Wadhurst Runners are holding their 10th Bewl 15 running race on 5th July 2009, being one circuit of the pretty undulating paths, tracks and roads around the beautiful Bewl Water with the start and finish at the same site in Wadhurst. The race has come of age.
The Waddies report that they are fast outstripping the race limit. Currently they have 342 registered runners; of which the online entrants have reached 149 which is 216% greater than this time last year.
The race commences at 10.30 at the entrance to the Little Pell Farm, Blacksmith’s Lane, Wadhurst and the leaders are expected to return back commencing 12 noon. Last year the race was won by Philip Sanger of Epsom & Ewell Harriers in a record time of 1:20:25. The first lady was Katy Moore of Brighton & Hove City AC, also in a record time of 1:29:53. 11 other race records were broken by the various age categories; a record in itself. The oldest record yet to be broken is from 2003 when Ros Tabor of Dulwich Runners broke the lady Vet 4 (50-54)age category.
22 runners are returning as VIP’s to defend their titles and we are expecting a guest appearance of “Spiderman” who is celebrating running 39 consecutive races with us. Paramo are donating a water proof running jacket to the first male and lady seniors and vets.
Albert Kemp, chairman said “We are expecting a record attendance this year. We have a race permit for 700 runners and we are expected to have a full attendance for the first time, beating last year’s entry of 659 runners. The race has the support of the farmers at Little Pell Farm as well as sponsors including Ben Greig Motors, Nikwax, Paramo, Wadhurst and Crowborough Physio and Sports Injury Clinic, The Greyhound Public House, Green Penguin Entertainment (all of Wadhurst), Nice Work of Peasmarsh, Capers Swallows Oast, Ticehurst and Cotswold Outdoor of Tunbridge Wells. The race could not be a success without them” Kemp also said “The runners will be greeted by the Wadhurst Brass Band and well over 1,100 cakes lovingly made by the Waddies partners”.
For those thinking of entering Bewl 15 they are urged to apply soon before the race is full. The entry form is available from the Waddies website www.wadhurstrunners.co.uk or from or by telephoning Albert Kemp on 01580 200024.
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Saturday, 13 June 2009
15th April 2009 - Easter results and news
Congratulations to the Waddie Men's Team in securing 16th Team place out of 36 at the 26th Folkestone 10 mile race on Good Friday. The men's team consisted of Mike Pain, Michael Mackay, Peter Burfoot and Andy Pain. Andy achieved a pb.
Although there were insufficient Ladies to make up a team, the sole Waddie Lady finisher, Siobhan Burke, put in a magnificent performance. Well done Siobhan!
Our commiserations go to Melinda Mackay, who was unable to finish, having pulled out of the race.
The race was run in good dry calm conditions though it was rather warm. runners were spared the driving hail squalls, heatwave, and seas breaking over the course of the last 3 years!
This is a good final build up race for the London Marathon and many runners are in peak form, so the competition can be stiff. The race starts on the Green at Hythe and it is a fast flat course, mainly along the seafront to Folkestone and back. Runners were well supported by the Pain, Mackay and Burke families. Regrettably, this year, there were no supporting children's races. The results:-
42 1:05:36 PAIN, Michael Wadhurst Runners M44 72.10% 364 42
60 1:07:38 MACKAY, Michael Wadhurst Runners M46 70.97% 455 60
136 1:13:44 BURFOOT, Peter Wadhurst Runners M56 70.61% 109 136
271 1:23:01 PAIN, Andy Wadhurst Runners M40 55.35% 363 271
377 1:30:48 BURKE, Siobhan Wadhurst Runners F18 54.39% 266 377
Hastings 5 Mile Race
Remember that this coming Sunday sees the resumption of the SGP series with the Hastings 5 mile race, again with many London Marathon entrants in peak condition. Let's try and beat our record entry which was at the Hastings Half Marathon for this seafront event! Support preferably with Digital Camera at the ready for team and individual photos is welcomed.
