BA Athletics Club News Digest 28th October 2019
Events:
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Thursday 7th November - Run-of-the-Month, Dream Mile on the Bath Road from
12:45 #
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Saturday 9th November Men (Epsom Downs 15:00) and Ladies (Mitcham Common
11:00) Cross Country League matches #
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Wednesday 13rd November - NOW run at Rickmansworth from 12:00 (see below)
Our next Bedfont Club
meeting will be on Wednesday 6th November for an informal run, then on the 20th
for the Five Mile handicap and Quiz. All members
are welcome. We are not meeting this week.
New members and potential members of all fitness levels and abilities are welcome at
most of our events. The full diary of club featured events is on the club website at: http://www.barunner.org.uk/Event Diary.shtml.
Last updated: 29th July.
* Club Event Map: [Clickable link to Google Maps]
(parkrun details updated 23rd Sept 2019) /
# Club Points event.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BARunnerUK/ (formal
"front window" club page), BA Runner Facebook Group (informal
"back office" - ask to join).
Inclusions, with photos, please to Roderick Hoffman at news@barunner.org.uk.
Winter Handicap Run 1 result #
There was an encouraging turnout for the opening round of the winter evening
Wednesday five mile handicap series at Bedfont FC. Some target times were
adjusted in line with runner's requests. Some runners were unfamiliar with
the course and will judge it better next time - especially Paul Prescott** who
ran very well (self-timed in 35 minutes) but from and back to the wrong club in
Hatton Road and anti-clockwise. Ranking points were awarded based on
variance from target with those going faster being penalised less than those
going slower. Runners who stayed on enjoyed curry and pizza in the
clubhouse afterwards.
The next run will be on Wednesday 20th November (four weeks after run 1) and
will be followed by the ever popular Hiller Quiz night. Thereafter there
will be a three week gap with run 3 scheduled for 11th December. Runs 4,5 and 6
will be in January, February and March 2020.
The best four scores from the six runs will count towards the final league
table so there is still plenty of time to join in and play a full part.
19/20 run 1 results |
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name |
target |
actual |
variance |
pts |
Maarten Stenham |
37:00 |
36:47 |
00:13 |
25 |
Simon Turton |
38:00 |
38:24 |
00:24 |
21 |
Gary Rushmer |
37:00 |
35:55 |
01:05 |
18 |
Trish McCabe |
50:00 |
48:40 |
01:20 |
16 |
Christine Munden |
53:00 |
53:47 |
00:47 |
15 |
Steve Taylor |
45:00 |
46:00 |
01:00 |
14 |
Denis Foxley |
50:00 |
47:50 |
02:10 |
13 |
Roderick Hoffman |
48:00 |
49:36 |
01:36 |
12 |
Steve Hillier |
53:00 |
56:36 |
03:36 |
11 |
Chris Kelly |
40:00 |
44:45 |
04:45 |
10 |
Paul Prescott ** |
36:00 |
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10 |
A newcomer, Melanie Miller, also ran a shorter course (approx. 5km) in 44:12
but that included at least two minutes looking at the map about half way round.
Harry Wild walked about 2 miles in 52:20 and Alan and Anne Anderson (wheelchair
assisted) a different variation in 53 minutes but set off at completely
different times.
Steve Newell (timekeeper)
Milocarian Cross-Country Result for 26th October 2019
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Afternoon everyone and well done on yesterday's run; it was tough but
rewarding. Well done ladies for securing
3rd spot and the men 7th of 9.
In summary for BA:
1 |
... |
30:20 |
29 |
Mike Dennison |
40:23 |
35 |
Maria Jovani (for Runnymede Runners) |
41:19 |
36 |
Gary Rushmer |
41:52 |
43 |
Tim Bellars |
43:12 |
49 |
Jacqui Musselwhite |
44:25 |
50 |
Simon Turton |
44:28 |
52 |
Barry Walters |
45:14 |
63 |
Alice Banks |
52:08 |
67 |
Andrea Prew |
60:35 |
68 |
Christine Munden |
64:13 |
69 |
... |
65:14 |
Regards,
Simon Turton
Surrey League Event 2 - Mitcham Common, 9th November 2019
Hi Ladies,
Below are the final details for the 2nd match of the season at Mitcham Common
from the organisers. Race starts at 11.00am. Hopefully we'll have at least a
full team for this match.
