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October Newsletter 2014
10th Anniversary Celebration
What a truly amazing evening!! First of all a huge “THANK YOU” to Sue Vine for the transformation of the education room and the wonderful food. Everyone enjoyed the evening and the first thing they have said is how great the food was. People don’t realise just how much effort has to be put into organising these things so again brilliant Sue thank you. The evening ran smoothly because of members who helped out in the background. The folks who had been there earlier in the day to prepare the rooms, the gents on the door handing out the welcome glass, Sue’s helper in the kitchen, the rolling computer pictures and last but not least those who helped to clear up afterwards. These people show what a great club we have. A mention must be made of Jim’s ‘speech’ well done Jim, exactly the right amount of history, entertainment and most importantly the right length!!! It was interesting, amusing and informative. I think newer members were impressed. Jason the DJ was great and struck exactly the right ‘note’ for a club like ours with such a mixed age range!!! The majority made good use of the music!!! Finally appreciation to Gwyn, without his idea all those years ago we would not be here.
From Debra P:- ‘Thanks for a great night Saturday, myself and John thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we did comment to each other how good the DJ was, with a good mix of rock’n’roll and modern, did he leave you any cards or does he have a website as I don’t do facebook? It was great to catch up with everyone as I haven’t been to the club since breaking my toe in June, I hope to be back next Tuesday.Here’s to another 10 years or maybe we can do a 15 year party!!’
Welcome to new membersMarta Magazzini, Paula Nelligan, Kaleigh Lloyd, Claire Kay, Amina Begum and Ken Carey.
LONDON MARATHON REJECTS!!
If you have received a rejection letter from the London Marathon don’t feel too depressed you may have a chance in the club place draw. If you wish to take part please give your letter to me ASAP. At this time we don’t know how many places we will receive.
Eligibility for LM club places
Club ballot:
1.Must have been club member when application to marathon made
2. Must be UKA member on 1st October
3.Must be current member
4.Have to tell club secretary they want to be included in the draw
Water station ballot
1. Must have been club member when application to marathon made
2.Must be current member
3.Must have been helper at water station at last marathon (2013)
4. Must tell club secretary they want to be included in the draw
Members out and about at races and other things!!
**Wednesday 3rd September ‘Crown to Crown’. The weather was perfect for this last C2C summer 5K. First finisher took 16mins 26secs. Out of 118 finishers Trevor (new member) crossed the line in 15th place at 20:59. He was followed by Michael G 22:03, Dave 23:37, Ruth 25:04, Beryl 26:29, Jenny P 32:51 and Sue B 34:58. Well done folks last finisher took 51:44.
**Saturday 13th SeptemberChris Footer wrote:- On Saturday 13th September I was either brave or silly enough to complete a tandem skydive near
Cambridge. The jump was in aid of Parkinson's UK and so far I've raised just over £500. The jump was from 10000ft or 2 miles up and involved an approx 30 sec free fall and then approx 5mins on the parachute. Amazing feeling and certainly had the adrenaline running, but not sure I'd rush back to do it again myself though.
If anyone can spare a few pounds I'm still taking donations on my Virgin Money page -
Thank you to all who have donated already.' Amazing Chris, braver than me!!!
**Sunday 14th September Dan Carter took part in the ‘Old Deer’ half marathon Richmond, he writes, “a very nice route as well although with anastyhill near the finish!” Dan crossed the finish line in 1hr 20mins 52secs a new club record for that distance. Congratulations Dan!
**Sunday 21st SeptemberPleshey Half Marathon Nicola M wrote:-Ruth, Eddie, Debbie S, Kalli and Nicola M completed this half marathon. The weather was lovely and marshals excellent! 3 of us got PB's, Well done guys. First over the finish line took 1hr 12mins 47secs. Eddie was first PS in 1:50:58, he was followed in quick succession by Debbie S and Ruth in 1:51:27 and 1:51:40 respectively, They were followed soon after by Nicola M 2:04:15 and later Kalli 3:13:00.
**Friday 26th September ‘Curry Night at the Tandouri Parlour’.A message from Debbie:- ‘A massive thank you to all my family and friends for supporting me and The Steve Sinnott foundation at Tandoori Parlour charity night. It was a wonderful turn out and we raised £907.00, amazing. Next step trainers on and lots of running in preparationfor the London Marathon.’Thank you to Phoenix Striders, it’s a really great club.’ Well done Debbie you must have worked really hard.
**Sunday 28th September ‘The Dunton Demon 5’ An absolutely beautiful morning for running, but a disappointing turn out due to lack of communication between the local Essex Wildlife Trusts, nevertheless the Langdon Visitor Centre is £200 better off, so those who gave up their morning, thank you it was worthwhile. The race was won by Crispian Bloomfield (there’s a surprise!!) in 28mins 15secs, new course record. First PS was Trevor in 6th place at 34:36 followed soon after in 7th place by Adam 37:46. They were followed by Rob 39:57, Danielle Hu 41:17, Robert V 41:18, Ruth 42:12, Debbie S 43:00, Roma 45:37, Thelma 49:52 and Nicky G 52:54. Well done, it’s a very hard course. Now for the people who gave up their Sunday morning to encourage the runners. Gwyn, Marion B, Rhian, Amanda C, Martyn C, Terry F, Lorraine and husband Dave, Peggie and husband Stephen, Lyn, Tony D, Betty, Beryl, Chris F (who had the results on the website before I got home!!), Nick, Jim, Adele and Judy. Thank you all, we’re so lucky to have members and friends who are willing to help out.
**Also on Sunday Dan C ran in the Ealing half marathon, he wrote:- ‘ran Ealing with finishing time of 1:23:59,I thought this was a very good event despite a few hills and cutting fine on the train. I would definitely recommend this event, well run, nice views and very big crowds in parts- which did ruin my sprint finish!’ Thanks Dan, well done!
Dates for your diary
Sat/Sun 4th/5th OctSaltmarsh 75 Trail running & walking challenge
Sunday 12th OctHerts 10k charity run taking place in Harpenden
Sunday 2nd NovBillericay Striders 10K
entry on line
Sunday 9th Nov‘Stebbing Rememberance Day 10’ Grange Farm and Dunmow Runners website
Sunday 16th NovRegents Park 10K
Friday 26th DecCrown to Crown 11am
SATURDAYS ESSEX LEAGUE CROSS-COUNTRY
The dates for the Essex X-Country League are as follows.
Times ladies-1.40pm, men-2.15pm
Contact Judy if you’re interested. Club Vest/ T-shirt needed
Saturday 18th OctOne Tree Hill
Saturday 15th Nov Hylands Park
Saturday 6th DecOrion
Saturday 10th JanBraintree
Saturday 31st JanColchester
Club Charity for 2014/15
If anyone has an idea for our next charity please let me know. The committee would prefer a smaller charity with a direct connection to the club
Forthcoming marriage:- Annie Cussen will be marrying Lloyd on Friday 3rd Oct. We wish them well in their life together.
Finally‘Birthday Greetings’to Craig F, Pamela G, John H, Danielle H, Peter H, John P, Perry, Debbie S and Linda T.
Judy