Road Results 2004

Mon 27 Dec Round The Lakes 10k			Road Results Index Paul reports: "Not my type of race but it was the only one on. It's the first 10k I've done since 2002. It was nice and sunny but cold. The day before I had been giving my son skateboarding lessons, ie me on skateboard, my mad terrier attached to my left leg and some contact with tarmac, not that I'm making excuses for my time, but the hospital did say I should have bed rest with plenty of cider and bed baths (I wish). It was 4 laps, which I hate, but it was around a very scenic lake so not too bad. Hope you all had a good Christmas."
	Paul Reed (M40)	39:55

Sun 19 Dec Horton Country Park 10k			Road Results Index Chris Brooke reports: "Dan was first home in just over 36 mins with Keith a half a minute behind. This fine run by Keith, his fastest in the 3 race series, ensured he won 3rd prize in the M40 category for the series. Paul B was next home in 47 mins and slightly disappointed in the time. He blamed the weather which was a bit cold and windy. On the other hand I was over the moon with my time of 49:13, which was 3 1/2 minutes quicker than my time in the second race of the series. Next came Tom in just over 51 mins with John a few seconds behind. John said he could have beaten Tom but he didn't want to go for the sprint finish, a la Tom. Finally Gareth finished in around 53 minutes and much to his and everyone else's surprise he won the 2nd prize in the M60 category. He's going to be insufferable from now on, if his performance at the prize giving was anything to go by. He milked the applause to the nth degree and then asked anyone whose eye he could catch if they had won a prize before." Places in brackets are overall finishing positions.
11	Dan Gillett	36:09
19(9)	Keith Dunning (M40)	36:54
145(76)	Paul Brooke (M50)	47:01
172(150)	Chris Brooke (M50)	49:13
195	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	50:53
197	John Allen (M50)	51:07
226(123)	Gareth Jones (M60)	53:47

Sun 12 Dec Calvia Marathon			Road Results Index Rob's quickest time for years in his 230th marathon.
	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:18:56

Sun 21 Nov Brighton 10k			Road Results Index  Full Results Doug ran with his daughter Fran and lost out to her on the dip finish: "Weather wasn't too bad at least it stopped drizzling for the second half, 5 - the finish. Dave Quickenden and his daughter were there plus Colin." Michelle improved on her time for the Croydon 10k by several minutes.
584	Colin Wilkie (M40)	48:50
844	Dave Quickenden (M50)	55:00
436	Michelle Quickenden	58:21
964	Doug White (M50)	1:01:46
535	Francesca White	1:01:47

Sun 21 Nov Leicester Marathon			Road Results Index The strain seems to be getting to Tom: " Conditions were bad. 3" snow, raining cats and dogs, and listening to Rob Wilsons stories only for the last 6 miles. The pubs were all closed, shame. Apart from the stories a great day out. The course itself was very hilly with some downhill stretches."
160	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:47:52
161	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	4:47:52

Sun 21 Nov Wimborne 10			Road Results Index Paul reports: "Second year for me at this one - good conditions no wind and not too cold, but it's a road race and I'm starting to just get bored with road running. Didn't have any problems just get fed up plodding around country lanes when there's plenty of good field and woods etc. to run in. I forgot to stop my watch as well - definitely slower than last year - I reckon about 1-06-30. Will check the results online and let you know. Good thing is I've got an excellent x-country next Sunday.
78	Paul Reed (M40)	1:06:30

Sun 7 Nov Stevenage Marathon			Road Results Index   Full Results 4th M70.
190	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:28:26

Sun 7 Nov Stevenage Half			Road Results Index   Full Results Travelled up with Terry who got us lost because he was talking too much. Anyway, when we got there an ugly bloke was waving at us, on closer inspection it turned out to be Colin. The conditions were overcast with light drizzle at times but no wind at all (except what was coming out of Robbie who was doing the marathon). I had a slight problem at 4 miles with what I thought was cramp in my thigh. Overall we were all pleased with our times. PS ALMOST FORGOT, I'M OFF TO THE PUB NOW.
75	Paul Reed (M40)	1:29:15 (pb)
	Terry Bridger (M50)	1:38
416	Colin Wilkie (M50)	1:51:43

