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RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 74 11 SEPTEMBER 2002
Web site: www.ranelaghstats.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rharriers
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OPENING RUN AND THOMAS CUP HANDICAP
It may have been the Opening Run of our 122nd winter season, but nobody
had told the weather or the Park! The day was warm and sunny and the ferns
were so thick and high that overtaking on some sections of the course was
impossible - which is a bit of a problem in a handicap! We even put in a
small diversion to avoid the densest undergrowth, so those like me who are
desperate to account for the slowness of their times can claim back a few
seconds at least.
After the club photo had been snapped, Bev Ali, Pat Hewlett and newcomer
Teresa Segovia were first to be set on their way with a whacking 5 minutes
plus lead over the next starters. And that was the last anybody saw of Pat
and Teresa as they fairly cruised round the course to cross the line with
a round 100 seconds to spare over Ed Barker. Teresa was competing as a
guest so the elaborate silver Thomas Cup will grace the Hewlett
household's mantlepiece. Hon Treasurer David Rowntree held on for third
place, just ahead of the masses. Fastest was Hugh Jones - who else? - over
two minutes quicker than Captain Bicks and Paul Doyle. It was good to see
some new names Simon Lawrence and David Powell well to the fore. Skipper
Sarah was fastest woman, comfortably clear of Clare Nicholson and Sue
Healey.
As usual the occasion - albeit on a much earlier date than usual -
attracted some infrequent visitors and we were pleased to see, amongst
others, Dave Braybrook, Arthur Allwright, Allen Horne and Past President
Rex Lofts.
Sara Gosvenor was 4th woman (20.20) and Pete Warren 3rd over 60 (20.46) in
the Serpentine 5km in Hyde Park on August 30th.
Allan Lang won the Vets AC over 60s track 5000 metres championship on
Saturday in a time of 19.52.7 - just a foot ahead of 75 year-old Steve
Charlton who recorded a very frightening 19.53.4!
TWO OCEANS MARATHON
This comes from John Herries:
"So far eleven people have booked their flights for next April's club trip
to the Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa, incorporating the unofficial
club 35 mile road running championships and 6 hour spectator endurance
championships. There's also a half marathon option for the faint hearted.
Anyone else interested in joining the trip had better be quick as flights
are filling up fast. Contact John Herries for flight booking details
(mailto:john.herries@cantab.net), or Bridget Cuthbert
(mailto:bridget@bridget.fsnet.co.uk) for trip details".
TRIATHLON
Geoff Jones writes:
"I've been focused on Triathlon for last 18 months and have managed to
qualify for the Great Britain Team for the World Championships in Cancun
on 9th November in the 40 to 44 age group race. Yes I'm 40 on Thursday!
This sounds more grand than it is as they take 18 people in each age
group, but it is one of the most competitive age groups and I should be in
top half of the team. As I've focused on cycling and swimming, my running
isn't that great, after all I'm now carrying a bit more muscle!"
NEXT...
More details of the following from Andy Bickerstaff (07966 552302 /
mailto:norris.hobs@ndirect.co.uk) or Sarah Seal (020 8995 2380 /
mailto:sarahs@walker.co.uk).
Saturday September 14th Surrey Road Relays at Wimbledon, from 12 noon.
Races for men and women, including veterans categories.
Sunday September 22nd Nike 10km in Richmond Park
Saturday September 28th Southern Road Relays at Aldershot
Saturday October 5th Page Cup 5 miles handicap in Richmond Park, 3pm
start.
Saturday October 12th Surrey Cross Country League Division One: men
at Brockwell Park, women at Richmond Park.
Steve Rowland
Telephone: 01926 318734
Fax: 0870 4006901
e-mail: srowland@calorgas.co.uk