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Bexhill Seafront 5K – Wednesday 26th July 

Congratulations go to Bryan as first Crowborough Runner home at this year’s Bexhill 5K.  Fran Nelson also ran well in her first 5K and was second lady back in her age category.

Men:-

Bryan Tapsell                           20.31

James Welbury             21.04

Peter Maddison                        21.19

Baz Potter                                21.21

Bob Garrard                             22.22

Mike Garland                           23.51

Ron Cutbill                               25.16

Russell Taylor                           28.22

Ladies:-

Fran Nelson                             21.28

Min Smithers                            26.41

Avis Holden                             27.29

Brenda Styles                           29.50

Annie Sidgwick                        30.36

Dominique Welbury                  31.12

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Firle Beacon 10K – Wednesday 12th July

The flyer said “In the historic grounds of Firle Place”, well I thought that sounds like a nice change from a hilly Wednesday club run. I should have read it more carefully as it said “Start & Finish in the grounds”.

As we waited to go the starter told us it was in fact a 10.3K race or thereabouts, they will check it sometime with Satellite Navigation. We were off and the race followed the foot of the Downs in an Easterly direction towards the Bo Peep road and up to the car park. Those of you who have done one of the Sunday breakfast runs will know the road up to Bo Peep car park is very steep. At this point I decided to let Kevin run on and once he was out off sight I walked for a couple off sections (well I did do Tuesday’s track session). Once at the top we stopped for water and then on to Firle Beacon.  It was a beautiful warm, sunny evening and the views were spectacular, which made the climb well worthwhile (please don’t forget to take time and appreciate the beauty of Sussex, except off course in SGP races).

After the Beacon the run was all downhill (heaven) and I spent the last 3K chatting to a Burgess Hill lady about marathons and other fun races. One interesting fact I learnt was that if you loose 1lb of weight you will run 80 seconds faster in a marathon, roll on Lausanne.

After the run shower facilities were organised by Russell and there was a BBQ, eat all you like for £5.00.  Next year they are banning Mr Lowden and Mr Battell.

I would recommend this race, there were only about 80 runners this year but that will grow as word spreads.

Results as follows:

John Lowden (3rd)                    39.27

Kevin Battell (29th)                   48.40

Nigel Bateman (42nd)                51.26

Pastel Pete (44th)                      53.29

Russell Taylor (72nd)                 65.38

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Bewl 15 – Sunday 2nd July 

Another well organised race by Mr Kemp and the Wadhurst crew.  This year’s Bewl 15 was an absolute scorcher with temperatures reaching 30oC!  This didn’t deter the Crowborough Runners though and our ladies team (Hannah, Fran and Liz) came 3rd for the second year running.  Congratulations also go to Mr Cumbers who is now the proud holder of the V8 record.

Men:-

Bryan Tapsell                           1.54.55

Robin Wynde                           1.58.02

Len Cumbers                            2.50.30

Ladies:-

Hannah Arnold             1.55.41

Fran Nelson                             2.15.07

Liz Davies                                2.15.15

Mary Nightingale                      2.16.21

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Le Touquet 10K – Saturday  1st July 

             Well, Le Touquet was a fun race on July 1st! Like England, I didn't win.  Nearly 2000 runners with the usual pushing and shoving at the start but this year was somewhat hard as it was 30oC and quite humid. It's a great race (chipped*) combining a 10 and a 20K at the same time, and finishing on a nice track in the posh town centre.

    Le Touquet is known as "Paris Plage", for those that don't know, and has many wide green and leafy avenues plus a smart town centre and a lovely sandy beach. It's only an hours drive from Calais. 

    If anyone is interested, I'm thinking of taking the Fast Ferry from Dover to Boulogne with bikes and cycling to Le Touquet on a Friday next year, down the well maintained cycle paths that lead almost all the way from Boulogne down to L2K for about 20 miles (Ullrich and Basso need not apply), running on the Saturday and cycling back on a Sunday. Check out www.speed-ferries.com as prices can be very cheap.  

    For those not wanting to cycle, you can drive, or take the train from Boulogne to Etaples, just outside L2K.   

    Should be an easy warm up ride for Claire, Joe, Jane, Sharon and Roger Watts who have successfully ridden from Calais to the Med to raise money for the Cancer Unit at Maidstone Hospital - well done to them (eat your heart out Lance).  I believe Claire has raised mega amounts in sponsorship. 

     * Kev the word for "chip" in French is "puce", not "frite", although I know how you like "frites". (Peter - don't try and pronounce any of these words...........)

