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mikemoreton
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What is the GB record?
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Lee O
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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38, brilliant.
Think about time he had his pic on that site..
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runningman
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Mike , its very difficult to give a record for a time in this race as every year the course is different, in length as well as terain, plus the weather can be so extreme in different ways, the year i run /walked/ crawled there was little wind the previous year they had 60 mph sandstorms for a whole week .
You hardly ever ever see BRITS IN THE TOP 50.. so what G is achieving is AWSOME ! |
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mikemoreton
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Over to you then Kirste. How does your mate hold the record?
Runningman, you are quite right. Graham has done great so far. I trust he will finish and we can all have a jolly up with him. Not only has he done Benfleet Running Club proud, he has put GB on the map in more ways than one
(GB= Great Britain/Graham Booty)
C'mon Graham!!! go go go |
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runningman
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A couple of other things for all you peoples watching G to take into consideration is the deifferance in TEMP ! it was a chilly 6 degrees at 5 am and a rather warm 40 deg at 2 pm ( THATS bloody hot ) therefore some of the backmarkers and mid packers will have been running in both extremes ( try dressing for that )
Dont stress if you dont see anymore results for a while because the only people runnig today will be the ones still running stage 4 from yesterday some will be out there for 30 hrs plus !!!
G will have a nice day in his tent reading your messages and sleeping !
Gaza
Just a marathon and a 15 miler to go |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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That really is something else.
Just finishing the thing is mindblowing but what G is doing moving up the field like that is something I can't put into words...........
Relentless.
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Karl C
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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STAGE N°5 : OUED AHSSIA / ISK N’BRAHIM– 42,2 Km
| Quote: | This “resting” day – only truly restful for the lead of the race – allows bodies to have a break, especially after huge temperature variations (35°C difference between night and day) and a course most competitors described as “really complex”. Tomorrow is the classic marathon day, a last test before the fairly easy final stage. Despite tiredness, and a blasting heat, there’s a definite sense of relief on the bivouac, nearly a holiday feel…
This stage is a “tour de force” not only for the runners but also for the organisation: everyone has to give its best, especially in the night time. A laser will be guiding the competitors who also have luminous sticks and distress flares. Doctors and race officials are spread along the course in six check points. They will not getting more sleep than the runners, staying up all night, under the supervision of two most useful helicopters. Today more than ever, managing the race is a real challenge. Some competitors plan to run straight to the next bivouac; others will be making good use of the last three check points to get some rest and have a bite to eat. |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:50 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if many of you have looked closely at the video clips on the MdS website. But one thing struck me as I was scanning the terrain this morning.........................it looks like a bloody desert out there! Amazing...may be a trick of the light.....
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Kirstefitbird
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As the course changes each year they have a course record but he did it in 21 hours (or was it 22!) He is a guide for a blind runner in the olympics as well, and won gold in the Australian Olympics - top bloke. I made the mistake of saying 'we must do a run' when I first met him and it was then he told me he had a PB of 2.19 for the marathon.......I turned back.
I think anyone who even contemplates this event is a soooooo brave. |
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JBD
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| Kirstefitbird wrote: | | I think anyone who even contemplates this event is a soooooo brave. |
Puffs out chest.....totally agree Ms Fitbird, my middle initial is in fact 'bravery' and I contemplated this event for one tenth of a nanosecond  |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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I have also tried to cheer Graham up by telling him that Ernie and Steve will be running the Bungay Marathon in the snow...........well it cheered me up 
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runningman
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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 42ND PLACE OVERALL 36TH IN THE STAGE TOTAL 27 HOURS and i reckon prob 3 hrs tomorrow TOPTASTIC ! |
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Karl C
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STAGE N°5 3/4/08 - 26.1 miles- 04H14'30
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Runningman I have got him as 39th overall...Olmo the Mont Blanc man and a previous MdS winner 10th.......
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runningman
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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WRONG DEAR BOY, if you click on his name it will give u his overall position ! 39 was his position in that stage !
