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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 535 8th October 2018
Editor: Steve Rowland
mailto: sandsrowland@btinternet.com
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HEADLINE NEWS
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* Michael Osborne wins the Page Cup handicap
* Fastest times by Peter Haarer and Becky Curtis-Hall
* Our women’s team finishes 38th in the National Road Relays
* Peter Haarer runs 74.47 Half Marathon to go to the top of our all-time
M50 rankings
* 26 Ranelagh juniors run 2:44.42 in Marathon Challenge
* First Surrey League races on October 13th. Note new venues
* Cabbage Patch 10m on 14th October
* Still time to enter the Surrey Masters Championships on October 20th
* Change of date for our first mob match – the race will now be on Sunday
morning 4th November
* Marshals and officials needed for our home races
* 40% off club kit – buy now!
ATTENTION PLEASE
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SURREY LEAGUES – MEN and WOMEN (NOTE NEW VENUE)
The first League fixture for both our men’s and women’s teams is on
Saturday 13th October. All are welcome to run, register on the day. The men
will be using the new course in Richmond Park that we used for the women’s
League last year. This starts and finishes near Sheen Crossroads. The
Division 2 race will also take place on the same course but starting at
1.30pm. All juniors will run at 2.30pm and the Division 1 race – our race -
will follow at 3pm. Avoid using cars at all if possible, but in any case
please avoid using Pembroke Lodge for parking or toilets. Instead use the
car parks and facilities at Sheen, Roehampton or Robin Hood Gates. There may
be a 20p charge for the toilets. Details and course map:.
The women are running on Wimbledon Common, but NOT as originally planned at
Putney Vale. Instead they will use the Belgrave Harriers course starting
towards the Wimbledon Village end of the Common. For details and course map.
The seniors will start at 11am, Under 17s will run at 12 noon and under 13s at 12.30pm.
MARSHALS
We have two major events coming up in the Park in the next couple of weeks.
We’ll need plenty of marshals and officials for both. First is the Surrey
League on October 13th, then the Surrey Masters Championships on October
20th. Both are Saturday afternoons. If you can help at either or both of
these please contact our chief race official
andy.bickerstaff@goodrunguide.co.uk.
SURREY MASTERS CHAMPIONHIPS Saturday 20th March in Richmond Park.
Still time to enter! As usual we are hosts for the Surrey Masters
Championship. The men over 60 and all women over 35 run first at 2.15pm over
6km, the men 40-59 follow on at 3pm over 9km. There are NO entries on the
day. If you are Surrey qualified (born or living in Surrey or SW London) and
would like to run please contact Stewart Anderson
stewartjanderson@hotmail.com.
Deadline is Wednesday October 10th.
NEXT JOB FOR THE MOB – CHANGE OF DATE
Note the date now – Sunday 4th November for our first mob match of the
season. We’re away to Orion Harriers on many people’s favourite course
through a beautiful autumnal Epping Forest. PLEASE NOTE that Orion have been
obliged to move the race to Sunday morning 4th November rather than the
originally scheduled Saturday afternoon. As ever with mob matches we need as
many runners as we can get if we’re to have a chance of retaining the Harold
Lee Cup. Everyone is welcome, register on the day. Start time is 11am.
Venue:.
CROSS-COUNTRY at RMA SANDHURST Saturday 27th October at 2pm.
We have been invited to run against the Sandhurst officer cadets,
Milocarians and other clubs on the 27th at the Royal Military Academy in
Camberley. It makes for a fascinating visit as well as providing a
challenging course and a sumptuous tea. Unfortunately security issues mean
that names and car registrations must be declared a week in advance, and
passports must be shown on the day. No three-line whip on this one, but if
you’re interested in taking part please reply to this email.
CABBAGE PATCH 10 miles
Good luck to the 65 RH entered for the Cabbage Patch 10 on Sunday 14th
October. Entries are long since closed.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Christmas do will take place on Saturday 8th December from 6.30pm to
midnight at the Lass O’Richmond Hill pub on Queens Road, Richmond. Tickets
are £45 to include a three-course meal and DJ. Book with Lexi Godfrey at
lexigod@mac.com or by text to 07758004863. The Christmas Feast menu
is here:. Please state your choices when you book. There are several ways to pay:
by cheque payable to Ranelagh Harriers; by cash to Lexi at the clubhouse on
a training evening; or by BACS transfer (account name Ranelagh Harriers,
account number 12154501, sort code 401310, Ref Xmas + your name.
