England Calling For Caroline

It’s not every day you accidentally qualify to represent your country… but then again, not everyone is Caroline Monaghan.

Known across Europe’s marathon circuits (and pub gardens) for clocking up finish lines like most of us clock up excuses, Caroline and her equally marathon-mad husband Paul (both proud members of the 100 Marathon Club) were recently spotted not running 26.2 miles. Yes, you read that right.

A couple of weeks ago, while enjoying a weekend in the picturesque town of Bideford, the duo decided to “just do a little 10K” — as you do on a casual getaway. Caroline, being the organised and quietly ambitious runner she is, figured she’d register the race with the England Masters Programme. You know, just in case.

Well, turns out it wasn’t just a jog by the sea. Caroline only went and finished 2nd lady in the V45 category… out of over a thousand runners! Then she went off to enjoy the rest of her Devon weekend with Paul, Pete, and Giggsy — probably with some well-earned chips and maybe even a cider.

That was that. Or so she thought.

A week later, an email landed in her inbox with the words:

“Huge congratulations on qualifying to represent your country as a master’s athlete…”

Cue shocked silence, confused frown, brief suspicion of fraud, and then sudden realisation:
“I was gobsmacked,” Caroline said. “At first I thought it was a hoax… then I remembered I actually did apply.”

And just like that — Caroline Monaghan is officially an England athlete!

She adds, “I told Paul immediately, and he was over the moon. Looks like I need to put the marathons on pause and start getting serious about 10Ks. My new training regime has (accidentally) paid off!”

Congratulations Caroline

Go smash it in the England vest!

–Old-2023-Get Into Running

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The fun and inclusive course is designed for people who want to start running but they feel a running club is a stretch too far or too daunting.

To sign up email us here getintorunning@readingroadrunners.org

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Bramley Results

The Bramley results are now available.

Thank you so much for joining us yesterday

We hope you had a great day and just wanted to let you know that results can be found here

While photos from the event can be found here.

T-Shirt are still available for purchase at www.sportingprint.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Bramley 20/10 Road Races in 2024.

 

AGM-2023

Notice of the 2023 Annual General Meeting

 

Notice is hereby given of the Club’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.
VENUE: Sutton Bowls Club, Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, RG6 5HQ.
DATE: Tuesday 7th March 2023 commencing at 19:00

AGM Pack files ( More to follow and nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

 

 

Runners on The Road

Runners on The Road

Come and join us for International Events!!

Often throughout the year many of us Roadrunners organise our own trips abroad. Someone will come up with an idea and we'll then eventually post it on Facebook.

These events are usually marathons but many incorporate half marathons & 10Ks also. We also have members who travel to international parkruns.  Often many may just come to support, so it's ideal if you just want a holiday.

The problem is many people can feel left out or new members may not have noticed old posts on Facebook.

If you have a trip planned in next year or so, or have a great idea then please contact me or email your idea and rough details to runnersontheroad@readingroadrunners.org or just tag me in (Paul Monaghan) and mention details on Facebook. Note you're not obliged to do this and it's totally understandable that you just may want to arrange your own trip with friends. But come on we all love a good holiday.

 

Upcoming Trips:sible text


 

Palma Marathon Weekend 2024

Distances  Marathon, Half Marathon & 9K
parkruns?  None nearby
Date  20th October 2024
Contact  Paul Monaghan & Caroline Jackson
Details Many of our club ran this in 2023. You'll not be disappointed with Palma. The race is set in the unique scenery of the beautiful city of Palma. Participants enjoy a course along the breathtaking promenade with views over the bay and the turquoise blue Mediterranean sea, towards the cathedral with its sandstones colours, and into the historic old town.
We're staying at the BQ Belvedere Hotel within easy bus reach of Palma. Also within easy transport reach of Palma Nova & Magaluf where there's plenty of accommodation
Entry details & Website

 


 

RR Hoodies 2022

New Bespoke Club Hoodies Available to Pre-order

Quick drying, moisture wicking fabric made by Scimitar.

For full description visit

https://www.scimitarsports.com/product/custom-sublimated-hoodies/

Size Guide

https://www.scimitarsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scimitar_Size_Guide_2021.pdf

Please select your size on Webcollect

Depending on the number of pre-orders this is the pricing below:

10-25 fully sublimated hoodies @ £52 plus VAT
26-35 fully sublimated hoodies @ £50 plus VAT
36-50 fully sublimated hoodies @ £46 plus VAT
51-99 fully sublimated hoodies @ £38 plus VAT
100-199 fully sublimated hoodies @ £36 plus VAT

The more people that place an order the cheaper it will be for everyone.

Please note hoodies will be ordered annually so this is your only chance to get one this year. The next order won’t be placed until Sept 2023.

Pre-orders will be taken from Monday 24th – 31st October.

The order will be placed with Scimitar on Tuesday 1st November – Hoodies will be made and distributed approx 4 – 6 weeks later.

The hoodies can be collected from Dean Allaway at a Weds Track sessions Palmer Park once they arrive, or you can arrange to collect them from him at home.

Payment on delivery either by cash or card once we know how much they will be.

Dean can also be contacted on : clubkit@readingroadrunners.org

Thursday Outruns

Outruns 2025

Come and join us on Thursday evenings for a member-led sociable run. We meet about 6.20pm – 6:30pm at various locations for a 5-6 mile relaxed run starting at 6.30pm. These take place most weeks except weeks when there is a pub run arranged (See pubrun page)

Details of our Member-led Outruns can be found on our Events Calendar in My Clubhouse or on our members only Facebook page under ‘Events’.

It’s a leisurely talking pace and no-one is ever left behind as emphasis is based on enjoyment rather than speed. It’s a great way to meet fellow club members in a relaxed environment. So come on what you waiting for?

 

 

 

 

Please note: Participants take part in outruns at their own risk, and should run within their own limits. Please Click here to see our risk assessment for outruns and pub runs

 

 

Club Kit

Great news in, we now have kit available to buy at Up & Running in Broad Street Reading!!

Tees £25
Vests/Racer Back £19
Shorts £27
Hoodies £25 (Added 2024)
Hats £13 (Added 2024)

Please see Tom at store. There’s a 10% discount with RR Membership (excludes club kit)

Many thanks

Dean Allaway – Kit Manager
Email: clubkit@readingroadrunners.org