‘I’m tired, I hurt, but I wouldn’t miss it’
FOR Greg Josey the social side of running is a key reason he puts on his trainers.
He will chat to anyone.
The Trident Trust All Terrain Challenge is a perfect fit with its camaraderie, support and friendly rivalries.
This is his first year taking part – he is currently locked in a fight for the top spot of Division Six.
Greg returned to the sport two years ago as he struggled with his weight.
‘I’ve done a lot of the cross country events, Park Run, which is really my passion, the ATC was really just a mad thing that I wanted to do, but I’m so glad that I have,’ he said.
‘It is so tough, it doesn’t matter what strength you are, it’s tough for you. But it’s really enjoyable, I’ve met a lot of new people, everyone is encouraging, the support is fantastic.’
We spoke as a passing storm rumbled overhead before the Saints Bay hill climb.
He was anticipating a tough time of it, having given everything he had during the Icart Loop the previous day.
‘I didn’t have anything left,’ he said.
It has been a case of taking each day as it comes.
‘Day one I didn’t know what to expect,’ he said.
‘I run with JPs, so have done a bit on the cliffs, but I had no idea, just sort of stood at the back and thought I’d go from there. The first set of steps I thought I ran OK, but the last two lots coming back, I had no idea about the kiosk steps. The last set of steps are bad enough, but the kiosk ones just blew my mind, so I found it very tough.
‘The Imperial I enjoyed, a 5K, fairly flatish, that was probably my best run. There’s a few people I like chasing that are better than me so I always have that. Literally with Joe Armstrong, I’m chasing him and he’s pushing me, so that’s really good.
‘Each race is different, so I approach it how I feel. Last night as soon as I got to the start line I wanted to be at the first lane first and I wanted to lead group six from there. I probably did until halfway and then got taken by Lousie [Critchlow]. She pulled me along, then Joe came up towards the end, he’s strong on the steps, and my legs had given in by then.’
The friendly rivalries that develop during the week are a big motivation.
‘The 800m track relay, luckily I know Paula Dodd really well and I was drawn with her.
‘She’s faster than me generally, just to come off the barrier with her, I think she knocked about 35 seconds off my 800m time. Just the pulling of each other, the rivalry, it’s brilliant. I’m tired today, and I hurt, but I still wouldn’t miss it.’
Greg is aiming to run the Guernsey Marathon in October, having not completed the distance for more than 30 years.
He ran half marathons here in the late 1980s, did the Church to Church as a youngster, but has never run 26.2 miles in Guernsey.
‘I was glad it was postponed until later in the year. I’ve done quite a few long runs on my own, so I’m happy with that.’
He heads out early Saturday morning once a month and finishes with the Park Run for the last 5k.
He is also doing the Donkey Drop out. He has taken part once before, completing eight hours, and this time aims for 12.
‘Two years ago I did it and at six hours my head had gone, my legs were wobbling. Danny Le Page turned up on his push bike and got me going again. Because the start and the finish line is there, once you get back in that circle you might as well go again.’
As for further into the future, he is not so sure.
But there is one more local race on his mind.
‘I hate the cliffs, I hate hills. I’d love to have a go at the GU36 one day.’
Today the event heads for the final race in Herm.
The top of Division Six is the closest race for honours.
Louise Critchlow leads on 2:43:43 with Greg second on 2:44:29.
In Division One Will Bodkin kept up his winning streak for the week on the Saints hill, with a strong performance from Mikey Ingrouille for second on the day followed by footballer Ross Allen.
Elise Bott stretched her lead at the top of the women’s standings from Mel Nicolle.
Results
Stage Six – Hill Climb.
