Tom Ulliott writes.....

All,

As Cathy and I went off on our hols directly after the wedding day 5 and 10 this is the first chance I've had to send out the results and updated all time list along with a short note on the run itself.

We were lucky enough to have a pretty nice evening for the run with about the usual number of runners turning out. Unfortunately Carats café didn't open and neither were the loos so perhaps we'll look to start and finish at the end of Hove Lagoon in future years as facilities are slightly better there.

Firstly thanks to the lovely Tracey Whittle for doing the honours with the stop watch and also to my very own Dave and Trish for being the human bollards marking the turn at the far end.

Although still recovering from his marathon, Shaun soon pulled away in the 10 miles for a good class solo run to come home well clear of yours truly in 60:51. Although initially aiming for a sub 60 this was still a great time for what was effectively a solo time trial and is his 2nd fastest showing on the course, only bettered by his 59:50 in 2005 which remains the only time anyone has broken 60 mins on the course. I was quite happy with my 62:46 as this was in fact my quickest time, improving on last year's by 14 seconds.

Neil, also recovering from his recent marathon had a good solid run for 3rd in 63:43.

Cathy was the only lady to brave the longer distance and was rewarded for her efforts with a great run, coming home in 68:16 after catching up with Dave Whittle and Mark Halls in the latter stages. This was the fist sub-70 clocking for a lady on the course and in fact takes almost 5 mins off the previous fastest ladies time set in 2006.

Mikey B zipped round the 5m course in 36:36 with Chris Moyle not too far behind in 37:10. Evie continues with her fine form to be first lady in 38:13 which is the fastest ladies time of the two years we have held the 5m option so well done to her.

After the run most of us, at Mark's suggestion, retired to the nearby Tapas restaurant at Southwick Marina for a great end to a lovely eve and perfect prep for the hols which followed.

You'll see that I've updated the all time list but there's a few blanks in terms of ages at the time of the relevant runs so if any of you wish to share your d.o.b. or simply your age band at the time of each run with me I'll update that.

See you all soon

Tom
xx

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.