GRIZZLY 2007

Karl C · GRIZZLY 2007

Bit early I know.

There's a list on the board, which has to be filled in by the 10th September. 2006.

Clive will send off entries for everyone on the list on that date.
Any additions will be sent off after each subsequent club night !

So what's it all about? Well, it's by no means the toughest race around; indeed, some say that it's getting too easy, but they're missing the point. It has changed over the years and nearly died on a couple of occasions, but hundreds of you keep coming back for more so we must still be getting it right! Whatever it isn't, it is an experience. Twentyish muddy, hilly, boggy, beachy miles of the multiest-terrain edge-of-sanity running experience you will find this side of the end of time.

Would recommend it as a family weekend away ..... Staying in Chalets close to a Donkey sanctuary

The race usually fills up in a few days !!!

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

Karl C

Steffan

Looking forward to this, I love mud me!!!!!!!

Steffan

Can somone recommend footwear for this event.
I'm thinking of getting some Walsh shoes for this.
Ta.

mikey

Hi Steff

Walsh's would be ideal ..... It's what I usually wear for this event

If you look at the picture of Sue Fuller above, you can see the slippery cambers you have to traverse .... ( only Walsh's will grip into this )

One cautionary note

There are usually some road sections (approx 8-10 miles depending on route).
These will be hard on your feet considering the Walsh's lack of cushioning !!!

But its a price worth paying to be able to run hard though the slippery stuff

Mikey

Steffan

Thanks Mikey, I'll get santa to bring me some!!!
Wink

mArKw

I believe Graeme found that Caterpillar boots worked well last time

http://www.zen7243.zen.co.uk/running/grizzly_Caterpillar.jpg

Mark

Steffan

Haha thats quality! I want some of those!

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Mike Mason

another one to try - cushioned and nicely lugged - Inov8 Roclite 315. If buying go to Planetfear and tell them I sent you.... Smile

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http://www.planetfear.com/product...d=136&s_id=602&p_id=10313

rgds
Mike

Steffan

...............and those too!!!!!!!!!

Stevie

I found the Saucony Grizzly's did the job fine for me as they gave me basic grip, its good not to have too much grip as sliding down hills on your backside gives your legs abit of a break Smile

Steffan

Entry confirmed by post today!

"Armageddon NowHere"!

Stevie

My place is up for grabs if anybody wants it

Karl C

mmmmmmm, I will let you know Steve. Have you book accom. as well with Lynn ?

Stevie

Accom is booked with Lynn for two people, I havent told Lynn yet, but will do on Tuesday.

Stevie

Karl,
If you want my place for the Grizzly let me know, I'm sure i've already received my number.
I'll be letting Clive and Lyn know tonight that I wont be able to make the weekend away.

Steve

Karl C

OK Steve, I would have done it but I have since found out that Godfrey is also going.... Sad

Thanks anyway.

Stevie

Yeah I heard the bad news too thats why I'm not doing it now

Steffan

To all Grizzly entrants, I just got this email from Gary at the axe valley running club.......

This is an update on the situation as posted on our website and mailed
to our public list earlier in the week. It is being sent to all runners
for whom we have (correct!) addresses, our public mailing list plus a
number of people whom I believe to be contacts for their respective
clubs. Please spread the word. A postal mailing with more information
will be made in about a week.

For those of you who don't already know, a damaged container ship (the
MSC Napoli) has been grounded off part of the coast that we use for the
race. It is currently expected to take at least two months to remove the
two thousand containers on board. When some of them washed up on the
beach a couple of weeks ago, a huge influx of people caused gridlock in
the area and so should any more appear then the police will heavily
restrict access to the Branscombe area, and about two-thirds of the
course will become off-limits to us.

There is therefore a real possibility that the Grizzly will have to be
postponed until the Autumn. Unfortunately, Lyme Bay Holiday Camp is
fully-booked for that time so we would have to find an alternative race
HQ (probably Seaton town hall).

We have decided not to plan an alternative route since, if this
situation occurs, there will be no police available to help manage road
crossings, there's little scope for even a moderately-Grizzlyish course,
and there's even a possibility that Seaton (the start & finish) will
also be closed to us.

We will meet again next weekend and decide then how to proceed but all
entrants will have the option of a refund, regardless of what we decide.
In the meantime, we will clarify the refund situation with the holiday
camp, identify a suitable fallback date, and remain in touch with the
police. We expect to mail information to all runners on Monday 12th.

We appreciate that this is not a particularly good situation to be in
but ask you to bear with us.

Please don't contact us unless you have specific questions - we've got
enough on our plate without two thousand runners asking "Do you think it
will go ahead?"

Garry.

Steffan

Update..........
Dear all,

We have decided that the Grizzly will definitely be postponed due to the
high risk of there being containers on Branscombe Beach around race weekend.

More details will be emailed and put on the website tomorrow or Tuesday
and posted to all runners later in the week but the essence is this:

- The Grizzly has unfortunately been postponed until Sunday 9th September.

- You can either do nothing and carry your entry over to September or
return your number (which will be mailed later in the week) for a refund
of your entry fee.

- Your accommodation arrangements are your own responsibility but the
holiday camp has told us that they will not be offering refunds.

- A weekend of running activities will still take place in Seaton so
still come if you can to the gathering of shipwrecked Grizzly soles!

Rest assured that we do appreciate what the evcent means to the runners
and the local community and that we have not taken this decision lightly.

Garry.

admin · You will now know that the Grizzly is cancelled

You will now know that the Grizzly is cancelled for March 2007.

Your options for the race are:

1. Get Refund
2. Go in September - but you would have to book and pay for new accommodation.

Your options for our booked accommodation are:
1. Still go for the weekend and pay the balance to Stoneleighs Holiday Village.
You could then do the organised runs and/or make up your own runs.
2. Dont go and lose £20 deposit already paid.

MOST IMPORTANT AND VERY URGENT

You MUST let Lyn know what you intend to do.
She still has to deal with accommodation at Stoneleighs.

Please 'phone her: 01268 784233 or email lynh121@aol.com

Stevie

As I totally forgot to send my number back if anybody wants my number to run the Grizzly later this year then let me know colors

Mike Mason

does anyone want my Benfleet 15 number?

Jez

MM,

can lend you a nice thick black marker pen to change the 2007 to an 8, I am sure no one will notice!

Mike Mason

Excellent - cheers Jezz.....................see sometimes the club has a glimmer of being a caring one.................and then Mikey pops up.....

rgds

Mike

Karl C

MM - if we see you on the downs with that number you will have an arse full of buckshot before you reach the castle !

c.c.m.a

(caring club my arse)

Stevie

Can I borrow the marker after Mike please Jez? bom

Stevie

There must be somebody that wants to run this race and take my number, is there ?

mikemoreton

Steve,

Have you tried the nearest Loony bin?

Stevie

lol - yes mike thats why i'm posting on here colors