Sun 7 Nov Oxshott 10k			Road Results Index   Full Results 2nd in the Surrey Classic Series.
12	Keith Dunning (M40)	37:28
128	Paul Brooke (M50)	45:25
185	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	48:51
188	Doug White (M50)	48:58
210	John Allen (M50)	50:46
232	Chris Brooke (M50)	52:51
261	Gareth Jones (M60)	54:30

Sun 31 Oct Snowdonia Marathon			Road Results Index A decent time despite the climbs in the last few miles.
	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:42

Mon 25 Oct Dublin Marathon			Road Results Index Bob was a little below his best at Dublin having had a cold.
2220	Bob Chart (M40)	3:51:54

Sat 23 Oct Weymouth 10			Road Results Index Paul reports: "Weather bad this year - p*****g down the whole time with a head wind of 15 - 20 mph for the last 3 miles back. A big hill in this that you climb twice. And what do you get for your efforts - a running drinks bottle (tight b******s these Dorset lot)."
	Paul Reed (M40)	1:09:04

Sun 17 Oct Croydon 10k			Road Results Index Collingwood had 21 members out racing today, spread over 4 races.
97	Bob Chart (M40)	42:02
156	Chris FitzGerald (M40)	44:08
538	Dave Quickenden (M50)	54:48
714	Michelle Quickenden	1:01:44

Sun 17 Oct Cabbage Patch 10			Road Results Index   Full Results Ann reports: "We were both pretty pleased as we'd "only" added 4 mins and 3 mins respectively to the times we did at the same race about 12 or 13 years ago - so not too bad for a couple of old timers!!"
109	Rob Mothersole (M40)	1:04:20
317	Ann Mothersole (L40)	1:13:43
686	John Allen (M50)	1:24:54

Sun 17 Oct Founders Marathon			Road Results Index Tom reports: "We didn't get lost like some group of runners (from Collingwood AC I think), we knew where we were going. Our chief navigator (Doug of all people) knew his stuff. All credit to Alix being her first Marathon and only 17 years old." Paul reports from the second Collingwood faction: "Mel , Maeve, Terry , and I ran this together. Weather was fine, dry and sometimes warm. We had a couple of deviations from the route but it added to the day. After our first detour it meant that we had to pass Rob, Doug, Robbie and Alix who had got ahead of us (much to their delight), but after the first checkpoint we met them coming the wrong way and asking us where to go. (So, evens Wilkie). Mel and Maeve did an excellent job reading the route description with myself on the compass and Terry on the fags. We had a good day and I think we enjoyed it. The scenery was fantastic at this time of year and the company as well."
	Paul Reed (M40)	6:25
	Melanie Johnstone	6:25
	Maeve Tomlinson	6:25
	Terry Bridger (M50)	6:25
	Alix Nightingale	8:26
	Doug White (M50)	8:26
	Rob Wilson (M70)	8:26
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	8:26

Sun 17 Oct Nonsuch Park 10k			Road Results Index   Full Results First in David Denton's Surrey Classic series. Steph was running her first comeback race since her recent baby, and Pete was running with his wife who was doing her first ever race.
8	Dan Gillett	36:23
14	Keith Dunning (M40)	37:32
105	Paul Brooke (M55)	45:21
209	Gareth Jones (M60)	53:42
216	Pete Smith (M50)	54:15
269	Stephanie Limond	1:06:50

Sun 10 Oct Kingston 8.2			Road Results Index   Full Results Gareth continues his comeback
719	Gareth Jones (M60)	1:15:35

Sun 10 Oct Kingston Marathon			Road Results Index   Full Results A windy and cold day on marathon 226 for Robbie.
154	Keith Robbins (M50)	4:14:42
171	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:29:30

Sun 10 Oct Great South Run 10			Road Results Index   Full Results
291	Paul Reed (M40)	1:06:11
598	Bob Chart (M40)	1:09:49
3816	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	1:25:54

Sun 3 Oct Budapest Marathon			Road Results Index Another man hungry for foreign marathons, Keith travelled to Budapest.
	Keith Robbins (M50)	4:18