Man:-

James Welbury             48.20

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Heathfield 10K – Sunday 25th June 

On Sunday 25th June 20 of the club's runners turned out for the Heathfield 10K.  John-Boy Lowden was the first over 40 man home in a time of 36.56.  Nevertheless he was beaten by an over 50, Nigel Gates, the current world Champion runner so no shame in that.
Crowborough Ladies Team came third – well done gals.  The team included Fran Nelson who made her debut for the club and ran a good race in 48.51.

Men:-
John Lowden                            36.56
Roger Stone                             41.43
Kevin Battell                             41.52
Robin Wynde                           44.47
Bryan Tapsell                           45.13
Greg Stapley                             45.56
Peter Maddison                        45.59
James Welbury                         47.30
Bob Garrard                              47.51
Andrew Johnson                      49.51
Steve Hickey                            53.13
Ron Cutbill                               56.49
Len Cumbers                            57.50

Ladies:-
Hannah Arnold                       45.07
Fran Nelson                             48.51
Louise Stapley                          53.45
Sharon Wheeler                        57.36
Min Smithers                            65.00
Avis Holden                             65.00
Brenda Styles                           76.16
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Midnight Sun Half Marathon, Tromso in Norway - Saturday 17th June
Man:-
Andrew Johnson                       1.47.49

Ladies:-
Suzanne (St Albans Strider)      1.35.42
Mary Nightingale                       1.48.35
Nicky Watts                                1.51.46
Louise Stapley                            1.57.30
Sharon Wheeler                         2.09.11
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Edinburgh Marathon – Sunday 11th June
On Sunday 11th June Liz Davies represented the club at the Edinburgh Marathon.  Conditions on the day were very hot but Liz still ran a good race and finished in 4.07.26.  Andrew Kitts also competed and finished in 3.59.34, as did Tony Watts who finished in 4.00.35.
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Worthing 10K – Wednesday 7th June
An excellent turnout by the club to this year’s Worthing 10K, the 7th race in the Sussex Grand Prix series.  John-boy was the first V2 home and placed 11th overall.  New recruits, Dan and Robin also ran very good races as did Hannah who continues to improve her times.  Well done to all.

Men:- 
John Lowden                            35.02
Daniel Pike                               37.54
Kevin Battell                             38.52
Robin Wynde                           42.34
James Welbury                         43.25
Bob Garrard                             43.51
Andrew Johnson                       46.31
Ron Cutbill                               51.51
Len Cumbers                            54.17

Ladies:- 
Hannah Arnold                        43.02
Nicky Watts                             44.22
Mary Nightingale                     45.50
Becky Hall                                48.22
Louise Stapley                          49.49
Sharon Wheeler                        54.03
Min Smithers                            57.00
Avis Holden                             57.00
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Junior Runners Update
Sussex Youth Games
After a highly competitive trials session at Uckfield, several Crowborough Juniors were selected for the Sussex Youth Games teams.  Great results were achieved with Wealden winning 1st place for years 5/6 athletics and 2nd place for years 7/8. 
 
The girls year 5/6 were entirely Crowborough juniors and they were:
Hannah Lunn, Isobel Butler, Harriet Somers, Georgina Somers.

In the boys team we had:
Liam Cooper, Scott Ridley, James Bowd.

In the years 7/8 we had:
Abigael Eyres, Ryan Driscoll

All were presented with a gold medal and an engraved silver cup to keep for a year by the Mayor of Eastbourne.  Many congratulations to you all!
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Horsham 10K – Sunday 21st May
This one certainly sorted out the hardier types from the fair weather runners!  The Horsham 10K was wet to say the least.  Still, the club had a good turnout – John Boy came 4th and Kev’s new aftershave “Eau du Haddock” ensured he had plenty of space around him at the start.
Men:-
John Lowden                                          36.09
Roger Stone                                            39.28
Kevin Battell                                            40.20
Robin Wynde                                           43.29
Baz Potter                                               45.50
Ron Cutbill                                               54.43
Len Cumbers                                           58.14
Ladies:-
Nicky Watts                                             46.39
Sharon Wheeler                                       54.04
Avis Holden                                             58.54
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Hailsham 10 Mile Road Race – Sunday 14th May

