THE CROWBOROUGH RUNNER. November 2011

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1 THE CROWBOROUGH RUNNER November 2011 THE START Everyone can pat themselves on their back following another successful Crowborough 10K event. It is a great to see so many club members (and friends and family) pulling together and builds good team spirit. See further articles and thank yous inside. Brenda please give a special thanks for your friend the accordion player everyone loved it. And what fantastic news this week, the Olympic touch is coming to Crowborough. Think I ll start camping out now! Finally. just when you thought you could slip them on again, budgie smugglers are back in the news (see end of newsletter)! Keep on running Ed Articles for the next Runner to iangowing@gmail.com please keep them coming (if possible any tables etc in an attached word document thanks!)

2 EVENTS PAST Beachy Head Marathon, Saturday 22 nd October Ironman Dave Hynes gets his first notch on his tough off road XC Marathon belt with a time of 4:44:51. Venice Marathon, Sunday 23 rd October Name: EDMONDSON, TANYA Time: 04:05:36 Place in age (F60) 3rd The start was somewhat chaotic but I soon found some nice Italian runners to chat too. I decided to run with the 3.50 pacers and kept with them until I had my usual restaurant stop at 10m and then managed to keep in sight of the 4 hr balloons until the bridge. It was a beautiful day, ideal conditions and i just loved the last bit running over the bridges and round St Marks. The girls gave me cheer at 42k and I crossed the line on 4.08 but my chip time was 4.05 and amazingly I made 3rd out of 17 in the over 60 s!!!!! I spent an hour wandering back, stopping to watch the runners and having a cup of tea en route back. It was just a great event. Tanya (Very well done with getting 3 rd place in age group. Ed) Snowdonia Marathon, Sunday 30 th October Not content with the challenge of Kielder Marathon a few weeks ago super Fran took on the might of Snowdon and the infamous Welsh weather completing the run in 4:33:46 in horrendous rainy stormy conditions and she is mad enough to want to do it again! Barns Green Half Marathon, Sunday 30 th October Seven Crows made the journey to Barns Green for the annual half marathon on a day that the weather changed after a fine spell. Although it was quite warm for the first few miles, it soon started drizzling and raining steadily OK for running but not for standing around chatting at the end. Those of us who ran were reminded that it is not a flat course since there are quite a number of undulations, which of course seem to become more difficult towards the end of the race. Seasoned marathoners John and James kept up a steady pace but most of the rest of us found the second half significantly slower than the first as we tired. Bryan was first home and had to push at the end since he had stated before the start that "It is not worth turning up if you cannot run the race in under 1:35" and only

3 just squeaked in under his proposed limit. Well done also to Sarah for beating the 2hr mark. Pos.n Name Time Grading 185 Bryan Tapsell 1:34: Roger Stone 1:39: John Tighe 1:44: James Welbury 1:45: Tony Hufflett 1:49: Mary Nightingale 1:51: Sarah Hilliard 1:58: Roger Dublin Marathon, Monday 31 st October Well done to new member Liam Hayes who completed Dublin in 03:36:26. Crowborough 10K, Sunday 6 th November Pos.n Name Cat Cat Pos.n Time 44 Dave Stewart MSnr 20 43: Ian Gowing MV : Sarah Hilliard LV : Maggi Bradgate LV3 6 1:01: finishers

4 ESSXCL WHITBREAD HOLLOW 16 OCT 2011 Lovely blue sky, warm, sunny and no wind. It is still imprinted on my mind, 2 years ago when Whitbread Hollow was so wet with galeforce winds that it blew the numbers off our shirts. What a difference! Juniors Depending on age, the juniors could enter 1,2 and 3 lap races the junior course used the first part of the adult course Lily in her first XC race did very well and came 2nd in the 2 lap race. Jack was 4th, Zoe 10th and Emily 11th in the 3 lap race Jack was only 12 seconds behind the 2nd place runner It is free for juniors to enter The Start Maggi Bryan Sarah Lynda & Louise Roger Adults A great turn-out of 14 Crows along with 3 Waddies, 17 for the combined team. We only missed out on one cat, that was M60, but Albert should be back for the next race. Welcome to Carol and Rod running for Crowborough, also to Maggi and Lynda who are ESSXCL first timers ; they have signed up for the season, I think they enjoyed it! We were demoted to 6th from our initial 5th as a team (after Eastbourne found some more runners) but still a good start. Race attendance does drop off through the season, also we should get more Waddies back for the next race, so keep attending guys, and we will move up the rankings 'New girl' Carol did battle with Peri, just beating her by 1 second in a surge to the finish line while 'new man' Rod, appeared to be treating the race as a social networking opportunity, running round with a new friend, a man from Heathfield runners, they finished together, 45-43; glad to report that they were NOT holding hands when they crossed the line.

