Julia Bleasdale celebrated the end of 2005 with tenth place in Madrid clocking a pretty impressive 35mins for 10km. Darren Talbot was unable to stick with the 27 minute pace at the sharp end but still clocked a PB of 32.50.

The Captains attempt to dominate the world of multi-terrain running took another giant leap forward with a victory in the Huncote Hash in Leicestershire by nearly 3 minutes. Anna Garnier built on her fine run of form with 4th place in the Ladies field (61st overall). Ashley Brutnall also donned his studs and cruised round in 101st. 208 finished.

Andy Robinson and Kate and David Symons managed to time their Christmas dinners around the traditional Christmas day parlauf run from Lauriston Cottage.

Andy,paired with the quickest "A" string runner, won the race and led for most of the race with Dave not far behind. Kate found the whole thing rather more serious than anticipated - a speed session on Christmas Day (!)and may well stick to peeling the vegetables next year....

Wednesday night saw the revival of a much talked of Thames tradition. It wasnt quite nine miles and we were wise enough to stop short of nine carols! Many thanks to Alison, Darren, Doug, Al and Andy (and their families) for their hospitality and for letting us sing on their doorsteps.

Anna Garnier finished 2nd in the Gaddesby Gallop. Who says THH runners dont do all the big events?

John Macfarlane won the annual South of the Thames race on Wimbledon Common in fine style and three new TH&H members made their race debut (jeepers it is colder here than in Melbourne.....)

Men
1.	John Macfarlane		TH&H		40.30
2.	James Connor		Kent		40.51
3.	R Ashe			Harrow		41.01
22.	Nic Gould			TH&H		43.59
36.	Chris Daniels		TH&H		44.39
52.	David Symons		TH&H		45.56
55.	Mark Gilbertson		TH&H		46.15
173.	Tim Rodgers		TH&H		1.00.28
181.	Bruce Blackshaw		TH&H		1.05.29

Ladies
1.	Jo Ronaldson		Ran		48.05
11.	Kate Symons		TH&H		54.03
20.	Vicki Filsell		TH&H		57.32
41.	Kittie Alderson		TH&H		1.19.11
For full results see:
www.belgraveharriers.com/pdf_files/SoTChamps2005.pdf 

Ben Reynolds showed significant signs of improvement in his latest race, winning the V40 event and finishing 9th overall in 55:08.

Surrey Athletics President Rachel Disley led the Surrey ladies home with an impressive sixth individual place with Surrey placing third team.

David Symons led the field home on a glorious crisp afternoon with the Thames team placing second in the three to score team competition.

1	Dave Symons 		THH		31:34
2	Vic Maughn		VAC/HHH	M40	32:07
3	Tony Harran		VAC/HHH	M45	32:48		
4	Mark Gilbertson		THH		32:56
17	Tim Nightingale		THH	M45	37:37
20	Peter Giles		THH	M60	37:47
27	Kate Symons		THH	W35	39:38
28	Alan Gibbons		THH	M50	39:41
36	David Walsh		THH	M60	41:47
38	Jeff Armitage		THH	M45	41:52
43	Julia Fea			THH	SW	44:00

Keith Spacie was presented with a magnificent shield courtesy of his star performances and is now the proud owner of Wokings "Runner of the Year" award.

Nic Gould (4th) and Chris Hutber (10th) flew the club flag against K&P on what was a busy Saturday for the club.

Frank Dudbridge was 3rd in 55:57 and Anthony Eady was 212th in 84:25.

The Captain led home a field of 1300+ with Chris Daniels (4th) and Tom Samuel (7th) hot on his heels. Nick Maloney also showed signs of his continued improvement in the 30s with Wednesday night newcomers James Cowley and Michael Burke just outside the hour.

Oxford won both individual races and both team events in a highly dominant display. In the Ladies event captain Courtney Birch front ran to a fine victory whilst in the Mens event Jonathan Blackledge surged clear inside the final 200 metres after an epic race. Strong packing by both Ladies and Mens teams rounded off a dominant day for Oxford.

Ladies Race
 
1 	Courtney Birch 		Oxford 		23:52 	   
2 	Lucia Gibson 		Oxford 		24:44 	   
3 	Rachel Deegan 		Oxford 		25:11 	   
4 	Tricia Peters 		Cambridge 	25:17 	   
5 	Elizabeth Braithwaite 	Oxford 		25:22 	   
6 	Rachel Ward 		Oxford 		25:33 	   
7 	Emily Ferenczi 		Oxford 		25:38 	   
8 	Charlotte Forbes 		Cambridge 	26:03 	   
9 	Claire Day 		Cambridge 	26:12 	   
10 	Catharine Wood 		Cambridge 	27:02 	   
11 	Kyla Bowen-la Grange 	Cambridge 	27:14 	   
12 	Sarah Kummerfeld 		Cambridge 	27:52 	 

Oxford win 11-31


Gentlemens Race

 
1 	Jonathan Blackledge 	Oxford 		38:07 	   
2 	Paolo Natali 		Cambridge 	38:15 	   
3 	Fraser Thompson 		Oxford 		38:26 	   
4 	Ben Moreau 		Oxford 		38:29 	   
5 	William George 		Cambridge 	39:24 	   
6 	Richard Franzese 		Oxford 		40:09 	   
7 	Martin Bishop 		Oxford 		40:14 	   
8 	Matt Armstrong 		Cambridge 	40:15 	   
9 	David Bruce 		Oxford 		40:21 	   
10 	Ben Hope 			Cambridge 	40:26 	   
11 	James Hogan 		Oxford 		40:38 	   
12 	Patrick Ward 		Cambridge 	40:46 	   
13 	Alan Chetwynd 		Oxford 		40:48 	   
14 	Owain Bristow 		Cambridge 	40:58 	   
15 	Andy Bell 		Cambridge 	41:49 	   
16 	Richard Ward 		Cambridge 	43:46 	 

Oxford win 30-51

Four brave Thames ladies raced in the icy rain over the 4.5mile Dysart Cup course in Richmond Park. Bethan had a good run up front with the Stragglers ladies and it was good to see Clare back in action, running well after a long injury break. Michael Johnson was the sole Thames finisher in the mens race over the longer course.

Dysart Cup
1.	Clare Gutch		26.02		RAN
4.	Bethan Hopewell 		26.55		TH&H
12.	Kate Symons		28.08		TH&H
14.	Alison Carpenter		28.36		TH&H
25.	Clare Sylvester		30.50		TH&H

Ellis Trophy
1.	Richard Xerri		31.08		HERC
98.	Michael Johnston		42.38		TH&H