Congratulations go to John Boy who was first V2 and Len who was first V8.
Men:-
John Lowden                          59.05
Roger Stone                            1.04.44
Dan Pike                                  1.07.04 (PB)
Peter Maddison                       1.11.27
Baz Potter                               1.12.27 (PB)
Robin Wynde                           1.12.29
Greg Stapley                           1.12.39
Bryan Tapsell                          1.13 47
James Welbury                       1.14.09
Bob Garrard                            1.14.55
Ron Cutbill                               1.30.22
Steve Hickey                           1.30.38
Len Cumbers                           1.33.20
Ladies:-
Hannah Arnold                        1.14.20 (PB)
Sharon Wheeler                      1.32.42
Min Smithers                            1.34.48
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Krakow Marathon -  Sunday 6th May 2006
Men:-
Kevin Battell                            3.26
Peter Maddison                       3.28
James Welbury                       3.48
Ladies:-
Nicky Watts                             3.41.34 (PB)
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Flora London Marathon – Sunday 23rd April
Men:-
Len Cumbers               5.11.49
Ladies:-
Hannah Arnold             3.36.45(PB)
Mary Nightingale          3.50.44(PB)
Louise Stapley             4.13.38(PB)
Nicky Watts                4.13.38
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Paddock Wood Half Marathon – Sunday 2nd April
Meanwhile, across the border the Deadly Duo took on the Kent boys and girls and competed in the Paddock Wood Half.  Results were:
Men:-
Andrew Johnson                       1.47.57
Ladies:-
Sharon Wheeler                        2.04.34
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Worthing 20 – Sunday 2nd April
The Magnificent Six travelled south to compete in the Worthing 20 and further their marathon preparations.  Despite being lapped by the “Bullet” Battell, Louise and Nicky achieved their target time for the day.  Hannah and Peter produced excellent times and Len looked as cool as a cucumber as he crossed the finishing line.  Results were: 
Men:-
Kevin Battell                             2.16.20
Peter Maddison                        2.28.53
Len Cumbers                            3.22.52
Ladies:-
Hannah Arnold                          2.44.40
Louise Stapley                          3.03.42
Nicky Watts                             3.03.42
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Tonbridge Fun Run – Sunday 19th March
On Sunday 19th March Isobel and Tom Butler took part in the Tonbridge Charity Fun Run in aid of the Bridge Trust.  Isobel’s race was 3km (in which she came 7th) and Tom’s race was 5km.
Also, Isobel did well in the school’s cross country - she came 2nd in the Crowborough heat, 4th in North Wealden and 11th in the final one for the whole of East Sussex.  There were 75 children in each heat.
Well done Isobel and Tom, keep up the good running!!
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Hastings Half Marathon – Sunday 12th March
Men:-
Kevin Battell                 1:26:48 
Roger Stone                 1:31:58
Martin Potter                1:39:37
Bob Garrard                 1:41:02
Gregg Stapley               1:41:49 (PB)
Andrew Johnson           1:51:32
Len Cumbers                2:06:49
Ladies:-
Nicky Watts                 1:41:51
Hannah Arnold            1:45:18
Mary Nightingale          1:48:49
Louise Stapley              1:50:49 (PB)
Avis Holden                 2:01:48
Sharon Wheeler            2:02:17 (PB)
Sandra Potter               2:40:17
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Eastbourne Half Marathon – Sunday 26th February
Men:-
Bob Garrard                             1.47.02
Neil Thomas                             1.47.23
Mike Garland                           1.48.50
Ladies:-
Rebecca Hall                            1.47.23
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Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon – Sunday 26th February
On Sunday 26th February five Crowborough Runners crossed the border and competed in the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon.  Unfortunately, all five of them were late for the start due to Kevin applying copious amounts of Tiger Balm in an attempt to keep warm and Andrew being unable to decide where to put his gels in his lycras.  All in all, despite the cold weather and the hills, some good results were achieved.  Was also good to see Sid cheering us on at the top of Fordcombe Hill….outside the Chafford Arms!
Kevin Battell                                            1.35.49
icky Watts                                             1.41.55
Andrew Johnson                                    1.43.52 (PB)
Brian Tapsell                                           1.47.24
Sharon Wheeler                                      2.12.32
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Sussex Beacon Half Marathon – Sunday 19th February
The club were out in force at this year’s Sussex Beacon Half Marathon, the second race in the Sussex Grand Prix series.  Weather conditions were very cold, wet and windy but that didn’t dampen the runners' enthusiasm to produce some good results.   Well done to John-Boy who came 8th and was the 1st MV50 and to new boy, Gregg Stapley, who competed in his first race for the club.
Men:-
John Lowden                                          1.18.00
Martin Potter                                            1.38.33
Peter Maddison                                       1.38.34
James Welbury                                       1.40.23
Gregg Stapley                                         1.41.11
Bob Garrard                                            1.45.28
Andrew Johnson                                    1.46.37
Mike Garland                                           1.48.06
Len Cumbers                                           2.05.21
 

This year’s infamous Eridge 10, a tough cross country event which goes through the deer park at Eridge, enticed a few club’s runners.  208 finished.