Thank you,
Clara Halket
Surrey League Event 2 - Mitcham Common, 9th November 2019
Hosts: Clapham Chasers and Herne Hill Harriers
Venue: Mitcham Common, Millhouse Ecology Centre Windmill Road,
Mitcham CR4 1HT
Start times:
- 11am Senior D2
- 12noon U15/U17
- 12.30pm U13
- 1pm Senior D1
Travel & Parking
DIRECTIONS: The Eco Centre is located on Windmill Road, off the A236
(Croydon Road). There is a car park at the Eco Centre but THE NUMBER OF
SPACES IS EXTREMLEY LIMITED. Please do not use the Harvester Pub Car
Park next to the Eco Centre. There is also no street parking near the
start.
Public Transport: Please use public transport where possible: By
Rail/Tram The nearest station is Mitcham Junction. Mitcham Eastfields is
also a short walk away. Trains leave Clapham Junction every half an hour
for both Mitcham Junction and Mitcham Eastfields. The nearest tram stop
is Beddington Lane. If walking from Mitcham Junction there is a footpath
inside the common running parallel to Croydon Road. Once you arrive at
the junction of Carshalton Rd and Croydon Rd, the footpath to Windmill
Road is clearly signposted. Also be aware the walk from Beddington Lane
Tram Stop is on a very narrow path next to a busy road. By Bus 264
(Croydon to Tooting), 118 (Brixton to Morden), 127 (Purley to Tooting),
and the S1(Banstead to Mitcham) all stop within walking distance to the
Common.
Course: Mitcham Common provides a wide variety of undulating terrain
and underfoot conditions. Depending on the weather prior to the event,
there may be some deep mud. Wearing spikes is advised but please be
aware that there are 2 sections of stony paths where you cross a disused
road. Courses will be fully marshalled on the day.
Facilities: Race HQ is at the Millhouse Ecology Centre Windmill Road.
There are limited toilets at the Eco Centre but no changing facilities
so you are therefore advised to come ready to race. Mitcham Common is a
public space so all runners and spectators are asked to respect the
rights of other users. Competitors are responsible for their own safety,
before during and after the competition.
First Aid: Qualified first aiders will be in attendance should
medical assistance be required. If hospital treatment is required, the
nearest Accident and Emergency department is St George's Hospital
Tooting.
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NOW Run, Rickmansworth, Wednesday 13th November
The Non-Office-Worker series returns to Rickmansworth in November. This
popular series, which involves a bit of running, a lot of socialising, and
concludes with a café visit, returns to this attractive parkrun course very
soon. Open to all, these lunchtime runs take advantage of daylight to explore
some enjoyable running routes at a pace suitable for anyone.
The location is Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth,
Hertfordshire, WD3 1NB. We will gather outside the cafe at 1200.
Rickmansworth Aquadrome is situated just outside the town centre, close
to junction 17 of the M25. There is free parking available in the Aquadrome car
park. Rickmansworth Metropolitan Line station is 500 metres from the course.
If you need any more info, let me know. See you there!
Steve
Hillier
Update on BA Clubs Fraud
Members of BA Clubs will know that a couple of years ago a major fraud was
committed against the club. An update to this was issued to all club members
last week. Former members and non-members will not have received this, but may
have read about the fraud in the national press. The following is the BA
Clubs communication:
Earlier this year, we informed our members that the Club had been a
victim of an extensive fraud by our former Chief Executive and Finance
Director, Carol Farr. On Wednesday this week, Carole Farr was sentenced
to six years imprisonment for fraud. She has been made bankrupt and we
are seeking to recover the Clubs’ money via a Trustee.
Please rest assured that BA Clubs continues to operate as normal,
providing you with the same sports, social and lottery activities you
have always received from us.
A new BA Clubs management structure is now in place, which includes
more rigorous financial processes to better protect ourselves. As a
result of these changes, BA Clubs is now generating cash flow surpluses.
We’re committed in keeping you informed and we’ll soon be inviting
members to join one of several meetings. More details to come soon.
We thank you for your continued support over the past months and we
look forward to welcoming you at BA Clubs soon.
Alison Hartigan
General Manager BA Clubs Ltd
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The BA Athletics Club operates as a section within BA Clubs but please note
that throughout this period the funds of the Athletics Club have been held in
our own bank account, and we propose to maintain that arrangement in future.
Roderick Hoffman obo Athletics Club Committee
2020 ASCA Cross Country - proposed for March 2020 in Lisbon
The 2020 ASCA (European Airlines) Cross Country is to take place in Lisbon.
