The Wadhurst Runners Awards were announced at this month's AGM and congratulation go to all the winners:
Senior Champion - Mens - Tim Clements
Senior Champion - Ladies - Charlie Petkovic
Vet Champion - Mens - Mike Pain
Vet Champion - Ladies - Lyn Hayes
Marathon Cup - Mens - Ed McKinney
Marathon Cup - Ladies - Rachel Davies
Standards Cup - Peter Burfoot 29 points, Albert Kemp 28 points, Helen Neary 17 points.
Handicap Champion - Mens - David Burfoot
Handicap Champion - Ladies - Lyn Hayes
Explanation of Awards:
The Senior and Vet Championship is a runners best 10k, 10 mile and Half Marathon results added together, with the lowest winning.
The Marathon Cup is the fastest Marathon ran during the year.
The Standards Cup is a runners times compared against a set of age related standards dictated by the Road Runners Club UK.
The Handicap Championship is the combined results of the Summer and Winter Hadicaps.
Waddies and and a sole Waddette were seen action in both Kent and Sussex earlier this month - and, so Peter Burfoot reports, the venues could hardly have been more contrasting.
In North West Kent, the star performer was Captain Mike Pain in the Sidcup 10 mile, a flat race of 3 circuits of streets lined with 1930's semis. Mike finished in 26th place overall, was the 5th placed Vet and got himself a pb into the bargain with a time of 1.01:31.
Meanwhile in South East Kent WebEd was battling with the hills and cliffs between Dover and Deal in the Dover Mercury Half Marathon and ambled over the line in 2:11:53
Closer to home a number of Waddies and Waddettes competed for the Crowborough Team in the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League, appropriately at Cross-in-Hand. The 5.3 mile course threaded its muddy slippery wet and steep way through deeply wooded country with not a house or a road to be seen. Many of the runners legs finished spattered in mud and smeared with blood from the brambles, but everybody seemd to enjoy it. The results were:
37 Peter Burfoot 41:12
46 Shane Last 42:08
68 Albert Kemp 47:04
123 Sally Toll 69:08
Don't forget that this weekend is the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon at Brighton. For those looking for a shorter distance there is also the Ashford and District 10k.
Monday, 18 February 2008
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
More cross border raiding!!
Congratulations to the 2 Waddie Finishers in the Canterbury 10 mile race which took place last Sunday.
This is a popular Gold Star event in scenic surroundings on an undulating course with a fast downhill towards the end which attracts a quality field as part of the Kent Grand Prix.
Waddies performances were:
538 Barry Gilbert 1:27:12
606 David Jones 1:30:04
This is a popular Gold Star event in scenic surroundings on an undulating course with a fast downhill towards the end which attracts a quality field as part of the Kent Grand Prix.
Waddies performances were:
538 Barry Gilbert 1:27:12
606 David Jones 1:30:04
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Brrrr - a chilly start to the year!!
A clutch (is the right collective term?) of Waddies ventured up to Dartford for a very enjoyable 10 mile race on Sunday. The weather was very kind and some very good times were achieved, with Lyn and Andy both getting PBs.
33 Michael Pain 01:04:16
112 Peter Burfoot 01:11:15
254 Linda Hayes 01:18:07
413 Andy Pain 01:25:52
407 Martin Burke 01:41:06
A pleasant start to the 2008 season!
33 Michael Pain 01:04:16
112 Peter Burfoot 01:11:15
254 Linda Hayes 01:18:07
413 Andy Pain 01:25:52
407 Martin Burke 01:41:06
A pleasant start to the 2008 season!
Monday, 7 January 2008
Sussex GP - provisional calendar issued
The provisional list of SGP races for 2008 is as below. There are a few races that have yet to declare their dates, but this is at least a guide so that members can mark their calendars.
Our own Bewl 15 and the Eastbourne Half have been added to the SGP calendar for 2008 to replace Worthing 20 and Hailsham 10.
