Last week saw the club celebrate its 10th Annual Awards Dinner, held this year at the Queen’s Head in Hawkhurst.
The Chairman briefly outlined the progress made by the club during the year. 2007 saw another period of growth and success on the road and he complimented members for their efforts in ensuring even more achievements for the club including:
Tony Gate’s 100% record in the Sussex Grand Prix - taking part in all 18 SGP races.
The club finished 6th overall (2006 12th) with the ladies 4th, men 6th, vet ladies 5th and vet men 6th. In total the club won 7 SGP Awards and we had 9 men in the top 100 plus 11 ladies. Both men and ladies had 9 runners completing all 8 scoring races.
The President proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for all his hard work and said the club has reached new heights under his leadership.
The Club Awards were:
1. Club Champion - Kevin Parkinson Cup for Senior Men – Tim Clements.
2. Club Champion - Di Scott Cup for Senior Lady – Charlotte (Charlie) Petkovic
3. Road Runner Champion – Senior Men – Tim Clements.
4. Road Runner Champion - Senior Lady – Kathie Gates
5. Tony Sorrell Cup for Vet Men - Mike Pain.
6. Sara Wrenn Cup for Senior Lady – Lyn Hayes
7. Albert Kemp Marathon Cup - Men - Ed McKinney
8. Albert Kemp Marathon Cup - Ladies - Rachel Davies
9. Roger Smith Standards Cup - 1st Peter Burfoot 29 points; 2nd Albert Kemp 28 points; 3rd Helen Neary 17 points
10. Handicap Champion - Men - David Burfoot; Ladies - Lyn Hayes
11. Juniors’ Champion - Male - Liam Burke; Female – 1st Hannah Bates; 2nd Hayley Mackay; 3rd Amy Mackay
Tribute was paid to the Founding Members of the club when the Waddies were first formed in July, 1999. The survivors are: Robin Heale, Roger Smith, Albert Kemp, Sara Wrenn, Kevin Parkinson, Tony Sorrell, Malcolm Dixon and Glynnis Tucker; of which the sole runners are currently Albert and Sara.
The Alternative Awards then followed and are the Antidote to all known Award Ceremonies:
Foot in Mouth (1) – The Builders Bum Award:
Nominations – Shane last, David Jones and Gary Hall
Winner – David Jones for his immortal words (bear in mind David is a builder) “Look at that white car in front”. David it was a white van – you can tell by the lack of windows!
Most Improved Runner 2007 – Ladies:
Nominations – Janet Drake, Lyn Hayes, Cathy Hall, Kathie Gates and Shane Last.
Winner – Cathy Hall for a remarkable improvement in her training and races
Most Improved Runner – Male:
Nominations – Peter Burfoot, Shane Last, Eddie Wattenbach and Tim Clements
Winner – Shane Last
Golden Anorak Award (a much coveted and eagerly awaited award):
Nominations – Peter Burfoot and Barry Gilbert.
Winner Peter Burfoot who has retained his title
Most Races in 2007 – Nominations Albert Kemp, Peter Burfoot, Cathy Burke and Barry Gilbert
Winner Barry Gilbert with 50+ races to his credit.
Dedication Award – Ladies for trying hard even though they are back packers:
Nominations – Kathie Gates, Sara Wrenn, Janet Drake, Helen Smith and Maya Bishop
Winner Kathie Gates who ran in 15 SGP races
Dedication Award – Men
Nominations – Tony Gates, Tony Sorrell, David Jones and Albert Kemp
Winner – Tony Gates for running all 18 SGP races and ending with a smile
Baring All Award sponsored by Sara Wrenn:
Sara reported when being introduced the member who had his back to her. Whilst taking down his track suit trousers he also removed his shorts. Sara did not know where to put her face but what worries me is that he was pleased to see her.
Winner Barry Gilbert
The SW Cup –The Long Goodbye
Sadly we say good bye to one of our Founder Members. Tony Sorrell has always completed his races nearer the back of the field but has run with enthusiasm and consistency. We wish him well in his retirement to Bexhill
Second Claim Cup – Retained for the second time by Ian Coates
Special Chairman’s Award for Dedication to the Club – Sara Wrenn, a Founding Member, has energetically, efficiently and worked hard for the Waddies without complaint or reward and for many years has undertaken the busy tasks of Club Secretary, Bewl Entries Secretary, Chief Marshall, entry distribution and even found time to attend the recent Exhibition to promote the Club. The accolade is well deserved.
