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We will be tracking Ernie Jewson on his epic journey from Birmingham 6am Saturday to London some 145 miles later.

His official sub-webpage is here

Good Luck Ernie.

Please post messages in the previous thread, and I will endeavour to keep this update with all Ernie's happenings...

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Hockley GORC

Cheers Godfrey, I think it'll be more swimming than running though !

ps Godfrey , we'll be in trouble as we shouldn't be in this thread ; Karl wont be happy !

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

So, here we are

DAY 1 - Ernie started at 6am this morning.

10 miles at 7:50am this morning, so he is off and running well.

The plan is that he has to run the first 70 miles on his own (thats the rules) and then Andy Kennedy is meeting him at approx 9pm tonight, to run the 26 odd miles through the night with him. He then meets up with me, Godfrey and Sharon. We will then run with him in 5 mile slots to get him through to 105 miles. We will then meet and hand over the Mike Mason and Mark who will between then see him through the finish in Little Venice, London sometime between Sunday night and the early hours of Monday morning.

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 10:05 am Post subject:

9:45 am 20 Miles

Heading for Hatton Locke.

Spoke to him on the phone, and he is sounding good.
He wanted to do this section slower than last year, and he is on target.

Map-
http://www.gucr.co.uk/route.asp?map=5

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

11.30am at 30 miles.

Karl C · 40 miles 1:30pm

40 miles 1:30pm

Karl C · Heart Of England Checkpoint 53 miles 4:45pm

Heart Of England Checkpoint 53 miles 4:45pm

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

60 miles at 6:40pm

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject:

Navigation Bridge 70 miles

9pm Saturday Night, and half-an-hour faster than last year.

Karl C · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject:

text from Andy they are at 11pm Bridge 78 11pm Saturday

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:18 am Post subject:

6am Sunday morning, and they (Andy & Ernie)
just one through Lock 34.

97 miles and well ahead of plan !

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

Ernie and Andy made stonking progress through the night. Karl, Godfrey and Sharon have taken over at Bridge 140 (Berkhamsted) at 08.45hrs.

Mark and I will be leaving home at about 11.00hrs and heading off for a pickup at 13.00hrs. Weather horrible............

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 558 Location: Basildon

Thats superb.
Cheering him on from sunny Basildon.
I'm off to the gym for some dry treadmill miles!
cheers

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

just to update from official GUCR web - 75 started and 15 retirements by Saturday midnight........................hang in there Ernie.....

rgds

Mike
looking out the window at the rain and already developing twinges ..... cyclops_ani

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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

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

12 o'clock Sunday - Ernie at 115 miles

Going well

debbie g · #5 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 639

Report from Karl that this gets Ernie to Bridge 167. Well done Ernie.

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

12.50 - Ernie at 120 miles

Still going well

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 558 Location: Basildon

Awesome stuff.

sharon g · Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 19

What an awesome race Ernie is having. Constant rain can't even dampen his spirits. Was in top form- even making more sense than Godfrey as he was running bounce

I am amazed at what these guys can put their bodies through.

Go Ernie bounce

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject:

Sharon is right - Ernie was making more sense then Godfrey.

First pics are up (sorry Sharon, haven't had a chance to vet them, let me know if you want any e-rated)

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/gucr.07/index.html

4pm just passed bridge 191!

Pammie · #3 Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 374

mindblowing.

Well done
Keep it up
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I'll put something interesting here when i've thought of something, in the meantime heres some music.

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject:

GO ERNIE....

a finish before 10pm Sunday is on the cards...unbelievable...!

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

Ok, Ernie was talking more sense than me, but remember, my job was to be there in a supporting role.

Karl, Sharon and I left Ernie to the "B" team (Mason and Williams) at 1.00 pm after he'd completed 121 miles. So he's either going to blitz it in 8 hours + better than last year or end up in South Wales!

Anyway, it was a great job done by Andy Kennedy overnight and we just picked up where he left off. Ernie was in full control and making great time as most of the field were retiring around him. Come on Oz! We love you, Ern!

Godfrey

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject:

133 miles b199 AT 5PM !!!

colors

Lucycat · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject:

Just catching up. Go Ernie ONLY a few miles to do now
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Lucy and Paddy

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 558 Location: Basildon

Seriously, this is something else and from now on its IRON Ernie.
Hard as nails.

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject:

Bridge 15 Black Horse approx 135 miles....7pm

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 558 Location: Basildon

Has he crossed the finish line?
Come on the suspense is doing me in!

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

9:08 pm Sunday night

ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!
ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!
ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!
ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!
ERNIE HAS FINISHED 145 MILES !!!!!!

sharon g · Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 19

FANTASTIC EFFORT ERNIE!!!!! bounce

WELL DONE

p.s Karl- did I win the sweep stake- i'm sure my last bet was 9 o'clock???

runningman · #2 Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 150 Location: my office

BLOODY WELL DONE !!!

Pammie · #3 Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 374

I've not met you Ernie but that is Awesome running

A fantastic achievement

Well done cheers

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I'll put something interesting here when i've thought of something, in the meantime heres some music.