Sun 26 Sep Great North Run			Road Results Index   Full Results Paul reports: "We both had colds the week before this and were both feeling a bit down, Bob mainly because he's ugly. Weather was good, overcast and cool. I started well and felt great then at 8 miles I struggled for about 1 mile that put me behind my goal for under 1.30 at 12 miles I had 6 mins to achieve it. The last mile is along the coast, straight and packed with spectators. I pushed hard and finished with a time of 1.29.55, honestly. My pb and only 9 seconds off last year, but I have to say I felt the best I have ever felt with this result." Times shown left are from official results, which presumably include waiting time at the start.
654	Paul Reed (M40)	1:31:29
3212	Bob Chart (M40)	1:45:32

Sun 26 Sep Windsor Half			Road Results Index Dan reports: " Nice course, perfect weather, disappointing time (3 mins slower than 2003 & nearly a PW). Gareth Jones also did it (his first 1/2M in 10+ years and he was 17th in M60 category). 4343 finishers. "
33	Dan Gillett	1:22:53
3315	Gareth Jones (M60)	2:17:12

Sun 19 Sep Maui Marathon			Road Results Index   Full Results A cut price holiday in Hawaii, and his 225th marathon, topped by 1st place in the M70 category by over 15 mins from the 2nd place. It's a hard life. Robbie achieved another 15 minutes of fame whilst in Maui, being interviewed by the local paper and having a few column inches all of his own. Read...
466	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:37:04

Sun 5 Sep The Beast			Road Results Index Well, its a good job I know my way around in Dorset now! I travelled 55 Miles for this run and came back the right way 31 Miles. Had read a lot about how tough this run is, it's 13/14 Miles cross country and it was blisteringly hot. It has two sets of steps along the coast that I had trouble walking up, I kid you not. The problem I had was the run is very narrow with hardly any places to pass in the first 5 Miles or so, and there were loads of sties and gates, it was like rush hour in London with queues at all the gates, etc. You're forced to run at the pace of the runners in front of you. It opens up for the last 4 miles but by that time I just wanted to finish. Verdict - tough yes, but too much congestion for me. I didn't really enjoy it, it became a plod. Time 1-54-54, going kayaking now with a pack of Bud.
	Paul Reed (M40)	1:54:54

Sun 5 Sep Thanet Marathon			Road Results Index Tom reports: "The weather was in the high 80's, there were lots of stories (over & over again). All the pubs were open, but I didn't have any money. The course was very scenic, two different laps through Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. The beach was full of people cheering us on. Last but not least, Keith Robbins just couln't keep up with me & Rob." Our spies tell us that Tom was found flaked out on the pavement at 21 miles, only to revive when Rob passed, and managed to finish with him.
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	4:54
	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:54
	Keith Robbins (M50)	4:57

Sun 5 Sep Sam 7			Road Results Index The Samaritans organised race at Leatherhead. Keith was a little down from his time at the Elmore 7, but this is a hillier course, and it was warm.
7	Keith Dunning	45:24

Sun 22 Aug Wimbledon 5k			Road Results Index The Surrey 5k Champs, and final race in the Surrey Road League, but we could only muster 2 today.
49	Keith Dunning (M40)	18:24
166	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	24:02

Sun 22 Aug Henfield Half			Road Results Index Dan reports: "A picturesque race through the Sussex countryside on a pleasant Sunday morning with muddy puddles, cows, stiles, gates, dogs, ramblers and wind (not mine) to contend with. In a field of 200 or so I was in a group of 4 or 5 for the first mile, and then something strange happened; for the first time I can remember I found myself at the front, quite comfortably pulling away from the others. By 4 miles in I couldn't even hear them and it all seemed a bit like a usual lonesome training run. And there I stayed........... until the half way point when the others suddenly re-appeared at the same time my energy disappeared. They started passing me and I couldn't respond, but continued to plod on to finish in 1 - 22 - 54, about a minute behind the winner."
	Dan Gillett	1:22:54

Sun 15 Aug Burnham Beeches Half			Road Results Index Full Results
256	Bob Chart (M40)	1:39:05
767	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	1:59:26

Tue 10 Aug 26.2 RRC Relay			Road Results Index Full Results A warm evening for the annual 26.2 Road Runners relay round the tracks of Horton Country Park. Thirty teams took part, but our performances were not quite up to the usual standard, finishing 10th and 26th.
10	Dan Gillett Tony Gallagher (M40) Terry Fogarty (M50) Martin Lloyd (M40)	8:08 9:12 (17:20) 9:13 (26:33) 9:03 (35:36)
26	John Allen (M50) Dave Quickenden (M50) Thomas Wilkie (M50) Colin Wilkie (M40)	10:42 11:43 (22:25) 10:10 (32:35) 10:47 (43:22)

