Grey skies and rain were the order of the day for February’s race, with the rain abating for the race, but leaving its legacy of a muddy, slippery route. This made the efforts of BR’s Annabel Hagon and Dave Allen even more outstanding. Both BR records and all-comer’s records were broken by David and equalled by Annabel, with Annabel being the worthy winner by just one second over appropraitely named scratch runner, Ian Treadaway.

The top three was completed with Michel Serre, with Dave coming in third, for the 22nd running of the event.

The organisers promoted a dual with Fulham’s Alain Faure, starting from the back, but with David on fire, he took the all-comer’s record from Alain by some margin. Annabel knocked 28 secs off her last time, with David taking 12 secs off his best. With the conditions as they were, there must surely be scope to take more time off these records.

Welcome to the BRH newcomers, Ian Treadaway, Dave Lovell, Jo Patience, and very fast runner from W4, Isobel Rea from W4, who unfortunately took a wrong turn on the course. And welcome back to John Chambers from Fulham and Gary Robinson from W4.

Click here for a full breakdown of this month’s results:

We hope that we’ll see you all again next month.

Many thanks to the helpers today - Ella, Rob and Sue, who stood down from running duties for the day.

Best wishes,
THE HANDICAP TEAM

In the meantime, click here to see race times of Barnes Runners club members who competed.

Details of the intended route can be found at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3470388. Note that the “apparent” total distance is 22.5 km. Bear in mind that I have had to plot relatively straight lines across stretches that can only really be negotiated via the (at times) circuitous paths of Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Also consider the deviation on the tow path at Kew. What this essentially means is that the “real distance” is probably going to be in excess of 24 km. People interested in covering even greater distances can cross the river (Thames) at Chiswick Bridge and continue along Chiswick Mall up to Hammersmith Bridge. They can then return to Barnes via Lonsdale Road / Castelnau.

Sunday morning’s weather predictions are exactly that – predictions. But as I write, thin white cloud is forecast for early in the morning, with a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. Winds should be north-north-westerly at speeds of approximately 7 km/h. Humidity, pressure and visibility will be 94%, 1016 mb and moderate, respectively. We shall not need sunscreen.

It would be appreciated if you could let me know whether or not you are intending to come.

We shall meet at 8:55 AM in Rose house for a 9:01 AM departure.

Josh

P.S. You may like to consider bringing some water and/or energy gels with you.

• 10km trail running
• 25km mountain-biking
• 1.5 kayaking

More details: http://www.trailplus.com/helly_hansen.cfm

Or contact Brent on +44(0) 7765 473 697

Don’t miss the first BARNES RUNNERS Handicap Race of 2010

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY …. meeting at the Barnes Elms Race track.

Registration from 8.20am,  closes 8.45am, race starts 9.00am

For running track location, click here.

The race is just under 7k (4.2miles) consisting of two laps of Barn Elms with start and finish at the running track at Barn Elms.  If you have never run the handicap before, or have only run it once in your lifetime, or you haven’t run for more than a year, then you will be a “scratch” runner on Saturday.  This means that you are running to establish your legitimate start time using an estimate of your handicap that we have calculated using a time-tested formula. Scratch runners run the same course and are in the same race, they just don’t win prizes or score points.

(You need to complete two scratch runs before we can determine your pace, after which you’ll be competing on the same level as other competitors, winning points, fame, glory…… and possibly a cup of lush coffee in KARAVAN, opposite L’Amandine.

If you are not a scratch runner, please fly the club colours and wear your BR shirt.

See you Saturday!

The Handicapping Team

Click here to get the special 5th anniversary edition of the Barnes Bugle.

The pinnacle of the of the Barnes Runners social calendar, the Christmas party, is fast approaching! To be sure you enter this into your quickly filling diaries, here are the details:

* Time: 19:30 – 23:30

* Place: The Red Lion, 2 Castelnau, Barnes SW13 9RU

* Cost: £15 to you (in addition the club will subside a drink for early comers!)

* Included: Buffet, raffle, charitable contribution (tbc by the new committee), fine company and a fun evening!

* Welcome: Bring partners / friends if you like!

* Dress Code: Casual, with festive headwear!

(There is also an ill-founded rumour that some members may end up in The Idle Hour afterwards)

This is sure to be a fantastic evening, and it is a great opportunity to have a fun time and meet fellow members outside of the running arena. So, whether you are currently training for a marathon, or haven’t dusted down the running shoes since the summer, come along and enjoy a great evening!

Confirm to myself by Friday 4^th December, to pay by 11^th December

Look forward to seeing you there, if not before,

Ben

Apologies for absence

1. Minutes of 2008 AGM
2. Treasurer’s report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2009
3. Chairman’s report
4. Nomination and election of Officers and Committee
5. Approval of rates of subscription for 2010/11

Sam Allpass

Chairman
6 November 2009