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mikey · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: Benfleet Duathlon 2009 - 31st May

The club will be holding its annual duathlon on Sunday May 31st around the tradition Haningfield reservoir route

3 mile run
15 mile cycle
2 mile run

Race starts 10 am

Only open to club members and family

Cost £3

More info to follow ...............

bobby · #2 Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 257

Mike, that is the weekend we will be down in the New Forest supporting the triathlon, so will not be able to attend this year. What a shame.

Karl C · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject:

Likewise Mike - my excuse is I am sh*te on a bike (but OK as a poet)

gmike · #2 Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 259 Location: Benfleet

there's always the team event Karl??

Count me in.

Definately the bestest fun you can have on a soaking wet Sunday morning ... all for a bargain £3 ... well worth it if only for the cracking lunch afterwards

mikey · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:07 am Post subject:

Benfleet Duathlon Course :

3 Mile Run ( Out & Back )
15 Mile Cycle ( 2 Laps Of Reservoir )
2 Mile Run ( Out & Back )

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.co...t%20Duathlon%20Village%20Hall.JPG

david thomson · #2 Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 264 Location: thundersley

ill be back for this one this year , is it compulsory to have it raining

mikey · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject:

For the Club Duathlon rain is optional

But it does sort the triathletes out from the mere runners !!!!

Last few years we’ve been lucky and its poured down

Statistically speaking , chances are it will be a lovely summers day this year

But bring your wet weather gear just in case !

mikey · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

CAKE’S .... Sandwich’s & ..... Even More CAKE’S

The success of the Duathlon relies on a strong Buffet afterwards

This year we’re doing all the food ourselves

If you’re coming along to the Duathlon, please bring a plate of cakes or sandwiches for the buffet

Anything gratefully received / consumed !

Please let me know what you're going to bring ....

Don't want to end up with 20 plates of smoked salmon bagels !!!

mikey · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:38 am Post subject:

Club Duathlon - 31st May 2009

Final Instructions :

Race Start : 10:00

Parking : Limited parking @ Village Hall
Main parking in “Windmill PH” car park
( Please park along back edges of car park )

Driving the Bike Route : Car’s leave 9:15

Buffet / Presentation : In Village Hall after event

Volunteers Required !!

Desperately Need Help in the following Area’s :

Help with the race time keeping
Man the transition water station
Drivers to drive the bike route

Help setting up the Buffet in the village hall

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Mike

david thomson · #2 Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 264 Location: thundersley

just like to say thanks to mike and all the helpers for a great event today and great support too.
looked like a great buffet aswell pleased with myself that i didnt get tempted to stay and pig out !
just a shame jez and graham werent there for me to try and challenge.

Andy F · #2 Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 272 Location: Hullbridge

Have to agree with David, fantastic event and support today. Great organisation, thanks to Mike and helpers. Great buffet again thanks to the ladies for the teas etc. Also to Graeme and Sarah for time keeping today.

Good support this year, surely nothing to do with the weather!.

Well done to David on a great win.

Cheers
Andy

gmike · #2 Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 259 Location: Benfleet

Another excellent Duathlon

... the things I do for fun these days??

Many thanks to Mike for a great competition. To Sarah and Graeme for the scores on the doors and James for keeping us hydrated.
Mrs J and Diane did us proud again as did all the contributors to the buffet.

I'm red as a beetroot and completely cream crackered :cherry:

... only one down side

Finding out Adam can ride a bike just as bliddy fast as he runs

... I just could not catch him up!

Mike.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 707

I would like to add my congratulations to Jo who won the ladies event

I was in Kent at the time but I have my sources!!

Well done Dave and well done to all of you competing today.

Any pics yet Pete?

Tony T · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Really enjoyed today, being my first multi-event. It was a good work out and a real eye opener.

Would like to thank Mike for arranging the event.

Well done to Dave and Jo.

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:06 am Post subject:

Well done all.
Pics from Peter will be uploaded during today.
(My PC at home has died so apologies for the delay)

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

Photos now on the membersphoto page

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/membersphoto.htm

mikey · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks to everyone for supporting the Duathlon

Fantastic weather , if maybe a little too hot !!!

Thanks for all my helpers

Carolyn , Sarah , and Greame for the timekeeping
Sarah’s young lad James, for the manning of the water station

Diane and my mum for the Tea’s and manning the village hall whilst the rest of us were out playing in the sun

Ian for marking out the course the week before

Everyone who brought food for the Buffet, which was exceptionable, even by Duathlon standards

Everyone who turned out to support and cheer us on

And of course all the competitors ….
Hope you all enjoyed the challenge, and will be back for more next year

Mikey