Run report by Susie
A good turnout met at the Dog and Badger, Medmenham on a glorious April evening. The Bartlett’s were well represented; Fred & Jerome with Holly and Anna (the length of the girl’s legs prompted much discussion and they not only looked good they ran very well too!) Amanda (& Jules, who was not running, good luck for the marathon on Sunday!), Kate, Steve, Duds, Selwyn, Chris & I.
You will have to forgive me for not mentioning where the route took us because I haven’t a clue, so I will concentrate on the other features of the run. Beautiful countryside, the first bloom of bluebells and a warm April evening made the running enjoyable. It was noted that Chris & Jerome sporting the same colour t-shirts and shorts were almost indistinguishable from each other (not sure I’d mix them up but Fred was having trouble telling them apart…should I worry?!)
Nosey cows were a feature of the run (no, not Amanda, Kate, Fred & I!). Cows with their young calves were looking pretty frisky and they were not happy with a group of runners entering their field. It took some of our brave men to shoo them out of the way and a brisk pace was maintained until we were safely over the next stile.
Around 60 mins and 6 miles later we returned to the Dog and Badger. The pub has been taken over and renovated and apart from slightly slow service, will probably be back on our list of ‘good running pubs’. I believe the chips were good but were all gone by the time the girls had changed and returned to the table. Other highlights; a G&T costs the same as a pint, so no complaints please boys.
Conversation was lively; Duds shared his colonic irrigation experience with us, what a great birthday present idea! Talked us through the experience of flushing out the system and the long unseen bits of detritus…..just then David and Spider turned up!
Can’t remember much else but look forward to another scenic run next week, chosen for it’s
abundance of bluebell woods.
Next week’s run: 7pm, The Chequers, Wheeler End Common
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Crooked Billet, 14th April 2010 (Run 3)
Run Report by Jerome
On a clear but chilly April spring evening Jules, Amanda, Susie, Duds, Martin, Fred, Miss Anna Bartlett, Steve and myself huddled in our cars keeping warm before Baz & Kate arrived after a warm up jog from Flackwell. Doug had threatened to join but disappointingly for the elite fatties, failed yet again to show.
The usual route into Bloom Woods and up to the top of Winchbottom Lane was a challenging start for some but Anna soon realised that keeping up with this group wasn’t going to be as difficult as she thought.
A gentle meander down the road before the climb towards the bypass was almost enjoyable………..but not quite! At the top Duds, a new entry to the elite fatties club this year, and myself, a life time member, split off from the main pack as we felt the need to take on the original Death Hill. Amazingly we both ran the whole thing, albeit slower than the hambleden broadband connection. For us a pleasant final stretch saw us arrive back at the Crooked Billet as the others were arriving. They had headed down to Little Marlow taking the easier route before winding up Fern Lane back to the pub. I believe that Martin at this stage wanted to join the elite fatties but my son, the entry fee is heavy.
Into the pub where the first round of drinks was quickly followed by the arrival of sandwiches and roast potatoes kindly arranged (but not paid for) by Baz.
A steady stream of guests and regulars came in including Rodders with Freddie and Sam Hucks who had been rugbying and then by Liz and Stella who just wanted to eye up the male runners.
What conversations did we have? Well being at one end and being next to Duds the conversations can become quite one sided but I’m sure the word porn was mentioned at least once. Talking of which the girls were fairly impressive on the drinks front last night consuming lager, gin and tonics and small wines – is the message getting through I hear the men say? Brett is it safe to come back now or even better Sarah where are you in Brett’s absence. One or two regulars seem to be conspicuous by their absence thus far this year and as we move on to Week 4 the only 100%’s are I believe Jules, Amanda, Kate, Baz, Steve and myself. Before Susie complains to be a 100%er you have to go for a drink too to qualify.
Hoping that my choice for next week of The Dog and Badger at Medmenham meets with everyone’s approval as I have heard it is quite good now having changed hands last year. My quest for a new pub made me consider the Three Horsehoes at Burroughs Grove (limited run options) and The Brittania (don’t want to die yet). Middle Assendon seemed to be a bit far to go this early on in the year.
Take care all.
1845 hours again
Jerome
On a clear but chilly April spring evening Jules, Amanda, Susie, Duds, Martin, Fred, Miss Anna Bartlett, Steve and myself huddled in our cars keeping warm before Baz & Kate arrived after a warm up jog from Flackwell. Doug had threatened to join but disappointingly for the elite fatties, failed yet again to show.
The usual route into Bloom Woods and up to the top of Winchbottom Lane was a challenging start for some but Anna soon realised that keeping up with this group wasn’t going to be as difficult as she thought.
