This week’s Parish Notices were presented by Mark Lawes.
Introduction
- Please give a warm TRR welcome to our newest guest, Jason, who is joining Group 2 this evening.
- Thank you, Julia, for her latest July Club Standards Report.
- Congratulations to Martin Holtham-Payne and Andrew Vickers for being our newest Run Leader Supports!
Friday Results – 07 August 2026
ATW Friday Night Runs 5k Colchester
- Nick Copperwaite, 00:17:42 (PB), “PB by 9 seconds. If anyone sees me on the start line for another 5k this season please shoot me!”
- Chris Gardiner, 00:18:56, “If you’ve never been, come along next year. Great to race or spectate.”
- Simon Peters, 00:20:20 (PB), “Incredible support from TRR crew I could see my pace increasing each time on that first bend 💪”
- Simone Hilliard, 00:21:06 (PB, Gold Std, & Club Record), “Fab TRR support and my best mini tribe came too!”
- Martin Riley, 00:22:11 (PB), “Amazing TRR support, great event!”
- Chris Newenham, 00:22:22
- Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:23:03 (PB & Bronze Std), “Brill event and awesome running with other TRR members! New PB by over 40 secs and 2nd bronze std!”
- Claire White, 00:23:15
- Jon Barter, 00:23:57 (Silver Std)
- Sally Banyard, 00:24:12
- Rachel Newenham, 00:25:31
- Anna Taylor, 00:25:33
Saturday Results – 08 August 2026
ARU Writtle parkrun
- Jackie Robinson, 00:24:50
Great Notley parkrun
- Martin Riley, 00:25:46
Markshall parkrun
- Mark Lawes, 00:25:37, “3 x 1 mile 1 minute pace increase.”
Kesgrave parkrun
- Simon Gallagher, 00:24:36
Maldon Prom parkrun
- Steve Swainbank, 00:27:19
- Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:30:03, “Helped a friend get new PB and had to explain to Chris G why a 7 year old flipped me the bird!”
- Stacy Hember, 00:31:09, “Dragged along by Anna 😂😂”
Mote Park parkrun
- Aaron Graves, 00:18:32
- Paul Graves, 00:30:43
- Mandy Graves, 00:31:15, “Second in age category”
Orpington parkrun
- Tim Huxtable, 00:31:16, “Another Saturday, another new parkrun for me.”
Walton Promenade parkrun
- Andrew Vickers, 00:25:32
Battersea Park 10k
- Helen Degiorgio, 00:59:39, “Very very hot!”
Sunday Results – 09 August 2026
Cold Norton Charity Summer 10K & HM Trail Event 2026
- Paul Graves, (10k) 01:25:48
- Mandy Graves, (10k) 01:25:50
- Stacy Hember, (Half Marathon) 02:40:49, “Lovely route, a bit hot 🥵 but lovely cakes at the end. All for Farleighs hospice.”
Training This Thursday
- Sally is hosting our last narrated trail social of the year from The Bell in Feering.
- Please see the Thursday training WhatsApp group for more details and to vote.
Upcoming Events
- The Essex Way Relay returns on 6th September 2026. Stuart Collett has kindly stepped forward to coordinate the TRR team. There is a dedicated WhatsApp group within the TRR Community – please join if you are interested in taking part or supporting the event in any capacity. Click the link to learn more about the ten stages of the event and to download maps.
- The Tiptree 10 Mile is fast approaching (Sunday 11 October 2026). If you can help support the clubs main event of the year, please join the T10 Volunteers WhatsApp group within the TRR Community. Please like and share any T10 social media posts that you see please.
Runner of the Month – June 2026
Female Winner
Over the past month, this lady has delivered an exceptional series of performances, achieving personal bests in both the Maldon 5K and Arthur Whiston 5-mile races. These impressive results earned her a Club Silver Standard in both distances, reflecting the significant progress she has made through consistent hard work and determination.
Her success didn’t stop there. She also earned a Bronze County Medal in the Arthur Whiston 5-mile race, a fantastic achievement that demonstrates her ability to perform at a higher level in competitive events.
Away from racing, she has also given back to the club by preparing and leading a narrated club trail, creating an enjoyable and engaging experience for fellow members. This willingness to contribute beyond her own running highlights her commitment to supporting the club community.
Her combination of personal improvement, competitive success and positive contribution to the club makes her a thoroughly deserving recipient of Runner of the Month. We are delighted to award this to…Claire White
Photo: Claire receiving her Runner of the Month trophy and enamel badge from Mark.
Male Winners
First Nomination: Throughout this past month, this man has demonstrated exceptional dedication by taking part in no less than 13 races (3 over marathon distance +) and has been consistently challenging himself whilst representing our club with enthusiasm and positivity. His hard work and disciplined training culminated in an incredible achievement right at the end of the month with a new sub 5 hour marathon and is positioned nicely towards the top of the club league table where we will watch him battle his friend and the supremely impressive Julia for the top spot. The rest of us need not bother!. This performance is a testament to the countless hours of preparation, perseverance, and resilience he has invested.
Beyond the impressive results, this man embodies the spirit of our running club. He inspires fellow members through his commitment, encouragement of others at races and training sessions, and shows that consistent effort leads to meaningful progress.
His marathon personal best is not just a reflection of one great race, but of months of dedication and determination. Combined with his active participation in multiple events and positive contribution to the club, he is a truly deserving recipient of this month’s award.
In recognition of his outstanding commitment, determination, and achievements over the past month we are delighted to award – robo legs himself…Martin Holtham-Payne
Second Nomination: This runner has enjoyed an exceptional month, recording the highest monthly club league score seen for a very long time with an incredible 195 points.
A self-confessed trail enthusiast, he covered over 140 miles in July, taking on a wide variety of events including narrated trails, orienteering, and trail races. Despite all those miles, he still found the speed to achieve two personal bests: 00:34:22 at the Great Bentley 5 Mile road race and 00:20:34 at the final Maldon 5k of the series.
His enthusiasm for running is infectious. Always looking for the next adventure, he embraces every challenge with a smile and continues to inspire those around him.
A remarkable month and a thoroughly deserved nomination…Stuart Collett
Photo: Martin (and an invisible Stuart!) receiving the Runner of the Month trophy and enamel badge from Mark.