Chairman's Blog
Floyd's updates on the latest club news and races.
17th January 2012
As we enter a new year we can reflect on what has probably been the most significant and successful years that the Harriers has had in its 26 year history.
NUMBERS
Last year saw the club grow likes it’s never done before as we welcomed more new members.
The key thing to this is the Early Birds and welcoming group that have played a major part in our success on retaining members. Well done to Denise, Liane and all your helpers.
COACHING and TRAINING
Our coaching staff is now headed up by Alan Probert who has been doing Saturday morning training sessions throughout the year which are always well attended.
Tim Erskine has been forging a close partnership with KAN and has organised several well attended sessions throughout the year. We are looking to train more coaches so if you fancy it why not give it a go.
KGP, RACING & XC
We have seen success in KGP like no other year with the Ladies winning for the third year in succession and the men coming second for the first time.
Racing in general has seen many prizes for Harriers throughout the year.
XC gets tougher every year with no less than 18 teams competing and always at least 30 Harriers running and doing well.
Well done to the team Captains Sharon & Adrian along with KGP & XC co-ordinator Dave Hattersley.
SOCIAL
We have had more social events this year all well attended with Sarah and her team really pushing out the boat with trips to London to see shows, Wine Tasting, Comedy Night, Summer BBQ, Firework night, Children’s Party, Christmas Bash & post-Christmas bash, well done to all that helped out to make this happen.
TRAVEL
The club saw 30 or so members go to Cologne in October with a trip planned for Majorca this year well done to Dave Keeling.
RACES
Harriers have successfully staged Weald of Kent 10, Maidstone Half Marathon & Turkey Run all well attended and a big thanks to everybody who gave up there time to make this happen.
COMMITTEE
A big thank you to all the committee that give up their free time to make it all run smoothly
FINALLY
As I have said the club has gone from strength to strength and the main contributors are the members, without none of this would happen.
So keep coming, keep enjoying it and most of all let’s keep Maidstone Harriers the best club there is and have another successful year.
Happy New Year Harriers now let’s run……..
Thanks
Floyd
Sunday July 3rd
It’s been a while as the late spring has been very busy for both me and the Harriers.
On the Social front the team have been busy at the Hazlitt to see Mel in his play, Leeds Castle for Go Ape and last Friday Katherine Jenkins at Kings Hill, all well attended and all had a great time.
Next event being the club BBQ on 16th July, all are welcome and there will be a raffle with proceeds going to Breast Cancer, so let’s have some prizes and dig deep for your tickets, it’s all going to a good cause.
On the running front MH are doing well in all races competed both the Men & Women are out in front in the KGP and are looking good going into the second half of the year. Well done to all if you want to see the latest stats they are on the website.
Club Championship is also going well with the next race being the Cliffe Woods 10K & Dartford half marathon, again all the latest stats are on the website as are all the results from races every week thanks to the very dedicated Andrew Burgess.
Traviss watch – in April Traviss was inducted into the Marathon Maniacs Club for doing 50 Marathons in 1 year being only the 77 person to do this well done Traviss, on that note every time I log onto Facebook he’s done more concluding this week numbers 79, 80 & 81 only 19 to go.
The new Tri section competed in the first race on May 15th well done to all with more happening this week end good luck to all.
Earlybirds is still going from strength to strength thanks to Denise and all her helpers.
As you can see everyone has been busy, good luck in all the forthcoming events and keep up to date on the messageboard.
Cheers, Floyd
Wednesday April 13th
MARATHON MANIA
As London approaches and most have been taking it easy other harriers decided to run marathons in four different locations at the weekend, in no particular order Brighton, Paris, Bungay Black Dog & Connemarathon. Well done all of you particularly Mailynne Woolley who is doing London as well. All full results are on the message board thenk you Andrew.
CROSS COUNTRY PRESENTATION
This Wednesday is the XC Presentation, it will start promptly at 9.00 look forward to seeing you there if you can make it.
LONDON MARATHON
Good luck all those running & marshalling, looks like its going to be a hot one again don't forget your sun cream.
WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL AGM
Just for those that have forgotten the AGM is always held on the Wednesday after London, please come along as this is your time to tell us what you want from your club and the newer members can meet up with everybody.
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday April 5th
RACES
It seems so Busy at the moment with races.
April 3rd
Michael White lead the Harriers home in the Sussex Marathon.
