Running Week That Was…..
Lytham Parkrun
Saturday saw 191 people tackle the “A” course at Lytham. Steve Robinson ran a great race and finished the course it a fantastic 25.19. Parkrun veteran Steve Burgess continues is his great form in an outstanding 26.15! Well Done!
Running Week Ahead
Tuesday – Tuesday is not only the club handicap race but also the latest in the road race championship. Registration is at 6.45pm at the YMCA.
Thursday – No Speed training this week. Meet at the YMCA at 6.45pm
TCRC Message to all runners:
Club Marathon Place
The committee all agreed on the below criteria, which would be implemented for the allocated place for 2017.
- Must have been a first claim member for a minimum of 12 months at the time of the draw, and be a fully paid up first claim club member and be affiliated to England Athletics.
- Must have entered and failed at the London Marathon ballot. We will need the rejection slip / email as proof.
- When running the London Marathon, the successful runner must wear the club vest, not their own or a charity vest.
- Must have either represented or marshalled (where we are asked to officially provide marshals including the TCRC Fairclough 5 Road Race) in at least 5 events, from inter club road race (7 races), cross country (6 races) or relays (1 or 2).
- Must not have been allocated a club place in the 5 years previously. However, priority will be given to members who have not had a London Marathon place in the last 5 years through any other means, i.e. not Good for Age, through the general ballot or a charity place.
- The committee decision will be final.
Men’s Club Captain
I am sure you will in join me in saying a big thank you to our outgoing captain Mr Andrew Fairbairn. Andy has done an amazing job and worked very hard to ensure that the men have always been well represented! Thank you Andy!
Meet your new captain… Mr David Barras!
More to follow in next week’s report about Dave!
Good Luck Dave and in the words of our ladies captain Sue Jones “bring it on”!
Members Update
Membership Fees
Membership fees for 2016 – 2017 are due by April 1st 2016.
We have now added the ability to order membership via the website and pay by BACS
Or you can print a membership form and bring cash/cheque to the club.
Beginners Group
CAN YOU HELP? – We would like some assistance for the next few Thursday evenings, as we are going to lose some of those who have assisted since the beginning, due to the Marathon. Please let me know if you are available.
We have 3 weeks remaining of the beginners group and we are very excited to see them run the Lytham Park run at the end of the 12 weeks.
At the end of the beginners course we will be having a get together on the Thursday evening at the Ashley Club. The evening is to celebrate the group’s achievements and also give them so more information about the club, whilst meeting other members and having a drink.
The Saturday after the last session will be the 5K Park Run at Lytham (16th April 2016). We would really like it if we could get lots of club members at the event to offer encouragement, cheer them on and if possible run the event.
The progression that has been made in the last 9 weeks is fantastic. New friendships have been made and the impossible is becoming possible.
If you’re on FaceBook and want to give them some extra encouragement the group is called TCRC Beginners.
Committee Places
The AGM will take place in June but we would really like to fill some of the current places on the committee – Social Secretary and 3 further places.
We are also looking for a new Chairman. If you are interested in this position, please speak with Julie/Malc Sherwood.
The Committee are also looking for someone to lead the TCRC Interclub organisation.
If you can spare the time and would like to get involved. Please email Malc Sherwood or speak to a committee member.
Club Championship
A full list of the Club Championships for both road and trail, are on the website.
Club Handicap
To ensure that you qualify for the club handicap trophy, you must run at least two handicaps between January and May! The next club handicap is Tuesday the 26th April. If you are unable to run and are able to marshal, can you please let us know.
Thunder Run
We now have 4 teams for the Thunder Run event. £20 deposits are required as a matter of urgency! All deposits are to be given to Bev Foster!
If you are not getting any notifications by email, please let me know. We will be sending lots of important information out over the coming weeks, we don’t want you to miss out!
Parking
Please try and park on the road on a Tuesday/Thursday evening, or car share if possible!
Racing Results
If you race, tell me about it! We cannot celebrate your success if you don’t tell anyone! Send your results and pictures to me! These do not have to just be club races! All results will be celebrated!
Weekend Training Runs
If you are running on a weekend, why not post it on Facebook? This weekend again saw lots of groups running varying distances. Running with Friends! Well done to all those racing, training or just enjoying the outdoors this weekend!