Barrow Runners Newsletter
January 2019
Hello <<First Name>> and welcome to the Barrow Runners Newsletter.
We hope you find the below information useful and informative, and if you would like anything including in future newsletters please send through to comms@barrowrunners.co.uk
We'd like to welcome our new member Mandy O'Hagan-Perry who joined us in the last month. We hope you enjoy running with us.
Race Results
Race results are highlighted each week in The Run'Down, you can see a recap of the recent editions here:
07 January
14 January
20 January
28 January
Thanks to all the Run'Down editors for pulling these together each week.
Please send details about your running escapades through to comms@barrowrunners.co.uk before Sunday evening each week for inclusion on the Run'Down.
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This time our runner of the month award goes to Kristie Matthiae.
Kristie is in seriously good form this winter with fantastic XC performances: a 2nd at Bradgate, a 3rd in the Leicestershire XC Championships (helping to secure the win for our ladies team), and a 4th at Bagworth.
With Kristie leading the charge, Barrow ladies are sitting 2nd in the Derby Runner table after four races.
Well done Kristie!
If you have nominations for runner of the month please send through to comms@barrowrunners.co.uk by the end of the calendar month. These are then discussed and voted on by the Committee.
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Barrow Runners AGM - 19th March 2019
The Barrow Runners AGM will take place at 7.15pm, Tuesday 19th March in the Community Lounge, Humphrey Perkins School.
Tuesday Club training will take place at the earlier time of 6pm to allow members to attend. Training will be at Barrow (the school) that evening.
Please try to attend to have a say in the running of your club. Further information and the agenda will be made available in due course.
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Winter Club Championships
Remaining races:
- 17th February Leicestershire Half (Prestwold)
- 17th February Grace Dieu Cross Country
- 24th February Stilton 7 (LRRL)
- 10th March Peatling Challenge 7mile option (entries close 24th Feb)
- 23rd March Charnwood Half Marathon
Full details are on the Winter 2018 Club Championship page.
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Nominations for the 2019 Club Championships
It is that time of the year when the Captains start to think about the races to include in the upcoming Club Championships.
Club members are invited to nominate races for consideration. As always a range of race distances and types will be selected. The Championships will run between April and October 2019.
Please send any nominations to: enquiries@barrowrunners.co.uk
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XC season
All members are welcome especially beginners. It’s great for winter fitness and it’s a lot of fun (if you like the cold, wet and mud)!
Derby Runner League Leicester / Derby Division remaining fixtures 2018-19
- 17th February - Grace Dieu, Shepshed (Winter club champs)
- 3rd March - Bosworth Battle Field, Hinckley
Adults cost between £4 & £6 depends on venue, Junior’s £2.
Car share essential at all venues.
Requirement to race: be a paid up Barrow Runners member, wearing a Barrow shirt/vest. Trail shoes are recommended.
Any question get in touch with andy.price13@ntlworld.com or the Barrow Facebook/Messenger.
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Coaches needed
A great perk for Club members is the popular Thursday night structured sessions that our coaches arrange and run. However it falls on a small number of the Club's qualified coaches to put these on every week.
If you, or someone you know, already has coaching qualifications and would be interested in coaching at the Club, please let us know.
Either speak to Mick or email enquiries@barrowrunners.co.uk
Considering coaching?
The Club has and will fund members that pursue their coaching qualifications.
Again, speak to Mick if you are interested or have any questions.
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Parkrun takeover
We still need volunteers for the Barrow Runners "Parkrun takeover" of Dishley Parkrun on 23rd February.
On that day we will fill the volunteer roster to give the core Parkrun team a day off. Roles include marshalling, handing out the finish tokens, scanning barcodes, and tail walking. Nothing is too difficult and everything is explained to you.
Please speak to Paul Bentley if you can help. Paul's initial post is pinned to the top of the BR Facebook group.
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Club charities
MOVE
The Club is pleased to confirm we have made a donation of £1,000 to MOVE, our elected charity for 2018.
This is in addition to the £226.50 from the Club's Christmas raffle. The main raffle prize, a tasting experience at Ragdale, was won by Rachel Martin.
Air Ambulance
The Air Ambulance have thanked us for our donation of £1,000. That donation was made from the proceeds for our Prestwold 10K in June 2018.
Local church
We've also received a thank you letter to the Club from the Barrow and Wolds Group:
'Would you please convey our thanks to Barrow Runners for their hard work and support for the Colour Splash. We are aware of the time and effort that you all put into this.
'Many thanks for your help and support towards the ongoing work of the church.'
Nominate a charity for our 2019 club charity
Members are welcome to nominate a charity for 2019, Each year the club donates up to £1,000, plus proceeds from various events throughout the year.
Please send through any nominations with a brief description to James on enquiries@barrowrunners.co.uk before Sunday 17th February.
These will be discussed by Committee and voted at AGM.
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Club Socials
Archery Legends Experience (Indoor archery in Loughborough), Friday 8th March
7.15 - 8.45pm, pizza and drinks available.
£24pp. Max 24 places. Let one of the Social Committee know if you are interested.
Beginning of Summer Do, Tuesday 9th April
White Horse, Quorn. After training.
War Horse at The Curve, Wednesday 25th September
£34 pp. Only 1 or 2 tickets still available. If you have reserved tickets, payment is due by 16th July.
Please note: tickets not paid for by this date will be returned to the Curve.
Save these dates
- Sunday 30th June - BBQ at 49 Beveridge St, Barrow
- Friday 22nd November - Presentation Dinner
- Tuesday 17th December - Fancy Dress Run
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Massage
Within the club we are lucky to have a couple of members as qualified Sports Therapists, Saskia Sharpe and Emily Ault.
Check out the page on the Barrow website for details on what they offer, prices and contact details.
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