Newsletter December 2004 Christmas Edition What do runners do when they forget something? - They jog their memory! Yes it's the Christmas edition of the newsletter so, appropriately, you will find this edition stuffed full of results together with some cracking race reports, the odd (very odd) joke, plus the essential Christmas present wish list for Langport Runners! Don't forget to use your new calendars and diaries to write in next year's races and most importantly THE LANGPORT RUNNERS AGM which is FRIDAY JANUARY 28TH at THE LANGPORT ARMS 7.30 pm. If any club member would like to fill any of the positions on the committee, or would like to suggest any names, please let Pete know. STOP PRESS FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER - NEW YEARS EVE CLUB RUN 10.OOam from RIDGEWAY HALL. ALL WELCOME. REFRESHMENTS AFTERWARDS The Clarendon Way Marathon - 'Are You Tough Enough??' During a telephone conversation this August my dad asked the question 'How far is it from Somerton to Salisbury?' Me, eager to please without considering the next question, answered 'just up the road.' My dad runs for the 'Carnegie Harriers 'who are based in Dunfermline, Scotland. A fellow runner in the club has relatives near Salisbury and has for the last few years run the Clarendon Way. He had now convinced my dad that it was one not to miss! And very soon I too would be convinced.................................. The Clarendon Way Marathon starts from Winchester College in the city centre, on the banks of the River Itchen. It passes through some stunning countryside in Hampshire and Wiltshire before finishing at Wyvern College, Laverstock in Salisbury. The route is mostly off-road, is tough and challenging but possibly one of the most scenic races you'll ever enter. It was now mid-August, only half a dozen weeks to go and my non-existent training plan was probably not the best way to go about business. I soon became focused and upped my weekly mileage to 35-40 miles. With the Clarendon being a pure off-roader, I tweaked my training accordingly and soon made great use of my Boy Scout map reading days and planned some routes from Somerton. Mid September my mum and dad spent a week with us that became an ideal opportunity for a run together. Dad even managed a guest appearance at the club during his stay. The best training run we managed was a three-hour plod from Somerton›Ash›Langport›Pitney›Somerton, with plenty of mud and hills on the way. In hindsight we should have ran many more of these runs! Race day rapidly arrived and our early morning journey to Salisbury began. The race had parking at both start and finish with transport to get you to the right place; all very well organised I might add. We opted for parking at the finish. With plenty of the usual pre-race banter we were soon in place. At the start we met both Tracey and Gina who were all set for the race, Martin had adopted the role as en-route support (photo man!). The Clarendon can be run as either the Marathon, Half or as a Team Relay comprising of 4 runners. With this in mind the few who sprinted off at the start were relay runners I hoped.... The weather was perfect however the forecast was rain and gales from the west, probably on cue at 13 miles. I had a pre-race call confirming rain at Somerton. We were off and the pace was slightly up on our plan but we felt fine, it wasn't long before we were off road and the race was living up to expectations. Plenty of water stations en route but I was glad of the dried fruit and carbo-drink carried as well, my dad also providing a fine selection of jelly babies to up the levels. We had been plodding along at a fair old rate of knots for about an hour and my dad mentioned he wasn't as fresh as usual at this pace, so we gently eased off for a couple of miles. Cue the Rain! Batten down the hatches and push on...we reached half way in about 1:55 which we were both pleased with, and had a few more jelly babies to celebrate. The half marathon pack had set off 11/2 hours before us and now we were following in their footsteps, which at times resembled The Battle of the Somme; the grass and hard tracks had turned to mud, and the chalk was now nice and slippery. Nobody said it would be easy! We battled on meeting some hardened runners, Clarendon Marathon 7 years on the trot - Hats off to them. All was going quite well considering, until at about 19 miles I felt a bit of a niggle in my left hip, and with it starting to give me a bit of grief we backed off a little. With what seemed like a continual onslaught of climbs, dad and I resorted to a quick march up the hills. This gave me some short-lived relief on the hip. With the surrounding scenery now looking familiar the finish was well within a mile, one last climb and the sound of the marshal's microphone booming out race numbers - we were there! I managed to muster a sprint for the crowd and we crossed the line together Yahoo!!! 