London Marathon
While on the subject of the London Marathon, remember that General Ballot entries for the 2010 edition open at 9.00am on Monday 27th April. You need to be among the first 120,000 applicants to have a chance of obtaining a place in the General Ballot. Only those members who have been rejected in the General Ballot are eligible to be included in the ballot for any Club Places providing they also satisfy the Club's other criteria for inclusion. If you do not manage to participate in the General Ballot, because you are not among the first 120,000 entrants and you do not receive a rejection letter, you cannot be included in the ballot for Club places, even if you satisfy the Club's other criteria.
Best of luck to those members with places in the London Marathon 2009 which takes place on 26th April. They would welcome any support you can give. Some are looking for sponsorship for charitable causes.
Coaching
If anyone is interested in me trying to secure visits by the Flying Coaches operated by Sussex Athletics, please let me know by 8.00pm on Thursday 23rd April as I have a Sussex Athletics Committee Meeting the following day when I should be able to make enquiries of Elspeth Turner who makes the arrangements. If there is sufficient support, I will investigate the possibility of securing the services of Flying Coaches on one or more Tuesday evening or Sunday morning in the summer months. If they are not available at these times I will find out when they are available.
Bewl 15 Ballot
Please remember that the deadline for putting yourself forward for the Bewl 15 ballot expires on Friday 24th April. Please ensure I have your name if you want to be included as success in this ballot is the only opportunity club members will get to run the Bewl 15 2009, providing they can supply a non-member to carry out their marshalling duties. All club members can expect to be assigned marshalling duties even if they were not members or had no duties last year.
The ballot is open to members of all abilities. the ballot will be drawn at the Awards Dinner on 2nd May.
So far the names we have are:
Ladies:
Lynn Hayes
Kathie Gates
Helen Goddard
Men:
Peter Burfoot
Ciaran Osborn
Russell Carr
Eddie Wattenbach
Mark Casse
Mark Waring
Mike Pain
Mat Seabrook.
Although there were insufficient Ladies to make up a team, the sole Waddie Lady finisher, Siobhan Burke, put in a magnificent performance. Well done Siobhan!
Our commiserations go to Melinda Mackay, who was unable to finish, having pulled out of the race.
The race was run in good dry calm conditions though it was rather warm. runners were spared the driving hail squalls, heatwave, and seas breaking over the course of the last 3 years!
This is a good final build up race for the London Marathon and many runners are in peak form, so the competition can be stiff. The race starts on the Green at Hythe and it is a fast flat course, mainly along the seafront to Folkestone and back. Runners were well supported by the Pain, Mackay and Burke families. Regrettably, this year, there were no supporting children's races. The results:-
42 1:05:36 PAIN, Michael Wadhurst Runners M44 72.10% 364 42
60 1:07:38 MACKAY, Michael Wadhurst Runners M46 70.97% 455 60
136 1:13:44 BURFOOT, Peter Wadhurst Runners M56 70.61% 109 136
271 1:23:01 PAIN, Andy Wadhurst Runners M40 55.35% 363 271
377 1:30:48 BURKE, Siobhan Wadhurst Runners F18 54.39% 266 377
Hastings 5 Mile Race
Remember that this coming Sunday sees the resumption of the SGP series with the Hastings 5 mile race, again with many London Marathon entrants in peak condition. Let's try and beat our record entry which was at the Hastings Half Marathon for this seafront event! Support preferably with Digital Camera at the ready for team and individual photos is welcomed.
London Marathon
While on the subject of the London Marathon, remember that General Ballot entries for the 2010 edition open at 9.00am on Monday 27th April. You need to be among the first 120,000 applicants to have a chance of obtaining a place in the General Ballot. Only those members who have been rejected in the General Ballot are eligible to be included in the ballot for any Club Places providing they also satisfy the Club's other criteria for inclusion. If you do not manage to participate in the General Ballot, because you are not among the first 120,000 entrants and you do not receive a rejection letter, you cannot be included in the ballot for Club places, even if you satisfy the Club's other criteria.