5 Bryan thought he had it in the bag as the first Crow home, he looked behind at the start of the third lap and couldn't see any opposition. He was quite content on what he thought was a victory lap, turned round at the last corner to check, to be met with Kevin saying 'no point looking over there, I'm right behind you'. Despite Bryans, best efforts Kevin past him on the final run in! Well done Kevin! Results Juniors Time Laps 2 LILY HICKS I JACK HILLIARD ZOE ROMENS EMILY PRINCE Adults Points 34 KEVIN BATTELL BRYAN TAPSELL ROGER STONE AUDREY NIOUCEL JAMES WELBURY CAROL WOODWARD PERI CHEAL STEVE HICKEY ROD CHINN LOUISE ELLIS BRENDA STYLES SARAH HILLIARD MAGGI BRADGATE LYNDA BROWN Finishers Next race Warren Hill - November 13th

6 CROWBOROUGH RUNNERS DIARY Date Day Race Events Water Duty 13 November Sunday XC Warren Hill 20 November Sunday SGP Brighton 10K 27 November Sunday Club Run Tony Hufflett 04 December Sunday Club Run 11 December Sunday Club Run Kevin Battell 18 December Sunday XC Plumpton 24 December Saturday Christmas Eve Run TBC 1 January Sunday New Year s Day Run / Walk TBC 8 January Sunday Club Run Elaine Taylor 15 January Sunday XC Pett Levels 22 January Sunday Club Run Dan Aubrey 29 January Sunday XC Ashdown Forest 5 February Sunday Club Run (tbc) Peri Cheal 12 February Sunday XC Snape Wood 19 February Sunday SGP Brighton Half 26 February Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) Steve Hickey 4 March Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) Annie Sidgwick 11 March Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) Trish Baillee 18 March Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) Dave Stewart 25 March Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) Claire 1 April Sunday Club Run / SGP (tbc) TBC NB: Sunday Club runs to start at 08:30hrs. Mid Week Training Every Week: Tuesday (interval /speed training at 18:30 Goldsmiths track) and Wednesday night club runs (leaving from Goldsmiths Leisure Centre at 19:30 unless sent to advise otherwise) For more information on race events: SGP contact Roger Stone. Links to organising clubs and to download entry forms visit SGP website Also gives information for other running events in Sussex. Alternatively, most races can be entered via Events tab on (small charge applies).

7 SGP 2012 SGP dates are still to be determined for the 2012 season. They are also looking for someone to run the SGP next year, so if you are willing to take on a challenge let Roger know! ESSCC League In case you missed it last month. The dates for the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country league races for have now been set: Nov 13 Warren Hill Dec 18 Plumpton Jan 15 Pett Levels Jan 29 Ashdown Forest organised by Crowborough Feb 12 Snape Wood, Wadhurst For more info contact Bryan Tapsell. OTHER EVENTS AHEAD The Mince Pie Ten Mile, Sunday 11 th December A good festive and tough little off roader. Organised by Seaford Striders who had a massive turn out at our 10K, so lets repay the compliment. Entrance form at end of newsletter. Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, Sunday 26 th February A great half right on our doorstep (usually clashes with SGP race but see SGP 2012 bit above!) CLUB NEWS Christmas Eve and New Years Day Runs Looking for volunteers to host the refreshments afterwards (club covers reasonable costs). Christmas Eve is a Saturday so no I ve got to work excuse and hopefully a big turnout in festive attire. If interested please drop Soc. Sec. Teresa an .

8 Water Duty Please note it is each member s responsibility to make sure they do the water (including arranging hand over of the kit). If you are unable to do your allocated date (see Diary above), please arrange to change with another runner and let me know of the change. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in continuing to make this a valuable resource for our club. FLASHERS Don t forget your flashers now for Wednesday nights and other dark times! IG Draw For London Marathon Club Places Draw for LVM places took place after the 10K on Sunday. Congratulations to (he says through gritted teeth) Winners Tony Hufflett & James Welbury Reserves Marije Field (1 st ) & Audrey Nioucel (2 nd ) Draw For Brighton Marathon Club Place Open to all Club Members (ie subs paid for 2011/2012). lf you wish to be considered please send your name to Club Secretary, Andy P at parkin_a@sky.com Crowborough 10K, Sunday 6 th November A Note of Appreciation from John T (Club Chairman): Firstly I would like to thank all of you, the committee, for the sterling work that you and especially the 10K committee have done over the last few months to make last Sunday s race the great success that it was. Everyone has been very complimentary (except for a slightly grumpy Seaford Strider who told me that his team should have been 1st team correctly it would seem!) the accordion was a hit! It never ceases to amaze me how much behind the scenes organisation that the event requires really well done all I think this one was the best in recent years. Good feedback about the race HQ and facilities and enthusiastic marshalls. The whole club really pulled together and it was great to be part of the team.

