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LittleBigMan
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 Posted - 07 Apr 2009 : 7:21:18 PM
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Thanks for the updates everyone
I have submitted our entry form and entry fee today. I should receive additional info by return from Alan Joslin, but it looks like little if anything has changed since last year.
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fishyweb
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 06:30:42 AM
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Excellent!
Note that a section of Ridgeway close to Chinnor, at Hempton Wainhill, has been closed for "emergency repairs" since February. I hope it is re-opened before the relay, as the official diversion adds best part of a mile to the distance, and a tricky climb as well! This is on the first stage that Dips did last year (stage 3, I think).
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ridgeway/downloads.asp?PageId=105
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Dips
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 10:50:48 AM
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Ok...I have been giving this a lot of thought over the last few days and I think I am going to have to dip out. I have a few things going on and don't feel able to commit at the moment. So best I duck out now while you have time to fill the places.
If nearer the time you are really desperate I will do my best to get there...but for now would rather be on the emergency reserve list.
Sorry to mess everyone around and I hope it doesn'tcause too much bother.
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 2:10:41 PM
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Thanks for the update Dips. I understand that LB is injured and may not be able ro run either, but I have left LB in unless advised otherwise.
Interested
Steve Gunn (Re-confirmed)
David Kindred (me too)
LB
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (Re-confirmed)
Colin Hewes (I'm in)
David Reed (preference for between 5-9 miles, but awaiting confirmation of interest)
Reserve
Mijo
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips
Any more ladies out there interested in running (definites or reserve?)
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 15 Apr 2009 2:44:26 PM |
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Lazybones
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Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 3:09:40 PM
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LBM - sorry I keep meaning to put an update on here. I am hopeful that I will be up and running again long before this. However as its a team event I think its best I withdraw now just in case. If I can't do a race I've entered it affects no-one except me but for a team relay event it would adversely affect a lot of other people which I would never knowingly do. On the assumption I will be at least partly fit by then, if it is really critical to get someone I will try to do it but otherwise best you count me out please.
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mdunn77
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Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 3:31:27 PM
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I've been umming and ahhing about this event, as it's not long after the Edinburgh Marathon. Actually it's 3 weeks after, and I've already signed up for other events around the time, so I think I can get over that.
So, I've actually entered a local(ish) off-road 10k on the same day as the Ridgeway, but I'd like to put my name on the reserve list. If I'm needed, I'll sack off the 10k and join up with the team.
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 6:06:26 PM
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Thanks for the updates LB & Matt. I've updated the list accordingly. Hope you're back from injury soon LB
Interested
Steve Gunn (Re-confirmed)
David Kindred (me too)
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (Re-confirmed)
Colin Hewes (I'm in)
David Reed (preference for between 5-9 miles, but awaiting confirmation of interest based on additional info issued)
Reserve
Mijo
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Any more ladies out there interested in running (definites or reserve?)
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Heavyweight
1450 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 8:00:25 PM
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LittleBigMan
1064 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2009 : 9:43:21 PM
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Thanks Dave, I've noted below
Interested
Steve Gunn (confirmed) Propose any stage after 3
David Kindred (confirmed)
Jeannie(confirmed - stage 2 or 4
Mark Wilcox (subject to logistics)
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (confirmed)
Colin Hewes (confirmed)
Reserve
Mijo (short leg)
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips - unlikley but review later
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Any more ladies out there interested in running?
N.B. David Reed cannot now participate due to hols
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 18 Apr 2009 12:56:44 PM |
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MarkWillcocks
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Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 07:15:37 AM
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i,m looking dodgy for this at mo......better i let you know now......sorry.....
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LittleBigMan
1064 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 07:21:08 AM
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Thanks for letting me know Mark, I've noted below
Interested
Steve Gunn (confirmed) Propose any stage after 3
David Kindred (confirmed)
Jeannie(confirmed - stage 2 or 4
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (confirmed)
Colin Hewes (confirmed)
Reserve
Mijo (short leg)
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips - unlikley but review later
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Any more ladies out there interested in running?