Best of luck to those members with places in the London Marathon 2009 which takes place on 26th April. They would welcome any support you can give. Some are looking for sponsorship for charitable causes.
Coaching
If anyone is interested in me trying to secure visits by the Flying Coaches operated by Sussex Athletics, please let me know by 8.00pm on Thursday 23rd April as I have a Sussex Athletics Committee Meeting the following day when I should be able to make enquiries of Elspeth Turner who makes the arrangements. If there is sufficient support, I will investigate the possibility of securing the services of Flying Coaches on one or more Tuesday evening or Sunday morning in the summer months. If they are not available at these times I will find out when they are available.
Bewl 15 Ballot
Please remember that the deadline for putting yourself forward for the Bewl 15 ballot expires on Friday 24th April. Please ensure I have your name if you want to be included as success in this ballot is the only opportunity club members will get to run the Bewl 15 2009, providing they can supply a non-member to carry out their marshalling duties. All club members can expect to be assigned marshalling duties even if they were not members or had no duties last year.
The ballot is open to members of all abilities. the ballot will be drawn at the Awards Dinner on 2nd May.
So far the names we have are:
Ladies:
Lynn Hayes
Kathie Gates
Helen Goddard
Men:
Peter Burfoot
Ciaran Osborn
Russell Carr
Eddie Wattenbach
Mark Casse
Mark Waring
Mike Pain
Mat Seabrook.
Saturday, 26 July 2008
Hastings Relays
The Hastings Relays will be taking place on Wednesday 6th August at 6.45pm. This is a multi-terrain 1 mile course at William Parker Sports College, Parkstone Road, Hastings. Registration is from 5.45 at the Club House alongside the track.
Each team consists of 4 Runners.
There will be 5 legs with all the Teams running in the last leg together. The cost of entry is £6 per team.
There are prizes for:
1st Overall Team
1st Ladies Team
1st Mens and Ladies Veteran Teams (mixed teams allowed and no age limit)
Under 17 Junior Boys
Under 17 Junior Girls
The Team Captains will arrange the Teams in due course, but if you plan to attend and want to be included in the Teams, please let Peter Burfoot know and he will pass on any names to the Team Captains.
Last night saw the 18th running of the Wedding Day 7K. Two Waddies made the journey, with Barry Gilbert clocking up 36.35 and Martin Burke a pedestrian 44.51, which included a five minute stop for a natter with an old friend!
New photos have just emerged from the Club's Box Brownie showing some of the leading lights at this year's Bewl 15.
Below - race winner Phillip Sanger from Epsom & Ewell Harriers
Below: The Ladies winner Katie Moore from Brighton & Hove AC.
Each team consists of 4 Runners.
There will be 5 legs with all the Teams running in the last leg together. The cost of entry is £6 per team.
There are prizes for:
1st Overall Team
1st Ladies Team
1st Mens and Ladies Veteran Teams (mixed teams allowed and no age limit)
Under 17 Junior Boys
Under 17 Junior Girls
The Team Captains will arrange the Teams in due course, but if you plan to attend and want to be included in the Teams, please let Peter Burfoot know and he will pass on any names to the Team Captains.
Last night saw the 18th running of the Wedding Day 7K. Two Waddies made the journey, with Barry Gilbert clocking up 36.35 and Martin Burke a pedestrian 44.51, which included a five minute stop for a natter with an old friend!
New photos have just emerged from the Club's Box Brownie showing some of the leading lights at this year's Bewl 15.
Below - race winner Phillip Sanger from Epsom & Ewell Harriers
Below: The Ladies winner Katie Moore from Brighton & Hove AC.
Friday, 11 July 2008
Bewl 15 - more news
Congratulations to those Waddies both male and female who ran in the Bewl 15 last Sunday. The weather and ground conditions combined to bring about a fast race - this despite the ground being rutted and hard. The threatened rain had held off before the race but affected all but the fastest runners towards the end.