The current proposed date is 14 March 2020 (to be confirmed as other airlines
are being consulted). Distance is around 5 miles. Contact me if you are
interested in coming along to run with the BA team.
Clara Halket
{Ladiescaptain@barunner.org.uk}
Club parkrun results for Saturday 26th October 2019
Member |
26th Oct. |
parkrun ↓ |
Pos ↓ |
Time ↓ |
Grade↓ |
PB↓ |
Comment |
TRUE |
Scott DAVISON |
Bedfont Lakes |
37 |
00:25:13 |
57.57% |
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TRUE |
Paul PRESCOTT |
Bedfont Lakes |
6 |
00:20:56 |
61.70% |
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TRUE |
Joe NOLAN |
Black Park |
192 |
00:29:45 |
55.85% |
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TRUE |
Mike Dennison |
Bushy Park |
37 |
00:20:00 |
80.92% |
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Slowest time at Bushy, but 37th is highest finish there! |
TRUE |
Roderick HOFFMAN |
Chasewater |
83 |
00:30:14 |
52.59% |
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Club record (from Sarah Gordon, who still has best age grade) |
TRUE |
Ben Chaytow |
Crane Park |
72 |
00:28:13 |
49.50% |
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Run 248 |
TRUE |
Maria Jovani |
Crane Park |
13 |
00:22:20 |
69.93% |
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Warm-up for XC |
TRUE |
Paul WATT |
Exeter Riverside |
57 |
00:23:00 |
66.23% |
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TRUE |
Julie BARCLAY |
Exeter Riverside |
44 |
00:22:19 |
81.11% |
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Club record (from Ian Cunningham) |
TRUE |
Maarten Stenham |
Fire Service College |
28 |
00:26:22 |
52.53% |
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Club record (from Piers Keenleyside, who still has best age grade) |
TRUE |
David Williams |
Fulham Palace |
121 |
00:24:34 |
56.38% |
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TRUE |
John Lennon |
Guildford |
417 |
00:40:38 |
38.80% |
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TRUE |
Oliver MATHAI |
Gunnersbury |
168 |
00:26:15 |
64.51% |
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TRUE |
Piers KEENLEYSIDE |
Gunnersbury |
145 |
00:25:46 |
63.32% |
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TRUE |
David DUGGAN |
Hanworth |
38 |
00:29:18 |
54.27% |
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TRUE |
Caroline Cockram |
Harrogate |
82 |
00:27:14 |
61.57% |
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TRUE |
Ian Cockram |
Harrogate |
52 |
00:24:56 |
60.09% |
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Run 498 |
FALSE |
Joan FOXLEY |
Harrow |
194 |
00:37:56 |
58.70% |
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TRUE |
Denis Foxley |
Harrow |
121 |
00:29:03 |
60.70% |
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plus Volunteer credit: Equipment Storage and Delivery |
TRUE |
Kelly Davis |
Hazelwood |
87 |
00:34:18 |
43.73% |
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TRUE |
John COFFEY |
Hazelwood |
55 |
00:30:07 |
65.30% |
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TRUE |
Stephen K TAYLOR |
Northala Fields |
87 |
00:25:39 |
60.43% |
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TRUE |
James Shoulder |
Ormeau |
6 |
00:19:42 |
65.48% |
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Club record (from Claire Killen, Benita Scaife retains best age
grade) |
TRUE |
Anne Bannister |
Osterley |
135 |
00:30:14 |
65.10% |
|
TRUE |
Bob Bannister |
Osterley |
57 |
00:24:31 |
67.17% |
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TRUE |
Ian CUNNINGHAM |
Preston Park |
58 |
00:21:59 |
71.11% |
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Club record (from Zara Thorn). Run 399 |
TRUE |
Murray HOGGE |
Reading |
38 |
00:23:06 |
68.83% |
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TRUE |
Jain Reid |
Richmond Park |
253 |
00:35:01 |
49.74% |
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TRUE |
Keith Johnson |
St Albans |
102 |
00:25:23 |
57.65% |
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TRUE |
Kay Trinder |
Woking |
125 |
00:27:44 |
63.58% |
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So where were you when the English rugby team beat the All Blacks? I was
trudging through deep puddles at Chasewater parkrun - where the reservoir merged
into the parkrun course. Some of you were (probably) warm and dry and watching
the match on the TV...and those who were saving themselves for the Milocarian's
XC in the afternoon are obviously excused (though I note that Maria Jovani did
both). There were also other events on on Saturday morning so well done anyone
who attempted anything longer than a parkrun. Steve Newell is away on holiday so
this summary will be short. Those who did run, ran faster than other club members
- five new club records were set.