Stephen Turpie lead the Harriers home in the rearranged Dartford 10
March 27th
Tim Erskine lead 65 Harriers home in the Paddock Wood 1/2
Andrew Burgess does a superb job of collating all the results on the message board most Mondays, you can check out the full list of results http://maidstonehuk.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=recent
This weekend it's the Brighton Marathon, good luck to all those running.
CROSS COUNTRY PRESENTATION 13th APRIL
Traditional short run before London will leave us plenty of time to enjoy The XC Presentation, Dave will be handing out trophies to most who have competed more than 1 race.
We will also be asking for members to bring nibbles as well.
AGM
As there is only one week left of this year the Wednesday after London we host our AGM, there is lots to get through as always but it give us time to reflect on the past year, it would be good if we can have as many members there as possible particularly if you can't normally make Wednesday nigh as it will be good to hear your views.
LONDON MARATHON
Only 12 days to go but many of you have still not paid for your coach, if you don't want your place then we can easily pass it onto another member, lets please have all money in by this week.
Hope to see you at the club to run Penenden Heath this week if not take care.
Floyd
Wednesday March 23rd
SUNDAY 27TH MARCH PADDOCK WOOD HALF MARATHON
Please don't forget the clocks go forward!!!!
With probably over 60 Harriers going to run it should be a good day.
We will be having a team photo at 9.30 close to the porta loos.
Good luck to all that are running
AGM WED 20TH APRIL
Yes its that time of year again, you should have receive an email about this already.
All posts are up for re election as always so if you fancy a go, then let us know before April 6th, it is proposed that their will be several new posts so please read your email.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Thank you to all that attended a most enjoyable evening, Many thanks to Dave for sorting out all those Trophies and Sarah for putting together a wonderful Evening, not forgetting Michael for finding us an excellent band, you best book them for next year.
Here is a full list of winners.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Ladies A
...Winner: Penny Holden
10K: Sarah Brenton
10 miles: Sharon Hawkins
Half marathon: Sharon Barnett
Ladies B
Winner: Michelle Thwaites
10 miles: Kay Banfield
Half marathon: Joanne Nicholson
Male Supervets
Winner: Floyd Risby
10K: Mick Westwood
10 miles: Ron Carr
Half marathon: David Hutchinson
Male Vets A
Winner: Paul Ahsunollah
10K: Paul Barton
10 miles: Mark Hewett
Half marathon: Graham Clarkson
Male Vets B
Winner: Alan Probert
10K: Paul Holland
10 miles: Gerard Martin
Half marathon: Paul Eady
Senior Men A
Winner: Jon Bond
10K: Tim Erskine
10 miles: Ian Forrest
Half marathon: Darren French
Senior Men B
Winner: Martin Pearson
10K: Graham Pearson
10 miles: David Pearce
Half marathon: Adam Palferman
SPECIAL AWARDS
Dave Keeling Entrepreneur of the year
James Barman of the year
Herb Krause Trophy (First MH V60 in Maidstone Half Marathon)
Tony Luckhurst
Tom Moore Trophy (First Harrier home in Maidstone Half)
Ian Forrest
Dennis Wilcox Trophy (Services to the Club)
Nigel Warren
Female Runner of the Year
Paula Stockton
Male Runner of the Year
Traviss Willcox & Jon Bond
WEDNESDAY 13TH APRIL CROSS COUNTRY PRESENTATION
We will hold the cross country presentation after our short pre London run followed by nibbles.
This weeks route is Winter route 4, town centre Lancett Lane.
P.S. Summer runs are not that far away........
Hope to see you tomorrow night.
Cheers, Floyd
Wednesday March 16th
SATURDAY NIGHT
This Saturday is our presentation night, I hope you will all be there as it will be as ever a Maidstone Harriers Spectacular event, many thanks to Sarah for all her efforts putting this on, if you want to go and haven't reserved then please let Sarah or myself know if you intend on coming.
SUNDAY MORNING
Good luck to all that are runnig the Hastings Half Marathon
KGP
As you will have probably heard the Harriers are first in both the Mens & Womens event well done to all and don't forget to enter the Dartford 10 on April 3rd.
This weeks route is Winter route 7 "The big Triangle"
Hope to see you there if not Saturday.
Cheers, Floyd
Wednesday February 23rd
KAN (Kent Athletics Network)
Tim Erskine has put together some ideas and news of what is happening with KAN, you can read this in full in Club News.
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING 25TH JAN
The minutes of the latest club committee meeting are available to read in Club News.