Our commiserations go to Lady Captain Lynn Hayes who had pain in her knee at an early stage which came on again and worsened when another runner caught Lynn's foot. Lynn desperately tried to hold on in the race knowing that if she retired, there would be too few Waddettes to form a Team. Eventually Lynn reluctantly retired from the race.
The Results:-
11 1:28:05 Ciaran Osborn
63 1:38:04 Michael Mackay
69 1:38:45 Mark Waring
110 1:43:59 Helen Goddard
115 1:44:10 Derek Harrison
132 1:46:58 Myles White
178 1:50:47 Cathy Hall
369 2:07:22 Tony Gates
Well done to all!
Its all quiet this weekend in Sussex, although a trio of Waddies and waddettes will be making the trip to Rochester for the Cliffe Wood 10K.
Two Friday night events in the offing. next Friday sees the first race in the annual Rye Summer Series which takes place on a fast and flat course through Rye Harbour. Entry details here.
And Waddies will be making an annual trip to Bushy Park in London on Friday 25th for a cracking event. The Wedding Day 7K is a fun event that attracts a mix of club, fun and eleite athletes to run over a 7K distance through the Park. A delightful event that focuses on the social side as much as the running side, with a bar and barbecue both well used.
And that distance of 7K usually means a pb for many entrants!
Our commiserations go to Lady Captain Lynn Hayes who had pain in her knee at an early stage which came on again and worsened when another runner caught Lynn's foot. Lynn desperately tried to hold on in the race knowing that if she retired, there would be too few Waddettes to form a Team. Eventually Lynn reluctantly retired from the race.
The Results:-
11 1:28:05 Ciaran Osborn
63 1:38:04 Michael Mackay
69 1:38:45 Mark Waring
110 1:43:59 Helen Goddard
115 1:44:10 Derek Harrison
132 1:46:58 Myles White
178 1:50:47 Cathy Hall
369 2:07:22 Tony Gates
Well done to all!
Its all quiet this weekend in Sussex, although a trio of Waddies and waddettes will be making the trip to Rochester for the Cliffe Wood 10K.
Two Friday night events in the offing. next Friday sees the first race in the annual Rye Summer Series which takes place on a fast and flat course through Rye Harbour. Entry details here.
And Waddies will be making an annual trip to Bushy Park in London on Friday 25th for a cracking event. The Wedding Day 7K is a fun event that attracts a mix of club, fun and eleite athletes to run over a 7K distance through the Park. A delightful event that focuses on the social side as much as the running side, with a bar and barbecue both well used.
And that distance of 7K usually means a pb for many entrants!
Monday, 7 July 2008
Bewl 15 results
Well done to everybody yesterday for helping to make the 2008 Bewl 15 such a success.
Once again, we enjoyed a record entry, record number of finishers and a new course record. The weather doesn't seem to have taken the edge off the day - and comments we have received so far seem to indicate that everybody enjoyed themselves.
Photographs of the event are now available to order online from Digimoments.
We're also keen to see comments on the Runners World Bewl Forum and for those who took part to add their rating of the event at the Runners World site - go to http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/ratingsall.asp?P=1&ugn=425&year=2008&en=39219&v=2&sp=
A full set of results have been emailed to those entrants who gave us a legible email address. If you know of anybody else who would like a copy - email martin@nice-work.org.uk. We'll also get them on to the Waddie website asap.
Thank you once again to all Waddies who helped out for their support and help in making the day such a success.
Once again, we enjoyed a record entry, record number of finishers and a new course record. The weather doesn't seem to have taken the edge off the day - and comments we have received so far seem to indicate that everybody enjoyed themselves.
Photographs of the event are now available to order online from Digimoments.
