Hot Gossip
June 2007
Pascoe defies all odds and makes
a comeback performance at the Takapuna "Ringstinger"
12km - check out his new lean frame at the North Harbour Cross
Country.
Robo defies immigration bungling and makes his way back to the
City of Sails. Anyone with bad guts and liver we now have our
man back at Auckland Hospital.
Foster claims he still has a 34m 10k if only his calf can hang
together and he has taken up walking in preparation for a return
to the top.
September 2006
School cross country races 8/9/6 Olivia Moorman 3rd and Andrew
Moorman 1st.
Auckland Central interschool cross country yesterday. Kieran
Woods was third in the Year 7 boys, Great effort! Erin Dwyer
also ran a finished a credible 15th in the year 8 girls
CONGRATULATIONS to Toby Robinson is winning the North Harbour
Year 7 Inter-School race and Jordan Sussex coming 3rd in Year
8 (30 August) - fantasic effort by these two - great reward for
an excellent season.
April 2006
* Robo vows to be back in 2007 and
in better shape than we have seen him before - check out this
recent shot. Apparantly Dr Robo has been leading a new life in
the UK - hmmm.
* Fozzie Foster heads to the USA for the Arizona Ironman
- where he actually gets to swim!
My race was a bit of a mixed bag but good to finish on a pretty
good
result. The field of men was a top pro field with 50 guys - also
very big!
It was a buzz to lead out of the water
in 46.57 about 50 secs from the
next two. I broke the timing chip in transition as I got my wetsuit
off
and got out on the bike and led for about 35 km! The tv cameras
were
filming me lots! Then I stuck with the two guys that came up
to me and I
biked with them to the first turnaround (there were three laps)
and some
more. We were biking fast! But then I started to realise it was
a bit too
fast and I started to get a very sore left glut and hamstring.
They were
very painful and for the next lap I had to hop out of the saddle
a lot. It
was a long flat course with a gradual climb of about 5km in the
middle of
each lap. So all on the aerobars which I haven't practised much
of! Anyway I felt a little better on the last lap although had
very sore toes too! My feet are badly blistered and black nails
today! I came off the bike with old friend Peter Clode! We swam
the swim course together a few days before. I then ran fast and
passed four guys in the first of three laps. I still ran solid
for the second lap but maybe the hard concrete, the running out
of nutition, or the heat exhaustion - it was 30 degrees!, all
took their toll and I ran very slow the last 10 miles! However
15th in 9.02 was still respectable. See www.Ironmanrizona.com
for full results.
* Ex-Wesley Alan Jones completes the 100k Oxfam fundraiser and
hardly breaks into a sweat
March 2006
* Brent 7th N.Z Ironman[no swim as too rough!] and 2nd n.z swim
run champs ..Dean Foster about 13th.
* Simon Bucknell 1st junior mile Whanganui and 1st junior mile
auckland about 4.16 and Andrew Haigh 3rd 4.23
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March 2005
* Fozzie Foster meets his match
as he marries long time sweetheart in a romantic beachside union.
The evening that followed included rain and power failures plus
a couple of Foster speaches - that old Foster wit came to the
fore as stories of a wayward youth were shared including taking
off down the hill in Mum's car at a very young age (not sure
which twin was at the wheel). Donna added an element of excitement
to the event by arriving 30 minutes late - apparantly taken by
the days events she headed off from home without the bouquets
and there weren't many florists on the beach. All at Wesley wish
you a happy and loving life together.
February 2005
* Rowbotham returns for a flying visit. All were amazed when
he opened his wallet during an early Saturday morning raid at
a high-brow eating establishment in Epsom. Apparantly all the
moths had already died prior to opening. Rowbotham was heard
to say as he left the premises "My free drinking days are
behind me now I'm strickly a paying customer only". We must
wait and see on that one!!
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September 2004
* Foster finally pops the question
- Donna & Brent are yet to announce a date but 2004 is far
from over!
* Rob Jessop takes out 43rd place in the Mens Sprint Final of
the World Orienteering Championships being held in Tortuna, Sweden
and in doing so was the only Kiwi to make the A Final.
July 2004
WRIGHT STUFF: Nelson runner Phil Wright. 
MARTIN DE RUYTER/Nelson Mail.
Wright takes out two-dayer
20 July 2004
Nelson's Phil Wright won the Mizuno
two-day marathon held in three stages over 16.1km, 5km and 21.1km
at the weekend.
Wright, who is enjoying a rejuvenated running career, won the
Nelson Striders event in a combined time of 2hr 38min 40sec.
