| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Matt Clemson |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 8:55:33 PM
Hello Everyone,
Recent new member to UKnetrunner and the forum.
Well, were do I start, name is Matt Clemson, 35 years old from Swadlincote, Derbys.
Have been running for the last 3 or 4 years on and off, but fully bitten by the running bug for the last year and a half.
Tried joining the local running club last year but although a nice group, it doesn't really work for me due to family commitments etc, so just fit my runs in when I can and do my own thing - sad I know !
My goals at the minute are to focus on some speed work to build up some strength and improve my times over shorter distances, afew local 10k's / 5 milers, then maybe a half or marathon later in the year but mainly to keep enjoying it.
Looking forward to hopefully meeting new faces over the coming months at some events, and joining in with banter on the forum.
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| DomGun |
Posted - 19 Jul 2009 : 10:13:50 AM
Thanks for the comments -
Just to clarify though it is South Wales Bridgend (Sarn) but I work up in Swaldincote (Derby) so I'm back and forth,
......and I hope I get the opportunity to meet/race/(beat??) you all.
Dom.
Runs for FUN!
PS Matt I sure you'll catch me next time!! |
| JonHullis |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 9:00:24 PM
Hi Matt,
I'm in Nottingham so will probably see you at some races around the area. Welcome aboard.
Jon Hullis |
| Mij0 |
Posted - 29 Jun 2009 : 10:34:16 PM
I'm guessing this isn't South Wales Bridgend - shame we need more members out west!
Welcome and enjoy
Less fat, more fit, but still hedonistic |
| claire1 |
Posted - 29 Jun 2009 : 6:05:19 PM
Oh is it Matt or is it Dom  ...Welcome Matt...and er...Dom too |
| LittleBigMan |
Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 07:15:45 AM
Have a good one Matt!
I'm sure you will fit in a few runs somewhere  I did exactly the same last weekend whilst away in Devon, although it was supposed to be a non-running weekend
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"The will to win is worthless, without the will to prepare." |
| Matt Clemson |
Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 1:26:36 PM
Thanks everyone for your warm welcome, advice and heads up on future races. I certainly hope to get along to a few of them.
A couple of local ones for anyone interested :-
JCB 5 on the 16th July see following link :- http://www.jcb.com/banners/funrun2009.pdf
Belverdere 10k on the 30st August see hattondarts.co.uk
Will add these to the events calender soon.
Off on my hols now - hope I can sneak out for a few early morning runs !
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| StephenPrice |
Posted - 24 Jun 2009 : 09:58:47 AM
Welcome to the club Dom. Bit of friednly rivalry is great for improving your times. There are plenty of members around your ability on here so I'm sure you can enter some banter with others as well as Matt.
Look forward to meeting you at some point. |
| Dips |
Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 9:29:33 PM
Welcome Dom, great to have a few challenges and I hope we get to meet you soon...how about the Round Norfolk Relay?  
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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| colinhewes |
Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 7:36:46 PM
Welcome to the club Matt and Dom.
I also live in the Fens near to Kings Lynn so I hope to bump into you at some time in the near future.
Colin Hewes
Stage 5 vet. |
| mikeH |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 6:44:45 PM
Welcome to the club.
As a recent new member myself, I can definately say your running will improve as a result of joining and you will feel very much part of the club straight away. |
| LittleBigMan |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 6:22:10 PM
Hi Matt, Dom
Welcome to UKNR and good luck with your training/racing!
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"The will to win is worthless, without the will to prepare." |
| mdunn77 |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 4:42:44 PM
Hi Dom.. welcome to the club! |
| DomGun |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 4:22:39 PM
Hi Matt and Everyone,
It nice to see that you're getting a warm, friendly and helpful welcome,
- I'm the other one (Dom) you joined mainly because of Matt and the only reason racing is Matt laid down the challenge (last year) to beat him in a 10 miler and his consistently lost to me since!!!!
I like running (keeps burning of the fat) and my goal is just to get faster.
It's good to see that there is a lot of helpful guys out there willing to provide support. Hope I get to meet some of you.
Good luck tomorrow in the 10k Matt - maybe you'll be able to beat me this time - well you can always hope.
Dom
(not competitive at all!) |
| StephenPrice |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 6:22:24 PM
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Originally posted by Dips
Stephen...Matt was one of two who joined after your 10 miler (Burton?) performance.
Obviously the UKNR trainers & white socks are getting people intrigued
Hi Matt, good to see another runner from the East Mids. Am sure we'll bump into eachother at some local events (I live in Derby).
I'll echo sentiemtns about the Newark Half as I'm entered in that. The two 10ks Deano mentioned are nice (although I'm not running them this year) but I'll be at the Heanor 5.
There's also a monthly 5k race near Derby between September & April, with a one-off at the end of June. It's very flat and is useful to keep an eye on progress. See www.runningwithdavid.com for details. He also organises some other local races.
Anyway, look forward to meeting you at some point and feel free to share any local races you know of. |
| deano |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 07:34:19 AM
Hi matt, hope you enjoy our club, i live in derby so i will probley see you around soon.Good luck with your speed work,
some local 10ks coming up soon are,
3rd july friday night, coiln potter 10k derby
17th july friday night, tara kinda 10k derby,
31st july friday night, heanor 5 miler..
may be see you at one of these...
i am running them all...
deano
Always enjoy your running. |