SUNDAY 27th FEB
As most of you will be aware this Sunday sees the first in the 2011 CC with the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon(if you're lucky enough to have got an entry!!) followed by an evening at the Mughal if you wish to go to the curry night then please let Sarah or myself know.
THANET 10 MILE RESCHEDULED RACE
This has now been cancelled, if you have entered then you will receive an email about the race in early March.
PRESENTATION NIGHT 19th MARCH
This will be held at the Hockey Club with not only the XC Country, Club Championship & Runners/Services award to present we also have a Buffett, Live Band & first drink on the house, please put your name down or let Sarah or myself know £10 per head (Bargain), don't be disappointed no deposit no place!!
FRIDAY 25th MARCH
Come and see our very own Mel acting at the Hazlitt Theatre in Agatha Christie's 'Go Back for Murder' - cost 10 pounds per head and concessions 8.50 pounds per head. Let us know if you would like to come as soon as possible as we are going to make a block booking and please bring along cash to pay as soon as you can.
And this Wednesday's route is Winter Route 10 Coxheath 7.40 Miles.
Hope to see you there
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday February 8th
RUNNER OF THE YEAR/SERVICES TO THE CLUB
1 more day left for voting with over 50 votes cast there are still quite a few people who have not voted, please do so by Wednesday night either at the club or email me at frisbybuilding@aol.com.
Just a reminder the nominees are:
Male Runner of the Year -
Paul Ahsunollah, Paul Barton, Jon Bond, John Brown, Ian Forrest, Darren French, Aaron Hughes, Alan Keen & Traviss Wilcox
Female Runner of the year -
Sarah Brenton, Sharon Barnett, Diane George, Sharon Hawkins, Penny Holden, Sarah Smith, Paula Stockton, Julie Stoppani & Michele Thwaites
Services to the Club -
Sarah Brenton, Liane Foord, Matt Fraser, Paul Holland, Paula Stockton, Michelle Thwaites, Nigel Warren & Denise Wright
PRESENTATION NIGHT 19th March
This will be held at the Hockey Club with not only the XC Country, Club Championship & Runners/Services award to present we also have a Buffett, Live Band & first drink on the house, please put your name down or let Sarah or myself know £10 per head (Bargain), don't be disappointed no deposit no place!!
LONDON MARATHONCOACH/MARSHALLING
Bob is now collecting names for the coach & marshalling, however both are full but if you want to go let him know as we are now taking names for a second coach and we may have some more marshalling spots. Failing that it has been suggested that we have our very own Maidstone Harriers support point somewhere on route. Please let Bob or I know if you want to go.
OTHER SOCIAL DATES for 2011/2012
Sunday 27 February eve - curry night at the Mughal - the evening of the Tunbridge Wells half marathon. Come along for a curry and a chat.
Saturday 19 March eve - presentation evening to award trophies for the 2010 Club Championship. There will be a bar, buffet and live band, cost 10 pounds per head which includes the first drink free.
Friday 25 March eve - come and see our very own Mel acting at the Hazlitt Theatre in Agatha Christie's 'Go Back for Murder' - cost 10 pounds per head and concessions 8.50 pounds per head. Let us know if you would like to come as soon as possible as we are going to make a block booking and please bring along cash to pay as soon as you can.
Saturday 16th July - Summer BBQ.
And this Wednesday's route is Winter Route 7 Willington St (Full) 5.85 Miles.
Wednesday February 2nd
CANTERBURY 10
A great turn out by MH 55 finishers in all and a great day out for the club, thanks as always to Nigel for his efforts manning the bags & the cameras.
On the day we did extremely well. Great individual efforts as well as team efforts, Tim Erskine breaking the 1 hour barrier in an incredible time of 59.27, John Bond only 44 secs + 1hr (must try harder John!!!).
LADIES
The ladies were first Ladies team.
Sharon Hawkins, Penny Holden & Paula Stockton.
Sharon Hawkins Female Vet 45
As well Maidstone Harriers Ladies picking up KGP Champions 2010
Ladies were 3rd overall in KGP but only 3 points from top, that’s how close it is.
MENS
Debut run for James Mcnama anchor man for the men’s team 2nd on the day but finished first place in the KGP.
James also picked up 1st Vet 40 prize
All in all it was a great day full of PB’s and a headache for Andrew trying to resolve the 2010 CC.
RUNNER OF THE YEAR
One more week to vote so please send your votes to Paula or me. We have had a great response this year but there are still quite a few people who have still not voted.
