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[Stadium Runners] Newsletter - March 2020

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West Yorkshire Winter League Cross Country 2019/20

Race 5 Stadium @ Storthes Hall, 9th Feb

Sadly, as you are all aware, our WYWL race was cancelled due to storm Ciara. Third time lucky?  :)

Race 6 Stainland, Sun 23rd Feb, 10am

(photo Martin Wright)

A rejigged course due to the preceding week's (month's?, year's?) weather meant running up the log flume for the first time ever! Sadly, the river crossing was also absent for safety reasons. Nonetheless, there was a great turnout from Stadium Runners for the last race in the WYWL for this season.

Top 3 Stadium Males
9th Simon Courtney
11th Leo Timmins
13th Tom Jaggar

Top 3 Stadium Females

(photos Stephen Smith)

66th Ashleigh Greenwood
118th Michaela Goodall
226th Caroline Smith

On the day, Stadium were 4th overall. Vets were 2nd, Super Vets 4th, Females 8th & Males 5th.

Excellent work by all.

Final Standings

At the end of the 5 race series, Stadium were 6th overall, Vets 4th, Super Vets 5th, Females 8th & Males 5th.

Well done to everyone who took part.

Stadium WYWL Photos

Stephen Smith has uploaded all his photos of Stadium Runners from this season's WYWL to the Stadium Flickr site. You can see them here.

WYWL Facebook group

If you are participating in WYWL, and on Facebook, then you should consider joining the WYWL Facebook group to keep up with the latest information:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/438062009680474/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Haweswater Half Sun 1st Mar & Windmill 10K Sun 29th Mar
The 13th race on the Club Calendar is an extremely scenic run around up in the Lakes.

The Haweswater Half follows an out and back course from Bampton Village (9 miles S of Penrith, 4 miles W of Shap) and passes along the shores of Haweswater in a remote and dramatic mountain valley. The hilly course offers an exhilarating run in unique surroundings.

On the day, you’ll also get a unique souvenir mug filled with piping hot tea and a piece of delicious flapjack.

The Club is putting on a coach to the race.

The race is full.

The 14th & final race on the Club Calendar is the Windmill 6. It is an undulating road race around the Windmills on the top of Spicer Hill. The route is an anti-clockwise loop around the windmills and taking in the breathtaking views across Huddersfield Wakefield, Penistone and surrounding areas.

There are still entries at the time of going to press - book here
Calderdale Way Relay, Sun 20th May

(photo Stephen Smith)

Sam Eastwood or Jamie Brannan are working away on putting the Stadium teams together. More news soon. Thanks both.


Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Association

The Club is pleased to announce that we have affiliated to the Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Association for another year. This allows Stadium Runners over the age of 35 to compete in their YVAA’s Grand Prix and Championship races.

The Grand Prix is a set of multi-terrain, regional races. Each organised by one the the associated clubs. The races frequently attract over 200 runners and are a great social as well as competitive outing. Cheap too!

To compete, a one-off series registration must be completed online at least 12 hours before your first intended race. Online registration will go live 3 weeks before the first race (race 1 is 21st March).

https://www.yvaa.org/grand-prix/

The Championship races are mostly incorporated within Open events which are being run anyway. However they are nonetheless enjoyable. A list of those races can be found here:

https://www.yvaa.org/championships/
 


Committee Vacancy - Social Media Officer

Over recent years social media has become one of the key channels of communication for the Club. The role of the Social Media Officer is to:

1. Manage public social media accounts (currently Facebook and Twitter) e.g. deal with inbox enquiries and share key information relating to training nights and events.

2. Manage the members’ Facebook Group e.g. sharing club related news and adding/removing people as per the membership list.

There is also plenty of scope for someone to make this role their own e.g. utilise other social media platforms such as Instagram.

Attendance at committee meetings is essential. The committee meets every 4- 6 weeks following the training run, this is likely to be on a Thursday night going forward.

Please consider whether you could offer some time and expertise for the benefit of your Club.

