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

Julie Morris. The Michael that ran with us I believe had also run the leg before ours. Hope that helps.

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

Thanks Bobby that's great. Yes I knew Michael ran the leg before that's the one he did with Alan Taylor. Ian thinks it might be Michael Leech. Ring any bells Bobby?

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

Thanks to everyone who helped me on those names - got all of them now except one (subject to checking Mike Leech is correct0.

The missing one is Tony C - Ian has his thinking cap on but so far we can't come up with the surname beginning with C - he ran with Lorna so I imagine he was quite a handy runner.

Anyway I'd like to renew my appeal

Anyone got any Millennium Run photos they can lend me please?

I've scanned 2 from the club mag which are passable but real photos to scan would be much better.

Thanks a million.

mikey · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

Hi Debbie

Looking at the master list from the club membership database we did have a Tony Cole at one stage.

Could this be the missing Tony C ?

Does anyone remember him ?

Mike

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

Ah funny you should say that Mike Vic also emailed me suggesting Tony Cole. Ian's not around to ask - I'll check with him too he has a pretty good memory.

As I said to Vic the only Tony C I know is Tony Cowell - pretty sure it's not him.

Wonder if Lorna remembers possibly Mike?

Karl C · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

so, are we clear if I did win the Merit Table in 1999 or not then ?

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

It's unclaimed Karl so it's yours!

mikey · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject:

Hi Debbie

Tony Cowell joined in 2003, so it can't be him

Mike

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

Thanks Mike - I thought so - I was pretty sure he joined after me.

mikemoreton · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

Will the year book be as long as this thread?

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

Oh far longer Mike!

Karl C · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

this thread ?
long ?

are you sure ?

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

I'm going for the record Karl - so I can put that in the Yearbook too! Give me time - I'll get it even longer!!

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

Right I've been quiet too long - well at least on this thread!

It's February's appeal. Many of you will have received an email from Bobby about international races you have participated in. She had a great response and the areas we've covered is amazing. She's passed it all onto me to include in the Yearbook.

I had hoped we'd covered all continents (apart from Antartica of course unless Lloyd Scott wants to join Benfleet!!) however no one who has responded has yet raced in South America. The nearest was Big Phil in Mexico just the wrong side of the Panama Canal.

So this is an appeal to anyone who has not responded to Bobby -
1. Any international races you've done?
2. Someone please provide a race in South America or I'll just have to go out there before 2010 and race myself!!

Hmm Rio marathon might appeal..

Graham · #3 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 395

Jez my man - you know we were talking about an IronMan for your 40th next year.....how does Brazil grab you!!! Just to help Debs out. Race hard then party party party!!

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

Is it before May Graham? I know Jez's birthday is Feb so you'd have to do it for his birthday right? Need it before the JogLe as I'll be finishing the book after that. Brazil is perfect even if you've done me out of a South American trip :blackeye:

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

Okay folks this is a question for Mikey. I think I have identified the missing Challenge Cup winners for 2004. I know the male winner was Tony Mead he's confirmed this. I think the female winner was Jackie Shanks who also won it in 2005. I have ascertained that Jack did 4 of the 5 races (if the 5k was Dark Lane that year) and of the Benfleet runners she was 1st, 2nd, 2nd and 2nd. Jac Watson did only 3 races but was 1st in all 3. I think that'd make Jackie S the winner right Mikey?

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

With the London Marathon coming up I felt inspired to start the chapter on this subject for the Yearbook. However I need help again.

Does anyone know the names of those who ran the London Marathon in 2001? And if you were one of them can you post a reply here.

I have a picture from a past club mag of those who ran that year and have identified most of them with a couple of gaps filled in by Ian but there are 1 or 2 we are struggling with. I have results for 17 runners and I do know Bobby, Kevin Massey, Ken, John Chaffin, Toddy, Lyn, Lorna, Graeme Moore (amongst others) ran that year.

Don't know if you read this thread Terry but did you run that year and can you send your time if you did?

Anyone know if Paul McInerney ran that year as I can't find a time for him? And does anyone at all know what time Mick Valbonesi ran as I know he ran that year but he didn't run in his own name?