GREEN BELT RELAY 2019
Suzy Whatmough writes:
“Ranelagh have entered three teams for next year's Green Belt Relay, taking
place on the 18th - 19th May. It’s a 22 stage relay race around 220 miles of
the Green Belt around the outside of London. We have a men’s, women’s and
mixed team entered. Due to the popularity of the event, spaces have already
been filled for the teams. However, do email Suzy Whatmough and Clare Fowler
at ranelaghgbr@gmail.com if you’d like to be added to the waiting
list, as there are bound to be a few drop-outs / injuries! For more info
about the race, see here:.”
THE ROAD RUNNER
Rick Jenner writes:
“On 16th October Ben Evans, who runs for Guildford & Godalming, is going to
visit the club to talk about his book which is based on our own Ranelagh
Half Marathon. After training with us he'll talk about the book and sign
copies upstairs at The Roebuck from 8.45pm. Below is more on the book for
anyone interested.”
The Road Runner, by Ben Evans
500 runners. 13.1 miles. Five athletes fighting for victory. The Road Runner
is a breathless account of a single running race along the banks of the
River Thames. Through the course of thirteen chapters, it depicts intense
battles, vivid characters and occasional humour, as Evans competes with the
calculated Fabien, the manic Patrick, the arrogant Cornelius and the
spiritual Dwayne, for victory. Viewed from inside the mind of an elite
athlete, it provides a uniquely human perspective on the challenges faced by
the modern runner, and the strange mix of determination and inner peace that
comes with pushing the body to its physical limits. A homage to the power of
the human spirit, the sentiments of the story will appeal to sportsmen and
women of all abilities, and anyone looking to take on a challenge and see
how far they can go
here:
CLUB KIT – BUY NOW!
We’re changing kit suppliers and we have a lot of kit to move. Many items
are on offer at 40% discount. Treat yourself and take advantage of these
prices! Order direct from the AlleyCatz website:.
SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Paddy Noon writes from Plymouth Marjon University:
“I am a Master’s Sport and Exercise Psychology student at Plymouth Marjon
University. I am contacting you to ask whether some of your club members
(who participate in parkruns) would be interested in participating in a
study that involves trying a psychological strategy. I have created a brief
video on a psychological strategy that aims to be useful for runners who
participate in parkruns. I would like to get feedback on the video and its
usefulness. Participating would involve watching a short video, providing
parkrun details after four parkruns, and completing some brief surveys. I
will provide detailed information on participating to those who are
interested. Contact me at 20055443@oncourse.marjon.ac.uk.”
MUSCLE HEALTH IN ATHLETES
Richie Barclay writes from Roehampton University:
“I'm a PhD student investigating muscle health in young (20-30yr) and older
adults (60-80yrs). I'm recruiting the final few volunteers for my study
which involves 3 visits to our labs and we offer a battery of tests for free
as a thank you. We take several measurements to find out more about the way
your body uses protein at rest and in response to exercise and whey
protein. There are several benefits of taking part; including a bodpod test
(usually £60), a resting metabolic rate test (usually £150) and I also offer
physiological testing such as V02max/lactate threshold and nutritional
advice all as a thank you for taking part. All in all, around £400 worth of
stuff. If you’re interested contact me at barclayr@roehampton.ac.uk.”
TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIALS
Don’t forget that we meet for a casual drink after training on the first
Tuesday of each month. Venue is upstairs at the Roebuck on Richmond Hill.
All welcome.
THURSDAY NIGHT TRACK TRAINING AT OSTERLEY
The club is continuing to subsidise track sessions on Thursday evenings at
the Osterley track. All groups and all abilities are welcome. The sessions
are every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm. Link to the map is here:
FACEBOOK
Follow Ranelagh on Facebook.
WHAT'S COMING
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More details of the following from the men's Captains ranelagh.men@gmail.com
or the women's Captain / Team Manager ranelagh.women@gmail.com
Saturday 13th October Surrey Ladies Cross-Country League Div 1 at
Wimbledon Common. Senior Women start at 11am followed by juniors from 12
noon.
Saturday 13th October Surrey Cross-Country League (men) Div 1 in
Richmond Park. Start 2.30pm (juniors) and 3pm (seniors)
Sunday 14th October Cabbage Patch 10 miles at Twickenham. Entries
closed.
