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May 2007
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Cambridge Race for Life - marshals wanted
Hi Folks
I'm chief marshal for the Cambridge Race(s) for Life this year, and I need to recruit 3 marshal team leaders, each to manage around 5 marshals. It's not onerous, and full instructions will be given in advance. The team leaders just need to keep an eye on their small group of volunteers and act as a point of contact for each team. I'm also recruiting marshals to join the teams.
If you, or someone you know, would be willing to help on either day (both would be better still, but not essential) then please reply to me at brian@corbett.org.uk by Friday 1st June latest {there are two races on Sun 10th June, two more on Sun 8th July - Andy}.
It's for a great cause. Last year Cambridge raised around £0.5m and this year the target is around £0.75m - this goes towards funding over 3,000 scientists to advance cancer research, and help cure a disease that affects more than 1 in 3 people at some time in their life.
Many thanks
Brian Corbett
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Other Bank Holiday racing
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Tour of the Derwent Valley 2007
Results are now up from the four-race series in Derbyshire; at Duffield, Wirksworth, Milford and Rowsley. Overall placings via the Rowsley link or the event website. This year, 29 C&C runners and supporters made the trip, and an impressive fifteen survived the awful hills, heavy rain and even heavier drinking to complete all four races. Meinou and Mike led us home as third female and sixth male overall, and Fiona and Glyn repeated last year's double of first FV40 and MV60 respectively. There will be many action photos here eventually, and if anyone wants to contribute their report of the trip, I'd be very glad to censor and publish it.
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C&C on Tour
The Tour of the Derwent Valley starts this evening and, as usual, a large contingent of C&C runners are heading to Derbyshire to take part in some or all of the four races. Full gory details to follow.....
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Gear
Message from Ian: Sweatshop Cambridge has some good deals - Ronhill gear down by 50%-ish this weekend and (not just this weekend) Garmin 201 GPS at £75
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Great North Run guaranteed entries
There are a limited number of Great North Run guaranteed places available (places through the normal entry system filled almost immediately). C&C have a chance of applying for two guaranteed places, but may not receive them as they are on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have achieved the qualifying standard and wish to apply for a place, please let Glyn know as soon as possible, and he will put in the application. The qualifying times are 1:25 for men and 1:40 for women, in the past twelve months (no exact dates are given). The latest date for application is the first of June, but it may well be fully subscribed by then.
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East Cambs Half
Some good performances today at Soham despite a warm morning. Pride of place went to Pietro's second place in 1:15:43 - well done Pietro. Official results now up.
A number of C&C runners did the Magog Down Trail Family Fun Run 5, results of which may be harder to trace, but anyway they definitely had beautiful weather.
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Coast to Coast walk - full report
Ian, Helen, Tim, Mandy and Phil have just finished the Coast to Coast walk from the Lakes to the North Yorkshire Moors coast. Read all about it here, courtesy of Ian and the wonders of texting.....
Pre-amble. Crap drive up the A1. Drove through Reeth to show Phil Swaledale Marathon route. Made it to Kirkby Stephen; in room 5 mins then in bar for first Black Sheep 5 mins later. Glass empty, now on 2nd. Great start to holiday
Day 1. Weather good, trip out on minibus shared with a group of cyclists - girls impressed. Phil still being shy about his private life, Mandy now on a mission. Sun came out for most of the day. Jennings beer very good, Tim now looking at puddings. Bunk house good but 1.5m from pub. Long walk back up hill. Looking forward to tomorrow - hope the rain will hold off. Ian and the gang.
There was a young man called Phil/Who was born to flirt and thrill/A love machine/The girls were keen/To chase him up the hill.
Having a great time despite the rain. Lots of Limericks on the go. Tried to book everyone into Slate Museum for the night. Got Mandy onto operating table (ironing board) to sort out her blisters. Having great fun. [second limerick censored! - andy]
Day 2. Started off with a farmhouse breakfast. Walk to Ennerdale bridge. Mandy found her room keys in her pocket, dropped off at the pub. Nice walk along Ennerdale lake. Started to rain from 12.00. Boy did it rain; walk up Loft Beck straight up wind rain and hail. Got to YHA just as it stopped. Hard day. Helen called into the Honister Mine Museum looking for our lodgings. Her face was a picture when she found out they did not have any. Relieved when told she had to go next door (a blonde moment). Hostel welcome and after a hot shower and a couple of Black Sheep and dinner, we all had an early night.
Day 3. We left Honister YHA and walked to meet Glyn who had been camping, we walked up Greenup Edge and down Grasmere in time for cream tea. Weather forecast was good in the morning with rain pm. It rained as we sat in the hotel having tea, phew. Glyn left in a taxi for Langdale, his motorbike and ride home. Great tea in the YHA and then down to the pub. Interesting walk back from the pub (talk to Helen). Early to bed.
Day 4. Retail therapy in Grasmere in the morning (rain) then left via YHA. The walk up to Grisedale Tarn wet, windy and cold and a long, slow climb. It was not wet on the way down, but windy and cold. The sun came out at the end, which was nice, a good couple of pints of Helvellyn to finish off the walk.
