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

7 mins off me 10 mile PB on Sunday. What I really need is for Mike to include Tri times....well Mr Jordan?

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

Nice one Graham, and you were proberly on the beers Sat afternoon

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Fantastic time that Graham, looks like we are all on the way up that table!

Terry T · #1 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 45 Location: Hockley

874 views and I started it all,as Roy Castle would have said 'It's a record breaker!!!'.
Please can I have some more points-its lonely at the bottom.

mikey · Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject:

Latest Merit Table Results posted to Karl

With a strong PB from Stephan, but an even stronger PB from Steve Dear at the Barking Park 5k. Both are now within striking distance of top spot.

However, a massive PB at the Mersea 10 for Graham Booty, has put him in a really strong position for overall glory.

With Val still sitting on 4 PB’s, expect a major reshuffle after the Ingatestone 5 and Southend 10k races !!

All still to play for ...... Get out there and RACE

mikey · Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:25 pm Post subject:

Canvey 5k

Congratulations to all that ran the 5k race ….. See Karl’s results page

Unfortunately I can’t put the results into the merit table

I’ve just been in touch with the course measurer . He has confirmed that as the race was over 50% off road, he can’t officially guarantee the race distance as being accurate.

Therefore, with regret we won’t be able to add these results into the merit table.

But don’t fret, still plenty of race opportunities before the end of the season

And off course congratulations to everyone who had the foresight to choose the 10k, which is merit table eligible.

admin · Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject:

hurrah for the 10k !

mikey · Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject:

All Change At The Top

Two good results from Steff has propelled him to top spot

Graham has come from nowhere to take 2nd

Both can improve their totals over the next few months

With Phil injured, Val and Steve Dear not racing, who knows what's going to happen !!!

Get out there ..... And Race

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

I know I havent been here for a couple of weeks but that dosent mean everybody can come along and start knocking me back down the merit table - Damn you Steff

Just got back from a 9 hour flight so I think I will skip the session tonight but I will be back on the track on Sat to get some hard work in to get back in the top 3 of the merit table

mikey · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:26 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve

Only top 3 !!!! ...... That's a bit defeatist isn't it

Though to be fair Graham and Steff are going really well at the moment

Probably right in thinking, you haven’t got it in you to challenge for top stop

Regards

Controversial Mike

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Yipppppeeeeee!

Welcome back Steve, hope you had a nice holiday mate.
I've been struck down with yet another bug and havn't run since Ingatestone.

Now I have that top spot, I'm going out of my mind trying to shake this off and keep it that way!

Nightmare!

Watch Graham and Steve Drummond though, they are totaly flying at the moment..........

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

Hi Mate, cheers, had a good break and didnt do any running at all

I know Graham, Steve Drum, Des and others are bound to finish in front of me, I just like a goal to aim for even if it is abit unrealistic as you and they are alot better than me, still I'm getting there slowly

I just wish I hadnt ran so hard last year now - lol
Sorry to hear you have a bug again Steff, still just stop improving all the time and give me a chance will you - hee hee

Hi Mike, dont think I will be able to get the big points together now, as I will only be running 10km's mainly and I cant seem to get these 23 points like the others seem to get.
Still I will battle on and see where I end up, hopefully in the top 3

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

As they say mate......

"It aint over 'till it's over"!

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

After Southend 10k............

ooooooh it's getting close!

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

lol
might not do any more races this year and concentrate on next year now

mikey · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:25 pm Post subject:

Stop Press .... Latest Merit Table Results Now In

(Up to and inculding Billericay 10k)

Lorri Pilling On The Pressure

Congratulations to Steff, for being the first member (this year), to post 6 Merit Table PB’s

But are his day’s numbered in top spot ?

Strong late season running from Lorri has seen her storm into 2nd place

Surly only one good race will see her topple Steff ….. Or will it ?

Last Merit Table Races on New Years Day

To find out who wins

Go to the club presentation night !!

mikey · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject:

Bonus Post

I've just added in the Stebbing 10 results

A one second PB by Debbie Smith has put her within a whisker of 3rd spot

Will Graham hold on for the next 6 weeks ?

Do either of them have one last decisive race in them ?

Find out at the Presentation Night

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

This is getting stressful!

mikey · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject:

Hi Graham

Found your 2005 Chelmsford 10k result :

71 0:38:16 BOOTY, Graham Benfleet 432 77

Will update MT ASAP

Unfortunately you will have to wait until the presentation night to see what effect it's had !!

Mike

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1055 Location: Hockley

Is this the right post for bringing up the subject of Mike Mason and the clubs recognition of his valuable contribution since joining. He reminds me of how he was shunned like a social leper when he first joined...but that now a few people talk to him asking things like 'who are you?, are you from Springfield etc.' Surely he deserves a special merit......

Again this is an anonymous posting. Mike is really very sensitive about his remarkable looks and prowess and does not like to have much said about either..... as I am sure it would only upset other less fortunate club runners

rgds

Anon
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Karl C · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 5:42 pm Post subject:

who is this freak...?

spokey42 · #1 Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 38

I'd vote for Mike Mason. I think he's an honest, intelligent, likeable guy. I also need to borrow some money.