Sun 8 Aug Midhurst 10k			Road Results Index Tom piled on the handicap points and warm weather training with another 10k: "The course was a very hilly 2 laps. Very, very hot in the 80's. Lots of pubs that were open, but I had no money. I would have bought a round. Shame!"
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	54:25

Mon 2 Aug Trancendence 2			Road Results Index The final 2 miler of the year in Battersea Park.
	Tony Gallagher (M40)	12:59
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:30

Fri 30 Jul Wedding Day 7k			Road Results Index Full Results
35	Keith Dunning (M40)	26:45
231	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	34:24
276	Colin Wilkie (M40)	35:45

Thur 29 Jul Near As Dammit 10k			Road Results Index Full Results Last of the 3 race series on Farthing Downs, and Keith's best time of the 3.
9	Keith Dunning (M40)	39:21

Mon 26 Jul Trancendence 2			Road Results Index The penultimate 2 miler in Battersea Park. Tony managed to do exactly the same time as 2 weeks ago, but Tom was somewhat slower than last week.
	Tony Gallagher (M40)	12:39
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:45

Sun 25 Jul Elmbridge 10k			Road Results Index Full Results Once again a hot one for Elmbridge, so those who were bemoaning their times do have an excuse.
55	Keith Dunning (M40)	38:25
222	Terry Bridger (M50)	45:21
253	Paul Brooke (M50)	46:44
261	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	47:06
409	John Allen (M50)	52:29
422	Dave Quickenden (M50)	53:07
567	Michelle Quickenden	1:09:39

Mon 19 Jul Trancendence 2			Road Results Index
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:09

Sat 17 Jul Elmore 7			Road Results Index Full Results Keith reports: "clocked 44.07 and feel like its all coming back at last. Dan was a couple of hundred yards down the road but didn't get his time. Nice to see another team mate."
17	Dan Gillett	42:27
27	Keith Dunning (M40)	44:08

Wed 14 Jul Reigate Priory Summer Evening 10k			Road Results Index Keith was quite please with his time on this fairly tough 10k.
	Keith Dunning (M40)	39:25

Mon 12 Jul Trancendence 2			Road Results Index This time Tony provided some company for Tom at Sri Chinmoy's 2 miler in Battersea Park. Tom was a little down on his usual time after yesterday's marathon on the South Downs.
	Tony Gallagher (M40)	12:39
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:58

Sun 11 Jul Wimbledon Windmilers 10k			Road Results Index John was happy with this sub 50 outing.
	John Allen (M50)	49:49

Sun 11 Jul Rottingdean Windmill Marathon			Road Results Index Tom reports: Mel was first home in a good time despite atrocious conditions, (very steep hills,and lots of pubs.) The last 5 miles it rained cats & dogs, lots and lots, and Kingston Hill, what a b*** breaker. A young lady was heard to ask Rob at registration whether he had enrolled on the web. For once, Rob was speechless.
	Melanie Johnstone	5:22
	Keith Robbins (M50)	5:27
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	7:36
	Doug White (M50)	7:36
	Rob Wilson (M70)	7:36

Sat 10 Jul Charmouth 8			Road Results Index Paul reports: "It was mostly off road with a fell race rating. Very hilly and long steep descents. Weather was mostly overcast with heavy bursts of rain at times. Felt good for this one, had a bit of fun at about 6 miles when about 15 cattle escaped from a field and went nuts, Ii kid you not one of the b******s had massive horns, but being a cowboy I sorted them out. My son Max ran the so-called fun run which was a bit cruel as it was very tough with a steep hill of 1 mile to start with he did very well 32.20."
	Paul Reed (M40)	1:06:52

Mon 5 Jul Trancendence 2			Road Results Index Another lone vigil for Tom at Battersea Park.
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:12

