Mid-packers June 2008

Written by Shaun Billing Wednesday, 18 June 2008 18:26

Mid-packers,

About time for a mid-packers transmogrification, let's hope you can recognise. Isn't the new web site great, nice one Boycee! To write this now is like making puff pastry over buying frozen from Tescos.

Results of races will be added as Dave/Richard/Shaun and others see them, so keep looking in the results section.

Worthing 10K June 4th

Proceeded by desperate phone calls from Auntie Maureen looking for a loudspeaker, the run still went smoothly as can be expected from a well established event. While the wind may have had some effect, the 5K marker was a bit out, Louis Taub, who is going really well, went through in 16.10, and spluttering runners all the way down the field report big positive splits. Of note is a big pb by Peter Thompson, nice one, and the possible re-emergence of Paul Prosser and Drew Stiles in the road running scene, may they run fast and prosper. Results

South Downs Way Relay, 7th June

Mens Team

From a blustery Beachy Head Tom Ulliott led off the solid vets team that also included Shaun Billing, Kevin Bush, Gary Christie, Raymond Hickman and last minute replacement Mark Halls. It was clear from the start that the team would not be in contention for the overall prize, but there was some hope of a victory in the vets competition, though Arena vets were pushing hard. It came down to the Storrington road works which meant most teams couldn't get to a changeover before the incoming runner. Kev stepped to the plate and ran 2 legs back to back, while the Arena chose to changeover and incurred a 5 minute delay. Brighton vets beat Arena by 3 minutes in the end in fairly controversial circumstances. as always a fantastic day, not even spoilt by a rant from a slightly drunk team leader!

Ladies Team

The ladies team, Sara Hinchliffe, Suzie Copus, Laura Burton, Evie Cicha, Cathy Ulliott and replacement 'Christine' Moyle ran really well, easily beating the Pigs Trotters and arriving at the finish well before the mens team.

Results

Heathfield 10K 22nd June

Windy but otherwise good conditions for this very hilly 10K road race. A great performance by Katie Moore, who has just returned form her studies; placing easily first lady and 10th overall. Together with Laura Burton and Elaine Everill the ladies cleaned up first, second third and team prizes (quite nice engraved mugs). Louis continues his recent form with a fine third, and John Ramsden reports that the ambulance got quite close to him sometimes, he wonders if it is a sign. Results.

Cathy and Tom's wedding day 10 miler - 7:15(ish) Carat's Café Thurs 12th June

Written by Shaun Billing Sunday, 01 June 2008 18:10

Tom Ulliott email:

All,

Cathy and I are planning to hold what will now be the 5th of our wedding day 10 mile fun runs.

Date for this to be Thursday 12th June, all other details as before and again we will probably add the 5 mile option as well for those that are still recovering from the SDW relay the previous Saturday - lightweights!

There's a lot of fixture congestion at this time so it's never easy to find a good date to suit all and it's a pity this clashes with the Hove Park 5k but at least the Worthing 10k and the SDW relays will not be affected!

As usual we will be gathering at the car park at Carat's Café and aiming to set off as close as possible to 7:15

Best wishes and see as many of you as can make on the 12th

Tom and of course Cathy
xx

Copenhagen Marathon 18th May

Written by Shaun Billing Tuesday, 20 May 2008 07:13

After braving the high prices, poor service, terrible food (thank god for Wagamamas!) and strange mix of regulation (no-one dares jay walk), and liberalism (there are some mind boggling tv channels) of the very interesting city of Copenhagen, the Brighton raiders ('take that for the monasteries!' [thanks for that one Neil]) lined up for the marathon. The temperature was perfect, but there was a nagging cold wind, and the course while flat has many turns. Well organised and supported, the Danish seem to be quite a sporty lot judging by the number of cyclists, and were keen to show their appreciation. Of note was the way the runners were weaved through busy roads in a phased way, analogous to the way pedestrians cross Birdcage Walk during the London marathon. Very clever. Neil was disappointed with his run but he hadn't completely recovered from a cold, and Kader was pleased with his efforts. Full results.

Horsham 10K

Written by Shaun Billing Sunday, 11 May 2008 15:22

High heat in the Horsham 10K held on 11th May. The undulating and twisty 2 lap course is testing at the best of times, but the temperature added to the demands on the athletes. Even after the first k most runners were thirsty, and many people slowed down significantly on the second lap.The first aiders had quite a bit of work to do, and a few runners dropped out. None of which seemed to trouble Louis Taub, on whom fatherhood seems to be sitting well. He came in a great second behind easy winner Chicester's James Baker (who won the Sussex 5K champs at K2 the day before). Together with Shaun Billing and Paul Prosser the team prize was also secured. There where a couple bottles of red rattling in the boot on the way home, what a lovely sound. Elaine Everill was third lady behind Hailsham's Gill Wheeler and Sam Alvarez (Cathy Ulliott is holding some swag for her if Elaine reads this). Results with thanks to Zamzar conversions.

2 0:35:58 TAUB, Louis

9 0:36:58 BILLING, Shaun

13 0:37:51 PROSSER, Pau

14 0:38:26 ULLIOTT, Tom

19 0:38:55 STILES, Drew

59 0:42:07 EVERILL, Elaine

69 0:42:48 WHITTLE, David

120 0:46:20 MITCHELSON, Andy

196 0:49:55 FOORD, Roger John

214 0:50:41 TURNER, Dominique

300 0:56:06 CARDER, Tim

362 1:00:12_FOORD, Hugh Vivian

Horsham 10K website http://www.horshamjoggers.co.uk/10K.htm