Day 5 (we think) - Lost all sense of time, but today was an 18 mile marathon. We left Patterdale YHA at 09.00 to broken cloud and sunny bits, a steady climb towards Angletarn Piles, but we went wrong early, but realised without too much lost time. Hard walking to the Knot and Kidsty Pike, 780m highest point on C2C, windy and showers, then down to Haweswater. At the end of the water, the Lakes now behind us, rolling landscape, which we did not need at this stage. Past ruined Shap Abbey - picturesque. The B&B fantastic tea and cake, Helen also had trifle. Now in Greyhound pub, great food and beer, well deserved. The girls have been composing limericks (for release as we go [but possibly not for posting here! - andy] ). 20 miles tomorrow but no steep climbs.
There was a young lady from Cork/Who went on a very long walk/She lost a pole/And fell down a hole/But still she continued to talk
Day 6. You wake up some mornings to a sense of doom. We could hear the rain and wind on the window. After the best breakfast yet and mega packed lunch, we set off to gales and rain. Over the M6 and on to Orton, stop at a cafe. I was looking for a taxi rank, but after a hot chocolate, we went on. To say it was hard, well 20 miles in the rain, we made it to the hotel after 8½ hours. The Black Sheep is going down well. Rain tomorrow, so more of the same, except Old Peculier from the wood at the Farmer's Arms, Muker.
Day 7. Kirkby Stephen. After a slow breakfast, Helen and Ian bought waterproof gloves. Raining at the start, we must have climbed three miles up past the quarry. We headed for Nine Standards but turned off to keep to the low route but 500m above sea level, we picked up speed to 4mph. We met up with Neil and Ginny for the last five miles, stopping off at Keld for tea and cakes. Official half-way point. Muker B&B fantastic. Farmers Arms good beer and food, mushy peas - bad luck Helen (windy) ;-), wth Theakstons Old Peculier. Short walk tomorrow, only nine miles to Reeth, should break the 100 mile barrier. We always check the BBC weather, but we have to walk whatever (beach holiday sounds good next time - Helen has different thoughts). Don't think we are losing much weight, but what the #*@$.
Day 8. Fantastic B&B in Muker - we had a lie-in to 8.00 and a late start. Walk along the River Swale, beautiful, made it to Reeth with blue sky and clouds (what does tomorrow hold?). Quick Black Sheep then off to tonight's B&B - they are related to last night's B&B owners (like the Fens). Currently sitting in the Kings Arms waiting for dinner (ther have run out of Black Sheep - disaster). They have a log fire which is great but the door is open (sounds like good temperature regulation). 11 miles to Richmond tomorrow, gentle walking - good, as my feet are sore (tender). We also don't think we are losing much weight! Over 100 miles so on the downward slope. 90 to go.
There was a young man called Tim/Who went away for two weeks of sin/He pulled in the girls with pigtails and curls/And plied them with whiskey and gin.
All going well. Walked to Richmond today. Morning dry but raining now. Off out soon for more food and drink.
Day 9. 70 miles to go, walk from Reeth to Richmond, easy 10 miles, nice day, no rain except a few spots. None of the opposition walkers overtook us. The French market that comes to Cambridge was here. B&B has lots of rules! We have gone to a Weatherspoons for food, roast beef and a decent pint - £5.49 - bargain. Also 3 beers (sa Bains) £5.07, not bad. When the girls have had pudding we go in search of Black Sheep as they have run out. 13 miles tomorrow, so need to take more ibuprofen to keep the sore feet ok - they last longer than beer. Helen has been posting more Limericks, so watch the web site. Say hi to the training coach on Tuesday, and we would like to be there next time.
Day 10. We left the guest house and advanced to Boots to purchase essential supplies. We left Richmond to cloudy skies after a night of rain. The walk today mostly flat with a few minor ups and downs. We stopped at Catterick Bridge Hotel for a coffee, we had the only shower of the day while inside. Fantastic walking to blue skies and cloud - 14 miles in six hours including stops. What does tomorrow bring? Well, a bit less mileage, but the weather? Spirits all good, but 21+ miles on Wednesday and a climb up the North Yorkshire Moors to look forward to. The landlady of the Old School House had our booking down for Wednesday! Bugger, but it got sorted. Close call for Phil - if she had been 20 years younger it would have been ok. The White Swan (Ian and Helen) has had a new delivery of Black Sheep - could be a good night. Pub full of walkers, all with stories. More tomorrow.
Day 11. 12 miles today with the only shower passing while we stopped for a cup of tea at a greasy spoon cafe on the A19. Nice walk to Osmotherly, a beautiful village. No beer to talk of today as pub 1 mile walk from YHA. 20 miles tomorrow. Ian. Still good spirits.
Day 12. Left Osmotherley YHA and got a good start - three miles in the first hour. First ten miles following the Cleveland Way was fantastic scenery, woods and ups and downs. It rained for the next ten but we were on level high ground. Covered nine miles in three hours, last mile in cloud. Inn old beams and fires, Theakston's pub. Rooms great - Ian and Helen had a four-poster but Phil had a big one. Food good, great beer (six ;-)), joined local pub quiz. Needed you guys as we did not win.