If this is a role that you would be interested in taking up please speak to our Chair Rob Buchanan.

I’m also happy to have a chat with anyone who just wants to find out more.

Thanks

Amy - Social Media Officer
 


2020/21 Race Calendar

Our Race Secretary Matt Smith has released a sneak preview of two events that will be on the 2020/21 Race Calendar. This is because they may or will sell out, so you will need to book early.

Sun 10th May, 10am. Bluebell Trail 10m. Entries open on Sat 4th Jan. Entries sold out in 24 hours, but there is a waiting list link

Wed 8th Jul, Helen Windsor 10K. Use code for 10% discount. Entries open - book here
Marsden 10 Mile Challenge, Sun 14th Jun
In conjunction with Colne Valley Lions Club, Stadium Runners are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Marsden 10 Mile Run on Sunday 14th June 2020.

As last year, lots of help will be needed from Stadium Runners marshaling, car parking, tail running, timekeeping etc etc.

Keep the date free, more info soon.
Other Race Results

Correction from last newsletter - Sun 26th Jan, Meltham Tough 10K, Top 3 Females 178th Caroline Smith 52:15, 253rd Fiona Willis 56:34, 298th Sam Davies 59:54.

Sun 2nd Feb, Dewsbury 10K, Top 3 males 27th Simon C PB 33:32, 28th Jamie PB 33:33 (ooh close), 53rd Tom PB 34:18. Top 3 females 590th Kim PB 44:37, 950th Alexa 49:05, 1201th Jess PB 53:36. Also PBs by Steve C 35:14, Martin W 43:12, Simon G 53:51.

Sun 16th Feb, Liversedge Half, Top 3 males 4th Jamie 1:20:57, 5th Simon C 1:21:45, 11th Joe 1:23:57. Top 3 females 17th F Michaela 1:43:19, 32nd F Kathy Armitage 1:52:30, 35th F Bridget 1:54:19.

Sun 23rd Feb, Huddersfield 10K, Top 3 males 140th John Vigurs 48:24, 243rd Steve Schoolar 54:12, 397th Glenn Davies 62:39. Top 3 females 38th F Alexa Schoolar 54:11, 70th F Angela Wade 57:34, 100th F Samantha Davies 62:39.

Sun 23rd Feb, Naples Half Marathon, Fiona Willis 2:00:04.

parkruns

Sat 1st Feb, Hudds, 3rd Leo, 
Sat 1st Feb, Dewsbury, 6th Gareth
Sat 1st Feb, Bowling Park, 2nd Joe, 1st Female Ashleigh.

Sat 8th Feb, Hudds, 1st Luc, 5th Michael, Alan Boothroyd PB 31:43
Sat 8th Feb, Dewsbury, Gareth PB 20:42
Sat 8th Feb, Brighouse, Diane Kolat PB 28:22
Sat 8th Feb, Bowling Park, 1st Joe PB 18:02

Sat 15th Feb, Hudds, 1st Luc, 5th Michael, Alexa Schoolar PB 23:03
Sat 15th Feb, Dewsbury, 1st Jamie PB 16:55, 2nd Simon C, Glenn Davies PB 26:32, Simon G PB 27:37
Sat 15th Feb, Horton, 1st Joe PB 18:29

Sat 22nd Feb, Hudds, 2nd Joe, 4th Michael
Sat 22nd Feb, Dewsbury, 5th Nick PB 20:36
Sat 22nd Feb, Rother Valley, Gareth parkrun PB 19:54

Sat 29th Feb, Hudds, 1st Steve C, Caly Mein PB 26:54
Sat 29th Feb, Dews, 2nd Tom PB 17:37, 3rd Leo PB 17:49, 5th Michael, Gareth PB 20:33, Dan L PB 22:25
Sat 29th Feb, Bowling Park, 3rd Joe 18:18

Brilliant work everyone. Apologies if I missed anything.
Committee Announcement
 
I wanted to let club members know that I have decided not to stand as chair at the next AGM. I've done it for a couple of years now and I'd like to give someone else a go. I'm certain that we will find a replacement but in the interests of openness and transparency, I wanted everyone to know what was happening. 
 