4:23:29 Russell McArthur Why was Cinderella such a bad runner? She had a pumpkin as a coach! Mendip Muddle 10th October 2004 Results I used to take pupils up to Charterhouse Outdoor Activity Centre and remember traipsing through places such as Velvet Bottom, Tynings Farm, Beacon Batch and Rowberrow. So I decided to reminisce by doing this 20K multi terrain race over the Mendips. Nicky thought she would wear her new hiking boots and back pack, as it would be good training for the Karrimor - 12 miles later she came in with heavy mud laden boots, saying that she hated every moment of the race! The rest of us thought it was great. It was a windy day which certainly took it out of you as you climbed up towards Beacon Batch but there was plenty of downhill to compensate and fantastic views across the Bristol Channel. The race was well organised by Weston Athletic Club with plenty of marshals - one was even handing out Kendal mint cake! I was doing well until the forest section when one of my shoes came to a halt in the mud minus my foot- some kind man retrieved the shoe and I squeezed back into it - no wonder they give you socks as a memento at the end! There were showers back at Charterhouse - freezing cold but they got the essential mud off, plus plenty of hot food and cakes. There were 195 finishers. Definitely a recommended race for next year and a good one pre Exmoor Stagger, so put it in your diary. Liz Place Time Name Club Category Race no. 1 1:27:08 GIBBS, Tom M.D.C. senior men 150 153 2:09:18 MARTIN, Liz Langport Runners vet ladies 40 96 184 2:27:47 ROWSWELL, Kathryn Langport Runners vet ladies 40 114 185 2:27:48 MONAGHAN, Tracy Langport Runners senior ladies 55 186 2:28:08 BROOKHOUSE, Jane Langport Runners vet ladies 40 171 190 2:37:13 CHRASCINA, Nicola Langport Runners vet ladies 40 149 What goes ho squelch, ho squelch, ho squelch? Father Christmas out for a run with Langport Runners! Parrett Trail Relay 16th October 2004 Liz Leg 1 report At 9.00am on an extremely wet and windy Saturday morning 4 intrepid Langport runners set off on the first leg of the Parrett Trail Relay. Within 100 metres we were running along pebbles, trying to shelter from the storm which was tearing in across the Bristol Channel. By then I was wondering why I was there at all! John and James had said they would stay with Kathy and me as they hadn't had a chance to recci the route, but by about half a mile you couldn't see the boys for dust - well mud and puddles! I ended up running with Mike Reagan from Yeovil RC - we both knew the route and were able to keep going at a good pace. As we turned inland at Cannington Brook we spied a Wells runner on the opposite side of the drain running towards us - so we waved cheerily and sportingly suggested that he might like to try and catch us up - which he did and beat us by 16 seconds at the end! There were 16 teams. Well done to Matt Hill for being first man home on leg 4. Langport Ladies A were first ladies team home, Langport Ladies B were second. (Oh alright - yes there were only 2 ladies teams!) Well actually that isn't quite true - Minehead had a ladies team but they ran it as a hand over relay so were not included in the results - just as well - if you go the full results on http://www.runnerswebuk.com/results/2004/parett.html you'll see why!! Anyway well done to everybody who ran - it was fun and raised a lot of money for Cancer Research UK. Thanks to Crewkerne Running Club for organising it. Next year's race is set for Saturday 15th October 2005. In our last committee meeting it was suggested that we tried to run one leg of this race every last Sunday morning in the month - a) because its nice to run somewhere different and b) so that more people know more of the routes, thereby stopping the mad reccying (or not) of routes in the days before the race! The first run will be at the end of January - to be confirmed in the New Year. How do you start a polar-bear race? Say 'Ready! Teddy! Go!' Exmoor Stagger Results 24th October 2004 Position Number Name Category Club Time 1 118 ANDY SYMONDS SM KENDAL 1:52:11 18 72 MATT HILL SM LANGPORT RUNNERS 2:13:53 118 442 JIM HILL M50 LANGPORT RUNNERS 2:49:26 127 519 JOHN BRAIN