DECEMBER  HANDICAP

Thursday 29th. December 2005

                          TIME    TIME                          POINTS

                                                            IN        TAKEN                                    SCORED

 1.      Emily                             41.41  27.11 (+14.30)                    10pts FR 

 2.      Paul                               41.43  29.43 (+12.00)                      8pts pb

 3.      Tony C.                          41.43  23.43 (+18.00)                      7pts pb

 4.      Rachel P.                         42.05  30.05 (+12.00)                     6pts

 5.      Dave R.                          42.17  27.32 (+14:45)                      1pt 

 6.      Roy S.                            42.19  28.19 (+14.00)                      5pts 

 7.      Nigel T.                          42.20  21.50 (+20.30)                      4pts RECORD

 8.      Dave W.                          42.20  28.20 (+14:00)                      3pts  

 9.      Dave D.                          42.33  25.33 (+17.00)                       2pts pb      

10.     Mandy                            42.40  33.40 (+9.00)                         1pt (1^st)                    

11.     Debbie                            42.44  33.44 (+9.00)                        1pt

12.     Neil                                43.24  26.39 (+16.45)                       1pt  

13.     Richard                           43.58  28.58 (+15.00)                      1pt                                                  
14.     Dawn                             44.26  44.26 (0.00)                           1pt
15.     Peter C.                          44.37  29.37 (+15.00)                      1pt
16.     Peter Reid (guest)           50.01  44.46 (+6.15)          

Congratulations to Emily and Nigel who set women’s and men’s records for the new course despite conditions being more suited to penguins.  Now, as a result of Emily and Paul’s excellent runs there is something of a log jam at the top that promises plenty of excitement over the final three rounds.  Other noteworthy runs came from Tony Croft and Dave Dunn with p.b.s and junior Mandy who braved the tough conditions for her first race.

Special thanks are due to Fiona and Neil for their splendid après race hospitality. Bangers and mash followed by table tennis in their warm cosy home was the perfect antidote to ward off hypothermia.  What’s more, they enjoyed our company so much we’re invited back after future handicaps as well!

Thanks also to John Bertenshaw who generously funded the prizes, Brian Porter for the complimentary sports massage and Steve Hargreaves who shivered alongside me at the start and finish.  It was a great show by everyone who defied the weather to take part.   All in all our special festive handicap was a notable success.

Bill Lock.