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 Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: GRAND UNION CANAL RACE official blog |
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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...
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Ernie
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: |
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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 ! |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: |
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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.
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: |
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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 |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: |
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11.30am at 30 miles.
| Quote: | | "foot starting to hurt a bit - but not un-expected" |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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40 miles 1:30pm
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Heart Of England Checkpoint 53 miles 4:45pm
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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60 miles at 6:40pm
| Quote: | | gonna finish this if it kills me ! |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Navigation Bridge 70 miles
9pm Saturday Night, and half-an-hour faster than last year.
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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text from Andy they are at 11pm Bridge 78 11pm Saturday
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:18 am Post subject: |
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6am Sunday morning, and they (Andy & Ernie)
just one through Lock 34.
97 miles and well ahead of plan ! |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:02 am Post subject: |
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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
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Thats superb.
Cheering him on from sunny Basildon.
I'm off to the gym for some dry treadmill miles!
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:08 am Post subject: |
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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 ..... 
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spokey42
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 11:00 am Post subject: |
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12 o'clock Sunday - Ernie at 115 miles
Going well |
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debbie g
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 11:10 am Post subject: |
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| Report from Karl that this gets Ernie to Bridge 167. Well done Ernie. |
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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12.50 - Ernie at 120 miles
Still going well |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Awesome stuff. |
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Sharon G
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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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 
I am amazed at what these guys can put their bodies through.
Go Ernie |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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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! |
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Pammie
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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mindblowing.
Well done
Keep it up
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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GO ERNIE....
a finish before 10pm Sunday is on the cards...unbelievable...! |
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spokey42
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: An antipodean adventure |
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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!
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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133 miles b199 AT 5PM !!!
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Lucycat
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Just catching up. Go Ernie ONLY a few miles to do now
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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Seriously, this is something else and from now on its IRON Ernie.
Hard as nails. |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Bridge 15 Black Horse approx 135 miles....7pm
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Has he crossed the finish line?
Come on the suspense is doing me in! |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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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 !!!!!! |
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Sharon G
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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FANTASTIC EFFORT ERNIE!!!!! WELL DONE
p.s Karl- did I win the sweep stake- i'm sure my last bet was 9 o'clock??? |
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runningman
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| BLOODY WELL DONE !!! |
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Pammie
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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I've not met you Ernie but that is Awesome running
A fantastic achievement
Well done
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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debbie g
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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Karl C
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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9:04PM OFFICIAL TIME
AND 22ND FINISHER OUT OF 80 STARTERS
1st - Tim Holsgrove (29:39)
2nd - Stuart Gillet (31:0
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)
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. |
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Graham
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:42 am Post subject: |
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| Awesome. Amazing. Bloody well done Ernie. |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: |
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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..... 
rgds
Mike
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Ernie
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: Back in the land of the living ! |
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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 ! |
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jacklarge
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations Iron Ernie 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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