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 558 Location: Basildon

Iron Ernie, what a legend, that is something else and to do it that quickly too.
Awesome, just awesome!
Send him my congrats Karl.
Well done to the support crew too, if he does this again, put my name down for a helper.
cheers

debbie g · #5 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 639

Ernie I am in awe. You are amazing and deserve 6 months off. I look forward to your killing me on those short runs again soon - like 20 milers!!!

Be very proud massive achievement and incredible PB - ten hours that'll take some beating cheers

Karl C · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject:

9:04PM OFFICIAL TIME

AND 22ND FINISHER OUT OF 80 STARTERS

1st - Tim Holsgrove (29:39)
2nd - Stuart Gillet (31:0 Cool

3rd/1st Lady - Vicky Skelton (31:25) NEW RECORD!
4th - Pat Robbins (31:45)
5th - Brian Davidson (33:05)
6th - Harley Inder (33:39)
7th - Jason French (34:14)
8th - Mark Cockbain (34:44)
9th - Stuart Shipley (35:43)
10th/2nd Lady - Karen Rowntree (35:56)
11th - Mike Smith (36:14)
12th - Peter Chandler (36:17)
13th - John Poole (37:00)
14th - Andy Ives (37:12)
15th - Ed Milbourn (37:14)
16th/3rd Lady - Alicja Barahona (37:34)
=17th - Bob Brown (38:01)
=17th/4th Lady - Susan Bateman (38:01)
19th - Carl Sommer (38:07)
20th - Mark Wheatley (38:11)
21st - Scott Hamer (38:52)
22nd - Ernie Jewson (39:04)

bounce

brilliant achievement, and great day had by all.
Ernie take a week off, see you next Sunday as normal !
Well done mate - honour to run with you today.

Graham · #3 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 331

Awesome. Amazing. Bloody well done Ernie.

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

He took over 5 hours off last years time......I think that is what is called getting a PB!

recover well Ernie..remember the pain goes eventually..and then you will be able to smile about it...even the medley of Kylie songs..... compress

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Hockley GORC

I'm up and walking around and quite happy that I've come out of this a lot better than I thought and certainly a lot better than last year when I was Bed-ridden for over 2 days.
The big plus was the PB of over 5hours which was surprising since I have been suffering from a debillitating foot problem for quite some time stopping me from doing any real training at all which was why I had only given myself a 50/50 chance of finishing.
My feet have come out of this really well and the bonus is that it appears that I will only lose 8 of my 10 toenails !
For sure the quality of my support crews was a major factor in the success of this race and I personally look at this as a Team event .

I will in due course be thanking everyone involved personally and on this Blog as there are some unsung heroes out there that did a lot for me and I want to do this when I get all my senses back so as not to omit anything.

Love the Pain !

jacklarge · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Iron Ernie cheers

you have won the respect of the entire club!

Truly awesome stuff - mad as a chocolate frog - but awesome none-the-less.

Cheers,

John.
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Gordon: Go on then, run!
Dennis: Isn't there some kind of like... special technique?
Gordon: Well... yeah... you put one leg in front of the other over and over again really really fast.

Karl C · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject:

don't tell Gary,
but I sent an article to the Echo yesterday..should be in print tonight...

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/search...ernie_tows_path_for_145_miles.php

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

Karl, excellent spread.....do I get any royalties....he is wearing my flaming lovely Raidlight jacket. I still remember my heart missing a beat when he uncovered the messed up contents of Mango God knows what in one of the pockets.....................the dirty git!
cheers

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 377 Location: Canvey Island

Well done Ernie, Nice Spread in The Echo, Feet up now and Chill out..

Well Done
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My mind says I am still 19 and in My Prime......Body Suggests Otherwise!!!!!!

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Hockley GORC

So much for "waterproof" jacket ... cost me 1/2 packet of dried Mango which turned to puree and a mobile phone which was caked in dissolved dextrose and Jelly Baby syrup.

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

Next time - close and zip up the flaming pockets.............

rgds

Mike Mango
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Hockley GORC

Oh so thats why there wasn't one dry patch on my body ... because I didn't do up those tiny pockets. The fact is that I did do them up untill it made no difference.
I still like your jacket though as its thermal properties are superb and lets face it I got through that race without catching exposure.
The jacket probably needs re-proofing ; I will see what I can do.
I've tried Mango Puree to no avail, any ideas ?

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052 Location: Hockley

oh well at least the new addition to the family - The North Face DIAD (Done In A Day) jacket kept me dry and toasty.....

ps you can borrow it for next years GUCR.................... colors

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

runningman · #2 Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 150 Location: my office

I MUST SACK MY AGENT !

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Hockley GORC

Its been some time since completing this race but one thing and one thing only has been troubling me..... I actually had what I thought to be an intelligent conversation with Godfrey somewhere around the 110 mile stage.
Why this troubles me is that it is the only time I've had an intelligent conversation with Godfrey and the thought has crossed my mind that just maybe one has to run 110 miles to converse on the same level as the "enlightened one".