N.B. David Reed cannot now participate due to hols
Mark Wilcox looks like he cannot now participate
Hmmm, more than a little worrying given the drop out rate. I remain optomistic though 
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preso
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Posted - 25 Apr 2009 : 12:39:55 PM
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Ian, as you have not been overwhelmed with definates for this event I would like to put my name forward, particularly as I will not be able to make the RNR.
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LittleBigMan
1064 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2009 : 3:37:04 PM
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Thanks Bill
Interested
Steve Gunn (confirmed) Propose any stage after 3
David Kindred (confirmed)
Jeannie(confirmed - stage 2 or 4
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (confirmed)
Colin Hewes (confirmed)
Bill Preston (confirmed)
Reserve
Mijo (short leg)
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips - unlikley but review later
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Any more ladies out there interested in running?
N.B. David Reed cannot now participate due to hols
Mark Wilcox - Possible but unlikely/to advise
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 30 Apr 2009 : 08:31:48 AM
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Interested
Steve Gunn (confirmed) Propose any stage after 3
David Kindred (confirmed)
Jeannie(confirmed - stage 2 or 4)
Ian Thomas (will run if needed, but happy to stand down if someone else would like to run)
Matt Leatham
Pearce Phillips (confirmed)
Colin Hewes (confirmed)
Bill Preston (confirmed)
Reserve
Mijo (short leg)
Shaun Bonner (running a multi terrain marathon 2 weeks before and Edinburgh Mara the week before that so may not be in best condition Emergency reserve)
Dips - unlikley but review later
LB - Only if critical to form team and assuming fit/recovered
Mdunn77
Any more ladies out there interested in running?
N.B. David Reed cannot now participate due to hols
Mark Wilcox - Possible but unlikely/to advise
Chased organisers for update and latest info from Marlborough running club is that I should recieve 2009 details by next week, although there is unlikely to be much change since last year apparently
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 30 Apr 2009 08:33:33 AM |
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 05 May 2009 : 08:57:38 AM
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Well done to Ian for getting us entered in this. Less than 7 weeks to go now & the organisational detail has passed to me.
Soooooo - Anyone who prefers a particular stage / time of day / terrain? Anyone want company/navigational assistance on their stage?Any offers of transport between stages gratefully received.
Also we really need one of more females as at least two stages must be run by ladies.
MarkW - there is a train leaving Pewsey just after 7pm Sunday evening back to Exeter - happy to run you to Pewsey - its only 15minutes from Marlborough & if VSlow puts in a bit more effort  he'll finish just before we have to leave.
Please note: 21st June is Fathers Day - this may effect the availability of some of you.
Stage Details
Leg.Miles.asc.desc.Start From......R..Bike Poss.Start...........Runner....Support
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1...11....452.543..Ivinghoe Beacon.Y..Tough.....07:30...........???
2...6.....352.248..Wendover........Y..Tough.....09:15-09:30.....???
3...9.4...273.357..Princes Risb....Y..Tough.....10:10-10:40.....???
4...5.4...169.141..Lewknor.........N..Tough.....11:25-12:10.....???
5...10.1..171.307..Swyncombe.......Y..Possible..12:10-13:10.....???
6...10.4..323.184..South Stoke.....N..Tough.....13:25-14:40.....???
7...9.1...198.149..West Ilsley.....N..Possible..14:00...........???
8...7.8...183.177..Wantage.........N..Possible..15:10-15:30.....???
9...10.7..338.309..Charlbury Hill..N..Possible..16:00-16:40.....???
10..9.4...163.291..Barbury Castle..N..Possible..17:35-17:45.....???
...................Marlborough
Red indicates all teams will start together (Mass start) regardless of whether the runner from the previous stage has finished.
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Edited by - Heavyweight on 05 May 2009 09:07:46 AM |
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