Best Newcomer

Due to being too long on the MS form the nominations for best newcomer are here:

Member 1: Member 1 has achieved a lot since joining the club in the last 12 months, including running a number of half marathons, and their first marathon in Manchester. They are relatively new to running and has shown a lot of grit and determination. They are continuing to look for new challenges and has entered an ultra marathon next year.

Member 2: Member 2 joined the club in August 23. Since joining, their running has dramatically improved and will push themself harder than anyone else. They have often stepped up to run lead on a Tuesday and will talk and to and welcome just about any person in the club. Since an injury set back he has been determined to get back to fitness so they can represent the club again.

Member 3:

Nomination 1: Member 3 joined the club this year and since then has volunteered to marshall for the Chester Ultra, Manchester to Liverpool Ultra, Alderley Bypass 10k, and Great Manchester Run, supported and cheered CRs at the Manchester Marathon, attends club night, track night and has attended a Black Sheep Lamb night. Since joining they have raced the Pennine Bridleway 55k, Pennine Barrier 50 mile, Wilmslow Half, Stockport Trail Half and attempted the Pennine Bridleway 137km, unfortunately having to pull out after 45 miles. They were also signed up for the Calderdale Relay as part of the women's team. They are always friendly and chatty on club nights and often stays afterwards to chat. They has really embraced being a part of the club and running community!

Nomination 2: Since joining the club towards the beginning of the year, Member 3 has been a regular in the Tuesday night progression group. Alongside that, they have been running some seriously lengthy ultra marathons, including over 50 miles in the Pennine Barrier race. They stepped up to fill a place at the Calderdale relays despite not having raced at that pace previously. They are a frequent volunteer at RunNorthWest events, and also was part of the Chorlton Runners team handing out medals at the Great Manchester Run. Disclosure: I've known Member 3 for a number of years, but I do think she's a good candidate!

Member 4:

Nomination 1: Member 4 led plenty of runs since joining the cub. Sways encouraging and looking after people in the run groups. A special mention for the Manchester marathon training bock too over a 4 month period. A true gent/lady and a scholar.

Nomination 2: Member 4 has been impactful over the last 12 months and has got really into run leading, regularly leading marathon training runs on Sundays while also training for their first marathon. They’ve set a great precedent for new members to get involved in volunteering and run leading from the get go.

Nomination 3: There's been some great newcomers this year. Fab to see one or two people getting onboard the runlead juggernaut within a short period of having joined – redacted all spring to mind.

Member 4 meticulously turned up as a run leader for several weeks  to guide a group to marathon success, so was a much appreciated guiding light. Well lighthoused member 4! 💡