I am sorry that I have not seen everyone this last week or so but on arriving back from Botswana , I then had to catch a train to London the following day . I am sat by the Thames having coffee , feeling a touch nomadic .
I had further blood tests yesterday and walk with a limp!
My last attempts at running were at Goyt Valley …..enough said !
Congratulations to all that ran in the Summer series :
- Damian , undefeated and the overall winner , followed by Malcolm and a point behind the everimproving Jim.
- Vicky , undefeated in winning the ladies and follwed by Captain Kate.
- Ian winning the competitive 4/5 group , Penny coming second and John right behind her .
Take a look at the qualifiers and we have raised the bar in races needed :
- 2005 – 37
- 2006 – 38
- 2007 – 38
- 2008 – 44
Surprisingly, consistently high numbers.
Brand new qualifiers this year (ie. who have not featured within the last three years above) include :
- Ray Eagle
- Vicky (nee)McKinnon
- Paul Nichols
- Sue Hoole
- Rick Airs
- Chris Watts
- Amanda Bradbury
- Sarah Waite
- Angela Maziere
- Sarah Miles
- Nina Birch
- Charlotte Godfrey
As you can see, mainly the new lady members.
It what makes a such a great club : we work hard , enjoy and encourage each other : with a recipe like that its no wonder that we have so many training and racing .
Well done everyone .
Nick.
SUMMER COMPETITION
Our best supported summer series, so far, finished at Langley with another super turn out. I hope everyone enjoyed this years event. It was always intended as a focal point to monitor your improvements, and create a low key competitive and friendly atmosphere , something which you have all contributed to with your enthusiasm .
Your training wouldnt mean a great deal if you did not put yourself to the test occasionally. Along the way many categories have been won at events ,both team and individual, at the same time a victory for the men, and runners up for the ladies in the Cheshire Grand Prix , are testament to our quality.
Racing can be tough , we dont always produce our best , but sometimes we can suprise ourselves , quite a few of you have produced outstanding results this season ,
so lets all keep trying.
Your T shirts ,and mugs will be produced soon , and a suitable occaison will be found for the presentation.
Well done to all forty four of you, no matter what position you finished , your way above ninety nine per cent of the population in fitness . I hope we can keep it that way.
Tony
Fantastic comments from Tony , right on every count .
We all of course owe a large debt to Tony and Paul for their unstinting support often on dark and cold wintry nights .
Every season is different , thus winter follows summer and brings a different dimension to our running . Cold and crisp mornings/evenings …wet and muddy trails .
One thing that does not change is our collective ability to work together , offering support and encouragement ….and of course great friendship over a drink in the bar !
Enjoy your running .
Nick.