9 A Note from Chief Marshalls Lou & Dave Dear Marshalls On behalf of Dave and myself, thank you all very much for all you did to make yesterday's 10K road race such a success. We have already had feedback from several runners who said it was a well organised race, and the marshalls were very enthusiastic, cheered the runners on, and encouraged them around the course. Brenda, please could you pass on our thanks to your lovely friend who kindly played her accordion, and gave many of the runners a real spring in their step along Green Lane. Dave and I certainly enjoyed what we heard! See you all soon. Lou and Dave Minutes of Meeting CLUB AGM, Monday 26 th September Included at end of newsletter. Club Championship After last year s tantalising men s competition, the club championship is underway again. A reminder for those who should know and to inform newcomers: Runs from 1st September to 31st August Decided by lowest aggregate times for your best 10K, best 10M and best half marathon over the year Chip times are used where available, otherwise gun times SGP times will automatically be taken into account but if you want times from other races to be included, please send me details (and proof if requested) Ladies age categories are seniors, FV1 (over 35), FV2 (over 45) Men's age categories are seniors, MV1 (over 40) and MV2 (over 50) All ages taken as on 1st Sep 2011 Regards Roger SHE S BACK MOTHER MARY SAYS. Ladies, Dates For Your 2012 Diary: 12, 13 May Ladies South Downs Relay training weekend. Running from leg7 to the finish at Winchester (not the cathedral this time Brenda), 2 or 3 legs each per day. Overnight b&b at Buriton. All welcome, volunteer runner/drivers needed.

10 Sat 2 June South Downs Way Relay. See for more info. 6 strong runners needed for a team, plus driver and navigator. Must love running off road, up and down hills and enjoy supporting a tough team event. Sun 9 Sept Budapest half marathon ladies weekend away. More details next year but keep the weekend free if you think you might be interested. Mary.nightingale@virgin.net ED Now hang on a minute this isn t Womens Own magazine FATHER JOHN SAYS.. Following on from last year's successful White Peaks men s weekend away, equally exciting races are being searched for in exotic locations such as Holland, Belgium, France, Jersey and even the Isle of Wight (the current favourite). Watch this space for more news my Sons.

11 CAPTION COMPETITION Last month s picture: Winner: James you are famous at last. Sally shouts next child for a picture please! Runner Up: Who is this man! He s been following me around all morning

12 This Month s Caption Competition Picture: Go on get your own back give it your best shot, I can take it! Ed Captions on an to the Ed iangowing@gmail.com

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14 CROWBOROUGH RUNNERS Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 26 th September Matters arising from minutes of the last AGM No matters arising. 2 Chairman s report Chairman Thanks to 10K committee. Ian to continue with newsletter and helping with routes for Sunday run. Ian will also continue with role as Assistant Captain but Tony will take responsibility for Captain of SDWR. Thanks to Sid for coaching and speedwork. Thanks to Teresa, Xmas do, VLM coaches Observation track continuous disappointment. Breakaway Tri Club muscling in on Tuesday night track session. Juniors continue to flourish (led by Mary Nightingale). Roger organised another successful winter season of cross country. 3 Club Secretary s report Ashley confirmed that he wished to stand down but would be happy to carry on until a replacement was found. Two Virgin London Marathon club places had been secured. Ashley explained briefly about the Club place rules & draw for the benefit of new members. 4 Treasurer s report Annual Accounts year to 31 August 2011 (see attached worksheet) Current ac funds include 700 sponsor monies for 10k event held over from 2010 and 400 cheque to Beacon College hire for 10k not yet debited, so actual available cash in current ac is as at 31/8/11. Cash outflow for year is This is a difference of 193 from loss of 1600 due to timings of receipts/payments eg XCR profit 115 cr 3/9/11. Loss for year 1600 due mostly to lack of contribution from 10k race 2010 which was cancelled twice due to adverse weather. Race usually adds c 2k to profit from race entries, catering, raffle. Tshirts (cost c 2800) will be used for 2011 race for which entries now coming in was tfd 11/4/11 from reserves( bank deposit ac) to current ac with approval of Committee and this will be put back as soon as cashflow allows post 10k race ( 9/11/11). Subscriptions is both senior and junior section, total 188 up on Junior section expenditure 833- incl capex c 400 for new storage unit( one-off expense and v worthwhile) and Beacon track hire.

