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admin · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: MERIT TABLE 2008

MERIT TABLE 2008

There are 5 merit table distances that you can gain points, these are 5k, 10k, 5 miles, 10 miles, half-marathon, and can be any AAA's certified race over any combination of these distances to gain points.

If it's not a local race just provide a results sheet as proof of your time and we will work out your points.

MERIT TABLE POINTS are based on the percentage (%) you run of your current table PB (personal best)

Intermediate results will be published here when available.

Pete the OLD one · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Benfleet

Karl, I know that I won the merit table last year but is it a new rule that you only count half of the races that the previous winner runs in. You seem to have missed off my Brands Hatch 10K run.

I have also noted that the scores do not coincide with the explanation on how to work out the points gained. It seems that you have forgotten to divide the scores by 5 before adding the bonus 5 points for achieving a PB. Is this intentional or a cunning plan to keep everyone guessing so that you can make sure that someone from Rayleigh wins this year?

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

Ahh, you have seen through my cunning plan already !

Don't know why I missed your BH10k - call it first night nerves.
I will correct shortly.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

Also,

We just don't divide this result by 5 as previous

For example if you ran 95% of your PB last year you would have received 19 points
Where as this year you would receive 95 points

To keep the bonus in line for a PB as we're increased the main point by a factor of 5, we're also increased the bonus for a PB by a factor of 5

So where as last year you would have received a Bonus of 1 point for a PB ... You now get 5 points

This also makes the PB points clearer to understand

If this year you ran 6% quicker than your PB You will receive 106 Points + 5 Bonus Points = 111 Points

Where as last year you would have received ....... 21.2 Points for a 6% PB + 1 Bonus Point = 22.2 Points

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 819 Location: Hockley

flaming hell...now I understand why I don't have any PB's showing....
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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

I think we both know why you haven't got any PB's listed, don't we ?

A small matter of no biscuits being given to the Merit Table organiser !!

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 405 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Karl,

If bribery is going to work, what biscuits would you prefer?

Regards

MM2

gmike · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Benfleet

Karl,

Just had look at the merit table results for the Nicola 5 and I'm down as finishing 25:18 instead of 35:18.
As much as I appreciate the extra 10 mins PB is it gonna bugger up the numbers?
... or should I have just kept quiet and handed over the bung / hobnobs next club night!

regards

gmike

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

Just trying to think about your potential !!

Thanks for the heads-up, I have amended where necessary.

Coach · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 19 Location: Daws Heath

Karl, think you might have taken Deb Smith's half marathon time from last year and compared it with her Nicola's 5 time as I don't think she's ever run a 98 minute 5 miler !! Also, Mark's time from last year of 41.38 I believe is probably his 10 km time which I'm sure he'll be able to either comfirm or deny.

I'll take the abuse for losing them points later argue

mikemoreton · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 405 Location: Hockley, GORC.

Funny that. I noticed the very same and emailed Mr Cadman. No change as yet, I guess the HobNobs must have worked.

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

nope, don't worry guys all updated (and you Nicola 5 PB Mike!) so you can rest easy that you are not being beaten by a girl just yet.

A few "beginners errors" and steep "learning curve" being climbed on this - so bear with me.

Oh, and please let me know of any queries.

geek

boabmac1 · Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 12

Keep up the good work Karl- its working for me!

However, my strategy of bagging a few races early on is about to falter (just like my marathon strategy) as other benfleet runners turn on the style I will be reeled in!

I've got to shake Pammie off my tail as she appears to be turning in some impressive performances.

My long term plan is to build stamina then apply the 'speed' element for the summer series of 5m, 10K and 10 mile races.

I have to be honest though I am not sure these longer runs are working for me as I seem to be getting heavier and slower. Training is a struggle as I don't appear to be recovering too quickly. There are some great coaches at the club but I feel that I may need a team consisting of dietician, nutritionist, physio, psychologist and a motivational positive thinking guru. Well I suppose there is Lee Olney.

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 376 Location: Benfleet

Now the marathon is out of the way i'll be back racing hard now so im after my next 5 PBs now and that top spot on the merit table so watch out guys - hehe compress

mikey · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

I too have started the year off with a MT PB

Trouble is ……….

Don’t think I can be asked to race another 5 times this year !!!!

Best of luck Steve with your MT challenge …

Here’s hoping it’s better than your attempt on the Bunkhouse Trophy

geek

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 376 Location: Benfleet

Cheers Mike, maybe I could try and get negative points for the Merit table, I bet that hasnt been done before - lol

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1340 Location: Rayleigh

Don't worry, a negative score could happen with me doing the figures !