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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 40 3 OCTOBER 2001
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MOB MATCH v ORION HARRIERS Saturday October 6th at 3pm in Richmond Park.
The first of our four mob matches this winter season. For the benefit of new
members who don't know what mob matches are, the idea is that two clubs each
field as many runners as possible and all contribute towards the final
result. So the more Ranelagh vests we can get to the start line, the better
our chances of winning. We haven't fared too well in mob matches of late,
but Orion at home is one we really ought to win. So if you can manage 7.5
miles at any speed please make the effort to turn up and help make sure we
do. The course is two laps of the one used for the Thomas Cup handicap a
couple of weeks ago. The Lee Cup goes to the winning club, and the race also
incorporates our club veterans championships.
The ever-popular Cabbage Patch 10 miles at Twickenham on September 23rd was
also our Callis Cup 10 miles championship. Marcus had a fairly comfortable
win, though Mick also put in a good time and new man Paul Doyle edged close
to the hour. Bridget Cuthbert was our first woman, just missing 70 minutes.
Wisely avoiding embarrassment we eschewed entering a senior men's team for
the Southern Road Relay championships at Aldershot last Saturday, but we did
put a quartet into the Over 40s race. Andy Bickerstaff's report is brief and
succinct: "With the exception of Marcus we ran like a bunch of decrepit old
gits on Saturday......which of course we are!" The OGs finished 18th out of
45, which doesn't sound too bad to me.
The women's event was at the same venue on Sunday and Skipper Sarah was
bouncing around in delight at her team's performance - not so much at the
finishing position, which slipped a little from last year, but at finding
that the team had outdone even the Surrey relay for consistency. There Sarah
had been fastest but the other three had been within 22 seconds of her. Here
Sarah was again fastest but the others were all within 19 seconds - and they
were a completely different trio! That depth of talent must augur well for
the winter season.
56 teams started and 43 finished. Paula Radcliffe zipped round in 11.44 on
stage 2 for the winning team (who, incidentally, won by over four and a half
minutes!). It shouldn't be allowed.
The Windsor Half Marathon also took place on Sunday, attracting some 4000
competitors to Windsor Great Park. Our small contingent was led by Bridget
Cuthbert, just ahead of Simon Griffiths.
273 Bridget Cuthbert 1.33.12
421 Simon Griffiths 1.36.08
1138 Eileen Church 1.47.24
1518 Corinne Bishop 1.52.01
3684 Bev Ali 2.27.53
LONDON TO BRIGHTON
Chris Spink writes: "I'm running the London to Brighton double marathon this
Sunday (October 7th). I know this is short notice but if any of the club
would be prepared to either sponsor me, (Naomi House Children's Hospice) or
to run a leg of the race in support, or meet me in Brighton for a beer after
the jaunt, I'd be most grateful!!" The race starts at Westminster Bridge at
7am and for most of the route follows the A23, with a few diversions. Chris
expects (hopes?) to run at about 9 minute miling pace, which would get him
to the Brighton seafront in a little over 8 hours. You can contact Chris at
spink@cjes.fsnet.co.uk.
COMING UP
More details of all the following from Andy Bickerstaff (07966 552302 /
norris.hobs@ndirect.co.uk) or Sarah Seal (020 8995 2380 /
sarahs@walker.co.uk).
Saturday October 6th The season's first mob match at home v Orion
Harriers. 7.5 miles in Richmond Park, starting at 3pm. See above.
Saturday October 13th Surrey Cross Country League Division One - men at
Brockwell Park, women at Wimbledon Common. Note that the women's league
start times have been brought forward this year. Under 13s & under 15s now
run together at 12 noon, under 17s and under 20s at 12.30pm and seniors at
1pm. Men's races remain at 2.30pm for under 17s and 3pm for seniors.
Saturday October 20th Surrey Veterans Championships (women 6km at 2.30pm,
men 10km at 3pm) at Richmond Park. This is on our course but entries do have
to be made in advance to be eligible for the team competition. We regularly
seem to miss team medals because of this, so anyone planning to run should
please be sure to add your name to the list on the clubhouse noticeboard or
contact John Hanscomb (020 8399 3928) or send your entry direct to Derek
Crookes at 209 Lynmouth Avenue, Morden, Surrey SM4 4RX with the £2 fee
payable to Surrey County AA.
Saturday October 27th Page Cup 5 miles handicap in Richmond Park. Start
at 3pm.
FINALLY
I got my Helly Hansen out of the drawer this week. It must be winter....
Steve Rowland
Telephone: 01926 318734
Fax: 0870 4006901
e-mail: srowland@calorgas.co.uk