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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

10am is the 10k race.
11.20am is the fun run 1 mile.
12.15pm is the half marathon.

We are taking some of the Junior section to do the fun run, and a few of us are doing the half marathon.

Some of us are even thinking of doing all three = 20 miles.

http://www.fun-2-run.co.uk/

Ian J · Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 148 Location: Rayleigh

Hmm, Start 10k 10:00am Finish 11:10

Fun runs starts 11:20, I could slow down and go straight from one race to the next, but the shame of all the juniors disappearing into the distance is too much for me. blackeye

Anyway, Tri season doesn't start until April
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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

ENTRY FORM here

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/extras/brands_hatch.pdf

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

2007 RACE (looks like it was raining)

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Hullbridge

It was! and I think 2006.

Karl, that boy with the hat is Joshua Edwards one of our Juniors.

and im a little puzzled by

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

Andy, I don't want to steal your thunder.

Just working out the permutations of getting there earlier on my own. Jackie and the girls coming later, and me then staying later for the half marathon and I will be sorted.

Can I cadge an early lift with you ?
Jac could then drive up with the girls (4) + Godfrey (with Godfrey navigating),
We could stay to do the half marathon (as long as Jackie knows how to get home) and Godfrey and me could cadge a lift back with you ?

Sorted ???

cyclops_ani

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Hullbridge

That should be ok Karl.

I will check that I can get a lift for Keye and let you know.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

OK, I am just doing 1 mile fun run now

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

oh, and the half marathon.......which by all accounts is a stunning "must-do" route with lots of exciting scenary...bring it on !!

sally · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 22

Andy Are you mad! doing that run again! i said id never do it and i wont! that was a nitemare, worst half marathon eva! you are brave but then again you are mad with all the running you are doing so i supose that runs for you! lol

good luck to you all that do it, youl need it! he

see you at the club tonight

Sal

Pete the OLD one · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Benfleet

Andy, dont ask me why but I fancy doing the 3 races as well. Are you still up for it? Not that I will see much of you during the race, but at least I will know that I am not the only nutter out there. geek

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Hullbridge

Hi Pete
Yep I am still doing all 3, Taking the first 2 races very easy. Then see what I have left for the Half Marathon.

Its a tough course, but good training for London.

Hope to see you there
Andy

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 539 Location: Hockley, GORC.

The Benfleet Ultra is also a good course, Pre-London. I tried it last year and found it usefull
Didnt finish, but found it good

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Hullbridge

Well done to all that ran today, conditions were perfect.

But I have to say that performance of the day goes to George Watts for his fantastic run in the 10k. Absolutely brilliant run, on a very hilly course.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

pictures on the photopage - well done everyone, especially PeterW Snr, and Andy frith who ran all three races (10k + 1mile + half marathon) and also CLIVE who was competing in his first race in over 10 years !!
Thanks for all the support on the course !

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

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 318 Location: Canvey Island

Yes well done all, looked a great day for it.
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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1679 Location: Rayleigh

some video on Youtube (not mine!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN...zz.com/?pageID=1997&blog=8812

Andy F · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Hullbridge

Results now online at
http://www.fun-2-run.co.uk

Graham · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 239

Well done all. Especially Clive! And the guys that competed in all events. Lorri - hard luck mate, just a few seconds over again, how annoying for you. The Southend Half I reckon.

mikey · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject:

Lorri

Don't wait until Southend 1/2M

Run Paddock Wood .... Its flat & Fast

You're blast through 2 hours No Problem

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

thanks for the support Guys but i didn't run Brands Hatch on Sat as i couldn't make it so Lorraine ran it instead.... and of course i would of done it in 1.30hr on current form lol. actually Lorraine did that time after doing the 10k so well done to her as it's very hilly. I can't do Paddock Wood as i will be tapering down for Paris but i am doing Roding Valley so may get a nice juicy PB then..... Well done to all who took part, sterling stuff...