The Jingle Mile - A Christmassy East Angular FetchEvent.

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Rosehip
Rosehip
May 2015
9:40pm, 18 May 2015
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I have been asked:

"But have you some official time keepers for the mile? So the times can be validated by UKA and Power of Ten?"

Is anyone "official"? Rich? have any Fecth miles been officialised (I know that's not a word) before?

this is getting rather complicated for this bear of little brain!
RichHL
RichHL
May 2015
9:52pm, 18 May 2015
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You tell them to sod off. None of the East Angular Fetch miles have been "official." What do they expect for a handful of pound coins and a slice of cake? Fuck's sake...
EdJ
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9:56pm, 18 May 2015
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@Rosehip - have to admit to getting a little concerned by the turn things are taking on the BAC forum - I worry some people are missing the point of this event!!! Assuming that there is no officialisationism, I'll go back with something to Meerkat et al (and e-mail Mark S about the electronic kit before he reads about it there!!)
MrD
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9:58pm, 18 May 2015
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They were actually offering their services free of charge, so I would not tell them to sod off! Rosehip all you need for a race to be official is a qualified starter and a qualified timekeeper. Both we have at the club and are willing to do it for nothing more than a slice of cake and a cup of tea. Whether the race is official or not is up to you, but all you need do is ask. Fmail if you want to know more.
EdJ
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10:07pm, 18 May 2015
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I'm sure if John or others were happy to be official officials, it would be much appreciated. Some people will be treating it as a bit of fun - but others will probably welcome the chance to record a recognised PB at some different distances.
Rosehip
Rosehip
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10:09pm, 18 May 2015
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oops sorry Ed, thought you'd spoken to whoever is in charge of the electronic stuff! my bad :(

I know nothing about anything that could or should be done to make numbers count, just signed my name to book the track.

MrD, I wasn't about to tell anyone to sod off! and if we can make numbers official for those that want it then that's all good :) -- as long as those that just want a run in the rain and a piece of cake are happy too.
RichHL
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10:18pm, 18 May 2015
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We got complaints from some Fetchies at the last Jingle Mile because they thought it was getting too big and serious. We had quite a lot of C&C runners out giving it death because ChrisHurk and I pushed it at the club and it became part of our Christmas celebrations. You are never going to be able to please everyone, Rosehip. Just do what you can to make things run on the day. It's supposed to be a fun event for everyone, including the organisers.
Rosehip
Rosehip
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10:43pm, 18 May 2015
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I think that it's the draw of a mile time that makes serious runners serious Rich - it's a distance that people don't get to run very often and so having it official is a bit of a thing.

If we can make some people happy by formalising a good time, then that will make me happy too - but as I said, I know absolutely nothing about anything formal - I have signed my name to book the track, I can bake a cake or three and I can draw up entry sheets, plan heats and shout a lot - anything else will need some help!

If the club is offering that help, then we can take it for the sharp end, as long as we can keep the bulk of people and especially Fetchies happy.

Since I'm not sure my stupid, f'ing, sore, left foot will let me run - I'll be there to do whatever it is that people tell me needs doing! as long as someone ttells me what that is - 'cos I haven't a bloody clue!
EdJ
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11:05pm, 18 May 2015
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RH - I had mentioned using the photo finish to Mark a while ago, and I've just e-mailed him, so no problem there. After the last time he might want nothing to do with it ever again. Ooh... and since I've been typing this and getting distracted by looking at new routes near Stone Henge he has replied and is up for it.

Anyone else - whilst we do have a few speedy milers (including MrD) at Biggleswade, they are a very friendly and supportive bunch, so I don't think we need worry about it getting too big and serious.
runningmumof3boys
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11:04pm, 19 May 2015
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When is this?

About This Thread

Maintained by RichHL
Okay, here it is. Again. And again. And yet again. And once more. And this time with feeling. And this time in the summer which probably means it's going to piss it down. And now again at Christmas. And this time not even in East Anglia, really (which is probably just as well). And back in Cambridge with bells on. And this time it's a bit Disnae. Yet again, eighth time for luck. Like Tokyo 2020, Jingle Mile 2020 has been postponed to 2021 but we can't afford a rebrand. Instead there is a Virtual Jingle Mile. Make up your own swears. And back for a Not The Jingle Mile 2020 In 2021 thanks to Hells Bells. The Jingle Mile 2020 is happening in 2022, thanks to the magic of television. (It's not the magic of television.)

fetcheveryone.com/races/jingle-mile-2022-it-apos-s-happening-again-7105729

Saturday 3 December 2022
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Cost £5.00

Directions to the track:

DON'T ENTER WILBERFORCE ROAD FROM MADINGLEY ROAD!

It's blocked off about a hundred yards down.

From M11 - Exit at J12 (A603, Sandy & Cambridge), follow the A603 along Barton Road to Grange Road on your left. Up Grange Road to Adams Road on your left. The entrance to the track is at the end of Adams Road.

From A14 Eastbound - Exit at J31. Follow A1307 Huntingdon Road towards Cambridge city centre. Follow signs for A1134 Ring Road and turn right onto Mount Pleasant and follow the one-way system down onto Madingley Road. Turn right onto Madingley Road, first left onto Grange Road, and second right onto Adams Road. The entrance to the track is at the end of Adams Road.

From A428 Eastbound - Exit for Cambridge and American Cemetary. Follow the signs for Cambridge city centre past the American Cemetary, across the M11 bridge, Churchill College on your left until you reach Grange Road where you turn right. Take the second right onto Adams Road. The entrance to the track is at the end of Adams Road.

From A14 Westbound - Exit at J31 onto the M11 Southbound and follow the directions above.

For anyone who is coming by train, there is now a bus service U from the railway station to Robinson College, Grange Road, which leaves a half mile walk along Adams Road to the Wilberforce Road University Track.

You could also walk from the station. It's a couple of miles. Head out of the station and onto Station Road, right onto Hills Road then follow that all the way into the city centre to Petty Cury. Turn left there and go down onto the Market Square. Cross the square diagonally then bear down the side of Great St Mary's. Turn right at the end then immediately left down Senate House Passage. Follow Trinity Lane round to the right and then left onto Garrett Hostel Lane. Over the bridge then straight on over Queens Road and up Burrell's Walk. Bear right at the end and up onto Adams Road. The track is at the end of Adams Road.

Swimmers and paratroopers, you're on your own. Weirdos.

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