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[email protected]! JUNE, 2011.
A New Season Starts THANK YOU TO CHAIRMAN
CHRIS MUNDAY FOR RUNNING THE CLUB THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
THIS NEWSLETTER WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE NEWLY ELECTED COMMITTEE FOR THE 2011-12 RUNNING SEASON.
TOGETHER, THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BRING A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND RUNNING TALENT TO THE TABLE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER FOR ANY ISSUE YOU MAY HAVE OR RUNNING ASSISTANCE YOU MAY NEED. CONTACTS FOR THE MEMBERS ARE ENCLOSED.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR THE NEW SEASON.
Pictures or articles will always be welcome for future newsletters.
Have a great running season and please let me know if there are any errors, criticism, or corrections needed to this newsletter.
RUN STRONG.... Margo
HTTP://WWW.RIYADHROADRUNNERS.COM/
Riyadh Road Runners is a club made up of individuals and families representing a wide range of nationalities and age-groups. The club was formed over 28 years ago by expatriates wanting to have organized group runs in Riyadh. The tradition lives on, with our 15 events per season. A run is held
every 2 weeks to complement the schedule with the Riyadh Wheelers bike club. Our highlight of the running season is the marathon in March.
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SEASON
2011-2012
The club has invested in the purchase of chip timing equipment. All members will be issued with their own personal timing chip, to be used throughout the season. Non-members will pay a refundable timing chip deposit in addition to their event registration fees. The chips are attached to the ankle via a neoprene & Velcro strap, or can be laced into your favourite running shoes. They are extremely durable, long lasting, have no moving parts & will enable us to provide accurate, quick automated race results. For events with multiple loops, we you will be able to see your split times. Please be patient with us for the first few events as we will be familiarising ourselves with the equipment.
The club can only function with your assistance. We need people that are prepared to voluntarily contribute their time to helping with the following committee functions. • Manage the website • Assist with registration • Assist with course set-up • Produce a monthly newsletter • Purchase & transport water, soft drinks, juice etc. • Seek out sponsorship
Chip timing arrives
The first event of the season is scheduled for Thursday the 23rd of September.
Venue: ROC Compound (see attached map & directions) Time: Registration from 1445 onwards. Run 1600. Distance: 5km Refreshments: A club sponsored sausage sizzle will be held from 1700 onwards. after the event. Bread, sausages, a green salad, soft-drinks, juice & water provided. If you wish to bring a salad to share, you are most welcome.
Note: You must register to attend this event. Its important that you provide your Iqama number & vehicle plate details NO LATER than Sunday the 19th of September.
Membership: Membership fees have increased for the first time in 3 seasons. The new fees are 500 SR for a single season membership & 900 SR for a family season membership. Event entry fees for non members is now 50 SR per event. The club will continue to provide value for money & a well organized, family friendly, social environment for walkers, roller bladers, joggers & competitive runners.
Please complete & sign the attached Season & Event Registration Form. Bring the form with you to the first event. As with previous seasons, members will only need to provide this information once during the season
Newsletter Number 1, 2010-2011
Committee members needed
WE HAVE AN EXCITING SEASON
PLANNED. THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS INCLUDED. FUN NEW RACES ARE BEING CONSIDERED THIS YEAR WITH AN EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER MARATHON PLANNED. SOME MEMBERS ARE ORGANIZING ROAD TRIPS TO THE DUBAI MARATHON AND RELAY TEAMS TO THE WADI BIH EVENT. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.
You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face. --Gatorade
MEET YOUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE 2011-12 RUNNING SEASON
During his acceptance speech at the Annual General Meeting, Chris welcomed all returning and new runners, alike. Chris is first to acknowledge the role of effective communication. He stresses the importance to members that they should be able to talk to the committee openly regarding any issues they face, as well as play a proactive role in recommendations they would like to see. His contagious enthusiasm promises an exciting new season to the running club and committee and Chris has many new ideas to bring forward in the upcoming year. Chris works for the British Embassy. Along with his wife Tracy and family, he has been in Riyadh for the past 2 years with 1 more year remaining in SA. He began running cross-country in the UK and has been going strong for15 years. He has completed 3 marathons, 2 of them in Riyadh. A crazy ambition of his is to run an ultra-marathon sometime soon.
Chris Denison - Riyadh Road Runners CHAIRMAN
I would like to pay personal tribute to our retiring Chairman, Chris Munday, who we all know has decided to step down after 5 years of successfully ‘running’ Riyadh Road Runners.I met Chris accidentally and somehow he managed to convince me to join RRR. During the last four years I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him as a club treasurer. Chris really has been an outstanding Chairman and I have been impressed with his dedication to the club. I must acknowledge his contribution to the growth of the club as well as his organizing some exceptional RRR venues.
I believe we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Chris for all he has done to keep our club active. I wish you all the best Chris in your studies and am pleased that you are not retiring completely. Look forward to lining up with you at the start line in the new racing season.
Cheers Mukhtar
THE ELECTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS
JANA has been working at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center for 3.5 yrs. Her preferred activities of aerobics, dancing, and spinning were more difficult to find in SA, so she started running. Then she fell in love with triathlons and prefers swimming or biking...and of course diving. Jana also is a committee member of the triathlon club.
