THE HOBBLE '07

Thanks for the route Kevin. It was very enjoyable.

SUMMER WHINE ON A SUNNY SUNDAY

85 trail enthusiasts benefitted from perfect conditions (and instructions!) on the sunniest day of the week. 8.6 cross country miles in very pleasent conditions thru' some previously ''un trailed'' private tracks and paths that gave the competitors a nice day out. Many local clubs supported the event and stayed on for tea and a chat.

The Essex Air Ambulance will benefit from the proceeds of the event. We raised £320 pounds in all which should keep the tin box in the air between Broomfield and Ongar.....

Thanks to Howard Jardine (he ran the check ins and outs), Dave Game (he took the money) and Graham Baker (the infamous Batty burger with or without stockings!!) on the day for their help and Trevor for the sawdust and burgers (not from the same supplier).

Graham, Yan and Dave enjoy the sun

Yan and Howard fiddle the books..............................

And Len, for lobbying for the addition of Stana Stairlifts at all stiles!!!

Next years route is already planned and I look forward to seeing you all then.

Heres the results (but you'll get a better view from http://www.midessexcasuals.org.uk/ )-

David Norman
Springfield Striders
10:36:00
11:36:48
01:00:48
Steve Read
GFDR
11:01:00
12:02:57
01:01:57
Gary Wright
Springfield Striders
11:08:00
12:10:28
01:02:28
Greg Wisken
Mid Essex Casuals
11:28:00
12:30:40
01:02:40
Anthony Marsh
Springfield Striders
12:18:00
13:20:41
01:02:41
Andrew Mason
Springfield Striders
10:34:00
11:36:51
01:02:51
Jason Praill
Springfield Striders
10:58:00
12:03:05
01:05:05
Andy Smith
GFDR
10:59:00
12:04:30
01:05:30
Rob Rodie
Springfield Striders
11:37:00
12:43:22
01:06:22
Nick Laughton
GFDR
11:49:00
12:57:10
01:08:10
Roger Gooding
Springfield Striders
11:02:00
12:10:22
01:08:22
Graham Baker
RRC
09:16:00
10:25:02
01:09:02
Howard Jardine
GFDR
09:16:00
10:25:02
01:09:02
Andy Kettles
Springfield Striders
11:04:00
12:13:17
01:09:17
Tina Hull
GFDR
11:32:00
12:43:19
01:11:19
Keith Jackson
Pitsea
11:08:00
12:20:05
01:12:05
Ian Lawson
GFDR
11:32:00
12:44:17
01:12:17
Eleanor Hall
Mid Essex Casuals
11:06:00
12:19:57
01:13:57
Richard Taylor
Springfield Striders
10:38:00
11:51:57
01:13:57
Jim Slater
Tiptree
10:50:00
12:04:55
01:14:55
Malcolm Bailey
Tiptree
10:50:00
12:04:55
01:14:55
Richard Broad
GFDR
10:59:00
12:15:25
01:16:25
Jo Bisset-Smith
GFDR
10:59:00
12:15:37
01:16:37
Ian Gowers
Springfield Striders
10:45:00
12:02:01
01:17:01
Emma Copeman
GFDR
10:48:00
12:05:09
01:17:09
Julie Jenkins
GFDR
10:48:00
12:05:09
01:17:09
Malcolm Savage
Springfield Striders
11:21:00
12:38:10
01:17:10
Sarah Colbert
Springfield Striders
11:21:00
12:38:10
01:17:10
John Reeves
GFDR
11:18:00
12:35:20
01:17:20
Stuart Adams
GFDR
11:18:00
12:35:20
01:17:20
Steve Downing
GFDR
11:44:00
13:01:40
01:17:40
Neil Bradley
Springfield Striders
11:17:00
12:35:17
01:18:17
Duncan Anniss
GFDR
10:52:00
12:10:33
01:18:33
Jane Smith
GFDR
12:10:00
13:28:50
01:18:50
John Clarke
Springfield Striders
11:15:00
12:33:57
01:18:57
Sue Clarke
Springfield Striders
11:15:00
12:33:57
01:18:57
Peter Tremain
Springfield Striders
11:09:00
12:31:16
01:22:16
Ken Johnston
Springfield Striders
10:51:00
12:13:33
01:22:33
Diane Knights
Witham
10:43:00
12:06:11
01:23:11
Sue Aves
Mid Essex Casuals
10:43:00
12:06:11
01:23:11
Angela Allin
GFDR
10:47:00
12:10:57
01:23:57
Sarah McLagan
GFDR
10:47:00
12:10:57
01:23:57
Peter Boulstridge
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:06:11
01:24:11
Paula Purtell
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:06:11
01:24:11
Ross Silverton
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:06:11
01:24:11
Tracy Harrington
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:06:11
01:24:11
Kevin Wright
Springfield Striders
