The New Eltham contingent drove out to the wildlands of Cray Valley to begin their run this Sunday and with the new territory to contend with they also found themselves having to think of witty responses to the delightful inhabitants of Orpington's own brand of encouragement. Tom and James managed to contain their laughter as various hoodies, yoofs and scallies came up with hilarious one-liners such as 'Jog on mate', 'Run Forrest' and the sheer genius and yet inspiring 'You running pri**s'.
Mind you the ingenuity of the supportive chants paled into insignificance as the first of the snow began to fall on the course of the 'Petts Wood Pacer'. Along the way the boys went off road and shared the track with a selection of Chislehurst's angriest dogs and unfortunately had to splash through mud, dirtying their brand new gleaming trainers.
Safely back at home wrapped up in jumpers, Team Ellis enjoyed the last laugh as Orpington's very own Jasper Carrots, Bernard Mannings and Jim Davidsons sat huddled around a a hamburger for warmth outside McDonalds.
All in all, it was a testing 12 miles and the boys are looking forward to a quieter, flatter and less-filled-with-rabid-canines run next weekend.
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