1. 17.02.2008 Sussex Beacon ½ Marathon
2. 02.03.2008 Eastbourne ½ Marathon
3. 16.03.2008 Hastings ½ Marathon
4. 27.04.2008 Hastings 5 mile
5. 11.05.2008 Horsham 10K
6. 04.06.2008 Worthing 10K
7. 22.06.2008 Heathfield 10K
8. 06.07.2008 Bewl 15
9. 16 or 23.07.2008 Bexhill 5K (TBC)
10. 24.08.2008 Newick Will Page 10K
11. 14.09.2008 Hellingly 10K
12. 21.09.2008 Hove 5 mile or 10K (TBC)
13. 05.10.2008 Lewes Downland 10K
14. 12.10.2008 Chichester 10K
15. 02.11.2008 Barns Green ½ Marathon
16. 09.11.2008 Phoenix Park 5.6/7.2K Races
17. 16.11.2008 Brighton 10K
18. 30.11.2008 Crowborough 10K
Our own Bewl 15 and the Eastbourne Half have been added to the SGP calendar for 2008 to replace Worthing 20 and Hailsham 10.
1. 17.02.2008 Sussex Beacon ½ Marathon
2. 02.03.2008 Eastbourne ½ Marathon
3. 16.03.2008 Hastings ½ Marathon
4. 27.04.2008 Hastings 5 mile
5. 11.05.2008 Horsham 10K
6. 04.06.2008 Worthing 10K
7. 22.06.2008 Heathfield 10K
8. 06.07.2008 Bewl 15
9. 16 or 23.07.2008 Bexhill 5K (TBC)
10. 24.08.2008 Newick Will Page 10K
11. 14.09.2008 Hellingly 10K
12. 21.09.2008 Hove 5 mile or 10K (TBC)
13. 05.10.2008 Lewes Downland 10K
14. 12.10.2008 Chichester 10K
15. 02.11.2008 Barns Green ½ Marathon
16. 09.11.2008 Phoenix Park 5.6/7.2K Races
17. 16.11.2008 Brighton 10K
18. 30.11.2008 Crowborough 10K
Thursday, 3 January 2008
New Year catch up!
The last couple or so weeks in December were a hectic time for club and members.
First up was a wet and miserable Crowborough - see photo below for proof!
Then, of course, we had all the excitement of the Christmas Dinner plus, that long -awaited draw for FLM places. The lucky Waddies drawn for a place in the 2008 London Marathon were Peter Burfoot and Sam Craven, although Sam subsequently passed up her place to the 1st reserve Michael Paine. Peter and Mike will join a host of other Waddies who have already secured their places in the main ballot.
A number of Waddies competed in the vest at events around the region, including Peter Burfoot who finished 259th out of 1,385 finishers with a time of 1:35:46 at the Bedford Half marathon.
We also saw a number of waddies turn out for the Christmas Pudding dash held at ashburnham Place, near Battle.
WebEd suffered a cold and miserable Swanley Christmas Caper and won a Pudding! That was followed up by one of the toughest 10Ks in the area - the Westfield 10K. Never advertised this Hastings AC organised event is helpd on Boxing day morning and includes some of the most punishing hills to be found in East Sussex. A much more pleasurable 10K was found in the Ribble Valley a couple of days later - a unique opportunity to see Ron Hill competing against ... well, err Ron! (You need to know!)
Finally, in December, we had another staging of the Christmas Handicap. There was a great turnout this year, with 15 Waddies and 5 Crowborough runners taking part in ideal (if a little frosty) conditions. Congratulations to Helen for being 1st Lady and Eddie for being 1st Male across the line. Wadhurst results below:
1. Helen
2. Eddie
3. Maya
4. Sally
5. David B
6. Mike
7. Albert
8. Shane
9. Maria
10. Peter
11. Tim
12. Andy
13. Lynn
14. Sara
15. David J
These results will be combined with the results from the Summer Handicap and the Overall Handicap Winners will be announced at the AGM on the 22nd Jan. See you all there.
First up was a wet and miserable Crowborough - see photo below for proof!
Then, of course, we had all the excitement of the Christmas Dinner plus, that long -awaited draw for FLM places. The lucky Waddies drawn for a place in the 2008 London Marathon were Peter Burfoot and Sam Craven, although Sam subsequently passed up her place to the 1st reserve Michael Paine. Peter and Mike will join a host of other Waddies who have already secured their places in the main ballot.
