond Park
Another reminder to get your entries in! All men over 40 and women over 35
are eligible to run and entry fee is £3. Women's names please to Margaret
Auerback (mailto:margaret.auerback@virgin.net ), men's to Andy Bickerstaff
(mailto:andy@norris-hobs.co.uk ).
CALLIS CUP CLUB 10 MILES ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP
Subject to the approval of the club committee, the Callis Cup club 10 miles
championship is likely to be switched from the Cabbage Patch 10 on Sunday
October 19th to a race next summer, probably the Dorking 10 in June. This is
because of the clash with the first Surrey League fixture on Saturday 18th.
TRIP TO LYON Hallowe'en Friday October 31st to Sunday November 2nd
Brian Chard writes:
"John & Mandy are encouraging us to make a further trip to Lyon. This time
it’s to do the 'Le Jeff Cross' a 9km or 18km run on what sounds like a
similar course to last year. The run is on the Sunday. The attraction
(besides seeing Mandy & John again) would be to go to the annual wine
tasting event which is held in Lyon centre and for 6 euros you can sample
the produce from about 300 independent wine producers. Sounds brilliant!
So if you are interested, please contact me at
mailto:bac@cheval-properties.co.uk
I am checking out prices for the flights and will advise more later.
John is sending me some fuller details and I will forward them to you.
John and Mandy will sort out accommodation etc for us".
ACCOMMODATION SOUGHT
Neil Walford writes:
"Julian Langley, a friend from Brighton and Hove AC, is looking for
accommodation around Surbiton, as his work with Ericsson is moving from
Brighton to Guildford. He is looking for either a shared flat or a room in a
house in/around Surbiton. He is sociable/non-smoker/house trained etc.
If anyone has any accomodation available please either contact Julian direct
(julian.langley@ericsson.com 07740 471357) or let me know and I will relay
the information (01273 551142)".
A REMINDER...
from Sarah Seal:
"Now the nights are getting much darker, it is extremely important to make
sure that you are wearing WHITE or LIGHT coloured running kit. It is very
hard for vehicles or other people to see you running if you are wearing dark
clothing. If you can't be seen you are at risk of being seriously injured by
a vehicle. Also if you can't be seen, other runners training with you may
trip over you and get injured themselves. So please, please remember to be
BRIGHT at NIGHT!"
NEXT
A full fixture list for the 2003/04 winter season is available on our website.
More details of the following from Andy Bickerstaff (07966 552302 /
mailto:andy@norris-hobs.co.uk ) or Paul Graham (mailto:paulgraham28@hotmail.com )
or Clare Nicholson (07710 348030 / mailto:clarenicholson@hotmail.com
Saturday September 27th Men's Southern 6-stage relay at Aldershot
(including M40, M50 and M60 categories) from 12.30pm.
Sunday September 28th Women's Southern 4-stage relay at Aldershot at
3.55pm
Saturday October 4th Page Cup 5 miles handicap in Richmond Park at
3pm
Saturday October 11th Surrey Veterans Cross-Country championships
in Richmond Park. Women 6km at 2.30pm, men 10km at 3pm.
Sunday October 12th Kingston Running Festival - marathon, 16
miles or 8 miles events. See www.humanrace.co.uk
Saturday October 18th Surrey Cross-Country League Div 1 in Richmond
Park (Kingston Gate). Women from 12.30pm, men from 2.30pm.
Sunday October 19th Cabbage Patch 10 miles road race at
Twickenham. Likely to be popular so get your entries in early to avoid
disappointment. See www.cabbagepatch10.com
Also today, the Founders' Challenge 26 miles
"go as you please" from Peaslake. Details from www.ldwa.org.uk
or from Peter Saw.
Saturday October 25th Lee Cup mob match v Orion Harriers including
club vets championships. 7.5 miles in Richmond Park. All members encouraged
to run please!
Steve Rowland
e-mail: srowland@calor.co.uk
Tel: 01926 318734
Fax: 0870 4006901