15 We did have to refund 175 of Sport England grant 400 rec d 2010 as only spent 225 on equipment in eligible period. This refund was more than offset by NatWest grant 250 paid last autumn which the Club was awarded to match Sarah s voluntary time in role as Treasurer and junior level 1 coach. Sundries include: AGM, marketing, mileage. Training expense 692 incl 332 for First Aid course and 2 new level 1 coaches trained- Alan Dodd and Dave Hynes. SDW relay almost broke even this year- individual entry cost was raised to achieve this. Xmas Dinner and Marathon coach subsidy similar to Cash held is at lowest point since 2004/6 when peaked at 10k but is likely to build back up to c 6k again by 2012 from membership fees and 10k income. Member retention and growth is important as is all other fundraising. Wider discussion regarding viability of club finances and debate on subscriptions agreed. Annual subscription suggested by Sarah to remain as current Majority agreed. Adult Membership remains at 18, 40 family, Junior 18 plus 5 affiliation. Social is same at 6 pp. Action taken for the next committee meeting( December/early 2012?) must consider the outcome of the 10k race finances and other income/costs and look at new income generating ideas- Sarah will prepare an income and expenditure forecast for rest of for the meeting. Concerns expressed regarding the 10K race shirt stock will be only partly used and we shall need to find a way to sell it or it will be worthless. 5 Captains report Sharon invited suggestions for additional Wednesday night runs. Sharon advised that the new club jackets had finally arrived and she had various sizes in stock. A bargain at only 30! 6 Cross Country Manager s report Roger Stone / Cross Country Manager reports...there was really good participation in the season though as usual it tailed off slightly towards the end : the combined Crowborough/Wadhurst team has more than 15 runners at every race except the last (when there were 14) only just missing out on enough female runners at our own Ashdown Forest race and at the last race. Overall 20 different Crowborough members ran at least one race. The result was an excellent 3 rd team place, the best in 9 years I have been competing so I will hand over as manager on a high note. Well done to everyone who ran since it is always a challenge for each runner. Our individual prize winners this year were...mike Page, 1 st overall male & senior male, Albert Kemp, 3rd V60 male, Audrey Nioucel, 3 rd senior lady and Brenda Styles, 3 rd LV60 with Bryan Tapsell and Peri Cheal both narrowly missing out on prizes in 4 th places. For the juniors, Jack Hilliard competed in most of the races and had a couple of second places while Zoe Rumens, Jack Dodd, Amy Dodd and Danny Stiller ran well in several races. Our Ashdown Forest race on its new course (or old course for those of you with very long memories) went really well and the course was much appreciated. As usual, a big thank you to all of you who helped out with the organisation.

16 Dates and provisional venues for the coming season are below and also on the website: Sunday Oct 16 th Whitbread Hollow Sunday Nov 13 th Warren Hill Sunday Dec 11 th Plumpton Sunday Jan 8 th Pett Sunday Jan 29 th Ashdown Forest Sunday Feb 12 th Snape Wood, Wadhurst Helpers will be needed as usual for our home race. As last year individual prizes will be awarded based on the best four results out of six races. Entry is the same as last year - only 3 for seniors and free for juniors; enter all six races for and avoid queuing for your number on the day. Thanks to everyone who has competed and helped out in the six years I have organised the cross country. I am handing over to let someone else have some new ideas and I will help out the club in some other way. 7 Junior Section report Mary Nightingale reported that it had been another very successful year for the juniors section 2011 season and the main points were as follows 45 juniors in 2011 More experience and even better than ever. Divided into two sections age 8-11, Senior school +, 3 coaches per section. Elaine notifies when event cancelled due to bad weather. Andy Parkins runs shine awards during summer holidays which was very popular with children Season finished with Wacky races Best Boy award Jack Hilliard Best Girl award Jordan Thomas Tuesday 17 th April 2012 CR Juniors starts / Run until 24 th July following which will be summer completion which will run until 28 th August. 8 Club Development Officer s report Club Development James Welbury Refused to pay for use of track due to condition. Now registered on Run Britain website for beginners Complete beginners on Monday night 3 or 4 enquiries to date. 9 Trophies Womens handicap Elaine Taylor Male handicap Dave Hynes Womens cross country Audrey Nioucel Mens cross country Mike Page Womens senior no women Mens Senior Dan Aubrey Womens V1 Louise Ellis