Sun 4 Jul John O'Callaghan 5			Road Results Index At the Vauxhall Sports Ground in Luton. Paul reports: "completed the above event in a time of 36 ' 33. (Race 1 in Luton AC Road Race Series). Usually a one lap course on traffic free roads with a long hill between miles 2 and 3 up to Luton Hoo. Changed to a 2 lap course without the hill for this year. However a marshall turned the field too early on the first lap so we had to run halfway up that b****y hill on the second lap to make up the distance. Course pb!! - 25 seconds faster than last year's time.
	Paul Brooke (M50)	36:33

Sun 4 Jul Portland 10			Road Results Index Paul seemed to enjoy this one a little more than last week's Puddletown 20k: "I feel a bit better this weekend. It was overcast with slight drizzle at times. Time 1.07.16, posn 50th - better than last year .Still going to pub though."
50	Paul Reed (M40)	1:07:16

Thur 1 Jul 2004 Nonsuch Relays			Road Results Index Full Results 4 x 2.2 miles-ish around Nonsuch Park. Unfortunately there were a few of the usual suspects missing due to injury or other commitments, but we cobbled together a couple of teams.
24	Keith Dunning (M40) Tony Gallagher (M40) Terry Fogarty (M50) Melanie Johnstone	12:13 13:29 14:41 14:42 55:05
48	John Allen (M50) Rob Wilson (M70) Thomas Wilkie (M50) Colin Wilkie (M40)	16:05 17:25 15:23 16:37 65:30

Mon 28 Jun 2004 Trancendence 2			Road Results Index
6	Keith Dunning (M40)	11:32
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:04

Sun 27 Jun 2004 Dysart Dash				Road Results Index Full Results Official results
46	Keith Dunning (M40)	38:22
188	Terry Bridger (M50)	44:44
204	Paul Brooke (M50)	45:58
297	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	51:13
305	John Allen (M50)	51:28

Sun 27 Jun 2004 Puddletown 20k				Road Results Index Paul reports: "I'll keep this short - country lanes = boring , hilly, hot, hated it and the showers were cold - never going again. 1:31 , posn 21st going to pub." Just about had room for that report.
21	Paul Reed (M40)	1:31

Thur 24 Jun 2004 Near As Dammit 10k			Road Results Index
	Keith Dunning (M40)	40:35

Mon 21 Jun 2004 Trancendence 2 - Battersea Park				Road Results Index A little faster than last week for Tom
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	14:26

Sun 20 Jun 2004 Blackpool Marathon				Road Results Index A somewhat mixed bag of weather for Mel, with heat, cold, rain and hail, not very conducive to a good marathon experience.
	Melanie Johnstone	4:19:02

Mon 14 Jun 2004 Trancendence 2 - Battersea Park				Road Results Index The start of the Sri Chinmoy Battersea Park series, and far be it from Tom to miss out on one.
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	15:04

Sun 13 Jun 2004 Edinburgh Marathon				Road Results Index Full Results A sucker for punishment, after 4 days of the Tour of Epsom, Bob payed a visit to Edinburgh again. He couldn't quite repeat his quick run at London though.
373	Bob Chart	3:39:42

Sun 13 Jun 2004 Epsom 10k				Road Results Index
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	51:36

Sun 6 Jun 2004 Dorking 10				Road Results Index Full Results Positions shown are male and female placing/overall placing. A fine run from Mel, 2 or 3 mins quicker than last year and a PB? It was also a good day for Rob similarly 2 or 3 mins quicker than last year, and placing 1st in the M70 category.
123/134	Bob Chart	1:12:58
32/232	Melanie Johnstone	1:19:23
241/288	Terry Fogarty (M50)	1:22:48
274/332	Rob Wilson (M70)	1:25:45
298/364	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	1:28:50

Sun 30 May 2004 Halstead Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results
156	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:57:16

Thur 27 May 2004 Near As Damn It 10k			Road Results Index Full Results Dan's fastest on the Near As Damn It course, and a decent run for Keith with no problems after his recent injury. Bob was a first-timer at this event.
6	Dan Gillett	37:57
24	Keith Dunning (M40)	42:50
29	Bob Chart	43:56

Sun 16 May 2004 Hillcrest 8k			Road Results Index Photos A hot morning, the warmest of the year so far. Andy led at the first corner and was in a group of 3 breaking away by a few metres at the far corner of the starting field. He was expecting to be shown round for another lap of the field, but the marshal directed them out instead. This meant they all had to do the extra lap at the finish, which produced some confusion for the runners and the marshals. Andy didn't have to worry too much about the extra lap at the end though, as by that time he had a 300 to 400m margin over 2nd place.
1	Andy Flett	29:50
	Terry Fogarty (M50)	38:42
	Paul Brooke (M50)	38:51
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	44:09
	Colin Wilkie (M40)	45:27