(Results doubled for the GC)
1 Will Bodkin 02:04
2 Mikey Ingrouille 02:10
3 Ross Allen 02:11
4 Fabio Teles 02:13
5 Luke Richards 02:14
6 David Mosley 02:14
7 Chris Norman 02:14
8 Toby Mann 02:16
9 Marc Isabelle 02:17
10 Simon March 02:18
11 Adam Grogan 02:20
12 Ben Foote 02:20
13 Paul Moriarty 02:23
14 Michael Le Page 02:24
15 Gearoid Lee 02:25
16 Samuel Goddard 02:25
17 Matthew Atkinson 02:26
18 James De Garis 02:26
19 Darren Rouse 02:26
20 Iain Bailey 02:27
21 Aaron Walden 02:27
22 William Fish 02:32
23 Paul Hewitt 02:33
24 Agris Dulbinskis 02:35
25 Sam Walden 02:36
26 Tom O’Neil 02:37
27 Peter Beausire 02:37
28 Andy Hatton 02:38
29 Dave Hockey 02:41
30 Adam Dorey 02:42
31 Daniel Legg 02:42
32 James Starkey 02:43
33 Elise Bott 02:44
34 Jon Sexton 02:45
35 Jenna Jackson 02:46
36 Jordan Smith 02:47
37 Steven McCracken 02:47
38 Chris ONeil 02:48
39 Melanie Nicolle 02:48
40 Nick Hynes 02:48
41 Ruairi Harnden 02:50
42 Steve Wilson 02:52
43 Dan Hunter 02:52
44 Luc Blanchard 02:53
45 Tim Wilson 02:55
46 Hannah Fitchet 02:56
47 Natalie Finlayson 02:57
48 Michael Way 02:58
49 Derek Beatty 02:58
50 Matt De Carteret 02:59
51 Rosie Williams 02:59
52 Emma Beardsell 03:01
53 Divon Crouse 03:02
54 Nick Boughay 03:02
55 Penny Freeman 03:02
56 Craig Collins 03:03
57 Robert Gregson 03:04
58 Paul Domaille 03:06
59 Darren Smith 03:07
60 Harley Gavey 03:09
61 Jocelyn McLellan 03:11
62 Nathan Galliene 03:13
63 Brett Bewey 03:13
64 Caroline Barby 03:14
65 Lorna Castle 03:15
66 Steve Sarre 03:17
67 Angus Kirby 03:18
68 Daniella Le Flem 03:18
69 Andrew Sexton 03:20
70 Lucy Le Cocq 03:20
71 Katy Hodgetts 03:21
72 Vicki Joyce 03:24
73 Tania Shires 03:25
74 Paul James 03:29
75 Louise Critchlow 03:34
76 Joe Armstrong 03:35
77 John Duggan 03:35
78 Jeanne Svejstrup 03:37
79 Tomas Wilkins 03:38
80 Brendan Wilms 03:39
81 Nicola Sharp 03:39
82 James Soden 03:40
83 Matt Mason 03:40
84 Gemma Le Sauvage 03:42
85 Tony Veillard 03:45
86 Jemma Crouse 03:45
87 Paula Dodd 03:45
88 Suzi Druce 03:51
89 Susan Atkinson 03:52
90 Alison Lihou 03:57
91 Laura Havard 03:59
92 Emma Alford 04:01
93 Gregory Josey 04:03
94 Ali Mason 04:04
95 Sam Sexton 04:06
96 Maree Wilms 04:09
97 Bev Dereham 04:10
98 Juliette Yeaman 04:11
99 Terry Harnden 04:28
100 Sam Ingrouille 04:33
101 Mark Finlayson 04:37
102 Berni Gilman 04:52
103 Alun Williams 05:07
104 Catherine Griggs 05:22
General Classification
Division 1
1 Will Bodkin 1:35:44
2 Luke Richards 1:40:27
3 Fabio Teles 1:43:06
4 Chris Norman 1:44:23