17 Mens V1 John Tighe Womens V2 Brenda Styles Mens V2 Bryan Tapsell Ladies Overall Champion Mary Nightingale Mens Overall Champion Kevin Battell Captains Cup Kevin Battell due to efforts on 10K Services to Club Ian Gowing Brenda through to next round of Olympic torch bearer. AOB Committee members Changes Ashley stepping down from Club Secretary Ian to continue with newsletter and helping with routes for Sunday run. Ian will also continue with role as Assistant Captain but Tony will take responsibility for Captain of SDWR with support from Roger. Roger stepping down from CC Club Captain but taking on SGP rep Sarah happy to continue as Treasurer Bryan stepping down from SGP but taking on Cross Country Manager (with support from Audrey). Andy Parkin appointed as new club secretary. Marje is currently Press Officer Is she continuing? Phil Gaisford volunteers as new press officer. Fundraising ideas- Register for fundraising sport relief. Social Secretary Xmas do booked for Friday 9 th December. 35 place ( 10 subsidy, 5 non members). Extra level V3 agreed for Men & Ladies Club Championship.

18 SPONSORED BY DAVID JORDAN ESTATE AGENTS THE PERFECT PRE-CHRISTMAS APPETISER VOTED ONE OF THE TOP TEN RACES OF 2004 RUNNERS WORLD MAGAZINE HELD UNDER UK ATHLETICS RULES. LICENCE NO: AM SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2011 Please Note You Can Now Enter Online Visit For More Details OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE DAY: THIS YEAR S CHARITY IS: SEAFORD DOWN S SYNDROME AND SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group is a registered charity and aims to provide enrichment to the lives of children with Down's Syndrome and other special needs and their families. The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group is affiliated to the Down's Syndrome Association. To find out more about The Seaford Down's Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group please visit their website: Registered Charity No START/FINISH: COURSE: ENTRY FEE: ENTRIES TO: CLOSING DATE: PRIZES: CAR PARKING: CHANGING/SHOWERS: PRE/POST RACE MASSAGE: SPORTS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT PEACEHAVEN LEISURE CENTRE, GREENWICH WAY, PEACEHAVEN, EAST SUSSEX, BN10 8BB APPROX 4 MILES OF ROAD, 6 MILES OFF-ROAD, WITH SOME HILLS! 7 UK ATHLETICS REG/ 9 NON REG(ALL ENTRIES ON THE DAY SUBJECT TO RACE ENTRY LIMIT OF 400) CHEQUES PAYABLE TO SEAFORD STRIDERS SORRY NO REFUNDS. NUMBERS WILL NOT BE TRANSFERABLE TO THE NEXT EVENT ENTRIES SECRETARY, 5 SUTTON DROVE, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 3EU MOB TEL: mincepierace@seafordstriders.org.uk STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE PLEASE. IF YOU DO NOT SEND A SAE YOUR NUMBER WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY SATURDAY 03 DECEMBER 2011 FOR POSTAL ENTRIES (UNLESS 400 ENTRY LIMIT REACHED) TROPHIES FOR 1ST 3 MEN & 1ST 3 WOMEN. XMAS PUDS FOR 1ST 5 MEN & WOMEN. MEDAL, MINCE PIE & GOODY BAG FOR ALL FINISHERS. SPOT PRIZES. RAFFLE THERE IS AMPLE CAR PARKING AT THE SPORTS CENTRE & SHOPPING CENTRE & INDUSTRIAL ESTATE. AVAILABLE IN THE SPORTS CENTRE AVAILABLE IN THE SPORTS CENTRE FOR A SMALL FEE, COURTESY OF SUSSEX SPORTS MASSAGE ON SALE IN THE SPORTS CENTRE, COURTESY OF INTER SPORT IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR RACE NUMBER BY FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER PLEASE TELEPHONE: OR mincepierace@seafordstriders.org.uk FORENAME: SURNAME: ADDRESS: POST CODE: TEL NO: UK ATHLETICS AFFILIATED CLUB: AGE ON RACE DAY : DOB: SEX: M F ENGLAND ATHLETICS REG NO: MINIMUM AGE OF ENTRANTS IS 16 YEARS SORRY, COURSE IS UNSUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIRS, PRAMS OR PUSH CHAIRS I HEREBY AGREE THAT THE ORGANISERS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR POSSESSIONS DUE TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS RACE SIGNED: (PARENT/GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18) DATE: DETAILS AND NUMBERS WILL ONLY BE SENT ON RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED ENTRY FORM, CORRECT ENTRY FEE AND STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.