MARGO first arrived into Riyadh’s triathlon and running scene in 1993. After 6.5 yrs in SA, she settled in Florida to complete over 20 marathons and 3 Ironman Canada triathlons. Now back to SA just 4mos, she’s ready for round #2 at the National Guard Hospital. Her bucket list includes more tri’s and a marathon in all 7 continents.
MUKHTAR works as an IT Consultant/Projects Manager for an investment fund. Mukhtar and his beloved wife came to SA 9 yrs ago from Hampshire, UK. He is an avid badminton player and chairman of the club at the British school. The past RRR chairman talked him into joining the running club 4 yrs ago and he has been treasurer ever since. His last 3 RRR marathons have been fund-raisers for charities, including a school for blind and deaf children in Pakistan. Formula One racing is in his blood: “ Go Team Ferrari”!
LARRY has been involved with the RRR, Triathlon, and Wheelers clubs for the past year in Riyadh. He works as General Manager for Harley-Davidson and previously was National Sales Manager for UMC.
PAUL has been away from N. Ireland for so long that he has forgotten where he left his wife. He first came to Damman and would travel to Riyadh to run their races each weekend when the club first began in ’78. Then he transferred to Riyadh in ’90-91. He did his first Riyadh marathon in ’83 and has since gone on to complete 4 Ironman triathlons, including the revered Hawaii Ironman. He belongs to the Riyadh Wheelers bike club as well as the triathlon club. He has completed well over 20 marathons.
DON has been in SA nearly 4 mos plus 6 yrs from ’96-2002. Presently works for Malath Insurance. He is a member of 3 running clubs in the UK( Baildon Runners, City of Hull AS, and N. Veterans AC). Don started running about 27 yrs ago as a means of getting fit for squash and decided he preferred it. He favors road running up to 10km distances but also enjoys track and cross-country. He looks forward to moving up another age groups (M60) in 2012. He has run 4 marathons and hated them all!
MARC is a Financial Controller with El Seif Engineering Contracting Company and has been in the Magic Kingdom since January 2011. He been in the construction industry for the past 17 years. Marc is from South Africa, is married to Helen and has 2 teenaged daughters. Marc has been running for the past 23 years and has completed well over 100 marathons and ultra marathons. He has completed 13 Comrades Marathons in South Africa. “Running over the years has been very good to me and has brought me much enjoyment, continued good health and many lasting friendships. I am looking forward to putting something back into the sport that has given me so much over the past 23 years”.
LIZ has been working at the British Embassy for the past 18 months. She first began running at age 16 so that she wouldn’t freeze to death on a hockey pitch that was sitting on a cliff top at school. The Snowdonia marathon was her first and she has done 5 more marathons since then. The Snowdonia has been her firm favorite races. Liz also is a member of the Riyadh Triathlon club.
ABDULLAH has kindly accepted the task of staying on the committee and helping with the race results for the next season. Thanks Abdullah.
CLAES has competitiveness in his blood. He did his first 85 km Xcountry skiing race at age 17 and his first marathon in 1967. He moved to Saudi in 1976 and is still here. He was one of the founders of the RRR club in 1978. Claes is still doing consultancy work in Riyadh and running very strong at age 68. He has completed 4-5 marathons, and he continues to “feel very young”.
First Name Last Name Cell Number EMail address
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary/Newsletter
Membership
Results
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Chris Denison 500118573 [email protected] Murtaza 505186505 [email protected] Benning 562963391 [email protected]
Jana Jaruskova 545251879 [email protected] Al Ryalat [email protected] McParland 506265143 [email protected] Duffy 567761622 [email protected] Laughton [email protected] Johnson 561950780 [email protected] Krouse 505840475 [email protected] Spong 503251184 [email protected]
Date Event Time2011Thursday 8th September 5 km 16:00Friday 23rd September 5 Mile 08:00Friday 14th October 10 km 08:00Friday 28th October 10 Mile 08:00Friday 11th November 5 km handicap 08:00Friday 18th November Riyadh Run Together Event TBAFriday 25th November 5 Mile 08:00Friday 9th December Half Marathon 08:00Friday 23rd December 5 Mile Prediction Race 08:00
2012Friday 6th January 10 Mile 08:00Friday 20th January 10 km 08:00Friday 3rd February 5 km handicap 16:00Friday 10th February Sangcom Charity Half Marathon 08:00Friday 17th February 30 km 08:00Friday 2nd March Marathon 06:00Friday 16th March 10 km 08:00Friday 30th March 10 Mile 08:00
Event Calendar 2011-2012
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE Dates & venues are subject to change
2011 - 2012
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Season Membership Type Single (SR500)
Responsibility Waiver (Members & Guest Please read & sign) I/we realise that participation in athletic endeavours entails a risk of injury to me/us. Such risks may include but are not restricted to slips, falls, physical contact with other persons, equipment or facilities and abnormal climatic conditions whilst running or walking. I/we freely and voluntarily accept and assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, violence, property damage or loss whilst participating in Riyadh Road Runners (RRR) events. I/we will report in writing to the RRR Chairman, any medical condition or disability that might increase my/our likelihood of accident, injury or death whilst participating in RRR events. Such medical conditions or disabilities should be reported prior to participation in RRR events. By signing this form I/we are agreeing to the conditions of this waiver.
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Please provide details of additional family members: Name: Iqama/Passport No Date Of Birth Age 1. 2. 3.
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