I also think Caroline is very trim.

jacklarge · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject:

I second (or is it third) Mike M's need for recognition. He is a Mr Kipling to the rest of the clubs mere unbranded 'basic' biscuit status.

"We're not worthy"

Cheers,

John
Only runs... off at the mouth (now).

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Update, update, update...........

The tension!!!!!

Lorri · #1 Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Hullbridge

Excuse me, but what tension!!!!

LOL

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Ha, ha!
Hiya Lorri, can you stop racing now!!!

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

Next update...presentation night. Ooh, the tension must be killing you both.

Lorri · #1 Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Hullbridge

don't worry stef, I've only got 3 more races left...lol

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

3 MORE???!!!!!!

You best make some room on your mantlepiece then haha!

Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Canvey Island

I think Steff is getting worried!!!!

Betting Odds anyone???
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Lorri · #1 Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Hullbridge

Breathe easy Stef as I missed my 5m PB by a minute as it was a tough course. I might just see you at the Witham 5, if you are going for a PB and you want me to pace you, you only need to ask!!!!

P.S what do you mean mantlepiece, I have a trophy room!!!

Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Canvey Island

Unlucky Lorri, I look forward to our presentation night!!
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Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Witham 5 = santa hat, guiness and mince pies!

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

Sounds damn good, looking forward to this one

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

And after Sundays results I'd say the tensions even greater!!

Steve you may have gone up to 2nd!!

Lorri has another race to do yet - 'Girl Power' !!

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

and I got a place in London 07!

Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Canvey Island

Yet another Run By Lorri, Mmm it could be ALL OVER NOW!!!!

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Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Thats that then!
May I be the first to congratulate Lorri on some great running this year, well deserved.
Steve Dear, top man, keep it up for 2007.

Enjoyed the competition this year, not a snowflakes chance in hell of me getting close to the top next year but well done all of you, so many p.b's posted in 2006...........2007 gets harder!!!!

Stevie · #3 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 452 Location: Benfleet

It was alot tougher than I thought to get to the top of the merit table

Next year though

Yes well done Lorri and well done everybody that got PBs this year.

Maybe there should be a Female and Male Merit table

Lorri · #1 Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Hullbridge

Thanks for all your kind comments everyone.

I quite agree with you Steve, I believe that there should be different catagories for the merit table. Maybe one for newcomers or speed related catagories. This way it is more fair for the quicker runners for whom it is harder to make big improvements.

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

Congrats Lorri, well done mate.

Think I'm gonna start drinking beer!!!!!

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

There must be something in the beer drinking, Lorri has managed 3 P.B's this week. 5k 2mins off, 5 mile 2 mins off and 10 Mile 5 mins off. Excellent stuff!

I'll drink to that.

Happy New Year to all at the club

Andy

mikey · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject:

Hi Andy

Sounds like Lorri is taking last minute racing to new extremes, 3 races in the last week of the MT ! .... and all PB's !!!

I've got the Serpentine 5k, and Witham 5M already factored into the final results. What was the 10M race ? ... Get the results off to Karl ASAP so I can tidy up the lose ends.

Lorri

With regard to different categories within the MT ....
Afraid that’s not possible, as there can only be one "most improved runner of the year".

That’s what the MT is all about, everyone in the same boat, same chance for everyone. The contenders tend to be the runners who have made a real break though during the year. looking at your opposition for top spot, Steff , Graham, Steve Dear, Chris , and Andy !!! looks like the faster runners in the club have also done really well this year. How well we're have to wait until the presentation night !

Have been giving some thought to a speed based competition for the elite runners in the club. We do have the "Challenge Cup" at the moment, run over the 5 most popular local races (one for each MT distance). Have been thinking about expanding this into a proper league. Will think about it before the start of the next season, the main problem in my mind being the limited appeal within the club, as only 10 or so runners would be in contention though out the year.

We have a committee meeting on the 10th .....
Anyone with any ideas, I'll happily put them forward then.

Mike

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

Hi Mike
The 10 mile race was the Buntingford Year End 10 on New years eve, I will send Karl the results as soon as they are available.
All the Best and Happy New Year
Andy

Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Canvey Island

Well Done Lorri, true dedication to fit all those final Races..Brilliant..

Once Again, Well Done...Drinks Are On YOU Then???

Lee
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Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Mike, I think an update could well be on the horizon???!!!!

Anna Spanner · #1 Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 57 Location: Benfleet

Stef, if my memory serves me correctly....MARATHONS do not count in the merit table! sorry hun! heheheeeee!!!

so you need to stop doing marathon PBs and start doing some normal length races mr speedy!

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Anna, normal and me in the same sentence? Oh please!!!!!! haha!

Anna Spanner · #1 Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 57 Location: Benfleet

oo er!! interesting.....

Kirstefitbird · Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 19

Well you are normal in some areas Stef and extraordinary in others