We're also keen to see comments on the Runners World Bewl Forum and for those who took part to add their rating of the event at the Runners World site - go to http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/ratingsall.asp?P=1&ugn=425&year=2008&en=39219&v=2&sp=
A full set of results have been emailed to those entrants who gave us a legible email address. If you know of anybody else who would like a copy - email martin@nice-work.org.uk. We'll also get them on to the Waddie website asap.
Thank you once again to all Waddies who helped out for their support and help in making the day such a success.
Friday, 4 July 2008
Bewl 15 report and results
Albert's race report on the Bewl 15 follows:
The 9th running of the Bewl 15 on Sunday was an unprecedented success with two runners beating the old course record, the Ladies race course record plus 11 other category records broken and 6 administrative records broken. 18 records in all.
The race started in perfect conditions with a record entry of 660 bolstered by Bewl 15 being promoted to part of the Sussex Grand Prix Running Race Series of 18 races; hence the tremendous upsurge of entries this year. The Runners World ratings shows that bthe race is now an established event and it may well appear in the top 50 races in the UK.
In all a record 571 runners completed the run, comprising 38 teams from throughout the South. The rain held off until 12:15 but did not dampen the spirits of the runners nor the dozens of marshals who patrolled the 14.2 mile race course of a single lap around the spectacular beauty of Bewl Water.
The race winner, setting a new course record of 1 hour 20 minutes and 25 seconds was Philip Sanger of Epsom & Ewell Harriers. Andrew Green from Dartford Road Runners was second in 1:21:25, also within the old record. Third was Geoffrey Gray of Seaford Striders in 1:21:54.
The ladies race was won by Katie Moore from Brighton & Hove AC in a new ladies record time of 1:29:53. Second was Tina Oldenshaw of Paddock Wood AC 1:31:48 and third was Sam Alvarez of Hailsham harriers 1:31:54.
The team award had some controversy as Hastings AC’s team was disqualified from second place for not wearing club vests. The winners of the men’s team was Istead & Ifield with 51 points, second Blackheath & Bromley with 74 points and third Seaford Striders 81 points. The ladies winners were Paddock Wood with a record of 45 points, second were Hailsham Harriers with 77 points and third Horsham Joggers with 83 points.
The male veteran classes were led home by Mats Gedin Arena 80 in 1:24:38 and the ladies by Tina Oldenshaw. The male and lady senior and vet class winners were each presented with their prize, a Paramo running jacket by Paramo’s marketing Director Catherine Whitehead.
Despite the gruelling conditions the standard of runners was much improved over 200. Michael Mackay, one of the runners, said “the standard is high this year as I was 63rd but on equivalent time I would have been 24th”.
Andy Southern commented “you are mad to run the Bewl 15 but you would be mad not to”. Mackay also commented “Bewl 15 is second only to the Flora London Marathon for its superb organisation”.
The results highlights are based on 1 trophy per winner of the All Senior Men and All Senior ladies:
All Men:
1st Philip Sanger - Epsom & Ewell 1:21:25 - course record
2nd Andrew Green - Dartford RR 1:21:25
3rd Geoffrey Gray - Seaford Striders 1:21:54
All Senior Men:
1st James Tomlinson - unattached 1:22:34
2nd Mick Barrable - Tonbridge AC 1:23:59
3rd Louis Taub - Brighton & Hove 1:26:32
All Vet Men:
1st Mats Gedin - Arena 80 1:24:37
2nd Raymond Pearce - Istead & Isfield 1:27:00
3rd Andy Tucker - Blackheath & Bromley 1:29:41
Male Vet 1
1st Andy Tucker - Blackheath & Bromley 1:29:41
Male Vet 2
1st Mats Gedin - Arena 80 1:24:37 – course record
Male Vet 3
1st Des White - Paddock Wood 1:34:28
Male Vet 4