M60 LANGPORT RUNNERS 2:51:04 193 665 LIZ MARTIN F45 LANGPORT RUNNERS 3:12:38 226 618 ALICE ALLEN F35 LANGPORT RUNNERS 3:37:54 227 670 KATHRYN ROWSWELL F45 LANGPORT RUNNERS 3:37:55 There were 240 finishers. Congratulations to John Brain who was First Male Vet 60 for the second year running. Exmoor Stumble Results 24th October 2004 Position Number Name Category Club Time 1 948 PETER RIGLER SM (stumble) TIPTON HARRIERS 0:44:34 5 941 STEVE BROWN SM (stumble) LANGPORT RUNNERS 0:51:36 There were 88 finishers. What lies in a pram and wobbles? A jelly baby. The Karrimor - 2004 This is about the fourth or fifth time I have competed in the KIMM (Karrimor International Mountain Marathon) - a two-day event which involves approximately 2000 participants (in teams of two of mixed or single sex) taking part in a challenging orienteering event whereby a course is navigated in mountainous terrain, carrying all food, stove, tent and equipment for an overnight camp. What delight, I hear you cry - and so it was - and it was made all the more pleasant by persuading Jane and Nikki to 'join in'. The weekend started, on Friday night, in a delightful hostelry in Crickhowell where we drank to our future success! The next morning, at the crack of dawn, we set off to get to the 'base camp' in the Brecons - only I got lost en route - a bit embarrassing to say the least as I was just about to set off on an orienteering course. I eventually met up with my partner and the ordeal started. Incredibly it was the first time I had taken part and it had not been a) raining or b) blowing an absolute hoolie and some of the views were absolutely spectacular. You very soon give up any idea of staying dry as you thrash your way through bogs and streams and, at times, the thought of climbing up yet another mountain to grab a few points is daunting - but, by late afternoon, having walked up to our ankles through some delightful smelling slurry, finally made it to the overnight camp site (i.e. a farm somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the Brecons with only a stream to drink from but thankfully a number of porta-loos!!). Jane and Nikki (and other friends) were already 'pitched' and the next few hours were spent getting dry and warm, fetching water from the stream, drinking mugs of hot tea, queuing up for hours for the loo, cooking our gastronomic meals (eaten out of the plastic bag in which they were cooked!) and generally trying to while away the time until it was acceptable to go to bed. It was quite a strange experience, as night fell on the site, to see two thousand people walking around with lit head-torches and to hear the squelch of four thousand feet walking through the inevitable mud!!! But finally tent doors were zipped closed and silence fell on the farm - only to start buzzing again at about 5:30 the next morning as the early starters began to get their breakfasts and 'down' tents, ready for the final assault. And so we too soon joined the masses - the worst part having to retrace our steps through the 800 metres of slurry! The weather was not so kind on Sunday with a lot of low mist and cloud which made navigation on the tops of the mountains quite hard. However, although my partner and I dropped a number of places on the second day, we were very pleased when we finished, back where we began, in 104th position out of the 245 teams who completed our course (there are 7 different categories) as well as being the first female veterans in our class. Did I enjoy it? Yes, of course I did - there is something spectacular about doing something you love in a wonderful environment. Come on other Langport Runners - join in next year. It's well worth it!!! Jenny Byrom And a P.S. from Jane... Just one thing - I did not have to be persuaded to do the Karrimor - I've wanted to have a go for years, but the event is often held way up north in Scotland or the Pennines!! When I heard it would be just round the corner (relatively), I jumped at the chance!! And it was great fun!! Lots of memories - mud, mud and more mud, b****y hard work (Exmoor Staggerers, eat your heart out), but there was a real sense of camaraderie, both up on the tops, with teams suddenly emerging out of the mist, clocking their points, then disappearing into the gloom again, and in the camp site, swapping stories of the day's adventures, comparing notes on dehydrated meals and different makes of fell shoes!! It was a real test of our orienteering skills (which actually weren't bad at all!) and our fitness and endurance. And a couple of times, we even got a