MICKLEOVER RUNNING CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY & AWARDS NIGHT 2021

We are very excited to announce the date of this years Christmas Party and Awards night.

The Annual MRC Christmas Party (apart from last year) will be another night to remember!

We have chosen the home of Mickleover Running Club - The Royal British Legion.

During the evening we will hand out this years Club Awards as well as live Music from the Korma Police!!!.

Due to numbers, each member is limited to 2 tickets,at £15 per person.

So come on and have a fun, relaxed evening with your fellow club members. You might even recognise some of them out of lycra and trainers!

Buy your tickets here:

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CLUB RECORDS

Mickleover Running Club has been in existence since Sept. 2016 and our club records are very fluid as performances improve each year.

The committee strive to know exactly who is racing where and when, but occasionally a performance worthy of mention is missed.

If you have any amendments to the records please email the club using the email address results@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk stating the following information.

• Your full Name
• Name of event
• Distance (must be one of: 10k, 10 mile, Half Marathon, Marathon)
• The date of the event since being a Mickleover Runner Club member.
• The chip time
• The age category at the time of running

MEMBERS MEMBER VOTE 2021

Every year at the Christmas Party and Awards night we celebrate our fantastic running club and highlight some of the year's achievements.

Celebrating not only the Chairs Award, parkrun champ, the Captains Awards but also the 'Members Member'.

This is where you get the opportunity to vote for the Club Member who has either: inspired you; made you feel welcome and part of the club; advised and supported you; who you think best represents the club (teamwork; cheerleading); who has made a comeback from injury.....it can be for any number of reasons.

Visit the Christmas Party and Awards night page on our website and you will find the email form at the bottom, why not grab your tickets at the same time!

vote for your members member

MRC SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

With the influx of new members just a quick reminder of our social media accounts to follow, like and share.

Halloween club run

Join us for a spooky club run to celebrate Halloween on the 28th October. Enjoy a 4 mile run around Mickleover then have a sweet treat for your efforts!

Fancy dress is optional and high viz or a head torch is also needed please.

MANCHESTER MARATHON ROAD TRIP 2022

A number of Mickleover Running Club members are taking on the Manchester Marathon, it would be great to get as many runners wearing the famous navy and orange in the UK's 2nd Largest Marathon.

When:

Sunday 3rd April 2022

more info:

manchestermarathon.co.uk

new mrc clothing range

We have some new Sweatshirts and Cotton T-Shirts explode into the club shop!

Visit mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk/clubshop/ to take a look.

PHOTO OF THE NEWSLETTER

Matt Buller after completing the derby 10k in an amazing 35mins 54secs.

on the run with ...
Damien Gultig

CLUB

WHEN DID YOU START RUNNING AND WHEN DID YOU JOIN MICKLEOVER RUNNING CLUB?

I have been running on and off for about 15 years now. Nothing too serious to be honest though.

I started running with MRC I think around Feb/Mar 2019.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING IN A RUNNING CLUB?

It’s the people and knowing no matter what you have people there to push you along and make running more fun.

WHEN AND WHO DO YOU RUN WITH THE CLUB?

I run most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Generally, I run with Phil but sometimes jump in with whoever is leading the off road run.

YOU

TELL US YOUR HISTORY OF RUNNING?

Well, I have been running on and off like I say for about 15 years. Nothing ever seriously though.

I did a few tough mudders and Mens Health Survival of the Fittest with work from about 2010 through to 2015.

I started properly training when for some reason I signed up for The Wall Ultra. Did the first time over 2 days

I then for some reason the following did it again but preceded it with 3 half marathons in the 3 weeks prior. I also did it in 1 hit the second time.

I would say I only properly started running when I joined the club.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOU BEST RUNNING ACHIEVEMENT?

ompleting the The Wall ultra the second time around.

WHAT IS YOUR RUNNING AMBITION?

Sub 45 min 10k and completing the Ring of Fire Ultra

WHY DO YOU RUN?

So, I can eat what I like.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO RUN?

On the family farm in South Africa. We are very fortunate enough to have a large piece of land with multiple different types of animals. Including Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest. Also, there is leopards roaming so nothing makes you pick up the pace more knowing anything could happen.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORST RUN?

London marathon 2018. It was the around 25 degrees and I honestly hadn’t trained like I should have. Legs went and it was a right slog. I will never run marathon distance again. Halves or Ultras are way better for me personally.

BEST RUNNING PHRASE?

Just keep putting 1 foot in front of the other.

HAVE YOU EVER LOST YOUR RUNNING MOJO AND HOW DID YOU GET IT BACK?

Yeah a few times. Honestly just dragging myself out again and remembering why I do it. Being at the clubs helps so much though. Having people there to run with makes a huge difference personally.

BEST ROUTE AROUND MICKLEOVER/DERBY?

Down station to Radbourne, then all the way down Heage Lane, then back up Etwall road to finish on station again.

WHO WOULD BE ON YOUR WISH LIST TO RUN WITH?

Bruce Fordyce - South African Ultra legend.

WORST/BEST RUNNING ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?

See running phrase for best. Worst

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU RUN?

Work and stuff I need to do at home. I find it a great time to problem solve for work.

RUN TO TIME OR DISTANCE?

Distance

RACE/EVENTS

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE RACE AND WHY?

The Wall Ultra, second time round. Amazing scenery and made some really good friends along the way.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PRE-RACE RITUALS AND FOOD AND DRINK.

Cup of coffee

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD TO RUN, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

The family farm, South Africa

WHAT’S YOUR ONE RACE ESSENTIAL?

Shorts

WOULD YOU RUN A MARATHON WITHOUT GETTING A MEDAL?

I would run a marathon again ha-ha. I would do a half or ultra though without getting a medal.

CONTACTING THE COMMITTEE

Below are the contact details of the new committee, please don't hesitate to contact any of our wonderful team.

ROBERT HUMBER

CLUB CHAIR
chair@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

HANNAH JONES

SECRETARY
secretary@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

PHIL SCOPE

CLUB CAPTAIN
clubcaptain@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

JAMES STEVENS

KIT
kit@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

LUCY ASTLEY

TREASURER
treasurer@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

PAUL DOLMAN

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
membership@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

DAI COX

CLUB WELFARE OFFICER
welfare@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

ROBERT HUMBER

WEBSITE DEVELOPER AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
webdeveloperandcomms@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

SARAH BARTLEY

CLUB RUN COORDINATOR
runcoordinator@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

KEL ROSS & BECKIE YATES

XC COUNTRY CAPTAIN(S)
xccaptain@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

BECKIE YATES & NIC DOLMAN

COVID COORDINATOR(S)
covidcoordinator@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

NIC DOLMAN

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
eventsandfundraising@mickleoverrunningclub.co.uk

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