10:56:00
12:22:58
01:26:58
Dave Game
Mid Essex Casuals
09:16:00
10:43:00
01:27:00
Kerry Marsh
Springfield Striders
13:27:00
14:54:10
01:27:10
Jackie Adams
GFDR
10:32:00
12:00:48
01:28:48
Katia Robertson
GFDR
10:32:00
12:01:25
01:29:25
Janet Hill
Springfield Striders
12:32:00
14:01:44
01:29:44
William Metcalfe
Basildon AC
11:02:00
12:32:57
01:30:57
Pete Deadman
Orion
10:32:00
12:03:20
01:31:20
Don Vickers
Springfield Striders
10:57:00
12:28:24
01:31:24
Roy Tucker
Springfield Striders
11:22:00
12:54:10
01:32:10
Barrie Taylor
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:16:18
01:34:18
John Pritchard
Blackwater Harriers
10:42:00
12:16:18
01:34:18
Mike Fielding
Thrift Green Trotters
10:44:00
12:19:50
01:35:50
Ken Edwards
Springfield Striders
10:51:00
12:28:24
01:37:24
Andy Hind
Springfield Striders
10:41:00
12:19:08
01:38:08
Kelly Rayner
Thrift Green Trotters
10:41:00
12:19:08
01:38:08
Angie Coster
Thrift Green Trotters
10:46:00
12:25:42
01:39:42
Sylvia Clare
Thrift Green Trotters
10:46:00
12:25:42
01:39:42
Dawn Potter
Springfield Striders
10:27:00
12:08:13
01:41:13
Julie Neilson
Springfield Striders
10:27:00
12:08:13
01:41:13
Leslie Holmes
Thrift Green Trotters
10:27:00
12:11:53
01:44:53
Peter Bates
Pitsea
10:52:00
12:37:35
01:45:35
Barry Dobson
Tiptree
10:50:00
12:38:15
01:48:15
Carolyn Bownes
Tiptree
10:50:00
12:38:15
01:48:15
Gavin Foster
GFDR
10:29:00
12:17:28
01:48:28
Linda Bates
Pitsea
10:53:00
12:47:53
01:54:53
Helen Walker
Springfield Striders
10:34:00
12:30:58
01:56:58
Paul Price
Thrift Green Trotters
10:46:00
12:45:42
01:59:42
Brenda Morelli
GFDR
10:49:00
12:52:22
02:03:22
John Elliott
Springfield Striders
10:50:00
12:55:35
02:05:35
Len Clark
Springfield Striders
10:50:00
12:55:35
02:05:35
Heather Jackson
Pitsea
10:21:00
12:27:21
02:06:21
Jillian Jones
Pitsea
10:21:00
12:27:21
02:06:21
Cecilia Hunt
Springfield Striders
11:19:00
13:37:55
02:18:55
Damien Bhanji
Springfield Striders
11:19:00
13:37:55
02:18:55
David Tremain
Springfield Striders
10:58:00
13:24:40
02:26:40
Theresa Tremain
Springfield Striders
10:58:00
13:24:40
02:26:40
Geraldine O'Grady
Mid Essex Casuals
11:11:00
13:50:00
02:39:00

LAST OF THE SUMMER WHINE 30.9.07

LATEST UPDATE
see further down this web log for times/directions and general info
* The Nora Batty Challenge- just like Nora's stockings, it's 1 mile of either up or down! This is an ADDITIONAL event for fun from the same location on road that we've added. It'll be a voluntary mass start after you're all back from the trail between (this is approximate!!) 1-2pm on a narrow traffic free lane. No entry fee for this AND there wwill be spot prizes to some winners AND losers!
* Trail route- has now been tested by three testers. You will not get lost as long as you can read. Distance is 8.6 miles. At time of typing this (23.9.07) you could run it in your carpet slippers.
* Private paths and trails- there are several private tracks and paths on this trail. Access has kindly been allowed on race day only by farmers Martin Matthews, Simon Marriage, Chris Simpson and Peter Matthews.
* Water Stop There will be a self serve stop at approximately five miles
* EssexAir Ambulance- As you all already know, all proceeds will go to this worthy cause. The helicopter running costs are funded 100% by donations such as ours. As countryside runners, we benfit from it's availability. Please bring any loose change that yyou have lying about the house/car. There will be a donation box. There will also be an Essex Air Ambulance spokeman available to answer any questions that you may have
* Batty Burgers will be availailable at £2 e.
* parking- different field to last year but will be signposted. Plenty of space
* Bring a bottle/friends/chairs and stay for as long as you like

PLEASE REMEMBER- NO STARTS BEFORE 10.30!!!!!!