Bus Fare Cup – The most highly sought after cup of all annually presented by the Chairman to the runner who has beaten him in a race but was subsequently slaughtered by him at a later race. The cup symbolically represents the cost of a bus fare home by the unlucky recipient:
Nominations – Eddie Wattenbach – too often to recall all revenge races; Lyn (must stop for a P) at Sussex Beacon and Hastings; Shane Last – it was boring with the frequency of defeats and Peter Burfoot for Seaford (I was ill) ½ Marathon
Winner – To the runner for being slaughtered during the North Downs’ 30 kms Downs Race by allowing the Chairman to sprint past at the 20 kms mark and for the audacity of throwing himself down the muddy wooded slope like United’s Ronaldo. I give you Peter Burfoot.
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Friday, 2 May 2008
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Awards Dinner photos
A great night out on Saturday in Lamberhurst with the club formally recognising the achievements of those who have performed above and beyond during 2006.
Here's some memories from a great night out.
Albert with his Standards Trophy
Helen with her second trophy of the evening!
Rachel with her huge Marathon Trophy (see the Boys trophy below)
Mike Pain with the Boys Marathon Trophy
Cathy with the trophy for her Club Championship win, combining the best 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon times. Eyes forward Mr Chairman
Helen Neary with the Ladies Handicap Trophy
Mike Mackay receives his trophy for Mens Vet Club Champion
Kathie Gates with her Senior Ladies trophy
David Burfoot was the Senior Men's champion but it was past his bedtime so he sent his mum to pick up the gong!
Helen and Albert getting pash
Mike Pain with his award for being very quick indeed
What an array of sporting talent and athletic excellence! The 2007 Marathon Team including those who took part in the London, Rotterdam and Paris Marathons
That creme brulee (you had to be there!)
Tucking in
Rabit, rabbit, rabbit
More hot air
A bloke with a stone head pictured with a bust of some Roman bloke
Albert sings the national Anthem to an appreciative audience
Here's some memories from a great night out.
Albert with his Standards Trophy
Helen with her second trophy of the evening!
Rachel with her huge Marathon Trophy (see the Boys trophy below)
Mike Pain with the Boys Marathon Trophy
Cathy with the trophy for her Club Championship win, combining the best 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon times. Eyes forward Mr Chairman
Helen Neary with the Ladies Handicap Trophy
Mike Mackay receives his trophy for Mens Vet Club Champion
Kathie Gates with her Senior Ladies trophy
David Burfoot was the Senior Men's champion but it was past his bedtime so he sent his mum to pick up the gong!
Helen and Albert getting pash
Mike Pain with his award for being very quick indeed
What an array of sporting talent and athletic excellence! The 2007 Marathon Team including those who took part in the London, Rotterdam and Paris Marathons
That creme brulee (you had to be there!)
Tucking in
Rabit, rabbit, rabbit
More hot air
A bloke with a stone head pictured with a bust of some Roman bloke
Albert sings the national Anthem to an appreciative audience
Friday, 27 April 2007
Calling Waddettes!
A message from Ladies Captain, Rachel:
"Firstly, congratulations to everyone who has completed marathons in the last few weeks and pounding the streets for 26.2 miles in 25C heat is no small feat! The ladies team did us all proud in London - first timers Cathy H and Jo couldn't have picked a worse year for their debut - fantastic first time performances! And great times for seasoned runners Helen, Cathy B, Sara and Me (this is the last one, but I think I said that last year!).
Ed W's fair weather training programme sounds like a great plan for anyone who wants to avoid cold wet long Sunday morning runs, but still want run a marathon in under 4 hours (but you'll have to eat more wine gums to catch me, Ed!!!!!!!!!! ) Or there's the Ed McK "I've done no training" programme that gets you round the course in 3hours 13 (are you sure that you went didn't miss out the 9 miles around the Isle of Dogs?)!!!!!!!