Men:-

Bryan Tapsell (37th)                  1:21:25

Andrew Kitts (=124th)              1:37:44 

Ladies:-

Liz Davies (=124th)                  1:37:44

East Sussex Cross Country League : Pestalozzi Village – Sunday 26th February 2006

The last East Sussex cross country race of the season was held at Pestalozzi on Sunday 26th February.  Unfortunately for various reasons, including the lure of other races such as the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, only three of us turned out to run for Crowborough – a big drop since we have been averaging 13 over the season.
The race went really well for me – I was in 6th place for most of the race but always with runners breathing down my neck.  Although I lost 3 places on the last hill, I still finished in my best ever position in the league.   James ran steadily, having done a 17 mile training run the previous day, while Brenda continued in her good form and consolidated her overall position.  The results were: 
 9th         Roger                34:26
 32nd       James               39:42
 75th       Brenda              52:34

East Sussex Cross Country League : Cross In Hand – Sunday 12th February 2006

Well done to those who ran at Cross-in-Hand. A good turnout (though we were missing a couple of ladies for a full team) and some fine individual performances meant that we were 4th team on the day and improved to 6th team overall for the season.
Individual results at Cross-in-Hand were :

A great performance from John who was only beaten by a non-scoring runner, while Bryan continues to improve and Mark is getting back to form.  Nikki was 5th lady.
I notice that Sharon and Sid did not finish together for once.  Did they have an argument during the race?   Roger

East Sussex Cross Country League – Whitbread Hollow 22nd January 2006

Maybe it is the effect of global warming, but yet another cross-country race was held with hardly a trace of mud anywhere to be found.  The weather was even sunny and, by the standard of most January races, not too cold.  So apologies to all those of you who only turned out in order to run up and down vertical mudslides in appalling weather. Once again we had a good turnout – we just needed one more lady and we would have had a complete team of 15 – 14 started and 13 finished.  As far as I can remember it is the only race that I have ever started and had to pull out but it gave me a chance to watch the rest of the runners as they came past: Kevin strolling along not wanting to get injured again (a far more sensible approach than I took); James striding past and looking as though he was enjoying cross-country for once (careful James, it could become a habit); Bryan looking pleased with beating the club supremo; the supremo himself, looking behind to make sure he was not last this week; Mike Garland, running in exotic Sussex for a change; Mark Taylor, grimly holding off a challenge from Nicky who only needed another uphill to beat him; Albert, sprint finish belying his years as usual; Andrew, thinking that this cross-country was not as difficult as it had been cracked up to be (just wait until we find you a difficult course); Sharon and Sid pretending to have a battle to beat each other until they were out of sight and could take it easy as a Sunday stroll; Ron, striding round looking cool; and Brenda, as always smiling (Brenda, you are meant to leave your sprint finish until the end not use it up getting to the start).

The times and positions were : 

Brighton 10K - Sunday 20th November 2005

This year’s Brighton 10K attracted around 2,000 runners.  Weather conditions were perfect for racing and both Kevin Battell and Julie Harker achieved season best times.  Full results were:

Men:-

John Lowden                             34.08

Kevin Battell                              36.13(SB)

Roger Stone                              38.57

Peter Maddison                         41.04

Mike Garland                             47.19

Andrew Johnson                        48.40(PB)

Russell Taylor                            50.50

Ladies:-

Mary Nightingale                        45.55

Brenda Styles                            53.55(PB)

Julie Harker                               54.49(SB)

Avis Holden                               55.53  
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Phoenix Park Races – Sunday 13th November 2005

On Sunday 13th November the Phoenix Park Races were held at Preston Park in Brighton.  The mens’ race of 7.3K resulted in some good times including a personal best by John Lowden who was also 1st V2.  The womens' race of 3.8K produced a personal best time for Dominique Welbury after a cat and mouse chase with fellow club runner, Elaine Taylor.  There was also a good turnout by the juniors.  Full results for the club were:

Men: -

Darrell Smith                             23.32

John Lowden                             24.48(PB)

Roger Stone                              28.38

Kevin Battell                              29.47

Peter Maddison                         30.08

James Welbury                         31.06

Bob Garrard                               32.13

Mark Taylor                               33.42

Russell Taylor                            36.59

Ladies:-

Min Smithers                             19.45

Brenda Styles                            19.51

Julie Harker                               20.30

Elaine Taylor                             22.09

Dominique Welbury                    22.10(PB)  

Juniors:-

Under 9's, out of a field of 86 in total: 

Sam George (6th)                                    3.38

Todd Pannell (10th)                                 3.47

Oliver Yeoman                                        4.15

Briony Taylor                                         5.48

Ben Ross                                              6.09

Amber George                                       6.40  

Under 11's out of a field of 68 

Liam Cooper                                          7.58

Zak Pannell                                           9.06  
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Ashdown Forest Cross Country – Sunday 6th November 2005

Well done to everyone who competed in the cross country.  All the juniors did really well - and many, if not all of them were running in their first cross-country race.  Liam was 2nd boy (and a year younger than the winner) and Lauren was 2nd girl (and two years younger than the winner).   

