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mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Are there any Benfleet runners in this? What is it like. I am the slowcoach who aims to sprint, erm no, run, erm Jog? this in approx 2hrs 30, which would better my previous, (one and only so far) Half Marathon

Dont suppose there are any runners doing 12 minute miles who care to accompany me ?

Dont worry if not, I will still go anyhow!!!

Also, only started running last September (my first run lasted 1 minute!!)

Regards to all

Mike

Graham · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 246

Good on you Mike. Glad to see you've been bit by the bug. There's always a real good Benfleet turn out for this with loadsa support. Hopefully Captain's warm weather training in the Algarve doubled up with an early application of his tan in a bottle will hold him in better stead for the conditions this year.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Graham,

I suppose you will finish this in about 1 hr 20? Enough time to run back to The Rose pub at wakering, have a few beers, and watch me trundle by. Have a few more, and then whizz pass me on the home straight

Ah well, to be young again.........lol

mmmmmmmm Beers.......... now theres a better thought!!

ooops, THE diet!!

Karl C · Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject:

As Graham (twinky) says this is always a great Benfleet turnout.

Last years results:

SOUTHEND HALF MARATHON - 11th June 2006

posn. Time No Name M/F Cat
13 1:28:01 982 Graham Booty M
21 1:31:37 972 Steve Desborough M 40
35 1:35:05 983 Steven Drummond M
56 1:39:08 422 Anthony White M
59 1:39:26 595 Steffan Cohen M
83 1:44:09 704 Terry Turner M 45
86 1:44:21 976 Graeme Newman M 50
118 1:48:48 984 Trevor Mickleburgh M
127 1:50:19 846 Sharon Garrard F 35
138 1:51:15 386 Terry Cockell M
163 1:53:25 980 Stewart Morley M
168 1:54:16 579 Godfrey Mather M 55
175 1:55:33 979 Reece Robinson M
178 1:55:37 265 Karl Cadman M
198 1:57:29 988 Steve Dear M
285 2:05:03 833 Dominic Keaney M 55
286 2:05:03 968 Paula Chittock F
392 2:14:01 696 Sharon Crickmore F 35
432 2:17:44 986 Peter Watson M 50
433 2:17:44 1040 Rebecca Farnall F
475 2:21:09 985 Susan Ward F 55
476 2:21:09 970 Stephen Ward M 45
541 2:25:48 987 Andrew Walker M 55
637 2:35:39 975 Ken Eaton M 70
697 2:45:21 977 Anna Spencer F
698 2:45:21 832 Jennifer Keaney F 50
699 2:45:22 314 Kirste Snellgrove F 35

Plenty of scope for you to get a little running pace group.
geek

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 337 Location: Canvey Island

Would love to be there.....But alas i will be just coming home from the Canaries....

Shame!!!!!
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Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1005 Location: Hockley

Mike, if I remember it was a tad warm last year. The Forum was full of people whingeing and whining about it.

However, I for one was saddened to think that this great 'caring Club - my arse' had let them all down by not providing a weather forecast and a cunning strategy namely - drink when you are thirsty and carry fluid just in case......

rgds

Mike
sadly turning into the old git on 'One Foot in the Grave.....' oh no that's Godfrey..... compress

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mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Karl,

Many thanks for that. As previous post, Graham has time to get the beers in as we saunter past The Rose.

Seriously though, I would like to improve my 2 hr 42 from Paddock Wood on April 1st. So if anyone is interested in cajoling me through, let me know please.

Yes, I maged the London Marathon, but wasnt prepared for the weather. I just wanted to finish on the same day as I started. lol

Still running approx 12 minute miles.........

Any takers?

jacklarge · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 239 Location: Rayleigh, Essex

Mike (Moreton),

You seem like a nice enough fella but you do realise that you've completely blown my quick and dirty method of insulting, sorry making intelligent replies to Mike Mason's posts as you both have the same initials!

Do you have a middle name or nickname as I'm set in my ways and could suffer untold stress if I possibly insult/consult the wrong Mike?

Back on topic I too am planning on doing this Half (my first in 20 odd years) but I'm hoping to be doing around 9 minute miles so not much use to you sadly.

Glad to see a MM so enthusiastic about running and not going on about an over indulgence of Benfleet 15 memorabilia and a lack of baked sweet-meats.

Cheers,

John
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mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Jack,

Many thanks for your concern. However, I get insulted most days anyhow, so i guess another wont hurt. Actually I probably insult myself........dunno really.

Anyhow, I dont really have a nickname, but have been called many things in my 46 years on this planet!!!
So, if you want to be the first to make one up then feel free!
Have been known to answer to Mikey, but theres one here already

Middle name is Andrew, so initials would be MAM, which for the purpose of this site, and this site only, would be ok to use.

Thanks for offering to run at 9 minute miles with me. But its either I keep up until Thorpe Bay roundabout and collapse in a heap, or I just lose you from the start of Garrons Roundabout....... Thanks all the same though. much appreciated.

Maybe some others out there?

Karl C · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

OK, got my entry in for this one - can't be as hot as last year (can it?)