5 Toby Mann 1:47:34
6 Ben Foote 1:48:03
7 James De Garis 1:51:55
8 Matthew Atkinson 1:52:48
9 Paul Moriarty 1:53:32
10 David Mosley 1:53:32
11 Mikey Ingrouille 1:53:49
12 Adam Grogan 1:54:37
13 Samuel Goddard 1:54:53
14 Ross Allen 1:55:31
15 Andy Hatton 1:55:38
16 Aaron Walden 1:55:54
17 Marc Isabelle 1:56:47
18 Paul Hewitt 2:00:21
Division 2
1 Michael Le Page 1:58:03
2 William Fish 1:59:15
3 Daniel Legg 1:59:55
4 Gearoid Lee 2:01:04
5 Elise Bott 2:01:15
6 Iain Bailey 2:02:12
7 Sam Walden 2:02:26
8 Nick Hynes 2:03:06
9 Adam Dorey 2:03:24
10 Dave Hockey 2:04:35
11 Simon March 2:06:09
12 Dan Hunter 2:06:26
13 Melanie Nicolle 2:06:29
14 Jon Sexton 2:07:10
15 Tim Wilson 2:07:28
16 Rosie Williams 2:08:15
17 Hannah Fitchet 2:08:25
18 Robert Gregson 2:08:28
19 Derek Beatty 2:08:45
20 Steve Wilson 2:11:16
Division 3
1 Tom O’Neil 2:06:50
2 Steven McCracken 2:07:59
3 Michael Way 2:10:11
Jordan Smith 2:10:50
5 Jenna Jackson 2:11:04
6 Agris Dulbinskis 2:11:07
7 Darren Rouse 2:11:59
8 Penny Freeman 2:12:48
9 Nick Boughay 2:14:54
10 Jocelyn McLellan 2:15:39
11 Daniella Le Flem 2:15:55
12 Caroline Barby 2:17:09
13 Chris ONeil 2:17:11
14 Vicki Joyce 2:17:51
15 Angus Kirby 2:18:49
Division 4
1 Peter Beausire 2:17:00
2 Tania Shires 2:17:42
3 Paul Domaille 2:18:19
4 Natalie Finlayson 2:19:11
5 James Starkey 2:20:09
6 Brett Bewey 2:20:12
7 Emma Beardsell 2:20:36
8 Lorna Castle 2:20:36
9 Steve Sarre 2:20:56
10 Craig Collins 2:21:31
11 Ruairi Harnden 2:21:34
12 Divon Crouse 2:22:30
13 Katy Hodgetts 2:22:48
14 Andrew Sexton 2:23:02
15 Cecil Carter 2:23:44
16 Luc Blanchard 2:26:59
Division 5
1 Matt De Carteret 2:22:30
2 Nathan Galliene 2:27:38
3 Paul James 2:28:29
4 Lucy Le Cocq 2:31:29
5 Gemma Le Sauvage 2:32:38
6 John Duggan 2:35:31
7 Suzi Druce 2:36:39
8 Martin Boyde 2:36:46
9 Paula Dodd 2:38:24
10 Tomas Wilkins 2:38:42
11 Harley Gavey 2:39:17
12 Jeanne Svejstrup 2:39:52
13 Alison Lihou 2:42:18
14 Matt Mason 2:42:59
15 Laura Havard 2:43:55
16 Darren Smith 2:43:57
17 Nicola Sharp 2:44:06
18 Juliette Yeaman 2:46:05
19 Isabelle Mariess 3:05:24
Division 6
1 Louise Critchlow 2:43:43
2 Gregory Josey 2:44:29
3 Ali Mason 2:46:09
4 James Soden 2:46:54
5 Jemma Crouse 2:47:08
6 Emma Alford 2:48:51
7 Susan Atkinson 2:50:37
8 Tony Veillard 2:50:40
9 Sam Sexton 2:57:05
10 Maree Wilms 3:00:06
11 Brendan Wilms 3:01:08
12 Terry Harnden 3:04:22
13 Cath Birnie 3:09:35
14 Alun Williams 3:17:07
15 Sam Ingrouille 3:20:30
16 Mark Finlayson 3:28:30
17 Berni Gilman 3:32:15