To assist you (Bobby perhaps you can help?) I know the 1st names of several who ran so can anyone fill in the surnames please?

Sharon ??
Lesley ??
James ??
Peter ??

Did Kim Weston run that year?
Did Julie Morris run that year?

Whoever the Sharon was she got a PB.

HELP PLEASE !!

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

I think Sharon may have been the lady who ran with Paula (Lyn's hairdresser) They were featured in runners world and got loads of freekit. Anyone else remember?

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

Are you referring to Paula Tidey? She ran that year and I have her time. I also worked out with Ian's verification that the Peter is Peter Bracken and I have his time.

If you are at the club tonight Bobby I'll bring the picture it might jog your memory.

Old Vic · Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 26 Location: Hullbridge

Sharon Beale may be the one you want

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

Thanks Vic I knew you'd be on the case. I'll search her. Any thoughts on the James and Lesley?

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

Searched her - found the result - 4:39:22 identical time to Paula Tidey it must be her! Thank you Vic.

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

Sorry Vic what was that name you ran in in 2001? I searched what I thought you said but there was no result. Can you post the name please Vic thanks.

Bobby tell Brian I found his name in the 2001 results, his time was identical to Sally-Ann's so I guess they ran together.

Also I believe I have found Terry Turner - it seems he may have run as Gary Monk and had a blinder 3:18.

(Coach I'm not really sitting at my desk late promise....)

Old Vic · Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 26 Location: Hullbridge

Robert Beszant, Run. No. 05467

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

Thanks Vic that'd be why I didn't find you under Paul Bessant! Got you now thanks and you ran a cracking time too that year Vic. I can see why it took me several years to get anywhere near you in races!

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

The year that Sara Chalkley ran, Amanda Tissington also ran. They did te same time.

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

Are you sure that was 2001 Bobby? I can't find either of them. Sara Chalkley did run in 2004 I have that result.

Also Bobby I am really struggling with 2000 if you check the 2000 results on the London Marathon forum you will see I only have a handful of runners results. Can you help at all?

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

Sorry Deb, yes that was 2004, as I said they ran together. 2000 I didn't run. I'll rack my brain on that one, it may take some time.

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

Thanks Bobby I found Amanda Tissington in the 2004 results and her time is indeed identical to Sara's. She is added in. Thanks.

Keep working on 2000 I understand we had 29 runners that year so far I have only 9 results! I need help big time!

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

Just been talking to Joyce and Ray Bates. Prior to 2000 Joyce ran once in the name of Rhona and once as Jenny Green. Julie Morris ran as Ray and Ray ran as some one else one year he is trying to think who. Will keep you posted.

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

Thanks Bobby keep investigating! Ask Joyce if she ran as Jenny Green in 1993. I know Joyce ran that year as I have a picture of her with her medal but no photo of Jenny that year. Her time was 4:37:59.

Ray also ran that year but I have nothing for him.

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

Hello Everyone it's Yearbook lady back again.

Those of you who know my circumstances will be aware that the Yearbook has been taking a bit of a back seat in my life at the moment but I felt it was time to wake you all up again.

I have been working on the Essex Way Relay chapter. I have all records except 2000.

I do know our A team won that year, the B team was 2nd and the ladies team 3rd - mighty impressive but there were only 7 teams that year.

I want to find out, if I can, all the Benfleet runners who competed in 2000. Many of you who ran will be current members.

So far all I know for certain is that Ian Pike ran and was 1st on his leg, probably leg 8. I would also like to find out if it was run in the Epping to Harwich direction (I think it was). I also know Simon Clark ran but do not know which team or leg or his finish position.

HELP PLEASE!

If you ran in 2000 please post here and say
1. Which leg
2. Which team
3. Your finish position

Thanks.

Stress Head · #1 Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Benfleet

Hi Deb

I ran the first leg this year, Epping - Ongar for the ladies team I think.
All I have is my time in my diary, not my position though, sorry!!

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

Thanks Sarah that's great. Anymore will be most gratefully received.

Get the diaries out for 2000 everyone and let me know if you ran the Essex Way Relay please.