Thur 6 May 2004 Dave Clarke 5k			Road Results Index Full Results A nice mild spring evening that brought out the biting insects in Morden Park as well as a couple of PBs. Dan beat his previous best from this race last year by 20s, and Martin by the same margin over his best here in 2002.
10	Dan Gillett	17:07 (pb)
18	Martin Lloyd (M40)	18:11 (pb)
61	Rob Ling (M40)	21:41
68	Melanie Johnstone	22:25
81	John Allen (M50)	23:44
86	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	24:12
91	Rob Wilson (M70)	24:48

Sun 2 May 2004 Three Forts Marathon			Road Results Index Paul reports: "The day was hot with a slight breeze yet Robbie and Tom insisted on running with enough kit on to run to the north pole. Once again Robbie managed to defile the countryside with his toilet habits. The course was very tough and towards the end I think everyone was finding it hard going - not suprising as it turned out to be 29.5 miles."
10	Paul Reed (M40)	4:34
	Melanie Johnstone	5:22
	Keith Robbins (M50)	5:34
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	6:11
	Rob Wilson (M70)	6:15

Sun 2 May 2004 Sutton 10k			Road Results Index Full Results A good turn-out for the first of this season's Surrey Road League races, despite several members opting for the Three Forts Marathon instead.
22	Dan Gillett	36:41
45	Martin Lloyd (M40)	38:56
49	Rob Mothersole (M40)	39:09
117	Tony Gallagher (M40)	43:25
154	Terry Fogarty (M50)	46:29
155	Ann Mothersole (L40)	46:30
167	Paul Brooke (M50)	47:13
210	John Allen (M50)	50:46
233	Dave Quickenden (M50)	53:15

Fri 30 Apr 2004 Serpentine Last Fri Of The Month 5k			Road Results Index Full Results Tony ran his best time for many a year at the Serpentine Last Friday of the month 5k in Hyde Park.
64	Tony Gallagher (M40)	19:55

Sun 25 Apr 2004 Shakespeare Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results Tom reports: "The temperature was in the nineties (methinks he doth protest too much - editor). Too hot to run in, hence my everso-slow time. Plenty of pubs though, but I had no money on me. By the time I finished they had almost packed up and gone home."
362	Melanie Johnstone	4:38:17
483	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	5:38:25

Sun 25 Apr 2004 Bracknell Half Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results A hot one on tired marathon legs for Bob
70	Bob Chart	1:32:36

Sun 18 Apr 2004 London Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results A wet and windy Blackheath for the start of this year's London with just a skip to provide shelter for those of us on the Blue start. Things did warm up a little once the race was under way, but approaching the river it felt colder again. The drizzle that had been quite pleasant turned into rain that wasn't so comfortable. An excellent debut for Dan who achieved his main target of sub-3. He's currently vowing "never again", but we've all heard that one before. Martin was on target for a sub-3 also until 21 miles, when it all started to drift away. Also a great run for Bob. Must have been the red mohican haircut. Hope the dye didn't run. Rob pulled out the stops today also for one of his quickest runs in the last couple of years. And Dave, who wasn't going to be able to run again after his bionic hip, got round in a very creditable time.
960	Dan Gillett	2:57:59
1413	Martin Lloyd (M40)	3:03:40 (pb)
2859	Bob Chart	3:18:20
14676	Keith Robbins (M55)	4:14:53
19482	Rob Wilson (M70)	4:34:09
27627	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	5:22:51
28844	Dave Quickenden (M55)	5:36:51
29518	Doug White (M50)	5:46:23
31660	Richard Knight (M45)	8:33:43

Sun 11 Apr 2004 Portland 20			Road Results Index Paul reports: "All run on the coastal paths around the cliff tops of Portland and on Chesil beach which is a killer. Inside knowledge obviously helped as I managed to go the wrong way at 11 miles as I was talking to another runner. Any way good weather and I had a good run 2:45:26, position 3rd. And even though I was knackered I was forced into the pub by my family."
3	Paul Reed	2:45:26

