Yeovil Town hit the Thames

The Thames Meander Marathon

Some time in July / Aug Linda Membry thought it would be a good idea enter the Thames Meander Marathon and then press ganged a few others from the Club to enter as well. After Linda had a few names she started a new Facebook group and then planned the mission to get everyone there, sorted the Hotel and food oh yes and also some of the training with help from Lynne.

Friday came and slowly the YTRRC members started to turn up. The first outing was Prezzo's and to Carp up on pasta and Red Wine and then plan the route to the start line from the Hotel. Oh there was a bit of a mistake in the rooms with three ladies sharing one room with one bed and James Day on his own with three beds. So James just laughed and said they would all fit into the one bed easy enough, even with the funny noises coming from the girls room.

Saturday morning arrived and some walked the 25 min to the Race HQ and like you do bumped into a YTRRC runner lost in the Sainsbury's Car Park looking for a Cafe that the Supermarket never had.

Finally we were all there and race numbers collected and the first Club vote was taken, sadly some were still following their Sat Navs around London and missed the phot, sorry Kat.

James was the first Runner off in the 5k followed by the Marathon at 9:15 and Half at 10:00. The route was an out and back that followed the Thames to Putney and then turn round and back to the start. Some of the views were lovely along the Thames and the route had all sorts of surface but at least flat. The only issue were flying boats, dog walkers, people on bikes and some walkers. Don't they know there is a race on and to get out of our way. We had a really good trip, well Jo did as she slipped to check the ground was hard, still bounced up and carried on. Lesly and Helen completed the Half and the results are here.They both had a good race and then supported the Marathon Runners as we made our way back to the finish.

First YTRRC runner back was me having completed 4 Marathons that week, followed by Richard, Linda, Lynn, Jo, Georgina, Kat and Andy. The full results are here. Here are just some of the photographs and others are on Facebook.

Linda

Don't mess my Hair up

Andy

That was nearly the end of the race but then we headed back via the pub back to Kingston and fell into some old phone boxes.

We then got the Train back to Yeovil, what else could happen.......Well Jo chatted up a drunk on the Train and Linda well she...... I will let Lind tell you:

Completed my 2nd Marathon yesterday at the Thames Meander. Completed in in 4 hrs 20 mins and 44 sec. So took 19 mins off my last marathon! Went pretty smoothly except we only had 2 beds for 3 if us. James came to our rescue and swapped rooms (he had 3 beds in his room for 1 person!) and I lost my rail ticket on the way home. Luckily the conductor didn't look too close at the duplicate rail ticket I was holding :o). Thanks Lynne Thumpston and Joanna Henley for being great room mates. James for his suuport.Lesley Nesbitt and Helen Nesbitt for letting us use there room after the event. Bungy Williams for the drinks and red wine yesterday adn running the last 500 yards with me and Andrew Brown, Richard Dodge, Nichola Singleton, Rebecca Parry, Kat Hurford and Georgina Richards and partners for making it a great weekend.

Lynda also emailed the Race Director:

Subject: Re: Thames Meander - 1st November

Hi Dave

Thank you for a very enjoyable marathon yesterday. It was brilliant. Sorry I didn't get to meet you, can I say that the marshals were all lovely. The chocolate brownie were so lush and it was great to have lots of choice on the refuelling stations. The weather was prefect, could have asked for a better day. I got a PB. Lots of happy faces, I am sure we will be going this one again.

PS. We were the loud ones cheering in our team at the finish line.

Linda

The Reply:

Hi Linda 
Many thanks for your lovely message it really touches me when people like you take the time to email to say thanks. 
We're over the moon to have put on a great race and made so many people happy. We really look forward to caching up next time with you and hope to see your at another race whether it's ours or another event. 
Enjoy the rest of your weekend just relaxing.
All the very best.
Dave

Well done Linda on organising this and also the nice touch to email the Race director, good pr for the Club. Best supported as well as it was good seeing YTRRC runners on the way back to the start and passing giving loads of support and high fives. An excellent race and worth a try. Roll on next year.

Shame some of you did not make the Montacute Sunday run, a nice 15 mile recovery run, total miles ran this week by me is 120. 

Yeovil Primary Schools Cross Country 

This in from Adam:

Yeovil Primary Schools Cross Country Race 3 - this Tuesday 4th November - Yeovil Town F.C.
First race 4.00pm, setting up from 2.00pm - approx. 400 children expected!
Any help gratefully received

Also Robbie Hawkins achieved a new PB in the Stroud Half Marathon - 1.28.46 chip [1.28.57 gun]

Thanks
Adam

Gilly Hilly

Well done to the YTRRC runners who entered this race, a mention to Richard who completed this the day after the Thames Meander. No results published yet.

Yarcombe Races 

Well done to Matt Driver who came if first.......in his age cat. Well worth the 50 pts and Cider. Well done to Pete and Emily as well for the 5 miler. The first across the line in the 10 miler was Lewis Bacon. Well done all. Results 

This came in from Matt:

Well done to everyone racing today and tomorrow...obviously many of you are doing final races for your "hat". Today I was chasing Championship points and did a tactical move to the five mile course round the Yarcombe Yomp. Lewis Bacon took YTRRC honours in the "big boys" race (ie. the ten mile version, perhaps I should make THAT clear!), while I picked up FIRST, yes FIRST senior man for five miles. First thing I've ever won as an individual running, so the bottle of cider prize was ace!
Note to Lesley Nesbitt...that will be 50 points please...I thank-you!!!

Notices 

This in from Pete:

For those that went to Argentan, our liaison there Carole Ruffier was diagnosed with breast cancer just before our arrival.  Since then she has had an operation and will be seeing the consultant this month to decide what further treatment she will have.  Once I knew she was out of the hospital I arranged for 40 roses to be sent to her via IFlorist (a lot cheaper than Interflora). 

This is her reply

Subject: Thank you to all my Yeovil friends

Phil, Pete, could you please pass the message on to everybody on my behalf.

 Dear all,

 Just a few words to thank you all for the beautiful flowers I received from you today.
 Thank you so much my dear friends.

Even though I can't run..... I can know walk which is a good thing and which helps met to feel better.

 I'm seeing a specialist on 12th November for a check up the treatment to come.  
 Take care.

Carole xx.

Club  Events

1. Tuesday Club Night is at YTFC 6:30pm 4th Nov 

2. Thursday Pub Run is from The Royal Oak Over Stratton at 6:30 pm 6th Nov

3. Friday is Track Night with Tim and Pete, get down there and help your speed work. You will enjoy it. 6:15pm.

4. Saturday Club Run from just outside YTFC 9:00am

5. Sunday is at Goldenstone 9:00am