We’re delighted to announce one of our own, Paul Swan, has secured selection to represent Staffordshire against North Wales this weekend in the St. Michael’s 10k. Paul was 1st M50 at Potters ‘Arf this past Sunday with a chip time of 1:21:05, a fantastic 2min 30sec PB on the notoriously hilly course. Superb running, Paul, we’re very proud of you.
If you’re running or supporting on Sunday, be sure to give Paul a shout!
Social Events March & May 2016
Wed 23rd March 8.30pm
Crown of India
Meet There
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Thurs 5th May 8.30pm
Pizza di Piazza
Meet There
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All welcome from all sessions. Our social nights are a real hoot and a great place to share your love of running…… or just enjoy great food and company.
For more information and to book a place contact Julie on 07725 806528 or email julie@majuma.co.uk
Friday night (5th February) saw the SMM Annual Awards evening held in the luxurious Upper House in Barlaston. It was a fantastic setting to celebrate the achievements of all of Bats over the past year.
The big winners of the night were Paul Phillips and Anne-Marie Mountford winning both the Mens and Ladies Championship respectively and also winning the North Staffs Road Runners Awards for the club. In the veterans category Alison Brind and Richard Shaw collected awards with both also winning the Cross Country awards and Richard also won the prestigious Runner of the Year award as voted by his fellow runners.
Steve Parker run the outstanding achievement award after completing numerous marathons the most recent being 3:18 (2nd M60 in Spain). Club Person of the Year went to Captain, Bernie Priekulis and Beginner of the Year went to Tim Clegg. A full list of the winners are below
| Category | Winner | |
| Men’s Champion | Paul Phillips | |
| 2nd | Tim Hulse | |
| 3rd | Richard Shaw | |
| Ladies Champion | Anne-Marie Mountford | |
| 2nd | Gail Evans | |
| 3rd | Joyce Edwards | |
| Veteran Lady | Alison Brind | |
| Veteran Man | Richard Shaw | |
| Marathon Lady | Jackie Allen | |
| Marathon Man | Steve Fenney | |
| NSRRA Lady | Anne-Marie Mountford | |
| NSRRA Man | Paul Phillips | |
| Most Improved Lady | Julie McArthur | |
| Most Improved Male | Jim Holland | |
| X Country Lady | Alison Brind | |
| X Country Man | Richard Shaw | |
| Chairmans Trophy | Julie Ebrey | |
| Captains Trophy | Anne Griffiths | |
| Outstanding Achievement | Steve Parker | |
| Club Person of the Year | Bernie Priekulis | |
| Runner of the Year | Richard Shaw | |
| Beginner of the Year | Tim Clegg | |
| Newcomer of the Year | Phil Cape | |
| Outstanding Contribution to Running | Bryan Dale |
For more details visit the NSRRA website www.nsrra.org.uk
RACE 1
Sun 7th February 11:00 – Alsager 5
RACE 2
Sun 13th March 10:30 – Knighton 20
RACE 3
Sun 27th March 10:15 – South Cheshire 10k
RACE 4
Sun 3rd Apr 10:00** – Newcastle 10k
RACE 5
Sun 1st May 10:30 – Uttoxeter Half Marathon
RACE 6
Wed 18th May 19:00 – Clayton 10k
RESERVE 1
Sun 29th May 10:00 – Buxton Half Marathon
RACE 7
Sun 5th June 9:30 – Westbridge 5
RACE 8
Sun 12th June 10:30 – Potters ‘Arf’ Marathon
RESERVE 2
Sun 19th June 10:00 – Stone St Michaels 10k
RACE 9
Tue 28th June 19:30 – Berryhill 10k
RACE 10
Sun 3rd July 9:00 – Potteries Marathon
RACE 11
Sun 10th July 10:30** – Cheadle 4
RACE 12
Sun 17th July 10:30 – Trentham 10k
RACE 13
Wed 27th July 19:15 – Staffs Knot 5
RACE 14
Sat 30th July 10:00 – Meerbrook 15k
RESERVE 3
Thu 18th August 19:15 – Dave Clarke 5(K)
RACE 15
Sun 4th Sep 9:30** – South Cheshire 20
RACE 16
Sat 10th September 15:30 – Ipstones 5
RACE 17
Sun 18th September 10:30 – St. Thomas 7
RACE 18
Sun 2nd October 9:30 – Congleton Half Marathon
RACE 19
Sun 16th Oct 10:30** – Werrington 10k
RACE 20
Sun 6th November 10:30 – Flying Fox 10
The following is a Poem written by Chris Barlow and read out at Dave Upton’s funeral.
Dave Upton’s Good Ear Beware
For those of you who knew Dave reasonably well,
Will relate to this story I am going to tell,
About the copper who was fair but always played it by the book,
Make no mistake there was no messing with Upton and he caught
many a crook!
Stone Master Marathoner for over thirty years,
From the Hockey Cub racing past you as he moved it up a gear,
On our Sunday run for 20 miles and no turning back,
His sub three hour marathon and racing round the track,
Right out of the blue his great idea a midweek evening race
The Spring Treble Series off Road Hanchurch, Stone and the Chase,
Still firmly established we have Dave to thank,
For his charity donations and club money in the bank,
Since he was forced to retire from running he bought himself a bike,
But he moaned about the Cheddleton Hills everywhere and preferred to go for a hike,
Down to the Tennis Club his favourite Spitfire Beer at the bar,
With Roger Westhead and Susie the dog they would have a few jars,
So to sum up Dave Upton he called a spade a spade
His positive wise council often came to my aid,
Great times and many a laugh we give you three cheers,
I suppose it is my turn now to get in the beers!
Chris Barlow
Stone Master Marathoners
October 2015
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