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Coach · #1 Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 65 Location: Daws Heath

Well it's the last race of this season and with 4 wins out of 4 we need everyone to turn up and run at South Weald this Sunday to try and make a clean sweep.

Race starts at 10.30 am as usual and details of how to get there are listed under the x-country section on the website. Alternatively if you require a lift or want to follow someone there, we're meeting at Tarpots opposite the snooker centre at 9.00 am.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

Okay everyone another fine piece in the Echo today about the Cross Country and the mistake about the Bentley results has been rectified Jez

And the battle between you and Graham is highlighted for all to see so we're really looking forward to the tussle on Sunday - it's 2 all at the moment in the Jez/Graham contest this is the decider. And an even better incentive is the fact that Crispian Bloomfield and Ryan Prout are both doing the Bury 20 (Crispian told me himself) so that 1st place is up for grabs guys

Come on as Coach says we want everyone there to share in the victory and another win for Benfleet in the final race - we've never done 5 out of 5 before

And anyone with cameras spectating please take as many pics as possible so I have a good selection to chose.

Co-Skipper · #1 Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Posts: 65

Looking forward to this and seeing everyone there...

Ian J · #2 Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 265 Location: Rayleigh

Hi All,

I have just heard at work the junction with Weald Road & the High St is closed as the pub is being demolished.

If you are driving up the A128 I would cross the double roundabout, turn Left before Sainsbury's into William Hunter Way, left at the end then Right into Weald Road.

Or if you have driven down the High St, carry on down the road past the BT building, turn Right into Honey Pot Lane, then Left into Weald Road.
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Graham · #3 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 395

Oi - what about the Essex champs at Gloucester Park? 3-2?

If that doesn't count I'll think you'll find it's on points scored. I'm 7 points up and I'm going to need everyone single one of them - I have a huge night out Saturday, UFC at the O2, so my only aim is to try and hang on and finish <6points behind Jez.

And I will applaud louder than anyone if he scoops gold.

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

And another thing - are there going to be many Benfleet spectators there? Looking for someone to keep half an eye on me kids for about 26 minutes.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

Ah I'm just talking about the South Essex League Graham - Essex Champs is another story !!

And yes you'll get the credit on the points score - my piece in the Yearbook shows runner's average score and yes you are ahead at the moment!!

I'm sure there will be someone to look after your kids Graham - I can't offer as I'll be very distracted doing photos and supporting

NOTE - NOT running :blackeye:

Jez · #2 Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 291 Location: Eastwood

Oooooooooohhhhhhhhh getting a tad competitive isnt it? I ll run if you run Debs! And Graham you have 5 years on me!
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debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

I'll only run if you wait for me at the finish shivering in your vest while I roll in ages after you with 20 miles in my legs from Sat and if you round up the other club members so I can take a pic :blackeye:

And you have 10 years on me Jez

But I wear well

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

Jez I may look 5 years younger..well 10 to be honest, but I think you'll find its only 2. We're both in the same age category at Wimbleball.

Great result today aye boys & girls. A perfect 5. Yayy.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE! Not only were we League Champions but it was 5 out of 5 wins and by miles! Our 2nd lowest score of the series - 86 points- we were 157 points ahead of 2nd place Billericay!!

Well done too to Graham hung over and finished 2nd in the mens field. Awesome running and thanks for the support at 17.5 miles of my run to the race I needed a boost in those last few miles

Karen was 1st lady and we had an incredible 6 ladies in the top 6 - yes we took the lot - Tracy 2nd Gail 3rd Charlotte 4th Jacqui 5th Vanessa 6th. And new girl Tao Liu who joined the club this week was 9th!

But the men were seriously impressive we had 3 in the top 10 - along with Graham were Jez 5th and Mike Briggs 7th - what a find he is! With no 2nd claimers running in the mens field it was an outstanding performance by Benfleet's men - Colin now finding his cross country legs 13th, Andy Morris 15th Keiron in his 1st one of the season 17th and Dave Thomson 21st.