PRESENTATION NIGHT 19TH MARCH
Please let us know if you want to come £10 per person including Buffett & Live Band, 1st drink on the club. Always an enjoyable evening.
COLOGNE 2011
Please let either Rachel Smith or Dave Keeling know if you have booked as we will soon be looking at Hotel options, to date there are about 28 people going.
TRI SECTION
Update from Michael White.
Maidstone Harriers Triathlon Section – Meeting Notes Wed 26th Jan 2011
The meeting was very successful with a lot of interest and I hope a good start to something great within the club. Here are a few notes on ideas generated.
Training / Instruction sessions
Specific sessions will be set up occasionally to start with and hopefully expand to fill demand, such as:
- Kit advice
- Skills / techniques / transition
- Race tips
- Bike maintenance
- Pool swimming sessions / coaching
- Open water swimming (April onwards – Leybourne lakes)
- Club rides / run/bike/run sessions
As you know we are lucky enough to have Kevin Holt on-board who is very keen to help us with coaching sessions and advice. Kevin is an experienced triathlete and coach with a wealth of knowledge that I am sure we can benefit hugely from. Many of you already know Ian Forrest, another extremely experienced triathlete, who will also be available as a great resource within the club.
We are looking into affiliation to the BTF (British Triathlon Federation) benefits of which include public liability insurance and reduced individual membership fees.
More info on this later.
Club Developments
To better assist with communication I would like to get a section setup on our website and something within the message board. Kevin and Ian are willing to monitor and respond to a Q&A section on the message board with tips and advice etc.
I also plan to set up a club email account which I will monitor and have this posted on our website for people to contact us.
I would also like to take a register of people within the club interested in Triathlon and be able to email them directly on relevant matters etc.
Tri suits: Ian has found the following website which have good deals at the moment:
http://www.activinstinct.com/sale/triathlon-sale/
That’s all for now. More soon.
Mike
LONDON MARATHON COACH/MARSHALS
The marshaling is now on a reserve list and the coach is nearly full, get your name down quick.
Tonight’s route is winter route 1 Vinters Park/Buckland Hill
Hope to see you there
Cheers Floyd
Wednesday January 26th
POST CHRISTMAS BASH
A most enjoyable night was had by all on Saturday thanks Paula & Shelly for organising this, well done and roll on next years.
RUNNERS OF THE YEAR
If you haven't voted yet you only have until 9th February, please either let Paula or me know ASAP.
Michael White has put this together about the intended TRI section to the club….
Maidstone Harriers Triathlon Section
There is a growing interest in Triathlon within the club and for some time now we have been thinking of starting up a section within the club to cater for it. We have a few very experienced members that have been taking part in the sport for a long time and some of us have just started out. Myself and Sharon Barnett took part in our very first sprint Tri last year and loved it and plan many more. Like most we are not going to break any records but it is simply great fun. It's also a great spectator sport as you can watch the swim and several transitions before the finish. This year there are 11 Harriers taking part in the East Grinstead Sprint Tri in May.
This coming Wednesday (26th) we will be holding a meeting at the club after the run (approx 9:15) and hope that all those members interested will be able to be there and contribute. We have been approached by Kevin Holt, an experienced Triathlete and trainer who is interested in helping us with advice, instruction and possibly running some new training sessions if there is sufficient interest. Kevin came and ran with us a couple of weeks ago and will be with us for our meeting. He is very keen to help us and I hope we will be able to make the most of his experience.
We will be talking about affiliation to the BTU (British Triathlon Federation) and mostly what YOU would like to get out of the section.
I will minute the meeting to keep everyone informed so don't worry if you can't make it and I'd be interested to hear your opinion.
Mike White
Note: East Grinstead Sprint Tri is now full and entries closed.
Cheers,
Mike.
CANTERBURY 10 JANUARY 30th
This Sunday sees the last in our 2010 CC and will decide a lot of places, good luck if your running Nigel will be there with the Gazeebo.
LONDON MARATHON COACH
The coach is filling up fast as with the marshalling places that are now only 35, there is already about 10 people on the reserve list to marshall if you want a place on the coach then please let Bob know.
This week's route is Winter route 8 Penenden Heath
Cheers, Floyd
Wednesday January 19th
SATURDAY NIGHT
This Saturday sees the ressurection of the Harriers Post Christmas Bash. I do hope everybody enjoys it as a lot of hard work has gone into the prepaeration from Shelly & Paula.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS 1/2 MARATHON
If you have not already heard this race is now closed!!!
COLOGNE TRIP
Dave Keeeling will be at the club to help you book or answer your questions this week.