glimpse of a view or two, in between the low cloud! Huge thanks to Nikki who agreed to be my partner - we didn't do too badly at all, considering it was our first time, and yes, I'd certainly do it again, if it wasn't too far away. But one thing I certainly won't do again is eat dehydrated chocolate pudding. What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper. Ilminster Lions 10K 7th November 2004 Results: This was the 13th year of the Ilminster Lions 10K. The first 5K is quite tough with a hill right at the start and at 2K plus a bit of a drag out of Dowlish Wake. But between 5K and 8K there is a nice downhill section for you to make up time. We had an excellent turnout from the club with 14 runners plus Charlie Brown in his buggy! The Chard and Ilminster reporter saw Steve with the buggy and decided it would make a good photo shoot, so we all muscled in and got our picture taken for the paper! Steve maintained that pushing a buggy around wasn't much of a handicap - he didn't however bargain for having to do a toilet stop - I'm sure Claire put Charlie up to it! Notable performance came from Emma Crowe running her first 10K. Apparently she rang Steve early on Sunday morning to ask about training and he suggested that she came along to do the 5k race - only to be told when she got there that there was no 5K but she might just as well do 10! Anyway her first 10K turned out to be a triumph as she was 2nd senior lady home! Well done Emma! Position Race No Name Time Club Cat/Position 1 0178 Paul Holley 0:33:35 Axe Valley Runners A/1 11 0154 Rob Ellis 0:38:30 Langport Runners A/9 35 0155 Steve Brown 0:43:14 Langport Runners A/23 47 0158 John Brain 0:44:40 Langport Runners D/2 55 0141 Tony Rudge 0:44:06 Langport Runners B/14 61 0176 Emma Crowe 0:46:25 Langport Runners E/2 86 0018 Liz Martin 0:48:53 Langport Runners G/3 93 0147 Paul McSparron 0:49:44 Langport Runners B/22 108 0183 John Cox 0:50:41 Langport Runners C12 121 0152 Georgina Masters 0:52:23 Langport Runners G/4 141 0114 Jenny Byrom 0:55:50 Langport Runners G/6 157 0180 Jane Brookhouse 0:58:26 Langport Runners G/8 170 0196 Susan Hall 0:59:57 Langport Runners G/12 173 0197 Jean Hughes 1:01:40 Langport Runners G/13 179 0066 David German 1:05:25 Langport Runners D/11 188 0128 Ann Western 1:08:25 N/A G18 There were 188 finishers. Category winners were: John Brain 2nd Male Vet 60 Emma Crowe 2nd Senior Lady Liz Martin 3rd Lady Vet 45 Where do elves go to get fit? An elf farm! Cheddar Half Marathon Saturday November 13th 2004 Place Time Name Team Category Pace min/mile Number 1 1:12:04 MYTTON, Neil Plymouth Harriers Senior Male 05:30.0 799 110 1:38:10 RUDGE, Tony Langport Runners MV50 07:29.5 652 146 1:45:06 MARTIN, Liz Langport Runners FV45 08:01.2 526 180 1:50:00 ALLEN, Alice Langport Runners FV35 08:23.7 765 265 2:06:01 ROWSWELL, Kathryn Langport Runners FV45 09:37.0 626 267 2:06:39 HALL, Susan Langport Runners FV45 09:39.9 771 269 2:07:37 CHRASCINA, Nicola Langport Runners FV35 09:44.3 664 285 2:15:35 HUGHES, Jean Langport Runners FV55 10:20.8 558 There were 298 finishers If athletes get athletes foot, what do soldiers get? Missiletoe! Sodbury Slog Sunday November 14th 2004 Place Time Name Club Category Number 1 0:57:52 WILLIAMS, Richard Bristol University Senior Men 1072 362 1:26:22 TURNER, Grahame Langport Runners Senior Men 1069 There were 900 finishers What did Santa say to Mrs. Claus as she was about to go out for a run? Looks like "rain", "Dear"! Castillos de Avila 06/11/2004 Around 18 months ago, while surfing Runners World Forums on the internet, Martin spotted an invite on one of the threads to run in Spain. He began 'chatting' with the creator and organiser Luis Arribas and said we would be interested in doing his run. On the 4th November this year we flew to Spain to realise our dream of running in the mountains of this beautiful country. We spent the first night in Madrid and the next morning took a train for 70 miles to Avila, north of Madrid. Avila is a beautiful old city steeped in religion, there is a cathedral and dozens of churches and convents. The old city is surrounded by castle walls with arched and gateways around the perimeter. Our hotel room looked out on the whole city and at night the castle walls were lit up, all 2.5 km round, a fairytale scene. On Saturday 6th November at 8.15 a.m. coaches arrived to take us to the start of the run about twenty or so miles away as this was to be a point to point trail of 46 km. T.V. Espana was at the start in Villaviciosa to film us for posterity! About 140 runners started from