I got some great pics of the team thank you all for staying and being so patient while everyone was rounded up - I was proud to be there even if I didn't run a single race but at least I could support 3 of them.

WELL DONE BENFLEET

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

well done everyone
michelle took some pics which are on the way to karl unfortunatly she put the wrong lens on so theyre not very good

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

Well done to all of you who took part in the five races. Goes to prove what a great club we are.

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

Top 6. Geez, talk about domination. And Catherine was injured, Stacey was off in the higher echelons of the nationals or interplanetaries or something, Lucy was smashing her 20 mile PB, Debbie still hasn't booked her XC hypnotherapy course (they really arent that bad Debs!)......how about a top ten target for a clean sweep next season girls? Now that would be a bit special.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

Ah Graham that would be something! We had 8 in the top 10 at the 1st race only missed out on 5th and 9th so it's got to be done! And Stacey was busy finishing an amazing 21st at Parliament Hill on Sat in the interplanetaries- scarily fast!

I'm working on the reverse aversion therapy treatment at the moment - apparently the trick is to believe the mud and hills are a lovely flat road, might be a bit tricky keeping this image now my favourite x country is being axed - Stubbers

Bet Stacey's gutted too she loves it.

Yes next year's goal all top 10 places - we need to outlaw Loretta Sollars and Teresa Ward and we're laughing!!

Oh by the way my report and pics (on the League Winners thread) will be in Friday's Echo so go buy!!

Stu · #1 Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 40

"We would dominate the XC leagues if fully supported by members,and without several of our top runners, who were involved in the Nationals, we can be proud of those who fought all the way to ensure the runnersup place was ours. We can look back at this seasons Xc events with pride, but reflect what might have been. Benfleet took the title of champions for the first time in three years,and we look forward to relieving them of the title next season".

TGT

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

Hmm I think that's what they call fighting talk Stu! Hackles rising boys?? :thin:

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

That is funny.

Stu · #1 Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 40

Do I get another star once I have been on the fries section ?

mikemoreton · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

Fries???

Now you're talking my language..........Is that with a Quarter pound Cheeseburger and Chicken Sandwich Chaser?

Although new diet suggests otherwise. (Note Mattcops)

admin · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:25 pm Post subject:

extra posts = extra stars

Jez · #2 Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 291 Location: Eastwood

As the club champs race looks like it could be scrapped,Will there now be a new section at the presentation night.Most improved poster? Fastest fingers typing? Most stars in a year sort of thing!

Did you secretly have a desire to work in Maccy ds Karl? Dont tell Mike G about the stars he will think he qualifys for free burgers!

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mikey · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Ah Stu ( TGT )

The old “ If only we had our strongest team out” excuse …….

Couldn’t agree more
Its been the same for us all season
For the first race we got 9 ladies in the top 11 positions, since then we haven’t managed a full team
Only got the top 6 positions last weekend !

Understand your frustrations about losing your best runners to the nationals
What about the other 4 races ?

Key to doing well at the XC is strength in depth, and team spirit

We didn’t have a single 2nd claim runner in last weeks men’s team
And if we took out our 2nd claim ladies, we would have still got all top 3 places !

Look forward to the challenge of next year
Hopefully you can motivate your troops to come out and play

Regards

Mike ( 124th on Sunday – But loved it )

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 706

Mikey

Thought you might be interested in a quote from TGT website about the South Essex League

This is a friendly (fun) form of cross-country running.

Yeah sounds like they really have entered into that spirit doesn't it?

However I wish to convey my most heart felt thanks to the 2 TGT's that picked me up about 1/2 mile from South Weald Park and offered me a lift after I had already run 20.3 miles to the start. They were very friendly and didn't knife me in the back although they looked a bit uncomfortable as their team mates were giving me funny looks as they pulled up in the carpark! I did assure them I wasn't competition as I wasn't running the race

Actually if I'd admitted to being Benfleet's PR lady they'd probably have had even more reason to lynch me!!!

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

Did someone mention burgers?