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The Shatt Al Arab Riviera - 10KM Race
Op Telic 6
WOII (CSM) D Roffey recently
organised a 10KM fun run whilst the Battalion were
serving on Op Telic 6 in Iraq. The event was in aid
of the Gdsm Gratton appeal, and 193 runners were
involved ran over 3 Fridays raising £1,524.60.
The event was a fantastic success, and CSM Roffey
would like to personally thank all that took part in
the event, and those that helped (in any way) to
make this a sucess.
CSM Roffey would also like to record a special
thankyou to the QM, RCWO, Post Bunk and EFI for help
with the 'Goody Bags' that were handed to all of the
runners (chewey bars, drinks, mars bars & power
drinks).
Read more and view images of this event below.
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The Shatt Al Arab Riviera - 10KM Race
Op Telic 6
by
WOII (CSM) D Roffey
After spending a month at the
Shaiba Logisitic Base working with the RSOI team I eventually
moved on to join the Battalion at the Shatt al Arab Hotel. On my
arrival I soon noticed the great running route around the
perimeter wall, where I ran a few laps most days. After a couple
of weeks I was told that at the end of June on promotion to
Warrant Officer I would be taking over Headquarter Company as
the Company Sergeant Major. Delighted with this I then noticed
that the Company could to with a touch of fitness, to say the
lease. I then came up with the idea of the 10KM race and started
making plans.
I was hoping for about 50 to take part, however after
distributing a few flyers and carrying out a bit of marketing,
the numbers soon swelled. I soon received block bookings from
the whole of the MT and Signals Platoon, before long the race
was becoming bigger than 'BEN HUR'.
Number Two Company also attended, which I believe was OTA!
A total of 193 runners entered. (returning with the T-Shirts
after the R&R turned into a bit of a one man task). Due to
operations, and in order to get all the runners in, I had to
spilt the race over 3 Fridays (Friday being the day of rest and
prayer in Iraq). I set the dates as far to the end of the tour
as feasible so the runners could get maximum training in.
On Friday the 23rd of September 05, 51 runners took part, and on
Friday 30th of September 32 runners completed the six laps of
camp, saving the best until last, on Friday 7th of October a
grand total of 128 ran.
Sgt Bennet from the gym gained the fastest time of 34.12 seconds
and the prawn seemed to sprint the six laps with ease. Some keen
members of the Signals Platoon and No 2 Company ran all 3 races,
however the best improved and most effort must go to Guardsman
Plant, Melville and Greenhill of the MT Platoon - lets hope they
keep it up!
As a look forward, once the Battalion are settled into Windsor,
I can see around the corner a 10KM copper horse race in Windsor
Great Park - watch this space!
A total of £1,524.60 was raised for the Gdsm David Gratton
Appeal of the Signals Platoon.
Thank you to all that helped out in anyway shape or form.
WO2 (CSM) D Roffey
CSM HQ Coy
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