A number of Waddies competed in the vest at events around the region, including Peter Burfoot who finished 259th out of 1,385 finishers with a time of 1:35:46 at the Bedford Half marathon.
We also saw a number of waddies turn out for the Christmas Pudding dash held at ashburnham Place, near Battle.
WebEd suffered a cold and miserable Swanley Christmas Caper and won a Pudding! That was followed up by one of the toughest 10Ks in the area - the Westfield 10K. Never advertised this Hastings AC organised event is helpd on Boxing day morning and includes some of the most punishing hills to be found in East Sussex. A much more pleasurable 10K was found in the Ribble Valley a couple of days later - a unique opportunity to see Ron Hill competing against ... well, err Ron! (You need to know!)
Finally, in December, we had another staging of the Christmas Handicap. There was a great turnout this year, with 15 Waddies and 5 Crowborough runners taking part in ideal (if a little frosty) conditions. Congratulations to Helen for being 1st Lady and Eddie for being 1st Male across the line. Wadhurst results below:
1. Helen
2. Eddie
3. Maya
4. Sally
5. David B
6. Mike
7. Albert
8. Shane
9. Maria
10. Peter
11. Tim
12. Andy
13. Lynn
14. Sara
15. David J
These results will be combined with the results from the Summer Handicap and the Overall Handicap Winners will be announced at the AGM on the 22nd Jan. See you all there.
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Exclusive video of Albert's secret training session
WebEd has been globetrotting - but the Blog will be updated with final news from 2007, plus details of all the SGP events in 2008 within the next day or so.
In the meantime, members may be interested to see this secret footage taken of our Chairman during one of his weekly aerobic sessions.
His secret is out!!
In the meantime, members may be interested to see this secret footage taken of our Chairman during one of his weekly aerobic sessions.
His secret is out!!
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Crowborough results
Well done to all those who braved the elements on Sunday to run the last SGP race of the season.
Here are the results:
31 41.24 Mike Pain
42 42.44 Michael Mackay
67 45.12 Tim Clements
76 46.07 Peter Burfoot
78 46.11 Myles White
105 48.01 Shane Last
156 51.05 Albert Kemp
206 54.18 Andy Pain
217 54.47 Cathy Hall
238 56.45 Fergus Randolph
273 59.29 Tony Gates
280 1.01.02 Clare Roche
281 1.01.13 Kathy Gates
292 1.01.27 Rachel Davies
363 1.18.01 Sara Wrenn
That's the last of the Sussex GP meetings for the year - but there are still a couiple of local races if you're that keen!
This Sunday it's the Mince Pie 10 at Seaford and then, on Saturday 22nd, at Ashburnham Place, near Battle, it's the Christmas Pudding Dash. The year is brought ot an end with our Christmas Handicap on Sunday 23rd.
Finally, remember it's Party Time on Friday (for all but WedEd who suffers for his art and will be working - but don't worry about me. You just go off and enjoy yourselves. I'll be OK. Working. On my own. At Christmas. Whilst everybody else is enjoying themselves.)
Bah humbug!!
Here are the results:
31 41.24 Mike Pain
42 42.44 Michael Mackay
67 45.12 Tim Clements
76 46.07 Peter Burfoot
78 46.11 Myles White
105 48.01 Shane Last
156 51.05 Albert Kemp
206 54.18 Andy Pain
217 54.47 Cathy Hall
238 56.45 Fergus Randolph
273 59.29 Tony Gates
280 1.01.02 Clare Roche
281 1.01.13 Kathy Gates
292 1.01.27 Rachel Davies
363 1.18.01 Sara Wrenn
That's the last of the Sussex GP meetings for the year - but there are still a couiple of local races if you're that keen!
This Sunday it's the Mince Pie 10 at Seaford and then, on Saturday 22nd, at Ashburnham Place, near Battle, it's the Christmas Pudding Dash. The year is brought ot an end with our Christmas Handicap on Sunday 23rd.
Finally, remember it's Party Time on Friday (for all but WedEd who suffers for his art and will be working - but don't worry about me. You just go off and enjoy yourselves. I'll be OK. Working. On my own. At Christmas. Whilst everybody else is enjoying themselves.)
Bah humbug!!
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