A gentle meander down the road before the climb towards the bypass was almost enjoyable………..but not quite! At the top Duds, a new entry to the elite fatties club this year, and myself, a life time member, split off from the main pack as we felt the need to take on the original Death Hill. Amazingly we both ran the whole thing, albeit slower than the hambleden broadband connection. For us a pleasant final stretch saw us arrive back at the Crooked Billet as the others were arriving. They had headed down to Little Marlow taking the easier route before winding up Fern Lane back to the pub. I believe that Martin at this stage wanted to join the elite fatties but my son, the entry fee is heavy.
Into the pub where the first round of drinks was quickly followed by the arrival of sandwiches and roast potatoes kindly arranged (but not paid for) by Baz.
A steady stream of guests and regulars came in including Rodders with Freddie and Sam Hucks who had been rugbying and then by Liz and Stella who just wanted to eye up the male runners.
What conversations did we have? Well being at one end and being next to Duds the conversations can become quite one sided but I’m sure the word porn was mentioned at least once. Talking of which the girls were fairly impressive on the drinks front last night consuming lager, gin and tonics and small wines – is the message getting through I hear the men say? Brett is it safe to come back now or even better Sarah where are you in Brett’s absence. One or two regulars seem to be conspicuous by their absence thus far this year and as we move on to Week 4 the only 100%’s are I believe Jules, Amanda, Kate, Baz, Steve and myself. Before Susie complains to be a 100%er you have to go for a drink too to qualify.
Hoping that my choice for next week of The Dog and Badger at Medmenham meets with everyone’s approval as I have heard it is quite good now having changed hands last year. My quest for a new pub made me consider the Three Horsehoes at Burroughs Grove (limited run options) and The Brittania (don’t want to die yet). Middle Assendon seemed to be a bit far to go this early on in the year.
Take care all.
1845 hours again
Jerome
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Peacock, 7th April 2010
Run Report by Kate
My apologies for the lateness of this report, a much depleted band of ‘merry runners’, met at 6.30pm at the Peacock, last Wednesday. There were various theories as to why our numbers were so low, maybe the Easter holidays or was it now that I am back running again on a Wednesday you are all going to avoid me?? The band included myself, Susie, Amanda, Jules, Baz, Stella, Steve, Jerome and last but not least putting in a special guest appearance, Una.
The run itself was sort of up and down with some straight grassy bits, one particularly nasty long hill, up to Frieth, which tested everyone’s stamina. Luckily for us Jules took a wrong turn and after 42mins we were back at the pub and ready for nibbles, much to Steve’s disgust who thought it could and should have been longer, bearing in mind the majority of those present were ‘fitties’! Stella managed to find 2 calf hooves to eat, the first was promptly taken off her by Baz but not the second which she took pleasure in eating. I must admit that it was with some caution that I approach my car later, after Stella had been in residence for a couple of hours, as I felt sure that what she had eaten may have returned in some fashion, but the air was clear and we could all breath easily! Then Rob got in the car!
The land lady in the pub was very welcoming, the football was on, which meant those that were interested could keep up with the score. I can’t remember much about the conversation in the pub apart from the fact that Jerome informed us that he and John were thinking of building a retirement complex for themselves on some ground that used to belong to the factory. How nice, perhaps we could all move in???
This weeks run is from the Crooked Billet, Flackwell Heath at 6.45pm, I am reliably informed that there will be chips afterwards, but could we all make sure we park across the road from the pub to ensure we do not block their car park.
I trust we will see more runners there this week than last???
Love you all
Kate
My apologies for the lateness of this report, a much depleted band of ‘merry runners’, met at 6.30pm at the Peacock, last Wednesday. There were various theories as to why our numbers were so low, maybe the Easter holidays or was it now that I am back running again on a Wednesday you are all going to avoid me?? The band included myself, Susie, Amanda, Jules, Baz, Stella, Steve, Jerome and last but not least putting in a special guest appearance, Una.
The run itself was sort of up and down with some straight grassy bits, one particularly nasty long hill, up to Frieth, which tested everyone’s stamina. Luckily for us Jules took a wrong turn and after 42mins we were back at the pub and ready for nibbles, much to Steve’s disgust who thought it could and should have been longer, bearing in mind the majority of those present were ‘fitties’! Stella managed to find 2 calf hooves to eat, the first was promptly taken off her by Baz but not the second which she took pleasure in eating. I must admit that it was with some caution that I approach my car later, after Stella had been in residence for a couple of hours, as I felt sure that what she had eaten may have returned in some fashion, but the air was clear and we could all breath easily! Then Rob got in the car!