the castle in the village, Castillos Sancho De Estrada, at 9 a.m. only 6 were women! We began the ascent immediately; starting at 1180m above sea level we were to climb 620m in the first 6 or 7 miles. This was the Parameras mountain range. All but 2 of the other runners were Spanish. The other 2 British runners came from Cardiff, Les Croupiers and London, 100 Marathon Club. Martin and I had decided to run together and enjoy the day taking lots of photos along the way. The weather was lovely and mild, blue skies, sun, little breeze. The climb was hard at times though underfoot was good going on wide tracks of firm 'sand' and gravel. At the top of the mountain we had to put our woolly hats back on as we ran right into the clouds where it was cold and damp. We followed red painted stakes and bits of red and white tape and never faltered. At approx. 25k we were relieved to arrive at the first Aid station of the route. There were 3 in all so we all carried Camelbacks or large bumbags with 2 bottles. The Aid stations were friendly and full of water, PowerAde, bananas, oranges, jellies, soup, chocolate etc., one of them even had music playing! From here we had to make a steep climb past a really stinky bull- pen to another castle, Castillo Manqueospese. The castle was guarded by two men in uniform on horses happily cheering us all on. There was an official photographer up here too, in the middle of nowhere! From this point we were very much on the downward part of the journey though it continued to undulate in places. The scenery in the mountains looking out over the plain, Sierra De La Paramera to the mountains on the other side was absolutely spectacular. I can't describe how much we enjoyed this trail or how privileged we felt to be taking part in the first ever Castillos De Avila trail run. We continued on, passing weary Spanish runners whom all spoke and cheered despite the fact we couldn't easily understand one another's language. The camaraderie was just as it is at home. As we drew into the last 5 or 6 miles Martin began to tire rapidly so leaving him I pushed ahead. We had a river crossing to make at about 40k, there were steppingstones and the marshals had towels laid out on the other side! Apparently most of the Spanish runners used the stones or stopped, took their shoes and socks off, waded through, towelled their feet and put their socks and shoes back on. Did we? Did we heck! We just ploughed straight into the river in our socks and shoes and continued on the other side to uproarious laughter from the marshals and more cautious runners. The last 2 or 3 miles were a bit of a drag across the plain except that we could see the walls of Avila drawing ever nearer. Finally after 6 hours and 10 minutes I sprinted across the finish line outside the castle walls, 5th lady and 3rd in my category. People applauded and cheered as an official photographer snapped. At 6 hours and 23 minutes Martin came rolling in too. This is something I don't boast about at all...much! The support, marshalling, aid, medics, route marking was superb. It was by far the most exhilarating and stunningly beautiful run we have ever done, as yet! We are looking forward to heading back to Avila again next year. Incidentally we 'sold' the Midsummer Dream to Luis and he is hoping to come here for that next June. A truly International affair! By Tracey Monaghan What's Father Christmas called when he takes a rest whilst out running? Santa pause ! Brent Knoll Results Sunday November 28th 2004 Place Time Name Team Race Age Category Race number 1 0:38:07 HOLMES, Neil Erme Valley Harriers Senior Men 403 8 0:41:56 HILL, Matthew Langport Rns Senior Men 227 42 0:47:28 HILL, Jim Langport Rns Male Vet 50 228 74 0:52:43 BRAIN, John Langport Rns Male Vet 60 434 95 0:57:32 MARTIN, Liz Langport Rns Female Vet 45 282 103 1:00:53 MASTERS, Georgina Langport Rns Female Vet 45 427 105 1:03:58 BYROM, Jenny Langport Rns Female Vet 45 430 110 1:04:58 BROOKHOUSE, Jane Langport Rns Female Vet 45 429 1.10.00 CHRASCINA Nicky Langport Rns Female Vet 35 431 118 1:13:06 HALL, Susan Langport Rns Female Vet 45 432 There were 126 finishers. Full results on www.runnerswebuk.co.uk Somerset Series 2004 In the Somerset Race Series Matt Hill and Liz Martin were awarded prizes. Matt, having completed the required 8 races was 3rd best man with 71 points. Liz completed 12 races and was 4th best lady with 101 points. In addition Jim Hill completed 12 races, with a total of 286 points for his best 8 races, putting him in second place for the male vet 50 category. Alice Allen