POS     NAME                           TIME     AGE 

2          Liam Cooper                  7-42      10

5          Lauren Hares                 9-57      10

6          George Stevenson          10-08      9

7          Mathew Eyres               10-12    10

8          Abigale Eyres                10-14    12

9          Sophie Nightingale         10-40    11

10         Hannah Lunn                 10-56    10

11         Frankie Battell               10-57    10

12         Gemma Nightingale        12-29    9  
 

A pity there was not a team event for the juniors - we would have swept the board with 9 of the 12 competitors. 

There were a lot of good performances from the seniors as well and the team once again scored a solid 5th place, helped by our three team members from Wadhurst (for the cross-country Crowborough and Wadhurst count as one team just as Heathfield and Utopia do).  Senior results were:

POS     NAME                           TIME    

3          John Lowden                 31-49   

10         Kevin Battell                  34-11   

40         Roger Stone                  37-50   

43         Joe Pardo                      38-19

50         Gill Stevenson               39-44   

58         Peter Maddison             40-27

68         Bob Garrard                   41-35   

70         Mark Taylor                   41-44   

81         Nicky Watts                  43-24   

84         Matthew West               44-01   

86         Albert Kemp                  44-05   

109       Tim Clements                47-52   

110       Rachel Clements           47-52   

112       Steve Hickey                 48-08   

126       Ron Cutbill                    49-59   

133       Sharon Wheeler             50-44   

138       Brenda Styles                51-14   

A real cross-country test, I think you will all agree !  If anyone wants a spreadsheet with the full results, let me know and I will mail it to you.  Regards   Roger  
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Barns Green ½ Marathon on 30.10.2005
Kevin and Peter accepted the challenge of a ½ marathon the day after a Marathon.  Setting a steady pace they came through 6 miles at 48 minutes when Kevin pushed on to finish in 1-39 followed by Peter in 1-44.
When interviewed by the press Peter said as he eased into his wheelchair “we just wanted to show that being old doesn’t have to stop you achieving sporting excellence and it doesn’t say anything in the race rules about Zimmer frames”.  A spy in the camp tells me that they will be enjoying a few mugs of Horlicks to celebrate.
They will be signing autographs and answering questions on ‘How to Grow Old Gracefully’ on Wednesday evening.
Full results for the club were:  
Men:-  
John Lowden                            1.17.13  
James Welbury                         1.35.55  
Kevin Battell                             1.40.52  
Bob Garrard                             1.43.10  
Brian Tapsell                            1.44.28  
Peter Maddison                        1.44.42  

Ladies:-  
Mary Nightingale                      1.46.41 (PB)  
Sharon Wheeler                        2.06.00  
Brenda Styles                           2.14.55  
Julie Harker                              2.22.00  
Well done to John-Boy who was the 1st M45 and 10th overall (for the third time in four years).  Also to Mary for achieving a PB.  
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Beachy Head Marathon, Eastbourne on 29.10.2005
Club Supremo is Whipped at the Beachy Head Marathon by running dynamo Nicky Watts. Nicky stormed by Peter at around the 20 mile mark with Kevin in tow. When asked how she was running so well she said “I put it all down to Sid’s training; in fact I would have been much quicker if I hadn’t been pulling Kevin along”.  Well done to Nicky on a fantastic race. Peter licked his wounds and set out with Kevin, to show Nicky that the Club Supremo and the Club Captain are not ones to take it lying down.
Full results were:
Men:-
Kevin Battell                             4.19
Peter Maddison                        4.22
Ladies:-
Nicky Watts                             4.19
Liz Davies                                4.55
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Abbots Wood Cross Country  on 23.10.2005
For over half of the rest of the first lap (of two) the course consisted of a number of muddy bogs separated by some reasonable paths.  But the organisers obviously had a sense of humour, because they then diverted runners off the normal path, through the woods and then, to our surprise, along a stream for twenty metres.  The marshals at this point shouted encouragement and indicated on which side of the stream the water was shallowest – personally I could not find any difference, disappearing up about the knees wherever I ran.  However, the runners also generally took this all in good spirit too.  “I have never laughed so much while running” to quote one anonymous curly-haired lady.
     Towards the end of the first lap there was a point where there was no marshal and the route markings were difficult to find.  As a result of this, the first twenty or so runners all went wrong, leaving some of us in unexpectedly high positions at the end of the first lap.  During the second lap, half the leading runners managed to regain their positions – it was an unusual experience for me to have John Lowden whizzing past me at that stage of a race. However, some of those who went wrong, were unable to regain their former position – these included Kevin, who probably would have done better if he had not decided to try the breaststroke as the best way of getting through the long puddle on each of the two laps.
      John did very well to come second and there were good first time performances from Bryan, Nicky, Matt, Steve, Ron and Sharon.  As a result of the good runs and having so many runners, Crowborough also did well as a team, coming in 5th and very close to the 3rd team.   So let’s try to keep it up and even improve for the remaining races.           