I will be running from Rayleigh, thro Eastwood Road to the start from home, if anyone is interested in joining me. it's about 7 miles there.

Leaving at approx. 8.30 am ish.

runningman · Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 121 Location: my office

Karl.........why come up with these crazy ideas ? i will see you at 8.20 am !!!!!!!!!!! are we running back as well ? a nice 27 miler .. a good start for your GUC TRAINING !!!

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Karl,

Where do you live in Rayleigh? I must avoid that area on Sunday!!

Good luck to you guys though, You will be back home at your barbeque (weather permitting) by the time I get round, Oh well, you have to start somewhere.

Regards and best wishes

Mike

mikey · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:52 am Post subject:

Maybe that young strumpet …. Miss Fitbird is running again this year

Would highly recommend running round with her

If she’ll have you that is !!!!

Karl C · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:52 am Post subject:

Gazza - I am planning on running back aswell.

Unless I bottle it and get a lift.

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 337 Location: Canvey Island

Good Luck to all who run, i will be on way home from hols, so cant make it bom

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mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Karl,

I can give you a lift, (and Gary) If you dont mind waiting an hour for me to stroll in..

Mike M (Hockley)

Karl C · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

Mike, you didn't buy it from that new place just opened up
HOCKLEY car auctions did you....?

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

hey!!!! you been snooping round here????

Hope the weather is good next week. Forecast is 25c this sunday. Still, we run THE marathon in the heat, so cant be bad..........Can it?
naka

Ernie · Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 193 Location: Hockley GORC

Just try singing some of that Banana Splits Theme Song while you are running around. Surely put your mind off the heat if its hot or anything else in fact.

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

I'm meltiiiiiiiinnnnnnnggggggggggggg!!!!!!

blackeye

Karl C · Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

OK, this is the warm up route if anyone else is interested..just under 7 miles there.....

Gary, I am not popping your blisters again, OK ?

Karl C · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:

good luck everyone for the morning. The forecast is slightly warmer than today (gulp) so make sure you start hydrated and stay hydrated.

compress

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 418 Location: Benfleet

Have a great run guys, glad i'm not doing this one this year bounce

Steve Des · Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 46

The capt will make a rare appearance in club colours tmrw after recovering from injury where last year he collapsed on the indoor tennis courts & after waking from a coma received his first kiss & cuddle by a colleague.

Steffan Cohen you are always in my heart xx

pete the young one · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Benfleet

Good luck to everyone for the morning. I personally just hope to finish this year.

Karl C · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject:

Well done everyone who ran today.

We got THIRD Mens Team - well done.

Hope you all didn't suffer too much in the heat.
Great club turnout,
and great club support on the course - well done and thanks Vic, Ken, Brian, Lyn, Clive, Terry, and anyone else who shouted and I didn't see you !

Godfery - don't worry we will find the bstard you pushed you over.

Jez · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 201 Location: Eastwood

Yes Karl, lets start a campaign....... Ban Ben the Bully! knob

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 418 Location: Benfleet

What happened ?

Jez · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 201 Location: Eastwood

Some idiot took race tactics to a bit of a new level and pushed godfrey into a car cutting his arm and leg.Godfrey being a gentleman didnt want a fuss made, but isnt that assault?His name as printed on his t shirt was BEN (not very bright either) and I believe his race number was 535(best double check that before the lynch mob goes round). I am sure we could ban him from any of our races!

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Being new to the club, not sure who Godfrey is, but hope that hes ok.

Looking on the photo website, 535 doesnt have his name on the front, But i guess you only saw the back of him?

White top, khaki shorts?

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

No worries Mike, I don't know him either.
I think he is a friend of Mike Mason (oh and Mike Jordan).

How did you get on in the heat yesterday ?
Saw you come in.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Karl, I found it quite hard and the sun was quite hot for me. was pleased to finish in under 3 hours, and not be last but knew at mile 9 that a PB wasnt on the cards........Oh well always next time.

How did you get on? When will the times be out? Did you run home?

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:37 am Post subject:

Assume results will be on

http://www.joelee.co.uk/resindex.html

Gary and Me wimped out and got a lift home (yes, OK Jez, just leave it)

We thought a 20 mile round trip was more than enough in that heat.

We did the first 7 miles in 1:08 and
then I did 2:10 (Gary 2:14) for the race.

(thanks for the lift Peter!)

Well done.

I am getting a lynch mob together, for Godfrey's bullyboyBen.
Wanna join ?
Flaming torches, pick-axe handles and cs gas compulsary.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Forget the description in my last post.....He was running LAST years event. So dont go for him

Lynch mob sounds good. I have an old blunderbus somewhere.

(matches my car)

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Karl C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:11 am Post subject:

RESULTS ARE UP

http://www.southendraces.co.uk/2007.php

and also...

279th 535 1:46:31 Ben Bishop M 40

No club unfortunately.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 559 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Well, I wasnt last, But our little trio came last in the team event. Must do better!!

Jez · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 201 Location: Eastwood

Do you think he took offence to Godfrey beating "the Bishop"!