As a member of the club, you are all very welcome to get involved on the committee and the work that surrounds it, ensuring that the club operates smoothly. The new chair could be someone that is already involved but it doesn't have to be, it isn't a complicated role, you really just need to have some passion for the club and be prepared to give up a little bit of your time. If you think you might be interested then feel free to contact me if you have any questions or speak to one of the other committee members, I'm sure any one of them would be happy to help. 
 
Thanks
Rob
Social Events

Jonny & Nicki have been very busy organising things for us to do when not running.

Sun 29th Mar, 6pm

To celebrate the final race of the championship, the Windmill 6, and also to rejoice about the start of British Summertime, Nicki & Jonny are organising a meal at LaLa's Indian restaurant in St Georges Square.

Sat 18th April 2020
Awards Night 2020 will be held at Fixby Hall Golf Club. It is going to be a night of glitz & glamour - no lycra allowed. Dig out your best frock & dancing shoes (not you Jonny!) and prepare to wow your fellow club mates. Tickets are £30 and this includes a 3 course meal, awards and a DJ until late.

The Championship is hotting up - get your tickets soon to secure your place...maybe you'll have won a trophy!

Tickets available from Nicki or Jonny Cartwright on a club night or email nicki.cartwright@yahoo.com.
Stadium Runners Meetings

Some dates for your diaries!

1. Next Committee Meeting - Thursday 19th March 8:15pm following the training run (reminder: all members are welcome to attend committee meetings).

2. Annual General Meeting - Thursday 23rd April 8:15pm following the training run, which will include:
- a report on the Club’s progress over the last year
- the election of individuals to take the various Committee positions for the next year
- an open discussion for members to raise any issues about the Club that you wish
- and most importantly, light refreshments!

Please make a note of the date and try to attend the AGM. Stadium Runners is your Club and it is your ideas and input that help it work so well! 


Upcoming Local Events for Local Runners

The full 2019/2020 Stadium Race Calendar has now been published.

Sun 1st Mar, 11:30am, Haweswater Half Marathon, 13th event on the Club Calendar - race full

Sun 15th Mar, 10am, Spen 20, the Liversedge Half on steroids - book here

Sun 29th Mar, 11am, Windmill 6, 14th event on the Club Calendar - book here

Sun 10th May, 10am. Bluebell Trail 10m. This will be on the Stadium 2020/21 Race Calendar. Entries open on Sat 4th Jan. Entries sold out in 24 hours, but there is a waiting list link

Sun 14th Jun, 10am, Marsden 10 Mile Challenge. Joint event by Stadium & Colne Valley Lions. Help needed marshals etc.

Wed 8th Jul, Helen Windsor 10K. Use code for 10% discount. This will be on the Stadium 2020/21 Race Calendar. Entries open book here

Sun 25th Oct 2020, 10am, Stadium Woodland Challenge. Help needed marshals etc.
Newsletter Articles
I'm sure you're all getting bored of me droning on in the newsletters, so if anyone feels that they would like to write an article for inclusion in a future newsletter, then please send it on to me at newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk. Subject - anything you like with at least a vague running connection. It could be a race report, stuff about training or nutrition, a book review etc.
Club Discounts
 
Sportshoes.com - use the March code - valid until 3rd April 2020 - for a 10% discount & free shipping
Up & Running Huddersfield - show your club membership card to get a 10% discount
Top 2 Toe Therapy at Bradley -10% discount on sports & remedial therapy
Useful Stadium Links

Stadium Runners Facebook Group
Stadium Runners Members Facebook Group
Stadium Runners Website
Stadium Runners Twitter
Finally

If you have a piece that you want including in a future newsletter, or you have any questions on anything in this edition, then please contact me.

Keep on running back.

Cheers

Mark
newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk
 

Written by:Mark Davies
On: 29th February 2020

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