I know that it's hard to think beyond getting ready for THE social event of the year (Awards Dinner on Saturday), but I just wanted to remind you of a few more dates for your diary from the Sussex Grand Prix agenda:
The Hastings 5 miler is on Sunday - meeting at Uplands at 9.00 for a 10.30 race start. A nice gentle way to ease back into racing and manageable with a hangover!
For those who wouldn't get out of bed for less than a 10k, the next race is the Hastings 5 this Sunday followed by the Hailsham 10 miler on the 13th of May. The next events are then Horsham 10k on 20th May, Worthing 10K on 6th June (this one's always a favourite as it's flat and we stop for fish & chips on the way home), and Heathfield 10k on 24th June.
Don't forget to bring your marathon medals on Saturday night - it's just sooooo this season!
Happy running & recovering!
Rachel xox"
"Firstly, congratulations to everyone who has completed marathons in the last few weeks and pounding the streets for 26.2 miles in 25C heat is no small feat! The ladies team did us all proud in London - first timers Cathy H and Jo couldn't have picked a worse year for their debut - fantastic first time performances! And great times for seasoned runners Helen, Cathy B, Sara and Me (this is the last one, but I think I said that last year!).
Ed W's fair weather training programme sounds like a great plan for anyone who wants to avoid cold wet long Sunday morning runs, but still want run a marathon in under 4 hours (but you'll have to eat more wine gums to catch me, Ed!!!!!!!!!! ) Or there's the Ed McK "I've done no training" programme that gets you round the course in 3hours 13 (are you sure that you went didn't miss out the 9 miles around the Isle of Dogs?)!!!!!!!
I know that it's hard to think beyond getting ready for THE social event of the year (Awards Dinner on Saturday), but I just wanted to remind you of a few more dates for your diary from the Sussex Grand Prix agenda:
The Hastings 5 miler is on Sunday - meeting at Uplands at 9.00 for a 10.30 race start. A nice gentle way to ease back into racing and manageable with a hangover!
For those who wouldn't get out of bed for less than a 10k, the next race is the Hastings 5 this Sunday followed by the Hailsham 10 miler on the 13th of May. The next events are then Horsham 10k on 20th May, Worthing 10K on 6th June (this one's always a favourite as it's flat and we stop for fish & chips on the way home), and Heathfield 10k on 24th June.
Don't forget to bring your marathon medals on Saturday night - it's just sooooo this season!
Happy running & recovering!
Rachel xox"
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
Social News
Just a note to remind everyone that there's a quiz taking place this Friday at the Lime Tree in Lamberhurst. You don't have to book - just turn up, pay and play. The quiz starts at 8pm prompt and there will be at least two Waddie couples going - so if you're looking for something to do on Friday why not go along and join them.
And a reminder that several members of the Wadhurst Runners are celebrating a birthday in the week commencing Sunday 18th March. To help them party we have arranged to go for a drink on Tuesday 20th after training in the Greyhound.
Everybody is welcome to come along, including anybody who doesn't fancy going for a run first. Just go along to the Greyhound around 8/8.30pm.
So we can warn the Greyhound please could you please let Cathy Burke (cathy@nice-work.org.uk) know whether or not you are likely to be there.
Birthdays that we know of are Sara, Janet, Tim, Mike Pain, Tony Sorrell and Linda Hayes. If anybody else wants to claim a birthday around this date please let Cathy know - she wouldn't want anyone to feel left out!
Plus are there any more acceptances for the awards dinner on Saturday 28th April at The Bistro, Lamberhurst Vineyards. Cost is just £23.50 per person. If you need another copy of the menu or require any more details, once again, please let Cathy know.
And a reminder that several members of the Wadhurst Runners are celebrating a birthday in the week commencing Sunday 18th March. To help them party we have arranged to go for a drink on Tuesday 20th after training in the Greyhound.
Everybody is welcome to come along, including anybody who doesn't fancy going for a run first. Just go along to the Greyhound around 8/8.30pm.
So we can warn the Greyhound please could you please let Cathy Burke (cathy@nice-work.org.uk) know whether or not you are likely to be there.
Birthdays that we know of are Sara, Janet, Tim, Mike Pain, Tony Sorrell and Linda Hayes. If anybody else wants to claim a birthday around this date please let Cathy know - she wouldn't want anyone to feel left out!