Ben Chaytow has now run 248 parkruns so it is looking good for
his shirt earning run 250 in a
couple of weeks' time - and Crane Park would be a good bet.
Ian Cockram is now on 498 so within touching distance of his 500 shirt. Bedfont
Lakes sounds likely but Ian does have a tourist habit so who knows. Sorry - that
should have been the question "Who knows?"
Perhaps for his 500th Ian will invest £2200+ in a return ticket to the UK's
latest parkrun to join the club - Cape Pembroke Lighthouse near Port Stanley in
the Falkland Islands (a brand new UK region, so anyone who runs there is
guaranteed "Regionnaire" status!). The world's most remote parkrun had its
inaugural last Saturday with an attendance of 170 including 141 new parkrunners.
Cardiff also had a new parkrun, Tremorfa, and that only attracted 93 runners -
but that was because its website was launched only on Friday evening and the
core team had spent the entire week denying that there was anything happening.
My forecast for them for a normal launch would have been 320 and with Cardiff
parkrun breaking at the seams with regular attendance above 750 they will
certainly have bigger days to come.
Steve's parkrun stats -
club parkrun stats - NOT updated
Full club parkrun database -
{read access to new
club parkrun database} - UP TO DATE - Download and explore.
Roderick Hoffman
Club parkrun Volunteer Report - Aug/Sep/Oct
Firstly on the subject of parkrun volunteers - an achievement by a friend of
the club:
- New members of the Clark Club (500 volunteer occasions):- Fred ASHFORD
(Black Park parkrun)
- For comparison our top four volunteers are David Duggan on 429, Ian
Cockram 334, Mike Dennison on 276 and Maria Jovani on 267.
Each quarter I extract the data on volunteer efforts for most club members
and run a comparison with previous quarters. The comparison doesn't go smoothly
in part because of membership changes. But, excluding the efforts of people who
have left or joined over the last six months,…
- About 60 club members have
parkrun volunteer credits on their record.
- On 28th October 2019 the number
of credits was 3393, an increase of 170 since 30Jul19, where that total was 168
greater than that of 30Apr19.
- The club member with the largest increase in
credits is Mike Dennison - an increase of 53 over the last quarter (this
includes credits at Junior parkrun). Next is David Duggan with 44. Then, a long
way back, comes Zoe Ostley on 21, Ian Cockram with 18 and Alastair Heslop
on 16.
In terms of the roles carried out in the last quarter…
- We have
trebled the number of "VI Guide" credits (from 1 to 3) though this is still the
least carried out role.
- The biggest increase has been in the Volunteer
Coordinator role - carried out 22 times in the quarter (and that is without
counting John Banks).
- Next biggest is a three way tie with 14 for "Marshal",
"Results Processor" and "Run Director".
- The number of times that members have
carried out "Barcode Scanning" in the two quarters dropped from 12 to 8.
- Similarly the number of times members carried out "Timekeeping" dropped from 17
to 13.
- The number of occurrences of "Event Day Course Check" in the two
quarters increased from 3 to 8 (Ian Cockram has been busy).
- The occurrence of
"Results Processor" increased from 6 to 14 (mainly thanks to Zoe).
- No one
carried out the "Backup Timer" role last quarter - not a surprise since it has
been phased out. We also didn't provide any "Lead Bike" roles - is that also
being phased out?
- Three roles had a single instance - "Finish Token Support",
"Equipment Storage and Delivery" (thank you Denis for enabling your Run Director
to see more of the rugby on Saturday) and "Warm Up Leader (junior events only)".
Finally a request - this Saturday if you have no interest in the rugby and
you are able to volunteer at any parkrun then please do so because
teams are likely to be short because of the rugby.
Roderick Hoffman
Alphabet Hunters
A last minute change!
Julie and I have just returned from a week in the West Country. An
annual family pilgrimage to more rural areas of the country took us to
near Minehead and this was the first of two parkruns.
