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New Appointment of Club President - Dale Colclough
Dear Trentham Running Club members
I am extremely humbled, proud, and honoured to be asked to represent Trentham Running club as President.
I was shocked and so sad to have received the news that Richard had passed away and we were great friends and training partners at TRC for many years. He will be very sadly missed but never forgotten and I know he will be a hard act to follow.
Many of you won’t know me as I have not been actively running or involved directly with the club for eight years following injury and a change to my career, which means I work away a lot during the spring and summer months. However I had honorary membership bestowed on me some years ago and I have always remained passionate about our wonderful club.
I joined the club in 1992 and during the 90s and 00s the club was a massive part of my life.
I previously served as club Chairperson and Men’s Team Manager and subsequently advised and supported club members with their marathon training. I have always held a firm belief that the friendly, social and inclusive aspects to our club were our strength and it’s great to see that these values have been maintained.
Whilst my running has been on hold for the last eight years I have always kept myself fit by cycling, swimming and waking. My interests are all outdoor related I’m a keen mountain walker, orienteer and have a real passion for wildlife.
I couldn’t have accepted the role without making a commitment to support our club where and when required and I hope to meet you all soon having been invited to attend the forthcoming presentation evening.
Regards Dale
Club President - Richard O'Keeffe
We're devastated to inform you that we have received the sad news that our Club President, Richard O'Keeffe, passed away at his home in Bulgaria on 19th September 2023. He was a long standing member of TRC and has held many roles including Club Chair, ladies team captain, group leader, coach and more. He established the fast group reps, the TRC around the globe FB page, the Nationals XC after party to name a few. He has left a legacy not to mention his own awesome racing achievements.
For me, and many other members of the club, he was a treasured friend, a loveable, generous, fun, stubborn, witty, great guy. He is a huge loss and irreplaceable. It has been an honour to know him and have him as a part of our Club. Heartfelt condolences to Liz O'Keefe from everyone at Trentham.
Trentham @ Potters 'Arf
Our Club fielded a very strong male team at this years local half marathon with 13 of our runners coming in under 1 hour 40 mins
2021 Record Breakers
Here is some long overdue recognition for our club members who either set or broke one of the club records in 2021
5k L50 Jo Stanfield - Mallory Park 0:19:35
5k L55 Carol Higgs - Newcastle 0:21:20
5k V60 Martin Hull - Newcastle 0:18:27
5k L60 Jill Phillips - Hanley 0:27:03
5k V80 Alan Lewis - Newcastle 0:27:20
5 Miles V80 Alan Lewis - Stone 0:52:38
10k V60 Martin Hull - Telford 0:37:01
10k L60 Jill Phillips - Werrington 0:52:38
10k V80 Alan Lewis - Knutsford 0:57:48
10 Miles V80 Alan Lewis - Derby 1:37:44
15k L55 Carol Higgs - Meerbrook 1:15:44
Half Mar L50 Jo Stanfield - Wrexham 1:30:20
Half Mar L60 Jill Phillips - Conwy 1:55:23
Half Mar V70 Doug Alcock - Stafford 1:34:37
20 Mile L60 Jill Phillips - South Cheshire 2:59:53
20 Mile V70 Doug Alcock - South Cheshire 2:36:29
Marathon L50 Jo Stanfield - Manchester 3:21:31
Marathon L60 Jill Phillips - London 4:00:16
Marathon V70 Doug Alcock - London 3:27:03
24 Hour Mike Bosworth - Thunder Run 186.12k
Fantastic achievements every one of them, and Jill has even gone on to break her own 5k record in 2022 with a 26:26 at Hanley Parkrun
Stoke-on-Trent Pride
Trentham Running Club were happy and proud to be involved with S-o-T Pride at Hanley Park. It was fantastic to meet so many amazing people at @sotpride today, championing running as a truly accessible and inclusive activity we look forward to seeing you all soon ...
Conti Thunder Run 24
It was a monumentous achievement for our very own 'Bog' Michael Bosworth who took the highest stage at the 2021 event taking first place in a strong field and achieving 19 laps, 115 miles in under 24 hours. The support he received from his Trentham team mates show just how proud the club are of his achievement, which goes into our record books.
Now that he's had time to reflect, I feel he may be back again next year to defend his title.
Sadly the experience has caused him to loose the love for flapjacks
Bosley Fell Race Winner - Wendy Swift
Congratulations to our very own Wendy Swift for winning the Bosley Fell Race!! She's not on FB, and if you see her in person she would never say what she's achieved, because she is too humble for her own good! But she won and absolutely deserves it. She is an "eyeballs out" runner and keeping up with her in training is hard work! Proud 💚💚 - Deb Thomas
Equality and Inclusion
We are pleased to announce the addition of an Equality and Inclusion Officer to our mamgement team. Alison Jackson-Hedges has kindly volunteered to take on this role and will ensure our compliance in all areas.
Midlands XC 2019-20
Well done to our Ladies Vets Team who after an outstanding season in the Midlands XC League, took the Vets Team Ladies Gold prize, and will now be promoted for the first time to Division One.
the team comprised of Jayne Dickens, Joanne Stanfield, Wendy Swift, Kerry Dixon, Deb O'Neill and captained by Deborah Thomas
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The Chairman and the Committee of TRC would like to send out huge congratulations to one of it's members.
Not only has he smashed the previous V70 10k club record by almost two minutes, but he's also come first in his age group at the Telford 10k and has secured himself a place in the England team for 2020
I'm sure all of our members will be proud to have him in our Club and pass on a great big well done to David Juggins
Seen here with Vanessa Welham (Stafford Harriers), and Dr David Weldon (also Trentham RC) and all doing well for Stoke-on-Trent
Double Act
International success again for our Dynamic Duo
Well done to Jill Phillips for winning her age group category in the Lanzarote Marathon in a time of 3:53 in December 2019
And also well done to Doug Alcock for winning his age category in the Lanzarote Half Marathon in a time of 1:33 in December 2019
Photo credits to Mick Hall
The London Haul
Now you may already have known that Greg was in the Army, but did you know he'd earned himself the biggest haul of London medals available to man.
By competing in and completing the three following events:
The London Marathon 26 miles - 2013
The Ride London-Surrey 100 miles - 2019
The Swim Serpentine 2 miles - 2019
He earned himself the prestigious London Classics Medal and a place in the Hall of Fame .... Well done Greg, a fantastic achievement