1st Walter Hill - Crawley AC 1:34:49 – course record
Male Vet 5
1st Clive Beavais - Ranelagh Harriers 1:38:05 – course record
Male Vet 6
1st Mike Foord - Hastings Runners 1:54:24
Male Vet 7
1st John Holdstock - Fittleworth Flyers 1:58:20 – course record
Men’s team
1st Istead & Ifield 51 points
All Ladies
1st Katie Moore – Brighton & Hove 1:29:53 – course record
2nd Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48
3rd Sam Alvarez – Hailsham Harriers 1:31:54
All Senior Ladies
1st Tracy Ranson – Springfield Striders 1:37:21
2nd Sarah-Jane Gaffney – Tunbridge Wells Harriers 1:47:49
3rd Angela Hames – Istead & Ifield 1:48:59
All Vet Ladies
1st Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48 –course record
2nd Sam Alvarez – Hailsham Harriers 1:31:54
3rd Sally Musson – Tonbridge AC 1:40:44
Lady Vet 1
1st Sally Musson – Tonbridge AC 1:40:44
Lady Vet 2
1st Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48
Lady Vet 3
1st Ann Sinnett - Haywards Heath Harriers 1:40:52
Lady Vet 4
1st Jenny Castle – Fittleworth Flyers 1:59:59
Lady Vet 5
1st Sally Musson - Tonbridge AC 1:40:44 – course record
Lady Vet 6
1st Brenda Styles – Crowborough Runners 2:26:18 – course record
Lady Vet 7
1st Greta Goodall – Road Runners Club 3:06:05
Lady Vet 8
1st Judy Burston – Phoenix Striders 2:34:02 – course record
Ladies Team
1st Paddock Wood 45 points – course record
I would like to thank the enthusiasm of the Wadhurst Runners and their friends and family for their tremendous support particularly as the weather tuned wet and chilly. The support from the runners was fantastic and ensured a sell out as well as a quality field.
Many thanks too for the support of the sponsors Ben Greig Motors, Nikwax, Paramo, Wadhurst Physiotherapy, all of Wadhurst and Nice Work of Peasmarsh plus local farmers and residents who all helped made the race possible.
The 9th running of the Bewl 15 on Sunday was an unprecedented success with two runners beating the old course record, the Ladies race course record plus 11 other category records broken and 6 administrative records broken. 18 records in all.
The race started in perfect conditions with a record entry of 660 bolstered by Bewl 15 being promoted to part of the Sussex Grand Prix Running Race Series of 18 races; hence the tremendous upsurge of entries this year. The Runners World ratings shows that bthe race is now an established event and it may well appear in the top 50 races in the UK.
In all a record 571 runners completed the run, comprising 38 teams from throughout the South. The rain held off until 12:15 but did not dampen the spirits of the runners nor the dozens of marshals who patrolled the 14.2 mile race course of a single lap around the spectacular beauty of Bewl Water.
The race winner, setting a new course record of 1 hour 20 minutes and 25 seconds was Philip Sanger of Epsom & Ewell Harriers. Andrew Green from Dartford Road Runners was second in 1:21:25, also within the old record. Third was Geoffrey Gray of Seaford Striders in 1:21:54.
The ladies race was won by Katie Moore from Brighton & Hove AC in a new ladies record time of 1:29:53. Second was Tina Oldenshaw of Paddock Wood AC 1:31:48 and third was Sam Alvarez of Hailsham harriers 1:31:54.
The team award had some controversy as Hastings AC’s team was disqualified from second place for not wearing club vests. The winners of the men’s team was Istead & Ifield with 51 points, second Blackheath & Bromley with 74 points and third Seaford Striders 81 points. The ladies winners were Paddock Wood with a record of 45 points, second were Hailsham Harriers with 77 points and third Horsham Joggers with 83 points.
The male veteran classes were led home by Mats Gedin Arena 80 in 1:24:38 and the ladies by Tina Oldenshaw. The male and lady senior and vet class winners were each presented with their prize, a Paramo running jacket by Paramo’s marketing Director Catherine Whitehead.