Sun 4 Apr 2004 Bungay Black Dog Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results Tom reports: "The course was undulating in parts (that's the good news), the bad news I had to listen to Rob for 2 hours on the 2nd lap. He caught me up. As usual the same old stories again and again. Surprised that no pubs were open on the course. The 50 mph wind blew us up the hills or was it 90mph. Just as we finished it rained cats and dogs."
136	Rob Wilson (M60)	4:56:42
137	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	4:56:42

Sun 4 Apr 2004 Croydon 10k			Road Results Index Full Results
56	Keith Dunning (M40)	39:25
141	Terry Bridger (M50)	43:32
214	Paul Brooke (M50)	46:32
381	Dave Quickenden (M50)	52:53

Sun 28 Mar 2004 Paddock Wood Half			Road Results Index Full Results (pdf file) Very good runs from both Bob and Chris. Bob was a couple of minutes quicker than of late, and Chris was almost 3 minutes faster than his last half at Gatwick a week ago. 1451 finishers.
144	Bob Chart	1:27:39
491	Chris FitzGerald	1:42:03

Sun 28 Mar 2004 Worthing 20			Road Results Index Full Results Dan and Martin chose Worthing for their final pre-London race. Dan had a target of 2:15 in mind and was marginally inside his schedule at 15 miles, but blasted the last lap, gaining 15 places. He looks a safe bet for a sub 3hr London. Martin's target was 2:20 and was also inside his schedule at 15 miles, but put in his quickest lap of the race for the last 5 miles and a pb by about 7 and a half minutes.
24	Dan Gillett	2:11:55
55	Martin Lloyd (M40)	2:17:10 (pb)

Sun 21 Mar 2004 Cranleigh 15			Road Results Index Full Results A fine run for Bob in his marathon build-up, finishing 4th, although he had originally intended to run the 21 miler but changed his mind after feeling a tight hamstring. 162 finishers.
4	Bob Chart	1:47:01

Sun 21 Mar 2004 Duchy Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results Another marathon under the belt for Rob, and this time one with rewards - 1st in the 60-69 age group. Well done Rob.
94	Rob Wilson (M60)	4:57:34

Sun 21 Mar 2004 Gatwick Half Marathon			Road Results Index Tom reports: "I didn't see any other runners from the club. The weather was the usual rain, sun, drizzle and wind. The course was story free(!) as there was no Rob Wilson around. The run itself was the usual, undulating, uphill, downhill and flat in parts, but there were no pubs."
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	1:54:37

Sun 14 Mar 2004 Fleet Half Marathon			Road Results Index Full Results (go to News page from this link) Dan reports: "The night before the race I became increasingly grateful for the late (11.30) start as my lovely little son was very restless & waking up at two hourly intervals! As ever (!) I arrived in good time, and come the start I was fuelled with porridge, bananas, energy drinks and snacks & ready to go. The weather was drizzly & a bit blustery. I managed, as hoped, to 6 minute mile the first mile, and the next and the next until 8 miles; keeping a very steady pace & making my way up the field. The course was fairly flat & I felt good, the long Sunday runs having a marked effect. But come mile 9 the weather had become really nasty. I lost time on miles 9 & 10 battling against heavy rain & a really strong headwind ; wringing out my shirt and feeling glad I'd vaselined my nipples! I did however still feel strong, and in the more sheltered final 3 miles I managed to return to 6 minute miling, finishing in 1hr 18mins 52secs (unoff), shaving 8 seconds off my PB. Were it not for the bad weather, I know this course would have offered me sub 6 minute miling all round; but there you go - that one's left to chase!" 1919 finishers.
50	Dan Gillett	1:18:55 (pb)
796	Chris FitzGerald	1:44:52

Sun 14 Mar 2004 Hastings Half Marathon			Road Results Index The weather conditions were tough to be running a coastal half marathon with a strong wind and rain, so Bob's time suffered a little in comparison to his regular 1:29s. A minute to cross the start line didn't help either. Colin though couldn't repeat his Las Vegas performance.
259	Bob Chart	1:31:56
2272	Colin Wilkie (M40)	2:07:58