Cant believe theyve changed the goalposts again ! and made it harder ! traditionally the last day is a swift 15 miler now its bloody 26 miles !
so i dont think G will get inside 30 hrs as i predicted ! |
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runningman
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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| IGNORE THE LAST POST ITS NOT 26 MILES AS USUAL IAM TALKING CRAP ( BEFORE SOME SMART ARSE AGREES WITH ME )KARK/MIKE |
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Ian J
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: |
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17.5 KM today, he is probably in the pub with a cold beer already
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Ian J
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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He is home and dry, Posn 44 overall, what a performance
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JBD
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Truly inspirational.....well done Graham !
44th out of some 800 - 2nd Brit home ?
Form an orderly queue to sign up for this Ultra.... |
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mikemoreton
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Graham
Fantastic!!!
Coming for a run on Tuesday? You might like my pace now?
Truly Well Done |
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Steffan
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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I think there will be one hell of a celebration drink coming up on his return!
Fantastic performance G. You still doing London?!!! Haha!
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debbie g
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| Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Graham that is truly magnificent. Never doubted your guts and determination but to finish inside the top 50 is awesome. Be proud and hope you raise loads for your charity |
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Pammie
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:34 am Post subject: |
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Brilliant Graham, that was truly awesome
Well done
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Jez
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:42 am Post subject: |
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Bonjour,
from a cold Parisien morning, just before I go off to do my marathon;Fantastic effort Graham well done from the Mancers!
Enjoy your week of rest:See you next week: |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Nice one Graham the 'caring club' salutes you. Good luck to the Mancers..is Paddy wearing a beret?
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pete the young one
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:21 am Post subject: |
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| after stage 6 Graham is lying in 44th position overall and is 2nd GB runner! well done mate! |
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Stu
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Dear Graham
Daisy says "oooooooooh"....... which we take to mean well done!
Top class.
Congrats
Jac, Stu & Daisy |
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debbie g
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Done a piece for the Echo on Graham even before he's back! Anyone know if there are any pics at all of our GB that the Echo could use? I have one Steff took but last time I sent it to the Echo they didn't use it and I thought it was pretty good too! Anyone got any they could send to me please? Thanks.
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Stevie
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Unbelievable mate, very well done.
Look forward to hearing all about it down the Hoy soon i hope |
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mArKw
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic effort, mate. Never doubted you would finish, but what a way to finish!!! Brilliant.
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Debbie, what about the chin dribble one?
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debbie g
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah Mike I noticed Graham had put it on his website - yes I did think it looked lovely but might also have an adverse effect on the younger readers.... |
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Graham
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks to all for the encouragement, kind words, mails (hugely appreciated) and sponsorship. I'll do a race report over the next couple of days. See you all Sun! |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Welcome back Graham you did the 'caring Club' proud. Have you noticed a bit of a chill in the air?
ps how are your feet?
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Graham
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:59 am Post subject: |
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| Hey Mike. Feet held out really well. Self treated them, never had to go the medical tent and only suffered a few blisters and a couple of nails hanging off, nothing compared to the rest of the tent. Daily foot bath and fresh socks really helped. Certainly there is an element of luck involved in this race. If your feet go bad early, or you suffer from the bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea that plagued the bivouac then your perfomance is massively affected now matter how well conditioned and determined you are. I was lucky! I also carried a lot more food than most which I'm sure really helped keep my strength up and allowed my body to recover. I only got the trots on the final night.......loo roll was a precious commodity by then so I was very glad you guys had sent me a lot of messages....... |
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debbie g
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hey everyone go out and buy the Echo today lovely piece about our hero with one of the pics Graham sent to me in it.
Too late unfortunately to include your loo roll quote Graham !! |
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Lee O
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Debbie you sure that is Graham, I dont see NO Fag or Beer!!
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debbie g
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Just needed to pan out a bit there is a whole crate of beer and stacks of duty free ciggys nestling in that sand! |
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Mike Mason
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Brilliant article Debbie.....lacking only a mention of me and my photo..but there you go....... well done again Graham......the thought of such a great 'Caring Club' and it's members has brought a tear to my eye...
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