Taylor's Trail

Here's today's trail route from my Garmin. Unfortunately, due to old age, I forgot to turn the darned thing on at the start but you'll get the idea. The pedants amongst you will see that Clipper point one was was accurately taken!!!! I was a pleasure to venture in pastures new.

THE MAGNIFICENT 7, FYFIELD, FOOTPATH ACCESS ISSUES

DO YOU REMEMBER THIS RACE? The one where the old lady insisted that you walked the footpath thru' her field to avoid disturbing her cattle? Well here's some information that i've received from the highways authority legal depatment regarding our rights-

“There is control in the Road Traffic Act 1988 over cycle racing on public ways (including bridleways) and on the use of footpaths and bridleways for motor cycle trials. However there is no restriction on the use of public highways for races on foot though of course there is a need to respect other traffic on such highways which might be met.

In using cross field paths there is the practical consideration of keeping to the path and not straying on to the landowner's property. Any path is likely to be narrow and to pass other ramblers or fellow racers may mean wandering off the path. That in itself might create tensions. Also if there are to be large numbers of people running across fields where livestock are kept there might be an unpredictable impact upon the disposition of the animals. In the case of an organised event it would therefore make sense and would be a matter of common courtesy to tell the farmers in advance so that they might make alternative arrangements should they wish.

Section 2 of the Animals Act 1971 makes the keeper of an animal liable for damages if it injures another person provided that the keeper was aware of the animal's tendency to cause injury. The liability does not arise if the injury is the fault of the injured party. Runners might of cause "spook" animals by their activity and that is good reason to warn the farmer of their intentions in advance to mitigate any risk.

Consideration should be given by event organisers whether they should seek an order under section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to restrict traffic including pedestrians to enable the event to take place.”

The Council have been very helpful and I hope that this helps you understand your rights and responsibilities when using footpaths. At the end of the day, we're just enjoying the countryside in the most harmless of ways. Whilst animal issues can be very real, I feel that we are all responsible people and will do all that we can to avoid upsetting livestock. I'll ask the landowner to keep the animals in if we use this particular path next year.

DEDHAM TRAIL 6.8.07

5 B Team members travelled 8,000 miles to the very edge of Northen Essex last night to partake in a search for a policeman. Despite a 6.2 mile beautifully undulating cross country course centred in and around the historic small town of Dedham, we didn't even get to run past the home of the most famous Constable of all! So here he is -

The Haywain by John Constable, is probably one of the most famous of all English paintings. Many a home has a print, but relatively few people know the story behind it.
John Constable was born in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England on 11th June 1776. Initially his father, Golding Constable wanted young John to join him is his prosperous corn business. By 1799 however it was obvious that John loved nothing more than drawing, so he was given an allowance to study at the Royal Academy in London. The art world was slow to recognize his talents. Landscapes were not considered very important in his day, so he had to produce a few portraits for his income. He would often spend his Summers in East Anglia, making sketches ready for them to be transformed into his beautiful works when he returned to his home in London. During these early years he created such works as Boatbuilding near Flatford Mill (1814-15) which can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
In 1819 he moved to Hampstead Heath on the outskirts of London. By this time his father had died, so he was more financially secure. He was now producing his best work, including The Haywain in 1821. The work was based on many sketches he had produced, many of which still survive. In 1824 The Haywain was exhibited in Paris, where it won a gold medal. The painting caused a stir amongst the French art critics, who were astonished by its freshness. In his later years he lectured, still trying to popularize landscape painting, but he died in 1837 with none of the fame he now has.

So there you have it- run and learn!!!!!!!

the Dave Game history trail......

Today's (2.8.08) old boy's 10 miler was organised by our very own Dave Game who recently gave up full time employment so that he can dedicate the rest of his life to his main passion of trail running. Today's run was a little special, starting and finishing in the smoke free (yes!) Jack and Jenny in Witham, Dave took us around local villages giving various researched talks en route. The picture on the left is of some old wooden bridge over a dirty old river. Apparently it's the last wooden ailway bridge in existence!! Fortunately Howard had a phone with a camera and instantly mastered the new to him art of e mailing the picture. I rec'd it over a pint in the pub and we all thought that it would liven up the blog by having something other than Google Earth maps!