This weeks route is Winter route 3 hope to see you at the club.
Cheers, Floyd
Saturday January 15th
MALE, FEMALE RUNNER OF THE YEAR AND SERVICES TO THE CLUB
As you will be aware via email we have announced all nominations for these awards. It would be nice to get as many of you to vote as possible.
COLOGNE 2ND OCTOBER 2011
We have details of this trip now so please let us know if you want to be part of it.
XC
This Sunday will be at Nurstead Court 11.00am
This weeks route will be Winter route 5 Barming
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday January 4th
HAPPY NEW YEAR
To all you Harriers, 2010 was a great year let's hope 2011 can be even better.
XC SUNDAY 9TH JANUARY MINNISS BAY
This sunday is the latest XC, Nigel will be officiating as Dave is on holiday. 11.00am start £2 on the day and the following week will be at Nurstead Farm.
NOMMINATIONS FOR RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Are all in but if you have any be quick, we will be producing ballot papers shortly for you to vote.
POST CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE 22ND JANUARY
If your still interested then let us know ASAP
CANTERBURY 10 MILE 30TH JANUARY
This is the last race in the 2010 CC replacing the cancelled Thanet 10 mile race.
COLOGNE 2ND OCTOBER MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON & 10K
Dave Keeling will be at the club this week with details of 1, 2 & 3day trips as well as details for EDINBURUGH MARATHON trip
THIS WEEKS ROUTE
Is Winter route 10 Coxheath & back.
And the last thing, whilst most of us have been relaxing over the New Year Traviss Willcox has managed to do 3 marathons in four days so thats two this year and its only the 4th January!!!!
Phew well done Traviss
Hope to see you Wednesday night, cheers, Floyd
Tuesday December 21st
As you will probably already know tomorrow nights run is cancelled however we will still be meeeting at 7.30 for nibbles and genral festive chit chat (Please bring your nibbles) hope to see you there.
BOXING DAY + TURKEY RUN
As ever we will br running round the Turkey Run on Boxing Day meet 10.00 Ditton Community Centre.
You may also want to check out Dave Pearce's excellent photos from this years Turkey Run
http://www.openleafimages.com/turkey10
Well done Dave
POST CHRISTMAS BASH 22nd Jan
We need all money in and menus by tomorrow, thank you.
HARRIERS OVER CHRISTMAS
We do plan to meet on Wednesday 29th as normal subject to weather conditions.
KGP & CC
As you may already knpw the KGP has now finished and the Ladies retained their Cup, well done to all you ladies.
The Men managed second place, well done to all who ran and lets make sure we field the stongest possible teams in the coming year.
Dave has posted all next years intended races on the website.
Andrew has decided January's Canterbury 10 will substitute for the cancelled Thanet 10 mile race, he has also posted next years proposed CC races although open to discussion.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
On this note I would like to wish all the Harriers a Merry and safe Christmas & New Year.
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday December 14th
The snow has gone so maybe we can run this week...
DITTON TURKEY RUN
Well done to everybody that ran the Turkey Run on Sunday, must be a record 43 Harriers ran and Jon Bond was an impressive 5th over the line and Paula was our first lady.
A big thank you to all that helped especially Race Director Grant Woodman and all the Marshalls including all behind the teapots & Mince pies not forgetting all donations, well done everybody.
CURRY NIGHT
Well done to Paula another brilliant curry night at the Mugal.
THIS WEEKS RUN
Winter route 1 on our website under routes and on the good run guide.
NEXT WEEK
We will as always be doing the christmas lights run followed by nibbles at the club and voting for runners of the year and contribution to the club trophies.
RUUNER OF THE YEAR/CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLUB
We have had quite a few nominees for these awards so please carry on putting them forward, the more the better choice.
Just remember runner of the year is not all about winning it is your opinion that counts it could be for any number of achievements.
BOXING DAY TURKEY RUN & RUNS OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD
We will be doing the annual trot around the Turkey Run for anyone interested 10.00am Boxing Day Ditton Community Centre.
The club will meet on the Wednesday between Christmas & New Year although I will confirm if the bar will be open.
Hope to see you Wednesday.
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday December 7th
Snow snow go away.......
Yes I'm afraid for the second week running our Wednesday night run has had to be cancelled. However the club will still be opening as usual (minus the RUN) as we will be holding the London/Edinburugh marathon draws & we need to sort out all the Marshalls etc... for this Sunday's Turkey Run.