The land lady in the pub was very welcoming, the football was on, which meant those that were interested could keep up with the score. I can’t remember much about the conversation in the pub apart from the fact that Jerome informed us that he and John were thinking of building a retirement complex for themselves on some ground that used to belong to the factory. How nice, perhaps we could all move in???
This weeks run is from the Crooked Billet, Flackwell Heath at 6.45pm, I am reliably informed that there will be chips afterwards, but could we all make sure we park across the road from the pub to ensure we do not block their car park.
I trust we will see more runners there this week than last???
Love you all
Kate
Thursday, April 01, 2010
The Royal Oak, Bovingdon Green. 31st March 2010 (run 1)
Run report by Amanda
I have agreed to write the first report of the season because it means that for at least the next 3 months at the end of the evening when Steve asks if I will do the report, I can say "NO because I have already done one - pick on someone else". It also means that I get to choose next week's pub and I have a lot to choose from.
Well doesn't time fly - the 2010 Wednesday running season has started again and the turn out was good bearing in mind the recent weather. Selwyn, Steve, Duds, Chris, Susie, Doug, Kate, Jerome, Rob (wearing tights similar to those worn by Rudolph Nureyev), Jules (who ran there as part of his marathon training and who timed his arrival time to perfection), Martin, Neil and me.
I was very impressed that Martin had decided to come along because for the past year he has told us consistently how he hates running but perhaps the promise by the Hucks and Roddicks of copious beer after the run made him change his mind.
Neil arrived a bit late and we had all left so he went for a run on his own where he met up with Heather in the woods and made her run rather than walk - well he is a personal trainer so what do you expect?
We all set off and ran the usual first run route. I made the big mistake of saying after about 10 minutes that we were really lucky with the weather. No sooner had those words come out of my big mouth than it started hailing - but luckily we were in the woods and it had stopped by the time we emerged. The fatties (some of whom were fitties last season but perhaps will promote themselves as the season proceeds) left us half way through which meant that I was now the slowest fittie (by default) and it was quite muddy and slippy in places which made me even slower.
The run was 4 miles exactly and we made it back in the light. Chris very kindly bought the first round as it was his birthday on Monday - thanks Chris. In the pub some of the boys (but not the spouses of any of the girls as they know better) dared to mention that the girls should pay a higher contribution to the kitty as the wine is more expensive than the beer. Well guys, my response to that on behalf of the girls cannot be put to print but I have organised for our chilled vintage champagne to be ready for us when we return from next week's run.
I guess we should still start at 6.30 next week but happy to delay to 6.45 if you think the light will hold out. Next week's run will be from the Peacock, Lane End.
Have a great Easter and see you next week.
Amanda
I have agreed to write the first report of the season because it means that for at least the next 3 months at the end of the evening when Steve asks if I will do the report, I can say "NO because I have already done one - pick on someone else". It also means that I get to choose next week's pub and I have a lot to choose from.
Well doesn't time fly - the 2010 Wednesday running season has started again and the turn out was good bearing in mind the recent weather. Selwyn, Steve, Duds, Chris, Susie, Doug, Kate, Jerome, Rob (wearing tights similar to those worn by Rudolph Nureyev), Jules (who ran there as part of his marathon training and who timed his arrival time to perfection), Martin, Neil and me.
I was very impressed that Martin had decided to come along because for the past year he has told us consistently how he hates running but perhaps the promise by the Hucks and Roddicks of copious beer after the run made him change his mind.
Neil arrived a bit late and we had all left so he went for a run on his own where he met up with Heather in the woods and made her run rather than walk - well he is a personal trainer so what do you expect?
We all set off and ran the usual first run route. I made the big mistake of saying after about 10 minutes that we were really lucky with the weather. No sooner had those words come out of my big mouth than it started hailing - but luckily we were in the woods and it had stopped by the time we emerged. The fatties (some of whom were fitties last season but perhaps will promote themselves as the season proceeds) left us half way through which meant that I was now the slowest fittie (by default) and it was quite muddy and slippy in places which made me even slower.
The run was 4 miles exactly and we made it back in the light. Chris very kindly bought the first round as it was his birthday on Monday - thanks Chris. In the pub some of the boys (but not the spouses of any of the girls as they know better) dared to mention that the girls should pay a higher contribution to the kitty as the wine is more expensive than the beer. Well guys, my response to that on behalf of the girls cannot be put to print but I have organised for our chilled vintage champagne to be ready for us when we return from next week's run.
I guess we should still start at 6.30 next week but happy to delay to 6.45 if you think the light will hold out. Next week's run will be from the Peacock, Lane End.
Have a great Easter and see you next week.
Amanda
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