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RSE AGM 2020

The 2020 Running Somewhere Else AGM took place Monday 27th October, a little later than originally planned and not in its usual format. Headed by Vice Chair, Nadine Brown, and Club Secretary, Sarah Reynolds, the virtual evening went off without a hitch, thanks to their hard work behind the scenes (and perseverance in keeping the other committee members in check!). The night included a PowerPoint presentation, a rundown of the year, updates from the committee, thank yous and club members questions answered.

The committee said goodbye to 2 members, Dave Whitlow and Dave Daniels. Thank you both for all of your hard work over the last few years!

The committee also welcomed newly elected chair, Pauline Tilbury, and Charity Coordinator, Caroline Joynes-Creed. We have no doubt you’ll make excellent members of the RSE committee! Ellie Taylor also swapped her role, and became the new Communications Officer

Although we currently cannot meet all at once for a club session, it was announced that plans for a virtual awards presentation are underway. The Runner’s Runner award has also been renamed to The Rochelle Ravenscroft Memorial Award and a shield will be created in tribute to much loved club member Rochelle, who sadly passed away earlier this year.

For a copy of the meeting minutes and a full run down of the points raised at the AGM, please contact Sarah Reynolds.

Message from Nadine –

Thank you again to everyone who attended. Remember if you have any questions or feedback we always want to hear it, not just at the annual AGM. This is your club and we welcome any suggestions so please do speak to a member of the committee.

We are currently awaiting England Athletics guidance and an announcement will be made regarding club sessions as soon as possible.

RSE Captain’s Time Trial – Fairford 2020

As announced during the AGM, your Club Captains (Elaine Chapman and David Witnall) would like to run a 10km time trial at Fairford. We’re hoping this will be an opportunity for club members to get the chance to do a covid safe race/event before the end of the year.

The date for the event is the 15th November and the first wave will be setting off at 10:00. We’ve done a lot of research into how we can run a covid safe event – for example we will be setting people off in small waves of 5/6 runners with a decent gap between groups. For more information, look at the link below

Finally, we are in the process of setting up the event on the run together app so you can book in. More info will follow. For now, if you are interested, drop a message to Elaine or Dave.

RSE Race Report – Sunday 27th September 2020

Goodwood Motor Circuit Marathon

The Goodwood Motor Circuit Marathon took place on Sunday 27th September. This event gave runners a unique opportunity to run a marathon around the world famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, home to the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. The race involved running around a smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit 11 times. Goodwood motor circuit is the only classic circuit in the world to remain entirely in its original form. Goodwood Motor Circuit originally opened its gates to the public on September 1948, to host Britain’s very first post-war motor race meeting at a permanent venue.

Representing RSE was Linda Edwards who completed the race in 4:26 and came third in her age group. Great effort Linda

RSE Race Report – Sunday 20th September 2020

Hullavington 5K

The Hullavington 5k took place on Sunday 20th September. This was a road race over a flat, fast and picturesque course, which started and finished in the village of Hullavington, Wiltshire. It was also the first race reported on since the postponement of races following the COVID19 outbreak.

Represnting RSE was Dave Witnall who finished in an impressive time of 19:45. He was followed by;

Elaine Chapman – 23:24

Felicity Crotty – 29:02

Great effort from you all and it is great to see RSE runners involved in races again.