The shadow on the right of the shot is Springfields very own Richard Taylor who, by the way, is organising the Thursday 16.8 trail from South Woodam Ferrers. Richard has guaranteed to base his route on the local topography ( being a fine geography tutor). The team can't wait for Sue and John Clarke's math based Thursday bash. It will be a fine ''addition'' to our ''division'' (doh!)

THE LAST OF THE SUMMER WHINE TRAIL 30TH SEPTEMBER '07

“IT’S IN BIG WRITING THIS YEAR!’’
The B TEAM
Invite you to our very last trail race of the Summer!
“THE LAST OF THE SUMMER WHINE”(2)
a trail race for grumpy old men………………..and you!

VENUE NEWARKS FARM, GOOD EASTER GRID REF. TL642111
A1060 from Chelmsford ,TR Good Easter, TR Mashbury,TR Newarks Rd.
DISTANCE 7 ish MILES

DATE SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER '07, TIME starts from 10.30am

PRICE £2, ALL PROCEEDS TO ESSEX AIR AMBULANCE

STAY FOR A BBQ (WEATHER PERMITTING!)

BRING A BOTTLE (OR TWO) AND FRIENDS

DON’T RUSH OFF AT THE END!

Rural course Written route narrative Some sawdust thru’ woods!!!!! Little road use Plenty of parking No raffle No moaning, Well, almost no moaning…………………………………..

more info?- bteammember@aol.com

SAINTS AND SINNERS TRAIL 18.7.07

85 runners representing a wide variety of clubs from all over Essex took part in last night's trail from the church gates at Thaxted. The 6.5 mile fast course was mostly fast and easily navigatable. The instruction were, of course, perfect with no complaints (almost!!!). Post race refreshments were provided in the Swan pub opposite. They weren't quite prepared for the enthusiastic beveraging that follows such an event..... Let's hope that they will be next year!

For those of you interested in such things, here is a google earth image of the route. Please note the time taken here included writing the route description and is not truly representative of the abilities of the organisers!!!!

Thank you Howard of Grange Farm and Dunmow Runners who very kindly went away with the results sheets and stayed up all night preparing the official results that follow.

Well done to the 2 Colchester speed men for winning and thanks for coming so far. Hard luck Gary for missing out by 2 seconds!!! A special well done to Tracey, the ffirst lady, coming back to form after the recent birth of her daughter.

The results-

Allen Smalls
Colchester
42.50
Sean Ketteridge
Colchester
42.50
Gary Chandler
Springfield
42.52
Nick Laughton
GFDR
44.56
Ned Davies
GFDR
45.06
Roger Gooding
Springfield
45.20
Greg Wiskin
MEC
45.55
Peter Bouldstridge
Blackwater
48.24
Andy Smith
GFDR
48.25
Paul Burgess
Saffron Striders
49.22
Jamie Woodyard
Springfield
49.58
Tracey Woodyard
Springfield
49.58
Graham Baker
RRC
50.25
Melissa Dowell
Colchester
50.25
Paul Trowbridge
Springfield
51.12
Anthony Marsh
Springfield
51.23
Andy Kettles
Springfield
51.49
Jason Praill
Springfield
51.59
Tina Hull
GFDR
52.00
Ian Lawson
GFDR
52.00
Neil Bradley
Springfield
52.20
Gary Wright
Springfield
52.20
Kevin Wright
Springfield
54.30
Rob Rodie
Springfield
54.56
Andy Clarke
Thrift Green
55.15
Keith Jackson
Pitsea
56.10
Julian Holder
Pitsea
56.36
Emma Copeman
GFDR
1.00.16
Katia Robertson
GFDR
1.00.16
Howard Jardine
GFDR
1.00.16
Richard Taylor
Springfield
1.00.26
Jon Bolton
MEC
1.00.32
Sarah Colbert
Springfield
1.01.17
Lorna Pettifer
Pitsea
1.02.55
John Pettifer
Pitsea
1.02.55
Jo Bissett-Smith
GFDR
1.03.10
Richard Percy
GFDR
1.03.10
Sarah McLagan
GFDR
1.03.10
Angela Allin
GFDR
1.03.10
Sandra Smith
GFDR
1.03.10
Gavin Long
Saffron Striders
1.03.12
Paul Waters
Saffron Striders
1.03.50
Colin Fletcher
Springfield
1.04.05
Roy Tucker
Springfield
1.04.55
Kerry Marsh
Springfield
1.04.58
Janet Hill
Springfield
1.05.07
Don Collins
Saffron Striders
1.05.26
Anthony Knight
Springfield
1.06.21
John Sandlin
GFDR
1.06.43
Hugh Bullard
Springfield
1.07.34
Len Clark
Springfield
1.07.45
John James
Saffron Striders
1.09.25
Margit James
Saffron Striders
1.09.25
Annabel Stevenson
Colchester
1.11.25
Nick Simmons
Colchester
1.11.25
Adam Fitch
Thrift Green
1.12.20
Angie Coster
Thrift Green
1.12.20
Sylvia Clare
Thrift Green
1.12.20
Bev Holmes
Thrift Green
1.12.20
Roger Clarke
Thrift Green
1.12.20
Dave Gray
Springfield
1.14.42
Peter Inman
GFDR
1.16.30
Nigel Waddington
GFDR
1.16.30
Ann Shipp
Springfield
1.16.56
Alec Wisbey
Springfield
1.20.20
Gina Bennet
GFDR
1.20.23
Darren McLagan
GFDR
1.24.23
Helen Walker
Springfield
1.24.56
Dawn Potter
Springfield
1.28.20
John Elliott
Springfield
1.31.55
Julian Jones
Pitsea
1.33.55
Heather Jackson
Pitsea
1.33.55
William Metcalfe
Basildon
1.38.55
John Howe
Saffron Striders
1.43.22
Linda Bates
Pitsea
1.48.05
Dennis Edwards
Nomads
1.59.45
Eric Campbell
Nomads
1.59.45
Michael Wallis
ORFC
2.34.42
Nicola Stevenson
B Team
2.34.42
Jane Hammond
B Team
2.34.42
Alex Stile
B Team
2.34.42
Andy Stevenson
GFDR
DNF