(Note : there are some minor errors in the age groups shown – the results show ages on the date of the race while the cross-country league should take ages as of 1st September.  The errors will be corrected later on – unfortunately for me!)

Team Results:
1st - Hastings AC/Senlac/1066 - 710 points
2nd  -Lewes - 721 points
3rd - Hastings Runners - 870 points
4th - Heathfield Runners - 873 points
5th - Crowborough/Utopia - 878 points
6th – Hailsham - 888 points
7th - Arena 80 - 1561 points
8th – Bexhill - 1641 points
9th - Eastbourne / Seaford - 1663 points
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Tatsfield 5 Mile Race on 16.10.2005  
Not content with the hills offered at Cuckmere the previous week, the Streak then took on the challenge of the very hilly Tatsfield 5.  
Bob Garrard                              37.15  
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Cuckmere House Challenge 0n 09.10.2005  
The Silver Streak is back …..  This time at the testing 10 mile multi-terrain Cuckmere House Challenge.  
Bob Garrard                              81.58  
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Lewes Downland Ten Mile 0n 02.10.2005  
Conditions were good for this year’s Lewes Downland, although the muddy hill up through the woods hadn’t changed!  Both Louise and Sharon achieved PB’s and Mary achieved a course PB.  The shining star on the day though was Brenda who, despite having been out celebrating her 60th birthday the night before, came away with first prize in the V6 category.  Well done Brenda!!  
Men:-
Kevin Battell                             1.09.51  
Roger Stone                             1.15.34  
James Welbury                         1.19.40  
Russell Taylor                           1.43.00  
Steve Hickey                            1.45.00  
Len Cumbers                            1.56.00  
Ladies:-  
Mary Nightingale                      1.25.42  
Nicky Watts                             1.27.01  
Liz Davies                                1.29.20  
Louise Stapley                          1.30.30 (PB)  
Sharon Wheeler                        1.41.00 (PB)  
Brenda Styles (1st V6)              1.46.38  
Julie Harker                              1.56.00  
Avis Holden                                 56.15
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Bexhill 10K on 25.09.2005
The Silver Streak’s been at it again, this time at the Bexhill 10K.
Men:-
Bob Garrard                             46.25
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BUPA Great North Run on 18.09.2005
The usual suspects attended this annual mass gathering.  Unfortunately at the time of going to press the official results were unobtainable so the times printed are taken from a reliable source (J Watkins).
Men:-
Len “Courgette” Cumbers         T.B.A.
Ladies:-
Julie Watkins                          2.14.00
Min Smithers                          2.23.00
Avis Holden                            2.23.00
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Hove Promenade Five Mile Road Race on 18.09.2005 

The club were out in force at the Hove Promenade Five Mile Road Race.  Weather conditions were warm and sunny for this fast, flat event.  Jonathan Butler ran well, as did Peter Maddison who achieved a personal best time of 33.20.   Results for the club were:-  

Men:-

John Lowden                            27.40

Kevin Battell                             30.48

Roger Stone                             33.01

Peter Maddison                        33.20 (PB)

James Welbury                        33.39

Bob Garrard                             36.24

Mark Taylor                              37.26

Jonathan Butler                         40.28 

Women:-

Nicky Watts                             36.22

Becky Halls                              37.24

Mary Nightingale                       37.40

Louise Stapley                          40.00

Sharon Wheeler                        43.48

Brenda Styles                           46.49

Julie Harker                              47.29

Dominique Welbury                   52.59
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Seven Stiles One Mile Fun Run on 17.09.2005 

An excellent turnout by our junior members at this event which is organised by Henfield Joggers. 