Kaikoura's Mike Morrissey was second in 2hr 42min 35sec finishing
just ahead of Brian Kemp who recorded 2hr 44min 53sec.
Canterbury's Rebecca Moore won women's race in 2hr 49min 19sec holding off a strong challenge from Nelson's Taryn Beattie. Beattie slashed almost 10 minutes off her last year's time to finish in 2hr 50min 48sec.
Results -
Men: Phil Wright (Nelson) 59.05, 17.05,
1.21.57, 2.38.40 1
For
more detail click here
June 2004
* Our very own Joseph "I
don't play reggae" Nenweek is a DJ on B FM (95.0 fm)
On the 4am - 6am time slot on Monday Mornings. Check out the
cool grooves.
* Wesley's
own Biruk (ala Bekele's) runs a New WR 5000m - 12.37.
That boy sure can fly.
May 2004
* Jordan Sussex cleans up North Shore competition to take
out the Albany inter-school Cross Country champs. Well done mate
- must have got some good jeans!!
* Blobby announces "comeback"
* No word from Robo - rumour is he is held up somewhere
in South Auckland working on a new music video. At least he is
not here to gloat over the cricket - what a blessing@!
March 2004
* Robo departs but leaves his vehicle behind to be used as
the Wesley mascot car for the next 3 seasons. Anyone requiring
a lift to see A Haigh who is now holding the keys.
* Haigh is left to lament as Robo fails to show for his farewell
bash. Geoff was quoted as saying "It was one of the best
nights of my life - one of those nights when you remember how
great it was to be single with NO kids!!!!!!
* Fozzie Foster reclaims with NZ SwimRun title, 7th time,
from little brother Dean at the final round of the Stroke and
Stride, St Heliers Bay (claiming his 50th S&S victory in
the process). After hitting the front in the water Dean admitted
later that he wondered if he had false started - just like Thorpe?
Needless to say Brent dug deep and cleaned out the competition
during the swim and pushed further ahead during the run.
* Deano vows vengence in 2005 (hes the fat one below
- man these guys have bulked up over summer).
April 2003
* Wesley has its first NZ Champion of the year with Dean
Foster taking out the NZ Swim/Run Champs at Orewa on the weekend.
Well done Deano!
From the champ - "Well I did the N.Z. swim[1km]run[6km]
champs in Orewa on sat. Some quite big waves came up just as
we started[Praise theLord!] and I got through them well and into
the lead. After the swim I had a handy lead and hung on in the
beach run to win by about 30 seconds! Praise the Lord! I was
a bit lucky Brent was injured and didn't do it and a few other
top athletes didn't do it, but they missed out on the fun and
$250, trophy etc."
* Dean Foster meets 3-legged & 3-armed man on his way to
work (1/4/3)
* Congratulations to Rob Jessop for completing his University
thesis - many years of hard work have finally paid off.
March 2003 - Bullet point summer & breaking news
* News from Michael Skea - just thought that I would let
you know that I have moved to hamilton to take up a position
with Gallagher Group. Also on Jan 3rd our son Aidan was born
7lb 11oz. Say hi to everyone for me and please keep me informed
of what is happening as I will be in Auckland every once in a
while at the weekend to have a run.
* Potters expecting first born !!!! Mike still recovering
from the news.
* Foremans head for the UK as Mark receives a new challenging
post with F&P. All the best Mark & Jan on an enjoyable
2+ years in the Mother land.
* Haigh still recovering from defeat at the hands of Malcolm
Hicks over the summer.
(Get over it lad - you would have got him if it had been longer,
like at least 1500m)
* Brent Foster in recovery mode after "Unfortunately I tore
the plantar fascii off the heal three days before the Ironman
and despite rest and rehab it is still very sore and may take
a while to heal." Brent still managed to lead out of the
water in Taupo.
* Dean Foster is in recovery for the 2nd year running "I'd
love to Ian and I hope to run the marathon but at the moment
[would you believe it?!] I've torn[mild I hope] my r.lower erector
spinae[back] muscle lifting trees on our property[to dig them
in on the boundary].Should be ok. soon.How about a few sat.2-3hour
runs out waitakeres or one tree hill?" But a few injuries
never stops Deano from doing his reps!
* Robo loses bags, skis and mind whilst on weeks ski holiday
in the USA.
* Wesley looking for a bumper year of results & fun in 2003
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12 August 2002
A word from Phil Wright(ex Wesley
now in Nelson) "At the NZ Cross Country champs on Sat in
sunny, but cool Christchurch, I placed 8th in the Masters (over
40) 8.2km race in a time of 28:38, my Waimea club won GOLD in
the 3 man club teams title, and our Tasman Provincial team (the
same 3 guys) finished 3rd (Bronze medal) out of the provincial
teams in the same race, Christchurch and Auckland where first
and second. It was said to of been one of the highest quality
fields at a masters champs in a long time.