Despite it being set on a straight pathway, you are in the lap of the
wind as it is on the promenade but this is the first run that I have
encountered that replicates 10x 500m reps. There are five out-and-backs
each from the start which involve stopping and turning around a traffic
cone. We calculated a seven second loss for each turn which accounts for
35 seconds. Yes, all courses have turns but not to this degree.
Nevertheless we were pleased with the results.
The family returned home on Friday but Julie and I decided to add
another day so that we could run an elusive "Y" and so we drove down to
Yeovil Montacute. This was already planned with the hotel booked six
months ago. The drive was awful: lashing rain in 40kmh wind but we made
it. During dinner we discovered that the Yeovil Parkrun had been
cancelled because of the weather......what do we do now as not many
other runs in the West Country? We were there to run a rare letter but
"Y" was gone and so we decided on an unofficial "X"......eXeter
Riverside. We set off in the wind and rain for our 104 mile round trip.
It was very wet, very windy and cold but most enjoyable - a single lap
course of path, trail and muddy grass around the college rugby pitches -
we were very pleased that we decided to run and not to give-in to the
conditions.
Now for the real test...getting back to Yeovil by 11:00 which is when
breakfast was served until.....made it by six minutes!
So two very different parkruns but isn’t that why we like them?
We went south-west to run a Y but came back with an X and so mission
accomplished in my book.
Paul Watt and Julie Barclay
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KLM Beach Club Championships
Although I can't make this this year, I'd strongly recommend this to club
members. Get yourself over to Schiphol and you'll be given transportation, the
6k or 10k run and entertainment all for free. The run and conditions are
challenging, but I've done it five times and it has never been as bad as I
imagine it could be! Roderick Hoffman
SATURDAY 14th December 2019 at the “Langevelderslag” Beach + Dunes
Dear airline colleagues,
You are hereby invited for the KLM Road Runners 2019 club
championships.
The location of the beach/dune run is Langevelderslag www.nederzandt.nl
+/- 20 km south west of Schiphol airport. The race distances are 6km and
10km. The start of our event is at 15:00 for the 6km and 15:10 for the
10km (14:30 children's run). Directly after the start, the race goes
north following a winding footpath. After a few kilometers and a
challenging climb over the dunes and the race returns to the finish
following the sandy beach.
The 6km runners finish at the beach centre; the 10km runners will run
an additional smaller loop.
There are awards for male seniors and masters, female seniors and
masters on both distances and every finisher will receive a special KLM
Road Runners souvenir.
All runners take part in a free lottery with many fine prices. The
award ceremony starts at 17:00.
A free bus service will be available. It will pick-up runners from
Schiphol airport (AMS) at 13:30. We will also take care of transport
back to the airport. The bus will return at 17:30 to Schiphol airport.
If you want to join us for our run on the beach and dunes than please
sign up via
https://klmrri.nl/formulieren/CK2019Inschrijving_ENG.php.
Participating in the race for invited airline runners and family is
FREE!! After the Race we continue with a buffet BBQ dinner and if you
decide to stay for this dinner you can sign up also via
https://klmrri.nl/formulieren/CK2019Inschrijving_ENG.php The
costs are €29,50,- for the buffet dinner per person. (Children under 13
are € 9,75)
Payment: This year we ask the attendance for the dinner to pay
upfront (no cash payment on race day). This can be done via a normal EU
bank transfer (Swift / iban), see registration website for details.
Also for those runners who will stay for the dinner we will organise
transport to Schiphol Airport.
Hope to see you at the beach and dunes on the 14th of December.
Met vriendelijke groeten / kind regards,
Frank Jegers
KLM Road Runners
WWW.KLMRRI.NL
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Marathon Results
I ran the Amsterdam marathon on Sunday {22nd} for the second time.
I last ran it in 2007 when I achieved a time of 3.36. Since then
I've tried about 10 more marathons trying to get under the mystical 3.30
time. On Sunday I finally managed it with a time of 3.28:55.
The marathon itself is very flat and I'd recommend it if aiming for a
time. Although I wouldn't suggest following a pacer group round.
The roads are quite narrow for the first 5k, and the pacer group can be
quite bumpy.
Ben Chaytow
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Running shorts
- DNF! An abortive attempt at a third Thames Trot on Saturday 26th
October. After 27.5 miles (of the 48) I retired at Checkpoint 3 having spent
6:22:34 enjoying the moist conditions. Things have dried out, and nothing
seems broken. Did give me some reason to hesitate entering Comrades this
morning. But not quite enough. Chris Kelly
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