Boys:-

Ryan Driscoll                6.11

Liam Cooper                 6.34

Sam George                 7.15

Alex Purnell                 7.18

Zach Pannell                7.34

Freddie Purnell             8.32

Matthew Eyres             9.49

Oliver Yeoman             9.52 

Girls:-

Lauren Hares               7.58

Franscesca Battell       8.03

Abigail Eyres               9.54
Gemma Nightingale    10.52
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Eridge Park 10 on 11.09.2005 

Men:-

Bryan Tapsell                           1.27.57 

Women:-

Nicky Watts                             1.31.03
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Hellingly 10K  on 11.09.2005 

Men:-
Kevin Battell                             40.36

Roger Stone                             42.10

Russell Taylor                           53.29

Steve Hickey                            57.31

Ladies:-

Mary Nightingale                      48.55

Avis Holden                             56.15

Min Smithers                            58.46

Sharon Wheeler                        58.46

Julie Harker                              59.21
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Budapest Half Marathon on 04.09.2005
The Travelling Welbury has been offshore again, this time competing in the Budapest Half Marathon.  James completed the course in 1.37.58.  Well done Jim.  Read on for a full race report….
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Will Page 10K on 28.08.2005
It was far too hot to be running a hilly 10K !  Nevertheless, the club still achieved some good times which hopefully will result in lots of points.   And what do points make…..??  
Men:-
John Lowden                            35.58
Roger Stone                             41.46
Peter Maddison                        43.27

Kevin Battell                             44.25
James Welbury                         44.36
Bob Garrard                              46.03

Ladies:-
Mary Nightingale                       50.23
Avis Holden                              59.25
Sharon Wheeler                        60.30
Brenda Styles                           62.40
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Club Handicap on 03.08.2005 - Second Round
Men:-
Mark Taylor                 35.39 (50.39 gross)   Mark wins as the only gent to have done both rounds !

Ladies:-
1st Julie Harker             41.32 (44.32 gross)
2nd Louise Stapley        33.39 (44.39)
3rd Emma Stevenson     33.08 (45.28)
4th Julie Watkins           38.14 (46.58)
5th Nicky Watts            32.06 (47.06)
6th Brenda Styles          44.17 (47.07)
7th Avis Holden            38.27 (47.11)
8th Min Smithers           40.01 (48.45)
Joint 9th  Tanya Edmondson and Gill  Stevenson on a jog       43.25 (54.05)

In time "actual time to complete the course from fastest" :-
1st  Nicky
2nd  Emma
3rd  Louise
4th Julie Watkins
5th Avis
6th Min
7th Julie Harker
8th Tanya / Gill
9th Brenda

So, after both rounds the overall winners are: 
Mark Taylor (1st and 1st)
Julie Harker  (2nd and 1st)
Joint 3rd Louise Stapley (2nd & 2nd) and Julie Watkins (1st and 4th). 
Positions for runners only doing one round do not figure in the overall result.   Well done to all who took part!  Thanks goes to James and Peter for organizing the handicap, Tracey for collating the times and all the marshals and counters who helped out on both evenings.
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Bexhill 5K on 27.07.2005 

An excellent turn-out by the club for this Grand Prix event for both senior and junior races.  Weather conditions were good and some excellent race results achieved. Beware runners, the Silver Streak is making his comeback

Men:-

John Lowden                                        16.48

Kevin Battell                                         18.49

Peter Maddison                                    19.52

James Welbury                                     20.54

Bob Garrard                                          21.05

Mark Taylor                                          23.48

Russell Taylor                                       24.02 

Ladies:-

Nicky Watts                                         21.18

Mary Nightingale                                   21.55

Louise Stapley                                      22.55

Tanya Edmondson                                25.29

Min Smithers                                        25.54

Avis Holden                                          25.54

Julie Harker                                          27.52 

Juniors:-

Ryan (5th)                                             3.31

Liam (8th)                                             3.45

Todd                                                    4.15

Zak                                                      4.16

Francesca                                            4.42

Sophie                                                 4.43

Gemma                                                5.36

Our Junior members also did well in the recent Buxted Relays held on 20th July.  Team members were Lauren, Todd, Will, Ryan, Ryan and Liam.  

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Elmore 7 on 16.07.2005 

Jeff Collier                                            48.14

Bob (Silver Streak) Garrard                    52.32
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Rottingdean Marathon on 10.07.2005

Tanya Edmondson                                5.40
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Bewl 15 on 03.07.2005
Crowborough Runners ladies team came second at the Bewl 15 race, a testing circuit which follows the shoreline of Bewl Water, over forest trails, grassy paths and country lanes.  
Men:- Jeff Collier - 1.47.52, Gregg Stapley - 1.54.46, Tony Watts - 2.15.24
Ladies:- Nicky Watts - 1.54.39, Mary Nightingale - 2.03.07, Liz Davies - 2.11.12, Louise Stapley - 2.11.22, Elaine Taylor - 2.56.01.
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Le Touquet 10K on 02.07.2005
Three of Crowborough Runners top athletes represented their club at the Le Touquet 10K road race, a well attended event with over
1500 runners.  Despite the cramped conditions at the start and the humid weather the team produced some excellent times with Kevin Battell leading the men home in 40.12,  followed by Peter Maddison in 41.10,  and James Welbury in 43.47.
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Heathfield 10K  on  26.06.2005