POST CHRISTMAS BASH
It is time to make your menu choices, Shelly will be at the club tomorrow night with menus for you to choose from (they need to be in by 22nd Dec, hope it don't take them a whole month to cook!!!)
If you have not still made your mind up you have one more week before the remaining places are offered to friends.
THANET/TURKEY RUN
As you are probably aware last Sundays Thanet 10 miler the last in the CC was cancelled. Andrew is awaiting the KGP outcome before he makes his choice but at the moment we are looking at the Canterbury 10 at the end of January to complete this series.
As the Thanet was cancelled 29 harriers and friends decended on Ditton for a jog/slide around a very icey cold Turkey Run. Most enjoyable with pictures on the Harriers Facebook page.
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
After most of us had thawed out from the mornings run Father Christmas & his Elves (Including one very naughty Elf) along with Mali the Magician visited the Hockey Club for the first Childrens Christmas Party.
A most enjoyable afternoon was had by all again with pictures on Facebook. A big thank you to all that organised this, WELL DONE.
Hope you can make the club tomorrow night if not take care and maybe we'll see you Sunday at the Turkey Run.
Cheers, Floyd
Wednesday December 1st
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ROUTE
Because of the safety issues it has been decided that we will cancel this weeks Early Birds and main run, the jury is still out about opening up for a drink and a chat if you wish to still meet up but not run then please let me know. If we get a reasonable amount of people then I will ask James to open up and we will post it on this site.
XC
I have no results from Sundays XC but will issue them when I do.
THANET 10 CC
This Sunday see's the last in the CC races and all is to run for, at the moment it looks like the race will be on as they forcast 4C for Sunday but showers.
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
This Sunday also sees a first for the Harriers, our very own childrens christmas party with a majic man and a visit from Santa his self.
Good luck to all running this week and take care in the ice.
Hopefully we should be back on track next week so make the most of the rest.
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday November 22nd
Some of last weeks news......
DUBLIN X COUNTRY
Sharon Hawkins represented England in the Cross Country finals in Dublin and won a Gold Medal in the W45 Team, well done Sharon.
THANET 20
We are hearing whispers that the Thanet 20 Race may not be on in 2011, will keep you posted as and when we hear anything.
This weeks news........
JERSEY HALF MARATHON
About 11 Harriers went to do the Jersey Half marathon at the weekend, all had a good time and Hannah Parfitt did a PB by several minutes, well done Hannah.
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON PLACES
The club will be holding the London marathon draw soon so if you haven't handing in your rejection slip yet then you need to soon.
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON
All virgins that have not run this before are welcome to the virgin club where I will to the best of my ability help them sort out a training schedule based around their lifestyle and help train and motivate for their big day.
Last year we had 8 virgins who all bar one completed and enjoyed the marathon experience, please contact me if your interested.
KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Father Christmas will be visiting the Harriers on December 5th if you have put your name down then you need to pay your money.
TURKEY RUN
Prizes, Mince Pies & help all required please feel free to help in any way you can, this is one of runnings best races and it is all down to a club effort on the day.
CURRY NIGHT
Don't forget it's another Harriers curry night at the Mugaul in the evening after the Turkey Run, let Paula know if you want to come.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ROUTE
This weeks route is on the website winter route 4 the figure of 8 to town and back via Lancet Lane.
Hope to see you at Harriers on Wednesday, if you have anything you feel I should mention then please contact me.
Cheers, Floyd
Tuesday November 15th
As an experiment and to reach out to all members particularly those who cannot make Wednesday nights. I am writing this blog in a way to make communication within the club easier.
If you feel I should be telling the members something then feel free to let me know.
MEMBERSHIP
As some of you already know the membership has reached 150 for the first time in the clubs history, a great milestone and with the new MHEB section this could bring even more members to this fantastic club. A big thankyou to everyone involved.
TURKEY RUN
This years race has now reached its capacity and entries are closed. Please feel free to help out on the day, we are collecting names of those that wish to help also please bring along any mince pies/prizes.
POST CHRISTMAS BASH
Village Hotel 22 Jan
There are still a few places left and we will be collecting the balance soon. If you wish to come please let us know as if we have not reached capacity by Dec 15th we will open the places for friends of runners as well.
SAFETY
Dave Keeling has managed to get hold of flashing arm bands at £2 each, these will be available this Wednesday on a first come first serve basis.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ROUTE
Just for Andrew Burgess Winter route 7 the full Willington Street
Hope to see you Wednesday.
Cheers, Floyd