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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

CONGRATULATIONS - YOUR ENTRY HAS BEEN ACCEPTED FOR:
EVENT DETAILS:
Luton Marathon
2/12/2007
10:00am
Lea Manor Recreation Centre
Northwell Drive
Luton

I know it is early, but get your entry in now for this late marathon.
A few of us did it last year and I really enjoyed the varied course (and it didn't feel like I ran three laps).

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/luton.2006/index.html

Also, if 26 miles is too far for you enter the three stage relay with some mates.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

http://www.lutonmarathon.org.uk/

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 502 Location: Hockley, GORC.

5 hour time limit!

Damn, Cant make that kind of time.........YET

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

OK, the relay is your next best bet then -

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

check out some of the RW ratings

"Surprisingly rural in parts, excellent organisation
In full: The views across the countryside were surprising. The course was not that challenging but the wind as you turned from teh top of the main hill blew youi to a standstill, not welcome on the third lap. 3 laps was also less depressing than expected. Very well organised, encouraging marshals, and showers"

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/eve...&v=2&ugn=276&en=37694

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 502 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Still trying to find 2 mugs, I mean runners, for the relay.

Now, dont all rush at once

tonibella · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 42

Mike

I'll be one of your team mugs - sorry mates!

8.33 miles sounds OK to me

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

MM2, be carefull, as Toni doesn't want to run the full leg....

Pammie · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 275

Would offer Karl, but am working till 4am on that Sunday, and can't take any holiday time that time of year, something to do with Christmas i believe.
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I'll put something interesting here when i've thought of something, in the meantime heres some music.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 502 Location: Hockley, GORC.

OK,

Let me ponder on this one now

need to do some extra mileage, methinks. only running the 10k max at the minute

tonibella · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 42

And to think i've got an O level in maths!

Come on Mike - It's 2 1/2 months away - plenty of time

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

don't worry, so did I and I checked it on a calculator !

Yes, c'mon MM2 where is your sense of adventure ??

If you are stuck for a third person for your team I can always double up and be in your team
(but as I am doing the marathon, I will need to be on the first leg)

Mike, you can be the anchor (yes I said anchor)

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 502 Location: Hockley, GORC.

is that because i am 'aweigh' a lot?

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

MAIN RACE US NOW FULL :

432 ANDY FRITH BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
433 LORRI GIBSON BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
447 KARL CADMAN BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
472 ROBERT MACMILLAN BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
563 LORRAINE PETERS BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
691 PETER JOHN WATSON BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB

But think there are still spaces on the relay guys, and girls....

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 294 Location: Canvey Island

Good Luck To You All Tomorrow..
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My mind says I am still 19 and in My Prime......Body Suggests Otherwise!!!!!!

Pammie · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 275

Good luck Tomorrow - Run Strong
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I'll put something interesting here when i've thought of something, in the meantime heres some music.

JBD · Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 177

[quote
432 ANDY FRITH BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
433 LORRI GIBSON BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
447 KARL CADMAN BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
472 ROBERT MACMILLAN BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
563 LORRAINE PETERS BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
691 PETER JOHN WATSON BENFLEET RUNNING CLUB
[/quote]

Lovely day for it....the Benfleet Massive wait with baited breath for news of survivors.... cyclops_ani

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 294 Location: Canvey Island

Heard from Karl,
It was very Wet and Windy, last i heard was Karl 4.05 and Andy 4.08.
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Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Hullbridge

Lorraine Peters 4:12
Bob Macmillan We think approx 4:30
Lorri Gibson 4:39

Wind and Rain for most of the first two laps, and just wind for the last lap.
Well organised race, I would love to say I enjoyed every minute of it. But I would be lying through my teeth.
Thanks to Karl for dragging me along the last couple of miles.

Andy

JBD · Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 177

Brilliant...well done you folks....I was out this morning doing Godfrey's run (minus Godfrey it has to be said) and the wind was just sapping... top effort, full respect etc cheers

pete the young one · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 23 Location: Benfleet

well done guys, brilliant running!!! just sorry i couldn't be there to run. what time did you get andy?

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Hullbridge

Hi Pete
Shame you didnt make it, I finished in 4:08. Everyone done well yesterday in tough conditions. The wind stopped you in your tracks at times, very tiring.
Hope all that ran are not feeling too sore this morning!

Cheers
Andy

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Hullbridge

Results now online
353 447 04:06:08 Karl Cadman Benfleet Running Club M V40

364 432 04:08:07 Andy Frith Benfleet Running Club M

391 563 04:14:08 Lorraine Peters Benfleet Running Club F V35

456 472 04:31:51 Robert Macmillan Benfleet Running Club M

482 433 04:40:26 Lorri Gibson Benfleet Running Club F V35

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 891 Location: Hockley

brilliant job all..but Karl I thought you were MV 50?
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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'.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

bstard

Graham · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 227

Excellent stuff. Well done all! Some good times there.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: Rayleigh

wet and windy pics now up -

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/membersphoto.htm

sally · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 22

Well Done to you all! It was so lovely watching you all achieve something great and in that horrible weather to! you all done so well. I woke up and thought o no the weather! do i wana go! but i had to be there i promised Lorri i was and im glad i did as me and Jade both helped Lorri and i loved it, considering i hadnt done much training i was quite pleased with my self running the last 8half miles, more pleased with Lorri getting her time she wanted so well done girl proud of you x

Hi to everyone hope you are all well, see im still capable of running! he he x dont worry i wont give up, im just not at the club yet but hopfully will be moved up to wickford in the begining of the new year so will see you all then.

Sally xxx

Lorri · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Hullbridge

Yeah well done to all, I was very impressed with Lorraine she did a brilliant time. Time for her to move up the ranks & run with the faster lot I think.

Karl, I'm not talking to you any more after posting the horrible photo of me. Your bang out of order.. lol

And as for my lovely friend Sally she made my day. I started to struggle from about 13miles but knew I only had 5miles to go to see her smiling face. From 18miles Sally & her mate run with me to the end & they really keep me going & took my mind of things. I'll never forget what they did for me... love ya Sal x
thanks also for the support from Bob's wife, it makes running better when you know you have peoples support.

Anybody got any tips of getting over nausea when running long distances, any thing over 12miles I get waves of sickness that get stronger the longer I run, more carbs, more drinks & sweets do not seem to help me...

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 891 Location: Hockley

Lorri, hi. This sounds like sodium/potassium deficiency for which I can recommend SUCCEED buffers (NFI). Check out the articles here:

http://www.e-caps.com/za/ECP?PAGE...amp;OMI=10126,10071&AMI=10126

particularly the '10 biggest mistakes endurance atheletes make...'

What electrolyte/gels are you using?
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 · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 294 Location: Canvey Island

Lorri, Best thing to do is just keep thinking of A Good Curry and Beer after the finish, does me!!!!! bounce

Well done anyway, Love The Pics..Lol
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Lorri · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Hullbridge

Thanks for the info Mike, I'll have a good read up when I get a few minutes. Also good luck with your 50miler ya nutter...

I tried your tip Lee but for some reason it didn't work, maybe I should think of Kronenberg instead of Stella...lol.

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 502 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Stella????? Kronenbourg?????

WHERE?