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SENI-EXTREME OFFICIAL BLOGI have started this blog so I can update you all with the news from Gary directly he texts/phones me.I am meeting him at 120 miles (Saturday morning) and will be posting here regularly. You cannot post here, please use the previous thread. http://benfleetrunningclub.myfast....org/about407.html&highlight= I will update his progress on his own sub-website http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/seni/gj.htm |
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| Karl C |
DAY -1
6:20pm Phone call from Gary. He is on the train to Dudley. Has left his important shorts that he has trained in at home 
Nikki has since dropped these off to me, and I plan to take them (with other provisions) to him at 120 miles......... |
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| Karl C |
RACE DAY t-4 hours
"Life in a Northern Town" cue music...
No overnight news. Did get a call at 10.30pm last night. He is in Dudley, and had a surreal meal out with other runners in a desolute and deserted Dudley - what does he expect for a Wednesday night up Norf !? |
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| Karl C |
12:03 PM - 17 May 2007 - Submitted by Rory Coleman
They are off...great and an emotional start for us all. Less than 200 miles to go... 
FOLLOW THEM LIVE ON http://www.ambitionlive.com/ |
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| Karl C |
THE STARTTHE STARTLink Who is that twonk in the Blue Cap...?? |
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| Karl C |
10 miles done 190 mile to go...updates since 12pm start:10 miles Thursday at 2:15pm 20 miles Thursday at 4:45pm 30 miles Thursday at 7:15pm 40 miles at 10.30pm ( ten and a half hours running !) 60 miles at 7am Friday morning 80 miles at 12:40pm Friday afternoon |
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| Karl C |
5pm Friday afternoon.
Gary has just crossed the 90 mile mark. |
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| Karl C |
100 miles and half way....100 miles and half way....11:30pm Friday. |
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| Karl C |
Just had text from Rory.
Going up soon so we see him in all his glory...!! |
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| Karl C |
cp2 119.4 miles
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| Mike Mason |
update from Karl....
left Gaz at Stanhampton heading for the Lamb at Chalgrove..16.30hrs. His head is in gear. New shorts and I have popped his blisters! 75 miles to go. He is running short of time unless he picks up. But the Billericay Strider has pulled out...the wimp! rgds Mike - rushing from Cup final TV to post.... |
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| Karl C |
more pics from 175 miles http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/seni.07/index.html |
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| Karl C |
Just got the word that Gary has had enough and dropped out of the race at approx 150 miles.
He was in pretty good shape when we left him, but he had to do a massive amount of work to get him near home in time to complete the race. I am glad he didn't go through the night on his own again, especially after so many miles. WELL DONE GARY a feat many of us can ony dream and have nightmaires about ! Bloody great effort, you did yourself proud. (I will upload videos later) |
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| Karl C |
Pictures and Video of Garys effort (and feet) are now in the gallery.
Be afraid.... |
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| spokey42 |
Gaz - a true man of steelWhilst there has been some ribaldry about Garry Jackets' inability to get past 5 miles in training, when it came to the crunch he showed all the doubting Mikes and Ernies that he is a true man of steel, Well done Gazza, you showed 'em mate.Previously, my club hero was always Graham Booty. But now you're my club hero too. Fantastic effort, Gary. Godfrey |
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| mArKw |
Well done Gazza. Brilliant effort. Takes some guts to keep going when your feet are in that state.
Mark |
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| runningman |
 Cheers Mr G...........I set myself many targets and one of them was to shut you lot up !  
Its the first time ive not finished a race and been happy with what i have achieved...i dont think i could have given any more ! thanks for your support , i love all the banter...........As Mike Mason says ' its what makes our club so great ' now ive got to get my head around a race report ! gaza |
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| Mike Mason |
Yep....a truly caring club.........MY ARSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rgds Mike |
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| mikemoreton |
Gary,
What can I say? Bloody well done mate!!!!!!!!!! When will we see you at the club? |
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| runningman |
as long as my body will let me , tomorrow !
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| Karl C |
This is all we found when we met Gary, he really was a broken man..
..Mike, any of this stuff yours..? 
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| Mike Mason |
I think I can spot my Garmin 101.................. | ||
| Jez |
What this one??????
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garmin-Fore...PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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| Mike Mason |
thanks for the tip off Jezz. I foolishly thought that because he was a policeman,,,,,,..........................but then I have watched 'Life on Mars' so I know what they are like in real life.......
rgds Mike |
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| Jez |
Gaza,
have you fallen out with your agent, its been 3 weeks now since your last apperance in the echo.Have a word!!! |
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| runningman |
jez i have a new agent ! watch this space !!!!!
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