     Fourteen members of Crowborough Runners took part in the Heathfield 10K on Sunday 26th June, one of the races which is part of the Sussex Grand Prix series.  The route follows country lanes around the villages of Cross in Hand and Waldron in Sussex.  The course is undulating for the first half and uphill for the second. 
Results for the club were:-
Men:- Kevin Battell - 41.15,   Peter Maddison - 44.45,   James Welbury - 44.59,   Baz Potter - 47.13,   Bob Garrard - 48.23
Tony Watts - 50.43,   Russell Taylor - 51.22.
Ladies:- Nicky Watts - 46.30,   Mary Nightingale - 48.50,   Louise Stapley - 51.44,   Min Smithers - 1.00.46
Avis Holden - 1.00.46,   Elaine Taylor - 1.06.50,   Julie Harker - 1.07.03.
     Several of the club's younger members took part in the various junior races.  Bryony Taylor came 2nd in the 4-6 year olds category, Gemma Nightingale competed in the 7-9 year old category, and Sophie Nightingale was 4th girl home

in the 10+ category.  

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Moonwalk Midnight Marathon on 16.06.2005
Gill Stevenson and Tanya Edmondson completed the MoonwalkMidnight Marathon in a time of 6 hours 43 minutes, raising several hundred pounds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Min Smithers also held a tea party to raise money for the breast cancer charity, equally raising several hundred pounds.
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Worthing 10K on  08.06.2005 
   Crowborough Runners were out in force at the mid week Worthing 10K road race, with fifteen runners completing the course
on a warm June evening. The men were led home by John Lowden in 34.32 who came in twelfth. The ladies were led in by
Nikki Watts, who had recently completed the Prague Marathon along with Louise Stapley. Club Captain Kevin Battell put in
an impressive performance, taking just 38 minutes, 50 seconds, his first serious 10K since an Achilles injury.
   Brenda Styles, completing her second 10K race, did a personal best time of 61.59. Dominique Welbury was not far behind,
making her comeback following a recuperation period after an operation. Commiserations to Sharon Wheeler, also a Prague
Marathon finisher, who took a tumble after 3K and had to withdraw from the race.
   Times for the runners were as follows:
Men: John Lowden, 34.32. Kevin Battell, 38.24. James Welbury, 43.08. Bob Garrard, 45.30, Russell Taylor, 47.09.
Ladies: Nikki Watts, 44.30, Louise Stapley, 48.50, Tanya Edmondson, 49.58. Min Smithers, 53.37. Avis Holden, 53.57.
Julie Watkins, 56.12.  Julie Harker, 61.55. Brenda Styles, 61.59PB, Elaine Taylor, 62.02 and Dominique Welbury, 65.38.

Hailsham 10 Miler on 15.05.2005

This was a very competitive race with a high class field of which 11runners finished in less than 1 hour, a fantastic result on a warm day over a difficult course.

John Lowden  57m 57s - 7th,     Roger Stone 70m 49s - 62nd,     James Welbury 74m 42s - 79th.
Leading Crowborough Ladies home were Min Smithers and Avis Holden in the same time of 95m 22s

Ostend to Bruges 10 Mile Race on  6.3.2005

Sussex Beacon Half Marathon on 20.2.2005
Men:-
Kevin Battell 1.28.35  Peter Maddison 1.29.56(PB)  Mike Garland 1.37.02  Nick Apps 1.37.35(PB)
Ladies:-
Nicky Watts 1.45.39  Liz Davies 1.48.31  Louise Stapley 1.53.38(PB)  Avis Holden 2.00.05  
Sharon Wheeler 2.01.08(PB)  Min Smithers 2.03.27


Chichester 10K on 6.02.2005
Men:-
John Lowden 34.38  Neil Thomas 39.28  Peter Maddison 40.14(PB) Nick Apps 42.37(PB)  Bob Garrard 42.43
Mike Garland 43.30(PB)  James Welbury 44.07  Alex Burgess 47.08  Malcolm Burgess 52.41  Ron Cutbill 54.30
Ladies:-
Min Smithers 53.53

Canterbury 10 Miler on 30.01.2005
Jeff Collier  67.38    Kevin Battell  68.05    James Welbury  68.33 [PB]    Peter Maddison  68.43 [PB]
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East Sussex Cross Country League, Eastbourne, on 2.01.2005