London Marathon Week

Before all the news and chat about the London Marathon news of an amazing achievement by a couple of amazing members...

I have had these in from Lee and Mike

From Lee

Whilst most people were focusing on London this weekend, Mike Harvey and I were tackling the Jurassic Coast Oner - 78.6 miles (ie 3 marathons back to back) over the South Coast Path.  Weather was perfect for a really great and well organised event that I would fully recommend to anybody that fancies an extreme challenge next year.

It was the first time I had gone beyond the marathon distance and it looks like maybe I've found my ideal event as I somehow managed just under 19 hours and from 9th place with 15 miles to go a strong finish saw me get a very unexpected 3rd place.  And to top it off, very kind donations from friends and family saw me raise £1,345 for Cancer Research UK. Not sure how Mike finished but he was certainly still looking strong when I last saw him at halfway.  

And from Mike

Lee Harwood and I did the Oner on Saturday and Sunday. Self navigating through the night, over 80 miles of coastal path all along the Jurassic coast from Charmouth to the Ferry at Studland. Lee did brilliantly in his first Ultra, running on his own, to get 3rd place. I think I was 11th out of 22 finishers. I have no times yet I am afraid, but know that I was under 21 hours. Feel very chuffed but my legs are wrecked. Had to climb the stairs on hands and knees and come down on my backside!

Amazing Lee and Mike, makes marathons sound like a walk in the park. I hope to try one at the end of the year, but nearer 50 miles! Be proud!

And so to the London Marathon, well done everyone. Special mentions for Lesley, 11th in category and sub 4 hours for the first time I think, to Martin Smith, 25th in category and Rose 76th in category and sub 3:30. 132nd in category for Gareth and top 500 for Julie in her category. A massive well done to everyone, some bloke called Mo dropped out after 13 miles, so all be very proud!

Place     Gender  Category Name                                            Time
2494      2306      132        Gareth Ashmeead                       3:13:05

11649    2506       499       Julie Biss                                    4:03:11

25992  18152     1413       Andy Brown                               5:09:27

22511  16177     2184       David Fussell                              4:51:04

3645        386         76       Rose Harvey                              3:23:07

20043     5343      982       Linda Membury                          4:39:55

16851   12697     996        Robert Moore                            4:26:30

9771       1998       11        Lesley Nesbitt                            3:55:45

2334       2167       25        Martin Smith                              3:11:40

And a great result from Paul running for the 100 Marathon Club, finishing in 3:06:49. I know how much support he has given many of you, nice one Paul. I think that was marathon number 128... David Lloyd did 4hrs 33 mins, but says he ran 26.76 miles!!

Results from the VLM web site, sorry if I have missed anyone!

A note from Lesley..

Thanks for everyone's support before, during and after the VLM today. It was great seeing Tony & Helen at 6 miles - I felt good at that point!! Also thanks to Jon Crane who caught me up and stopped for a chat which gave me a boost and took my mind off the pain for a while, Simon who appeared at mile 21 and I thought he was at home watching it on TV and tracking!! Martin & Lin Lascelles with their big cheer when it was needed. Also for anyone who saw me but I didn't see you (Jill for one). Thanks for all the txts before and after too. 

Went back to the Hospices Post Reception after and had a good massage, pasta and drinks before Berry's back to Ilchester. Now waiting for the water to heat for a well-deserved Radox bath. Bring on NDVM (Not!)

Hope you enjoyed the soak Lesley..

Not to much more going on, just two weeks until North Dorset Villages Marathon, recovery time for some, taper for others. My injury continues, I'm like a bear with a sore head, so sorry not to many posts in last 2 weeks.

Still hoping to make NDV, but have nor run for over 2 weeks, but a slim chance!

The Ash Town Tree Trail is coming up, please support this fantastic race, all the details at Ash TTT

 Thursday 16th May at 7.00 p.m. starting at Ash Primary School (Ash, Near Martock, Somerset TA12 6NS)

The route is of approximately 7 miles along country lanes, across fields and through the beautiful Town Tree Nature Garden, returning to finish at Ash School.

There are toilets and changing facilities at the school but no showers.

There will be a barbeque, cakes and refreshments.

Proceeds are to be divided between the Town Tree Nature Garden and Ash School.

The Warminster Canni 10km is coming up, all the details are here.. Canni 10km

The Ultimate Triathlon is coming up, if you are interested the details are Here

Details of the Glastonbury Road run are at this link

On 26th May is the Wells Fun Run, all the details Wells Fun

This weeks club run is Summer Route 4 from the Football Club, all details at Club Runs

The Pub Run is at the Rose and Portcullis at Butleigh with Debbie. Don't forget the track session on Friday and the Long Sunday run at 9:00.

Have a great week, recover or taper well, enter the Ash TTT asap and enjoy everything the club has to offer. If you have not paid your subs yet please sort it with Debbie as soon as possible.

And finally, a bronze medal for our Jill in her Great Britain vest, more to follow... Great stuff, she does pop back to the UK on occasions, probably as the weather improves..!!

See you all soon, well done to all at London