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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 235 28 November 2006
Editor: Steve Rowland
mailto: steverowland@ranelagh-harriers.com
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HEADLINE NEWS
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* Marie Synnott-Wells wins silver medal in South of the Thames 5m
* Anna McLaughlin leads Welsh team in Leeds 10km
* Sam Perkins 27th in UK Cross Challenge
* Christmas Party 15th December - book now!
* Club women's championship in Dysart Cup race this Saturday
* Ellis Cup men's race also this Saturday
* Club men's championship in SLH mob match on December 9th
* Second junior points prize race on December 9th
SEE HERE
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
Marina Quayle writes:
"The Ranelagh Christmas Party will be at the Turk's Head, Winchester Road in
St Margarets (Twickenham) on Friday 15th December, 7.30pm for 8pm. The band
that will be playing goes by the name of Los Mojados del Tamasis and Wally
describes it as Mexican music with a difference! Jo and Marina have decided
on a Mexican theme for the evening so they are hoping for runners and
partners to dress as Mexicans if they want to. Jeans therefore will be
allowed as will sombreros, long skirts, bushy moustaches and anything else
Mexican!
This year the only choice of food will be between vegetarian and
non-vegetarian options. The menu will be:
Starter: Home-made spiced winter soup (suitable for vegetarians and
non-vegetarians alike)
Main: Turkey parcels with sausage stuffing mix wrapped in bacon served with
vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
Vegetarian main: Caramelised onion, pear and fig cheesecake (Shortcrust
pastry with ricotta and soft cheese interlaced with chestnuts and finished
with a caramelised topping, with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes).
Dessert: Christmas pudding and brandy custard.
The cost will be £22 per head. Jo and Marina are taking bookings on Tuesdays
in person or you can send a cheque (payable to Ranelagh Harriers) to Marina
Quayle at 101 Sheen Road, Richmond TW9 1YJ.. Don't forget to indicate
whether you want the vegetarian option.
We're hoping for a big turnout and hope to see as many of you as possible".
More info if you need it from Marina (mailto:marina_quayle@hotmail.com) or
Jo Turner (mailto:joturner_45@hotmail.com).
DYSART CUP and ELLIS CUP
We host these two inter-club races on Saturday 2nd December in Richmond
Park. The women's race goes first, at 2pm. It's over 4 miles and
incorporates both the Ranelagh's women's club championship for the Hugh
Jones Salver and the women's veterans (over 40) championship for Trish's
Trophy. The winning team takes the Dysart Cup. The men's race follows on at
about 2.30pm over 5½ miles and the winning team takes the Ellis Cup. The
Stragglers are the current holders of both trophies. All members are welcome
to take part - just turn up on the day.
JUNIOR POINTS PRIZE RACE 2
The second event in the four race Points Prize series takes place on
Saturday 9th December at 2pm in Richmond Park. The course is the usual one
lap of Sidmouth Wood. All under 17s are welcome to take part. Current points
leaders are Emily Johnston and Josh Keisler (under 13s), Stephanie Espinosa
and Jamie Taylor-Caldwell (under 15s) and Rebecca Clayden and Nicholas
Harrison (under 17s).
STUBBS CUP MOB MATCH v SOUTH LONDON HARRIERS
Our next mob match is another home fixture in Richmond Park on Saturday 9th
December at 2.30pm. This race includes the club championship for the Wynne
Cup, and also the three men's veterans championships: the Hastings Cup
(overall), the McDowell Cup (over 50s) and the Maslin Mug (over 60s). It's
the usual two-lap 7½ miles course. As always in mob matches, we need as many
runners as we can get - the more we have, the better our chances of winning.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Kerry Anley writes:
"I am available to provide sports massage to club members at very good
rates. I practice from home which is fortunately just around the corner from
the club therefore very convenient for everyone (just at top of Richmond
Hill). I was also thinking of setting up my bench on Tuesday or Wednesday
nights at the club and can do 10min massages for anyone, and if they want a
proper consultation I can book them to come to the house". Kerry can be
contacted by telephone on 07834 223290 or by e-mail at
mailto:kerryanley@tiscali.co.uk.
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WHAT'S COMING...
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More details of the following from
Andy Bickerstaff ( 07772 111491 / mailto: andy@norris-hobs.co.uk ) or
Mark Middleton ( 07725 119649 / mailto: markjmiddleton@yahoo.co.uk ) or
Phil Aiken (07739 035189 / mailto: phil.aiken@rnid.org.uk ) or
Anna McLaughlin (07971 606521 / mailto: anna.mclaughlin@talk21.com ).
Saturday 2nd December Dysart Cup (women) at 2pm and Ellis Cup (men) at
2.30pm in Richmond Park. See above.
Sunday 3rd December MABAC League 5 miles at Ashtead Common. 11am start.
Details: http://www.mabac.org.uk/fixtures06.htm.
Saturday 9th December Junior Points Prize Race 2 at 2pm in Richmond Park.
See above.
Saturday 9th December Stubbs Cup Mob Match v South London Harriers at
2.30pm in Richmond Park. See above
Friday 15th December Christmas Party at the Turk's Head, St Margarets
Every Saturday Bushy Park Time Trial. 9am start at the Diana
Fountain car park. See http://www.bptt.net/ for details.
