Good to see so many Striders down on Wednesday night- both old and new. Well done to all the prize winners- I think we will have an even tougher competition next year!
The year has been an exciting one for the club- we have seen our membership grow and more people are getting involved in organising trips/races etc. I hope we continue to see such good fortune over the next 12 months.
I would like to thank all of our members for continuing to turn up come rain and shine, and for welcoming new members with open arms. I think we should be very proud of what we have- something which hopefully caters for everyone and for me, a club that I enjoy attending. Thank you for the support, advice, shoulders to cry on, people to laugh with, members to drink with (and holiday with). You are almost like an extended family
(ps I have not been drinking! I am just in a reflectful mood, but I like to think that I am saying what other members are thinking).
Rach
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Rach Club Captain
"There are clubs you can't belong to; neighbourhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open."
Yes well said Rach i also agree with eveything you,ve put,but pass me the tissues cos i can feel a tear coming on I also think that 2011 will be even better, you never know i might even have a race (all be it slowly) by-the way Rach i think you had been drinking FrankMc
On behalf of all the members I would like to thank you, Dawn and the many other members who regularly support the club and organise the races and events during the year.
well its 7 a.m and Im definatly sober but will echo your sentiments Rach, the club is brilliant and is just the motivation we all need sometimes to get out the door, the weekemd runs are an extension of club training now and long mayt hey continue! anyone is welcome by the way, Claire and Andy are meeting 8.45 this morning at waterside, im undecided as still feeling a bit ruff ( man flu ruff not wine ruff!!)
many thanks all for your continued supprt and friendship!
Jo
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I am made of all the days you don't see, not just the 1 that you do .......:)
Can only concur with the sentiments expressed by everyone.
From my own personal experience since returning the changes to the club are quite remarkable!!
From the warm welcome given to new, potential & old members alike, emailed training plans (big thanks to Frank), organization of races, trips abroad & transport (thanks Jo), media representation inc newspaper reports, new website (thanks John), facebook group, club kit etc......
This is not just a coincidence but a combination of hard work, determination & enthusiasm, the club is only as strong as the people who support it, and a large amount of the credit must go to yourself.
Finally a big thank you to all of you for the friendship,cameraderie, enthusiasm & support over the last 9 months, long may it continue.
I'm starting to get a bleary eyed now " sniffle sniffle pass me a hanky" and no I've not been drinking!!
fantastically put Andy!!! Rach a massive thank you for all your work in getting us in the press! we have never had so much publicity and its good to know our PB's and efforts are news!! thanks Rach!!
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I am made of all the days you don't see, not just the 1 that you do .......:)
I would like to thank rach as club captain (youve put my name in lights),, and EVERYONE else who has helped me this past few month's,, i have gone from running 27metres in april to over 10miles,, there is no way i could have achieved this without your help,, obviously jo is the one i knew and i have done countless miles with her help,,but i consider all i have run with,, my friends and mates,,you all make running fun,, as it should be!! And i do like our little hugs at the end of a nice run,,(esp jo,,casi foz,, rach,,nic,,claire,, charley,, april,,donna lols the list goes on) and even one or two of the dudes see u all soon and thankyou ALL so much cheers mike!! Brunty to some of you)
I also think that 2011 will be even better, you never know i might even have a race (all be it slowly) 
see u all soon and thankyou ALL so much cheers mike!! Brunty to some of you