Saturday 20th October Surrey Masters Cross-Country Championships in
Richmond Park. M60+ and women 35+ 6km at 2.15pm, M40-59 9km at 3pm
Saturday 20th October South of England Cross-Country Relays at
Wormwood Scrubs
Saturday 27th October RMA Sandhurst at Camberley. 2pm start
Sunday 4th November Lee Cup Mob Match v Orion Harriers in Epping
Forest. 11am start. Please come along, all needed!
5km parkruns every Saturday at 9am and 2km junior parkruns weekly or monthly
on Sundays.
Venues, more details and registration at www.parkrun.com or
www.parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents/.
WHAT’S HAPPENED
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PAGE CUP HANDICAP Saturday 29th September
There were 36 starters, all hoping that our new handicapper Simon Martin
would let them slip through the statistical net and run away with the cup.
Simon’s predecessor Angus Cater was on hand to oversee Simon’s first effort,
as of course was statsman Ken Powley. The rest may have all been hoping, but
there was only ever going to be one winner and that was Michael Osborne.
Michael only had five starters ahead of him and it was not long before he
had left most of them gasping. Last to be caught were Alan Davidson and
Paula Maguire who enacted their own little battle for the minor placings,
won in a sprint by Alan. But by then Michael was home and dry for his first
club Cup.
Paula’s son Luke Maguire came in 4th just ahead of Ben Shore. Then the
crowds started to appear, headed by Clare Day. Between Clare in 6th and
Trevor Maguire in 27th there was only a little over three minutes,
demonstrating that Simon had done a pretty good job framing his first
handicap.
Fastest time of the day was Peter Haarer’s 28.56 followed by new dads Graham
Brook (30.28) and Dave Lawley (30.47). Despite finishing last in the
handicap, Becky Curtis-Hall was the fastest woman on 37.29 ahead of Becky
Northmore on 38.04 and Rachel Revett on 39.17
H'cap H'cap Actual Speed
Time Allow Time Order
1 Michael Osborne 17.40 22.30 40.10 21
2 Alan Davidson 20.33 35.50 56.23 34
3 Paula Maguire (L) 20.44 29.40 50.24 32
4 Luke Maguire 22.58 17.00 39.58 20
5 Ben Shore 23.14 12.40 35.54 10
6 Clare Day (L) 24.31 19.10 43.41 25
7 Louis Randall 24.32 6.40 31.12 4
8 Beverly Walsh (L) 24.33 33.40 58.13 35
9 Allan Lang 24.34 34.20 58.54 36
10 Dave Lawley 24.57 5.50 30.47 3
11 Rob Curtis 25.03 14.30 39.33 19
12 Sally Bamford (L) 25.14 19.00 44.14 26
13 Simon Martin 25.19 7.20 32.39 6
14 Chris Camacho 25.26 17.20 42.46 23
15 Louise Piears (L) 25.27 17.00 42.27 22
16 Euan Sinclair 25.41 8.30 34.11 7
17 Graham Brook 25.48 4.40 30.28 2
18 Pete Warren 25.53 21.50 47.43 31
19 Angus Cater 26.12 19.10 45.22 30
20 Peter Haarer 26.16 2.40 28.56 1
21 Amrut Sharma 26.19 12.30 38.49 17
22 Kevin Knowles 26.31 10.20 36.51 12
23 Rebecca Northmore (L) 26.44 11.20 38.04 16
24 Rachel Revett (L) 27.07 12.10 39.17 18
25 Chris Bundhun 27.10 5.20 32.30 5
Pascal Levine (G) 27.12 8.50 36.02 11
26 Karen Harbert (L) 27.22 17.50 45.12 29
27 Trevor Maguire 27.35 17.00 44.35 27
28 Chris Brook 27.49 7.40 35.29 9
29 Tom Reay 28.01 17.00 45.01 28
30 Anna Reichwald (L) 28.27 14.20 42.47 24
31 Marcus Atkins 28.45 8.10 36.55 13
32 Deborah Blakemore (L) 29.15 23.50 53.05 33
33 Jonathan Smith 29.41 5.10 34.51 8
34 Bruce McLaren 30.16 7.40 37.56 15
35 Becky Curtis-Hall (L) 30.39 6.50 37.29 14
NATIONAL ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday 6th October at Sutton Park,
Birmingham
We contested only the women’s race this year, and our quartet performed very
well indeed to finish just inside the first half of the 83 starters.
Estelle Damant led off for us on the always hectic first stage, and she ran
our fastest time of the day in 46th place with 16.24. Thereafter the blue
vests made steady progress with Laura Blazey gaining two places, Fanny Vein
another five and Alice Littler clawing back one more on the anchor leg to
bring us home in 38th place. Few Surrey clubs supported the race and only
two – Belgrave and Herne Hill – finished ahead of us.