Despite the gruelling conditions the standard of runners was much improved over 200. Michael Mackay, one of the runners, said “the standard is high this year as I was 63rd but on equivalent time I would have been 24th”.
Andy Southern commented “you are mad to run the Bewl 15 but you would be mad not to”. Mackay also commented “Bewl 15 is second only to the Flora London Marathon for its superb organisation”.
The results highlights are based on 1 trophy per winner of the All Senior Men and All Senior ladies:
All Men:
1st Philip Sanger - Epsom & Ewell 1:21:25 - course record
2nd Andrew Green - Dartford RR 1:21:25
3rd Geoffrey Gray - Seaford Striders 1:21:54
All Senior Men:
1st James Tomlinson - unattached 1:22:34
2nd Mick Barrable - Tonbridge AC 1:23:59
3rd Louis Taub - Brighton & Hove 1:26:32
All Vet Men:
1st Mats Gedin - Arena 80 1:24:37
2nd Raymond Pearce - Istead & Isfield 1:27:00
3rd Andy Tucker - Blackheath & Bromley 1:29:41
Male Vet 1
1st Andy Tucker - Blackheath & Bromley 1:29:41
Male Vet 2
1st Mats Gedin - Arena 80 1:24:37 – course record
Male Vet 3
1st Des White - Paddock Wood 1:34:28
Male Vet 4
1st Walter Hill - Crawley AC 1:34:49 – course record
Male Vet 5
1st Clive Beavais - Ranelagh Harriers 1:38:05 – course record
Male Vet 6
1st Mike Foord - Hastings Runners 1:54:24
Male Vet 7
1st John Holdstock - Fittleworth Flyers 1:58:20 – course record
Men’s team
1st Istead & Ifield 51 points
All Ladies
1st Katie Moore – Brighton & Hove 1:29:53 – course record
2nd Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48
3rd Sam Alvarez – Hailsham Harriers 1:31:54
All Senior Ladies
1st Tracy Ranson – Springfield Striders 1:37:21
2nd Sarah-Jane Gaffney – Tunbridge Wells Harriers 1:47:49
3rd Angela Hames – Istead & Ifield 1:48:59
All Vet Ladies
1st Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48 –course record
2nd Sam Alvarez – Hailsham Harriers 1:31:54
3rd Sally Musson – Tonbridge AC 1:40:44
Lady Vet 1
1st Sally Musson – Tonbridge AC 1:40:44
Lady Vet 2
1st Tina Oldenshaw – Paddock Wood 1:31:48
Lady Vet 3
1st Ann Sinnett - Haywards Heath Harriers 1:40:52
Lady Vet 4
1st Jenny Castle – Fittleworth Flyers 1:59:59
Lady Vet 5
1st Sally Musson - Tonbridge AC 1:40:44 – course record
Lady Vet 6
1st Brenda Styles – Crowborough Runners 2:26:18 – course record
Lady Vet 7
1st Greta Goodall – Road Runners Club 3:06:05
Lady Vet 8
1st Judy Burston – Phoenix Striders 2:34:02 – course record
Ladies Team
1st Paddock Wood 45 points – course record
I would like to thank the enthusiasm of the Wadhurst Runners and their friends and family for their tremendous support particularly as the weather tuned wet and chilly. The support from the runners was fantastic and ensured a sell out as well as a quality field.
Many thanks too for the support of the sponsors Ben Greig Motors, Nikwax, Paramo, Wadhurst Physiotherapy, all of Wadhurst and Nice Work of Peasmarsh plus local farmers and residents who all helped made the race possible.
All set for Sunday?
The 2008 Bewl 15 2 is almost upon us and the entries are coming in fast and furious.
The current number of confirmed entries is approaching 500 and the race capacity and cut off point is 600 runners.
The race will also have a full compliment of 20 VIP’s garnered from last year’s category winners, record holders and other deserving runners. The course marshalling has been enhanced and there will be water, sponges and energy sweets in 4 places and sports drink at 3 water stations. All finishers will receive a goody bag and a medal. The medal’s are gold for the first 100, silver for the next 250 and the balance bronze.