Plus are there any more acceptances for the awards dinner on Saturday 28th April at The Bistro, Lamberhurst Vineyards. Cost is just £23.50 per person. If you need another copy of the menu or require any more details, once again, please let Cathy know.
Thursday, 1 March 2007
New Social Secretary
Following Janet's decision to stand down as Social Secretary due to work commitments, our new Social Secretary has been revealed. In a glitzy ceremony following a press conference in Leicester Square, Cathy Burke outlined her hopes and fears for the future, thanked her Mom and dad for helping her get where she is today, thanked her writer, publicist, sound recordist, director and editor ....
Anyway Cathy has picked up the baton and is now looking for help. First of all, she would really like those who haven't done so to confirm whether or not they will be joining us for the Club Awards Dinner on Saturday April 28th at the Bistro at Lamberhurst Vineyard. If you are intending joining us please email Cathy at cathy@nice-work.org.uk.
And in her first posting as Social Secretary, Cathy writes:
"Several members of the Wadhurst Runners are celebrating a birthday in the week commencing Sunday 18th March. To help them party we have arranged to go for a drink on Tuesday 20th after training in the Greyhound.
Everybody is welcome to come along, including anybody who doesn't fancy going for a run first. Just go along to the Greyhound around 8/8.30pm.
So I can warn the Greyhound please could you let me know whether or not you are likely to be there.
Birthdays I know of are Sara, Janet, Mike Pain, Tony Sorrell and Linda Hayes. If anybody else has a birthday around this date please let me know - wouldn't want anyone to feel left out.
Cathy"
Don't forget Cathy can be contacted at cathy@nice-work.org.uk or by phone 01797 230730.
No Sussex GP races this weekend - and only the Steyning Stinger Marathon taking place locally - so good luck to those of you off on your long runs on Saturday or Sunday. Don't forget the club training run will be leaving the Leisure Centre as usual at 9.00.
Anyway Cathy has picked up the baton and is now looking for help. First of all, she would really like those who haven't done so to confirm whether or not they will be joining us for the Club Awards Dinner on Saturday April 28th at the Bistro at Lamberhurst Vineyard. If you are intending joining us please email Cathy at cathy@nice-work.org.uk.
And in her first posting as Social Secretary, Cathy writes:
"Several members of the Wadhurst Runners are celebrating a birthday in the week commencing Sunday 18th March. To help them party we have arranged to go for a drink on Tuesday 20th after training in the Greyhound.
Everybody is welcome to come along, including anybody who doesn't fancy going for a run first. Just go along to the Greyhound around 8/8.30pm.
So I can warn the Greyhound please could you let me know whether or not you are likely to be there.
Birthdays I know of are Sara, Janet, Mike Pain, Tony Sorrell and Linda Hayes. If anybody else has a birthday around this date please let me know - wouldn't want anyone to feel left out.
Cathy"
Don't forget Cathy can be contacted at cathy@nice-work.org.uk or by phone 01797 230730.
No Sussex GP races this weekend - and only the Steyning Stinger Marathon taking place locally - so good luck to those of you off on your long runs on Saturday or Sunday. Don't forget the club training run will be leaving the Leisure Centre as usual at 9.00.
Friday, 16 February 2007
A social whirl
There's plenty happening on the social front within the club.
As well as the list of events, details are now available of the Club's Annual Awards Dinner which takes place at Lamberhurst Vineyard on Saturday April 28th.
Janet has sent a note of the menu choices and you need to respond asap to guarantee your place. If you've not seen the menu then send a comment by clicking through at the end of this post.
Good luck to all those taking part in the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon this Sunday in Brighton. The Waddies vests will also be seen in action in Ashford for the sold-out 10K there - we'll bring results of both events as soon as they are avaiable.
Have a great weekend.
As well as the list of events, details are now available of the Club's Annual Awards Dinner which takes place at Lamberhurst Vineyard on Saturday April 28th.
Janet has sent a note of the menu choices and you need to respond asap to guarantee your place. If you've not seen the menu then send a comment by clicking through at the end of this post.
Good luck to all those taking part in the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon this Sunday in Brighton. The Waddies vests will also be seen in action in Ashford for the sold-out 10K there - we'll bring results of both events as soon as they are avaiable.
Have a great weekend.
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