Caught up with Barry but missed you
guys, all going well should see you at the Rd Relay champs."
15 July 2002
Gambati Wesley. (Get your gumboots on Wesley!). Actually
it means go! go!
If it`s any consolation we`ve had 24 hours of rain and wind here being the side effects of a typhoon that hit the mainland (and thankfully not northern Japan here). Had a pretty good race to finish 7th in the first of three itu international triathlon races here in Japan. There`s lots of foreigners here racing more than I expected!
Igenkide (take care),
Brent Foster
10 July 2002
Word from Dean Foster "Brent got 7th in 1st race in
Japan after 1st in swim and bike.He has 2 more races." Say
hi to all
27 June 2002
The "Shadow" alias Garnesh has been seen lurking around
the streets of Auckland. It is rumoured he is on a serious comeback
and aiming for the Auckland marathon where he is seeking to gain
his marathon Manhood. Watch out for the shadow at upcoming events.
13 June 2002
Rowbotham has been spotted celebrating England's entry into the
second round of the Football World Cup in a rather fetching little
number. Love the makeup Dave!!
11 June 2002
Magee has been honored with a Member of the NZ Order of Merit
MNZM which we work out to be an MBE in the old Royal terms -
congrats again Barry.
Congratulations also to Renee Gunn and her aerobic team
who won the Auckland School's Regional Aerobic and Dance championships.
This has qualified them to compete in the National Champs to
be held in Hamilton in July.
Ex Wesleyite Greg Derbyshire has been seen lurking
at the Teams X-C race on Saturday apparantly he has flown all
the way from the USA just to receive some old fashion massage
from Big Bob in Hillsborough. Greg is looking to be a regular
patient while he gets himself right for another US College season
starting August. Bob if you are listening ... make it hurt! He
left Wesley and now it is revenge.
The Potters are looking to take a stranglehold on the
2002 NZ 100km Team management with Anne taking the lead role
of Team Manager - yes Mike does need looking after and since
she did such a great job in Rotorua last year(coach in absentia)
she has taking on Management of the whole team. Well done Anne
and remember discipline is what these athletes need - keep a
firm grip of those lads.
Coach Pascoe has been located and returned to home. He
has been placed on a fluid extraction diet on the hope that he
can again return to a glimmer of his former self. Unfortunately
his timing hasn't improved arriving two minutes after the start
of Saturday's race and leaving the family home open to thieves
in the process - lucky his wife is there to supervise his normal
daily movements.
6 June 2002
Barry Magee has just been honored in the Queen's birthday
honours list. Exact details are not to hand but Wesley congratulates
Barry on this achievement.
Dean Foster demonstrated his nose for timing with perfect
arrival on Saturday - just as the sausages were being served.
He claims he got lost on his way to the start line.
4 June 2002
Brent Foster has just won the
latest World Triathlon event in China over the weekend. We do
not have any more details but believe Brent is now heading back
to Japan for another race.
Alan Meredith is shortly to head for Hawaii and the USA
chasing the love of his life. Will he win the race of his life?
Stayed tuned for more information.
In preparation for Hawaii Al has been operating as a tourist
guide down in the Coromandel and missed our Saturday run. Any
good sights Al?
28 June 2002
Rodney Hellyer has recently got engaged to the love of his
life Makiko - at this stage we are unsure as to when the wedding
bells will be ringing. Rumour has it that Al will vacate his
luxury room for Rodney once he has exchanged wedding vowels.
Brent Foster has recently returned from a successful
stay in Japan where he completed in the World triathlon series
placing an excellent 12th.
Ian Sussex & Mike Potter have just been selected
to represent NZ at the 2002 World 100km Champs in Brussells.
Further still Kerry Pascoe alias Blobby may be going as
Team Manager & official wine taster! Kerry is currently applying
for leave from home.
30/5 Update due to the short notification of the race details
the team is not now traveling to Brussels. Kerry meanwhile has
failed to gain leave approval and can be found at one of the
local Birkenhead cafes with a large half empty bottle of red
wine.
4/6 Blobby has been found but due to external influences has
decided not to escort Mike & Anne as they now head to Brussels
in a week or so to compete in the champs. Mike, we hope your
lack of NZ Athletics registration will not impact on your representation
legibility. Blobby will be available for moral support by mobile
phone apparently he will be camping out in the hills of some
National Park where reception can be optimised.