completed 8 races and scored 196 points and Jenny Byrom also completed 8 races and scored 293 points. Full results on www.runnerswebuk.co.uk Race Diary December 19th Wellington Monument 6.27 km 10.30am December 26th Stoke (St Gregory) Stampede 10K 11.00am January 12th Street 5K winter Series Race 4 7.30pm February 9th Street 5K winter Series Race 5 7.3 pm February 20th Tough Ten 10.30 am Weston- Super-Mare Bramley 20/10 miles February 27th Babcary 7.5m road race 11.00am (Somerset Series) March 6th Butleigh 7m multi terrain 11.30am (Somerset Series) March 9th Street 5K winter series Race 6 7.30 pm March 13th Grizzly 10.30am (entries now closed) March 20th Bath Half marathon 11.00am (entries now closed) Sherborne Castles 10K 11.00 am March 28th Easter Bunny (Yeovilton) 10K 11.00 am At the Annual Langport Runners Christmas dinner the following were awarded trophies for their achievements this year: ROLL OF HONOUR CLUB Runner of the year: Tracey monaghan Men's champion: matthew hill Ladies champion: gina masters Veteran man: jim hill Veteran lady: liz martin Junior MAN: CHARLES ALLBROW JUNIOR LADY: PIPPA BAKER MOST IMPROVED SENIOR RUNNER: JENNY BYROM MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR RUNNER: OWEN ARTINGTON Team of the year: men's Quantock beast matt hill, jim hill, STEVE BROWN, NICK CORK Special challenge award: nicky Chrascina Quantock Run December 12th 2004 If you want to guarantee cold weather, just ask Gary to organise another Quantock run! It seems that every time we run up there the east wind blows and it is perishing! Having said that, the eleven of us that went had a great run, and a good laugh. Some of us were too shattered to talk which was OK because others managed to chat for England on the way round. The conversations were fascinating - everything was discussed from John Lewis's curtain material, to trying on women's shoes! In between all that Gary took us on a scenic route with comments like - "it's OK it's all downhill now - well until the next uphill!" When we got back to the cars, John rewarded us with hot ginger cordial - an instant body warmer and much welcomed. Thanks to Gary for organising it. Liz The Runner's Lament I've always been a runner I've done it all my life; Some people think I'm nutty And that includes my wife! Running is a mystery, It causes grief and pain, Heartache and injury. Why do we run and train? When the sun is shining brightly There's no better place to be On Cocklemoor or Aller Hill Footloose and fancy free. But this is wishful thinking I hear the veterans cry. Its raining and you're knackered, The sky is dull and grey, The nagging injury's back again, Your PB hopes are dead, Your will is being tested, As runner's tears are shed. But Langport Runners don't give up, We still come back for more, On Sedgemoor's droves or Parrett Trail We feel our spirits soar. Running is addictive A drug that's in our blood, That causes strange behaviour Like trampling through the mud. So please don't ask a reason For what we runners do; We simply must admit it, We haven't got a clue! Dave Gosling LANGPORT RUNNERS KIT FOR CHRISTMAS!! Looking for ideas for Christmas Presents?? Why not get some new Langport Runners kit! Purple Vests £10.00 White mesh vests £10.00 T-shirts £5.00 Sweatshirt £13.50 Tracksters £10.00 Shorts £12.50 Reflective bib £4.50 Please see Jane for orders! THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM JANE BUT LEAVE THIS SHEET OUT AT HOME AND YOU MAY BE LUCKY! (some of these are genuine requests from runners, others are things that from the past year's running experiences some runners may find useful! Head torch Hand torch Flasher ( one of those things you clip on your back ) Battery recharger Heart monitor watch Runners log book Water bottle or Steradent tablets for cleaning out the one you currently have Tweezers for ticks Vaseline - large Box of sugar lumps for horses Dog biscuits Plasters - nose shaped Relief cream for anything that stings - nettles, wasps etc Map of local area for those who are lost 2 miles from home! London underground map Notebook and pencil for jotting down any recipes heard whilst running Reversible Langport runners vest - for when you're somewhere you shouldn't be Short sleeved tee, long sleeved tee, wind proof jacket, short shorts, long shorts, leggings, summer socks, winter socks cap, woolly hat, sunglasses gloves PLUS a large rucksack to put it all in , for the runner who realises, 5 minutes into the run, that they are overdressed! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!! ?? ?? ?? ?? 1