The 2016 Awards Night
Where to start, first of all the thanks to Anita for all her hard work in booking, organising and the hardest thing collecting all the money (there are always a few knobbers that leave it to the last minute).
The venue was amazing and the staff there did us proud with the decorations and even the odd BBQ on the tables.
As you walked through the door the Table Plan showed you your table and then there was this Bar thing at the back where you found Red stuff (half a bottle was in my porch this morning). After a few warmers into the butts we sat down for the Meal, Awards and Speeches followed by some dodgy dancing.
The Chairman gave his speech on the Year's main events and the progress the Club has made this year and the plans for next.
The nominations for the Awards and Phil's speech:
Best
Newcomer Nominations were Denise Byrd, Natalie Robbins, and Trevor Stow with
Denise Taking the honours
Most
Improved Male nominations, Paul Wilson-White, Luke Hicks and Bryn Phillips where
Luke Hicks got the award
Most
Improved Female Francis Swatridge, Jo Henley & Nicky Guiver were all
nominated with Jo Henley getting her hands on the trophy
Female
Veteran Award won by Mel Denham with Linda Membury and Louise Ward just missing
out
Male
Veteran Runner was contested by Paul Card, Fez Parker & Paul Walford with
the award going to Fez Parker
Performance
of the year contenders, Guy Williams, Lynne Thumpston and Linda Membury were
all happy to see Guy Williams lift the trophy for the second year in succession
The Club
Person of the Year was won by Brian Mountjoy-Row who snatched it from Adam
Hawkins and Anita Rufus
Unsung Club
Heroes were Simon Rowbottom, Nathan Gardiner & Catherine Hansford where
Nathan Gardiner was the winner
Our Fun
Award “The Cake Plate” was collected by Linda Membury cooking her way ahead of
Mel Dodge, Denise Byrd & Catherine Hansford
Points
Queen Sally Walford
Points King
Richard Dodge
Female
Champion Mel Denham
Male Champion
Paul Card
Chairman’s
Female Award Anita Rufus
Chairman’s
Male Award Sean Gaffney
The reasons for the nominations can be found here.
It was a great night, great food and even better company, I think is showed YTRRC at its best with a year of great running, PB's and some great achievements. Once again Pete and Phil did a lot of work in the background and performed well on the night.
Once again on behalf of all the Club we would like to thank Anita so a well deserved prize from the Chairman
LIRF Courses
There is an opportunity to attend a one day course in LEADERSHIP IN RUNNING FITNESS, this will take place at Strode College in Street on 10th December 2016, 0900 – 1700. The cost is £140.00 which will be reimbursed by the club on successful completion. If there are club members who might be interested in attending can they contact me in the first instance.
Downton Half
From Kevin Doherty:
Headed down to Downton Half today ( near Salisbury ).
weather was pretty good, dry and not to cold, in it’s 14th year I believe,
well organised quite roads/lanes advertised as undulating a few hills but not too demanding . well
.. I thought it was more than a few and they were all demanding...anyway should be pleased 5th half marathon PB on the
bounce this year ( 1:42:57 ). new club member Gema was there and had a great run sneaking under 2 hours
in 1:59:56 which was fantastic and she credit’s the Friday night speed sessions as a great
help ( She needs to get her husband to join he did a not to shabby 1:36:58 unattached ).
Lynne Does 3 or Will it be Four
Today saw Lynne complete her first triple Marathon down in Kent hence why Lynne was not at the awards night. An outstanding effort so far and only one more to go tomorrow. Lynne should come back with a nice Suntan due to the heat wave in Kent.
From Lynne:
Day 3...... I mainly felt like the poor fella on the right ( no pulse) today but hey head down (through more strong wind) get it done. Thanks to Traviss and Rachel, and all those lovely people on the aid stations standing about getting wet and cold. And all the other runners who are always so encouraging.
From Paul Allen:
Lynne won't say anything because she is too modest but, if you will forgive me, I will on her behalf......3 marathons in 3 days in tough, windy and cold conditions......one more to crack tomorrow.......all for charity so dig deep please......this is very hard going day after day.
Brent Knoll
From Katie:
Playing with the big boys
YTRRC at The Brent Knoll race & last somerset series.
A race not one for the faint hearted, mud phobic or someone who gets vertigo.
Richard first ytrrc man and ME first lady (don't say that often
;-) ) hehehe. Felt i ran well considering im still a tad injured. No results as yet.
YTRRC at The Brent Knoll race & last somerset series.
A race not one for the faint hearted, mud phobic or someone who gets vertigo.
Richard first ytrrc man and ME first lady (don't say that often
;-) ) hehehe. Felt i ran well considering im still a tad injured. No results as yet.
Bicton Blister 10 miler
From Lesley:
Four YTRRC runners participated in their first race for the new racing year and secured a 10 miler for next year's hat. Louise Ward, Richard Dodge, Leyton Green and myself. It was a challenging race with lots of hills. A varied terrain, starting and finishing on road rising to quite a height off road running over a common, through woods, through a little stream if you were like me and followed like a sheep rather than running over the bridge at the side! Well done to Louise who ran a PB for that course. I managed to get 1st FV65, so a good start to the new racing year. Definitely a race to repeat with the bonus of getting a 10 miler out of the way early! Let's see if we can get some teams up for it next year. The full results can be found here
.From Louise:
Enjoyed the varied terrain at the Bicton Blister this morning. 6 minutes faster than last year so happy with that 
😊 and good to already have a 10 miler in for next year's hat. Only 4 of us, would be good if more next year, lots of prizes on offer. 1st 3 in every 5 years age categories plus team and vet team first 3. Well done to Lesley Nesbitt on 1st in her age category
😊 and good to already have a 10 miler in for next year's hat. Only 4 of us, would be good if more next year, lots of prizes on offer. 1st 3 in every 5 years age categories plus team and vet team first 3. Well done to Lesley Nesbitt on 1st in her age category
Club Events
2. Thursday Pub run is at Sandford Orcas at 6:30pm
3. Track night on Friday at 6:15pm
4. The Sunday Long Run will be at Montacute 9:00 am
5. The first Championship race is Sun 11th 4k Santa Dash 11.00 am
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