Sun 7 Mar 2004 Steyning Stinger Marathon			Road Results Index Tom reports on this tough multi-terrain marathon: "The weather was rain, snow, hail & a lot of wind, but worst of all were Rob Wilson's stories. As Doug commented Rob's lip seal had not worked. We heard the same stories over and over again for just over six hours. Enough to drive any person insane. The marathon itself was very hilly with not many downhill parts."
	Rob Wilson (M60)	6:19
	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	6:19
	Doug White (M50)	6:21

Sun 7 Mar 2004 Berkhamstead Half Marathon			Road Results Index
	Bob Chart	1:29:31

Sun 22 Feb 2004 Sussex Beacon Half			Road Results Index Full Results The first event in the Collingwood Championship, Brighton's half marathon, with a flat first 7 miles, then climbing and undulating for the next 5 miles or so going towards Rottingdean and back. A strong, cold wind was a help in the first 3 miles, but a hindrance for most of the rest of the race. First it was a gusting headwind, and then a crosswind when heading up to the cliffs at Rottingdean and back. The wind was strong enough to be pushing you off course on occasion and blowing one foot into the other leg mid-stride. Martin though, despite a slow start in the early congestion, managed a pb by nearly 3 minutes. Keith was pleased with his time as it was not far outside his pb. Bob continued to knock out the 1:29s. Tom was hoping for around 1:48 but was fairly happy with his time as one of his better ones. Dave had a target of sub 2hrs and easily surpassed that. 1733 finishers.
76	Martin Lloyd (M40)	1:24:55 (pb)
89	Keith Dunning (M40)	1:26:01
169	Bob Chart	1:29:42
831	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	1:49:26
969	Rob Wilson (M60)	1:52:52
1125	Dave Quickenden (M50)	1:56:27
1728	Richard Knight	2:43:14

Sun 15 Feb 2004 26.2 RRC 10k			Road Results Index Full Results John tagged along with Chris for much of the race and managed one of his quicker times of late.
299	Chris Brooke (M50)	49:13
323	John Allen (M50)	49:59

Sun 8 Feb 2004 Wokingham Half			Road Results Index Full Results Bob ploughed a lonely furrow at Wokingham in his series of half marathons building up to the London Marathon.
	Bob Chart	1:30:52

Sun 1 Feb 2004 Watford Half			Road Results Index Paul reports: the weather was fine considering it was forecast for rain and wind. I forgot how hilly this run is. Myself and Bob got round without any problems with our injuries so hopefully we are both over them. I now regret stopping to pick up an injured kitten that could have been squashed, it took 55 seconds. I'm off to the pub now.
	Bob Chart	1:31:56
	Paul Reed	1:32:46

Sun 25 Jan 2004 Las Vegas Marathon			Road Results Index
1233	Keith Robbins (M50)	4:35:57
1265	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	4:38:48
1267	Rob Wilson (M60)	4:38:53

Sun 25 Jan 2004 Las Vegas Half Marathon			Road Results Index Just Colin for the half marathon. Looks like he got round but the lack of mileage showed.
941	Colin Wilkie (M40)	1:55:34

Sat 24 Jan 2004 Las Vegas 5k			Road Results Index A warm-up for Sunday's marathon and half marathon. Yes, what a joy it is getting up at 4:30 on two conscecutive mornings for a 6am start. Whilst Colin was obviously trying it looks like Tom was saving himself for the marathon, and Keith was keeping his wife Audrey company. 376 finishers
78	Colin Wilkie (M40)	25:24
238	Thomas Wilkie (M50)	34:59
243	Keith Robbins (M50)	35:32
244	Audrey Robbins	35:32

Sun 18 Jan 2004 The Perch 2000			Road Results Index A multi-terrain race of 6.25 miles on and around Epsom Downs. John was pleased to beat last year's time by 2 and a half minutes. Conditions were a great deal better this time round with just a few muddy patches and icy stretches
	Bob Chart	44:46
	John Allen (M50)	51:51

Sun 11 Jan 2004 Milborne 10			Road Results Index Another of Paul's races down in the west country: "it was actually 9.79 miles, don't ask me why. This was my first race this year after my calf injury in November. It was quite hilly but the weather was good and the calf was ok but still not 100%. I made a conscious effort not to push it too hard. The time wasn't good but I wasn't limping at the end (bonus)." The calf is obviously still on his mind as there was no mention of any pubs this time.
	Paul Reed	1:09:29