Paramo of Wadhurst have joined the growing list of sponsors of this popular event and have offered to provide four prizes of a Paramo running jacket or smock to the colour and size requested by the winners of the male Senior race (that is age 18 to 39); lady senior race (18 to 34) and each of the male and lady veteran races. Catherine Whitehead of Paramo will be the honoured starter and will present the prizes at the Award ceremony which follows the race finish.
All Waddies should have their duties by now - so see you on Sunday.
With your cakes!
The current number of confirmed entries is approaching 500 and the race capacity and cut off point is 600 runners.
The race will also have a full compliment of 20 VIP’s garnered from last year’s category winners, record holders and other deserving runners. The course marshalling has been enhanced and there will be water, sponges and energy sweets in 4 places and sports drink at 3 water stations. All finishers will receive a goody bag and a medal. The medal’s are gold for the first 100, silver for the next 250 and the balance bronze.
Paramo of Wadhurst have joined the growing list of sponsors of this popular event and have offered to provide four prizes of a Paramo running jacket or smock to the colour and size requested by the winners of the male Senior race (that is age 18 to 39); lady senior race (18 to 34) and each of the male and lady veteran races. Catherine Whitehead of Paramo will be the honoured starter and will present the prizes at the Award ceremony which follows the race finish.
All Waddies should have their duties by now - so see you on Sunday.
With your cakes!
Thursday, 26 July 2007
Bewl 15 - our best ever?
A foul day by all accounts though WebEd and Mrs webEd were perfectly warm and dry in Uplands for the duration of the race. But, judging by the comments from those who took part, this year's Bewl 15 was the best ever.
A record entry, record number of finishers (440 plus) and some cracking performances on and off the course should ensure that the race makes its way once again into the Country's Top 100 Races list.
The Runners World Forum has been inundated with comments and praise from those who took part and the mud seems just to have added to the occasion!
Congratulations to all those who made up the cracking back-up team to ensure the race was a credit to the club.
Results are available to view on the club's website.
Top ten finishers:
1 1:26:51 MOUNTCASTLE, Henry Hastings AC
2 1:27:15 GEDIN, Mats Arena 80
3 1:29:12 WINN-SMITH, Matthew Cambridge Harriers
4 1:29:26 PEARCE, Raymond Istead & Ifield Harriers
5 1:30:34 HILLIIAR, Darryl Blackheath & Bromley
6 1:32:18 BATELY, Theo Deal Tri
7 1:32:56 BUCKINGHAM, Pete Paddock Wood AC
8 1:33:22 HALLS, Mark Brighton & Hove AC
9 1:33:28 WOOLGAR, Gary Brighton & Hove AC
10 1:33:33 TUCKER, Andy Blackheath & Bromley
A record entry, record number of finishers (440 plus) and some cracking performances on and off the course should ensure that the race makes its way once again into the Country's Top 100 Races list.
The Runners World Forum has been inundated with comments and praise from those who took part and the mud seems just to have added to the occasion!
Congratulations to all those who made up the cracking back-up team to ensure the race was a credit to the club.
Results are available to view on the club's website.
Top ten finishers:
1 1:26:51 MOUNTCASTLE, Henry Hastings AC
2 1:27:15 GEDIN, Mats Arena 80
3 1:29:12 WINN-SMITH, Matthew Cambridge Harriers
4 1:29:26 PEARCE, Raymond Istead & Ifield Harriers
5 1:30:34 HILLIIAR, Darryl Blackheath & Bromley
6 1:32:18 BATELY, Theo Deal Tri
7 1:32:56 BUCKINGHAM, Pete Paddock Wood AC
8 1:33:22 HALLS, Mark Brighton & Hove AC
9 1:33:28 WOOLGAR, Gary Brighton & Hove AC
10 1:33:33 TUCKER, Andy Blackheath & Bromley
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