Day 13. A gentle 13½ miles with the first five or so high on the Moors, then we descend to the Esk Valley (first hour pace 3.37), girls impressed with the Army on the hills (the young officer was very nice, they said) :-). Sore feet and tired from yesterday's epic. We will need to get an early start as we need to walk the 15½ miles by 15:30 to catch the bus back to the car (no marathon drinking tonight). Reached Grosmont, which appears to exist for a steam railway (North Yorkshire Moors railway). We have pics of the steam train. We are staying in Grosmont House, or more like Fawlty Towers! Helen and Ian are in the self-catering accommodation - very nice when the heating came on. Why we are not in the B&B I have not asked. Breakast booked for 08:00 so we hope to get going by 08:30 - we will see. Currently in the Railway Tavern, eating and drinking. Good training for Derbyshire.
Last Day. Up for breakfast and we left Fawlty Towers at 08:30 as planned. Steep walk up road for two miles - 1:3 hill (good training for next weekend). First ten miles up and down over moorland in 3½ hours. Fantastic walk around coastal path to complete 15.15 miles in five hours - not bad. We have had fish and chips and beer. Now on Packhorse bus back to car to hotel, bath/shower, more beer, food and celebration. Tomorrow Keswick mountain festival with retail therapy then to final B&B (Hesket Newmarket) - it has its own brewery! See you all next week and I will sort out any issues for Derbyshire. Ian.
(Via Mandy on Sun 20th May): Two days since we finished. On way home now. We're all wondering how much weight we've put on but Ian was the only one to break a chair in the restaurant last night! Boys' beer tally 60 pints (each)- one for every three miles (about the same as their loo stops).
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Paul Evans
Many thanks to Paul for making the trip last night, and to Neil for arranging it. I think we all enjoyed the session and the chat afterwards, and are now motivated to win the London Marathon next year, whether we buy into the idea of cutting down on beer during full training or not......
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Cambridgeshire T&F Championships
The results are now out from Saturday's Cambridgeshire County Championships on the track at St Ives. A whole stack of excellent performances by the C&C team - take a look at the results document by following the link. Congrats, everyone, especially to our County Champions - nearly thirty in all! The Cambridge Evening News quotes new champions Ian Williamson (pictured, © CEN) and Lucy Dowsett.
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Reminder - Tuesday training, 15th May
In case you've forgotten, former Chicago Marathon winner Paul Evans is visiting Wilberforce Road to give this week's Tuesday training session. Details elsewhere in this section. 6-30pm START!!!
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Halstead and Essex Marathon
Just three weeks after a brilliant London Marathon, Kim finished second female overall in the Halstead Marathon in Essex, clocking 3:08:47. Blimey! And congratulations!
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Eye 10K results
Now up. Thirteen C&C competitors, no prizes, but some good times. Belated results also from the Ashdon 10K+, Ben and Giacomo finishing second and third. Even more belated results too, from the Newmarket Heath Run.
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Eastern Vets AC T&F - Southend
The C&C Vets were in action at Southend in the EVAC League last Wednesday (3rd). Both the Men and the Women finished fourth overall. Follow the link for full results.
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Silverstone 10K
Kim and Bob ran the Silverstone 10K on Tuesday, and Kim won the F40 category in 39:55 - congratulations (again)! At least, she did assuming the organisers retrieved her from the M40 category.....
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Southern Men's League - Braintree
Good news from the first SML fixture on the track - C&C won at Braintree, beating the home team, Hillingdon and Milton Keynes.
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Tuesday training schedule
Neil's next batch of Tuesday night sessions are now up - see the panel on the lower left.
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Great East Anglia Run and Bedford Tri
First result of the weekend - from the 10K Great East Anglia Run at King's Lynn, Rachel's impressive 45:48 - well done Rachel! Well done also to Nigel and Nick in race 1 of the Bedford Sprint Tri series.
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Social - Beer Festival
One for your diaries - Cambridge Beer Festival runs from 21st to 26th May; the proposed evening for the traditional C&C mass visit is Wednesday 23rd. The more the, er, merrier....
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Kevin Henry 5K League - fixtures
The 5K league fixtures for 2007 are now out.
Races versus Haverhill, Newmarket and Saffron Walden on Thursday evenings from June to September.
Saffron Striders
Thursday 07 June 2007 at 7:30pm
Start: Swan Meadow Car Park, Saffron Walden
Cambridge & Coleridge AC
Thursday 05 July 2007 at 7:30pm
Start: Cambridge University Sports Ground
Newmarket Joggers
Thursday 09 August 2007 at 7:30pm
Start: Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Rd
Haverhill Running Club
Thursday 06 Sepember 2007 at 7:00pm
Start: Assemble at Haverhill Leisure Centre
Full details at the Saffron Striders website.
Entry is free, C&C members only, club vest compulsory.
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Madhuri's London Marathon pics
Madhuri's photos of the London Marathon are now up, joining Pietro's. Also up - Ian's pics too.
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