TOUR OF TERLING- this 4 day multi terrain /discipline event took place in and around the village of Terling this week. Several B Team members took part. The results are available here http://www.midessexcasuals.org.uk/

HOWARD JARDINE CREATES A PERFECT THURSDAY LUNCHTIME RUN!

Starting and finishing from Howard's house in a sleepy leafy lane in the back end of Felsted, we ran this pleasant route today with the aid of maps provided by Howard. We don't usually use maps, but it was decided that we might want to break into faster and slower groups. We stayed together as intended. This was good news for our senior memer and mascot, Graham Baker, who seemed to be totally unable to read his map and seemed to be happy to read it in reverse!

Next one for all on 19th being arranged by Sarah. Watch out for more info. ALL WELCOME

TODAYS OLD BOY'S REUNION RUN!!!

this is today's run guys- slow eh? It all needed mowing!!!!

Andy is the one in the front.......

THE MAGNIFICENT 7 TRAIL ROUTE DESCRIPTION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR YOU TO RUN IN YOUR OWN TIME.

ONE FOR ALL TRAIL, 7.6.07

There will be a 10 ish mile group trail from Newarks Farm , Good Easter this thursday 7th June at 12 noon. Slow to very slow speed! All off-road (except on road sections). All welcome. Pls. leave message if you're coming. See you there! Yan

Saints and Sinners trail

WHERE WILL YOU BE ON JUDGEMENT DAY?


The B Team present a seven mile trail race from The Swan ph in Thaxted (between Saffron Walden and Dunmow on the B184)

‘’SAINTS AND SINNERS’’


Wednesday 18th July, Starts from 7pm

Entry £4 inc. £2 drink voucher

Are you a Saint? Then it’s the parish church of St. John The Baptist for you- one of the grandest in the county of Essex, 183 feet long and 87 feet wide, and so beautiful that it may well claim to be the Cathedral of Essex.

Or are you a sinner? Then right opposite the church is the Swan pub where you’ll get a pint to help you cool down!
All enquiries to bteammember@aol.com The B Team

The Return of The Magnificent 7

75 runners took part in our Wednesday evening trail this week from the Black Bull in Fyfield. We were lucky with the weather and had a glorious sunny event. Gary Chandler was first man home with Sarah Colbert coming in as first lady. Resultts can be found at www.trailfreaks.co.uk. As we get more familiar with the running of this forum, we'll add the info ourselves. At the moment i'm fumbling thru it's creating whilst watching the Monaco Grand Prix!!!

Please add your views

cheers

yan

ps by the way, i've written to the local footpath man about the lady at the end in the last field who insisted on making so many of you walk so that her cows didn't get upset. I'm not sure what the law says about running on footpaths and will let you know when I do.