1 Aldershot F&D AC 57.56
38 Ranelagh Harriers 69.19
Estelle Damant 46 16.24
Laura Blazey 44 17.12
Fanny Vein 39 17.38
Alice Littler 38 18.05
BERLIN MARATHON Sunday 16th September
In addition to Paul Doyle (reported last week), we had at least three more
runners in Berlin:
732 Nick Twomey 2:50.22
811 Jonathan Moore 2:51.40
? Jonathan Smith 3:02.37
RICHMOND RUNFEST Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September
Ian Harrison reports:
“Margie Harrison ran the Richmond Runfest Marathon and finished in an
impressive 4hrs 15mins and 34 seconds as the first and only woman in the 60
- 64 category.”
JUNIOR MARATHON CHALLENGE Tuesday 25th September in Richmond Park
Colin Brett reports:
“We had a very successful Junior Marathon Challenge with 26 juniors taking
part and clocking a combined time of 2:44.42.”
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 5km Friday 28th September in Hyde Park
1 N Besson (Serp) 15.34
10 Ian Kenton 16.50
194 Alan Davidson 28.24
RUNNING4WOMEN WINDSOR 10km Saturday 29th September
1 D Godwin (Windle V) 41.05
38 Marianne Malam 48.53
206 Hannah Wells 57.01
MAVERICK SNOWDON MARATHON Saturday 29th September
1 L Mills (unatt) 4:42.16
8 Mark Herbert 5:31.33
MIDDLESEX 10km Sunday 30th September at Victoria Park
1 A Abdulle (Hill) 30.54
32 Carl Assmundson 34.33
51 Al Whatmough 35.41
EALING HALF MARATHON Sunday 30th September
1 J Poole (Serp) 1:09.42
34 R Thomas (VP&TH) 1:20.20 (1st woman)
? Rick Jenner 1:23.44
414 Martin Harris 1:35.17
795 Richard Pender 1:41.35
1210 Jarryd Hillhouse 1:47.24
1589 Siobhan Sharp 1:51.57
1954 Fiona Pugh 1:56.18
2139 Gavin Hillhouse 1:58.25
2637 John Herriott 2:06.14
2725 Ewa Soltys 2:07.36
2932 Roger Wallace 2:11.15
3176 Colette Doran 2:16.38
OXFORD HALF MARATHON Sunday 7th October
Peter Haarer won the over 50 class and his time of 74.47 takes him to the
top of Ranelagh’s all-time M50 half marathon ranking list. He admits to
being “rather pleased”.
1 B Cole (Tonbridge) 1:08.37
12 S Van der Wiele (Neth) 1:12.01 (1st woman)
26 Peter Haarer 1:14.47
4223 Siobhan Sharp 1:59.22
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES HALF MARATHON Sunday 7th October
1 A Dunbar (Norwich) 1:09.54 (chip time 1:09.54)
21 R Harvey (Clapham) 1:20.00 (1:19.59 – 1st woman)
23 Chris Bundhun 1:21.11 (1:21.08)
64 David Ready 1:26.46 (1:26.41)
362 Matt Sowton 1:44.07 (1:42.47)
798 Chris Read 2:02.14 (1:59.26)
997 Roger Wallace 2:16.35 (2:13.49)
BOURNEMOUTH MARATHON Sunday 7th October
Marie Synnott-Wells was second over 50.
1 I Trickett (Dorset) 2:25.45 (chip time 2:25.45)
228 Alex Ring 3:29.10 (3:28.18)
392 Marie Synnott-Wells 3:41.07 (3:40.53)
1676 Ian Grange 5:01.53 (4:57.49)
KEMPTON PARK CHASE Sunday 7th October
Half Marathon
1 R Lloyd-Smith (Sutton R) 1:17.26
6 James Whistler 1:28.04
10km
Stewart Anderson was the first over 50.
1 E Rolls (Ox Uni) 36.11
8 Stewart Anderson 41.44
75 Alan Meaden 63.42
76 David Meaden 64.01
CAMBERLEY 10km Sunday 7th October
1 I Bailey (AFD) 32.35
25 Mick Lane 40.58
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FINALLY...
The wisdom of the ancients:
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and
exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest
way to health.”
Hippocrates 470-375BC
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while
movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”
Plato 427-347BC
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