You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.
The Pews!!
October 30, 2009 By 11 Comments
Sunday November 15th @ 5:30
The Pews will be held at Anthony’s -
but this year we have “the big room”…
Pizza buffett and salad with a cash bar!
So I need an idea of how many Bimblers
can make it to our annual awards!!
Please let me know if you can or can not
attend as you may be receiving a trophy or worse!! Thanks IGGY
The Bluff 50K Race – A Runner’s Report
October 29, 2009 By 4 Comments
The race was, in many ways, a “pumped-up” version of last year’s race. In 2008, the inaugural running of the Bimblers Bluff 50K Trail Race was nearly flawless. This year, the good parts got even better, and new goodies were added. A very practical AND stylish technical long sleeve shirt was a nice surprise. A new custom designed Buff made for an appreciated companion to last year’s finishers’ award. Goodies in our race bag, handouts from the major sponsor (Poron), and a carb-load meal the night before all added to the “value” of the race. [Read more...]
Bimbler’s Bluff 2009 – Race Director’s Report
October 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
The morning after the race I was out clearing the last course markers from the Bluff course. It was another beautiful morning, one that matched the previous day when 101 runners crossed the start for the second running of the Bimbler’s Bluff 50K. [Read more...]
Not a gecko in sight – Allstate runs the relay
October 28, 2009 By 7 Comments
To date, this will be my longest race. I’ll be running the relay today with Iggy. We’re calling ourselves ‘Team Bimblettes’. I’ve been very excited about participating and the day certainly did not disappoint. It’s been quite the training plan… Bites of the Bluff, multiple falls, bee stings, fun runs… All leading up to race day. [Read more...]
Chip off the old block
October 26, 2009 By 3 Comments
On October 25th 2009, Jan Oudemool finished his first marathon in a time of 4:58:25 in the company of his daughter Chipper. Then event was the Falmouth Marathon and he is said to be ‘over the moon!’ Congratulations to Jan and well done to Chipper who a few weeks before paced Dorothy to her first marathon finish.