WHAT'S HAPPENED...
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SOUTH OF THE THAMES 5 miles CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday 25th November at Epsom
Downs
We had only a token presence at the South of the Thames this year, but
nevertheless we did not come away empty-handed. Reigning champion Marie
Synnott-Wells this time took the individual silver medal, only half a minute
behind winner Rachel Disley from Thames. Kerrie O'Connor was not far behind
in 6th place and Sophie Spink was 29th. Mark Middleton and Phil Aiken, 25th
and 125th, were the only Ranelagh men.
BROOKS BRIGHTON 10km Sunday 19th November
Anna McLaughlin and Kerrie O'Connor finished 13th and 19th respectively in a
high-quality women's race. It goes without saying that Kerrie's 38.52 was
another huge PB and she slots in at 18th place in Ranelagh's all-time list.
The race incorporated the South of England Championship and Kerrie missed
the W35 bronze medal by just 8 seconds. James Corbett put in a good run in
the 36 minutes bracket and there were PBs for Simon Burrell (chip time only)
and Evelyn Joslin.
1 J Ward (Altrincham) 30.01 (chip time 29.59)
42 N Warner (TH&H) 34.15 (34.12 - 1st W)
89 James Corbett 36.32 (36.28)
140 Anna McLaughlin 38.18 (38.08)
157 Neil Walford 38.44 (38.30)
165 Kerrie O'Connor 38.52 (38.39)
197 Andrew Forth 39.30 (39.17)
215 Phil Aiken 39.53 (39.10)
235 Richard Brett 40.15 (39.51)
423 Clive Naish 43.08 (42.52)
516 Simon Burrell 44.30 (43.45)
552 Evelyn Joslin 45.05 (44.20)
1101 Julie Naismith 51.54 (51.25)
1167 Karen Broadbent 52.38 (51.52)
1322 Janet Turnes 54.17 (53.48)
UK CROSS CHALLENGE Saturday 25th November at Sefton Park, Liverpool
Sam Perkins reports:
"It was quite a good run. The conditions were very heavy. In the end I was
27th. I am definitely looking forward to next year".
Junior Men
1 T Minshull (Trafford) 21.51
27 Sam Perkins 23.10
LEEDS ABBEY DASH 10km Sunday 26th November
Anna McLaughlin was selected for her third Welsh vest and was well pleased
to be within a minute of her personal best after only five weeks training
following injury. She led the Welsh team to 4th place in the inter-area
match.
Women
1 S Willamott (Blackburn) 34.28 (chip time 34.25)
20 Anna McLaughlin 37.31 (37.28)
BUSHY PARK TIME TRIAL 5km Saturday 18th November
Mark Middleton finished 3rd, but for the second week in succession the only
Ranelagh PB came from Sharon Rowe.
1 W Clark (Epsom & E) 16.41
3 Mark Middleton 17.28
6 Nick Wright 17.59
29 Darren Wood 19.30
30 Chris Read 19.31
37 David Rowe 19.51
46 Chris Camacho 20.09
109 Alan Davidson 22.04
122 Phil Aiken 22.32
133 Chris Hunton 22.47
134 Amelie Hunton 22.49
169 Roger Wilson 24.10
195 Kim James 25.32
200 Gill Wilson 25.43
209 Dawn Bates 26.16
230 Wally Garrod 28.13
231 Alison McLaughlin 28.14
271 Sharon Rowe 32.02
BUSHY PARK TIME TRIAL 5km Saturday 25th November
Paul Sinton-Hewitt writes on the BPTT web site:
"For those of you who woke up at 4am this morning to crashing rain, you must
have doubted the event's viability. However in BPTT tradition, there was no
rain. All that was left was a very boggy marsh. Impossible for good times
and stretching the imagination if you targeted a PB. Well done and thanks to
all who turned up (I might have stayed in bed if I was allowed)".
1 J McMullan (Epsom O) 16.17
11 Niall O'Connor 19.00
14 Marc Snaith 19.13
22 Chris Read 19.44
26 Darren Wood 19.56
27 David Rowe 19.57
44 Chris Camacho 20.34
76 Chris Hunton 22.31
96 Tony Appleby 23.26
103 Karen Broadbent 23.37
110 Amelie Hunton 24.04
115 Ed Barker 24.34
143 Gill Wilson 26.02
162 John Hanscomb 27.08
169 Wally Garrod 27.53
LEATHERHEAD FIRE STATION 10km Sunday 19th November
1 K Quinn (AFD) 32.38
358 John Hanscomb 57.14
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 5km Friday 24th November in Hyde Park
1 K Quinn (AFD) 15.35
165 Mike Rowland 25.29
178 John Hanscomb 27.09
FINALLY...
Seven times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong completed the New York
City Marathon on November 5th. Paced by a relay of former winners - Alberto
Salazar, German Silva and Joan Samuelson - he crossed the line in 2.59.36
and told reporters "Nothing in the Tours was as hard as that for sheer
fatigue and soreness"...