It's happened - UKnetrunner versus the Ridgeway Relay - and we had a great time. 33rd out of 39 - but then lots of other teams cheated by having 1 runner for each stage (and by being fitter and stronger than us).

A more detailed report to follow, but for now...

Race reports in the forum

Slideshow - stages 1-5

Slideshow - stages 6-10

And finally, big big big thanks to Heavyweight (David Kindred) and his long-suffering other half for all the work they did organising the event for us.

UKnetrunner has entered 1 team in the unique "Round Norfolk Relay" - a 193 mile, 17 stage event held on 20th & 21st September 2008.

A new section has been created on the UKnetrunner website to bring you up to date details of the club's preparations for the event.

We now have all 17 runners needed for the event (well done Team UKnetrunner!)

If you would also like to be involved with the logistics of the event (cycling or driving) or wish to be a reserve for the event, please contact me at: alanlacey@uknetrunner.co.uk or telephone me on 07920 547871. Ideally 2 or 3 reserves would be preferred in case of injury or unexpected events between now and event date.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROUND NORFOLK RELAY DETAILS (UKnetrunner Members Only)

Places are still available in the UKnetrunner team in the Ridgeway Relay on 15th June 2008.

The event is a 85 mile relay, made up of 10 runners runing different length stages from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Overton Hill near Marlborough.

The Ridgeway Relay is a team relay, organised by Marlborough Running Club. It is run over ten legs, the legs varying in length from 5.3 miles to 11.6 miles - all teams must include at least 8 male, 2 female, or vice versa. The route is scenic, hilly and off-road. (Further details at the website: Ridgeway Relay Website

Currently we have a team of 6 - 4 more would be ideal to make up a full team, and avoiding the need for any runner to run multiple stages.

Please contact: me at alanlacey@uknetrunner.co.uk or phone 07920 547871 and I will pass your details on to the UKnetrunner organiser of the event, David Kindred, who will contact you to make further arrangements.

A UKnetruner forum thread is currently actively discussing this event at: Ridgeway Relay Forum Discussion

I've had a message from Clare Kenny of Lancashire Wildlife Trust who has informed me of available places for the BUPA Manchester 10k, which is fully subscribed otherwise.

Clare says:-

"We still have places available in this event and are now offering them at a reduced price for anyone who wishes to run on our behalf.
I do request that you commit to raising funds on behalf of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (at least sufficient to cover the cost of the place)
We are registered with www.justgiving.com to support your online fundraising efforts and can also provide hard copy sponsor forms and literature about us.

If you are interested, or know of anyone who is, please call me on direct dial 01772 317234."

Please contact Clare/Lancashire Wildlife Trust if you are interested in a place and supporting the Trust.

Alan Lacey
Chairman/Secretary UKnetrunner

Finishing Times (Provisional Chip Times)

162nd place - Nick Houlton - 2:38:31 - Fantastic finishing time - well done Nick!
377th place - Stephen Price - 2:47:27 (PERSONAL BEST) - Excellent achievement Stephen - well done!
Keith Luxon - 3:09:57 (PERSONAL BEST) - Brilliant - congratulations Keith!
John Brewer - 3:59:54 - under 4 hours - great run John!
Laura Foster - 4:18:35 - Great run Laura - first club lady home - you did the club colours proud!
Nick Dunk - 4:23:35- (PERSONAL BEST) Great run Nick.
David Kindred - 4:26:01 - (PERSONAL BEST) Fab finishing time David - representing UKnetrunner well!
Brigitte Groves - 4:29:06 - huge improvement on last year Brigitte - so close to a PB! - well done!
Wendi Witton - 4:49:35 - great performance - well done Wendi!
Colin Wells (Scooby!) - 6:18:17 - well done Colin - was it in your 2008 Soldier Scooby outfit? (as seen in Runnrs World Magazine!)

Darren Reevell is reported to have finished safely ...... currently unable to confirm his finishing time.


Two other results to mention of former UKnetrunners:

Donald MacLaren - 3:05:21
Carl Rutt - 3:52:41

Well done Donald & Carl!