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Matt Clemson
5 Posts |
 Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 8:55:33 PM
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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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micknphil
33 Posts |
 Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 9:00:12 PM
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Welcome Matt
Hoping all is well with you - wishing you much fitness and happy hours of running
Mick's ok- he's the running pushing the wheelchair half of the duo, he's a good bloke,
No, it's that phil sat in the chair you have to watch - he's a scamp
http://www.micknphil-marathonlads.com/
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Dips
4073 Posts |
 Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 9:10:03 PM
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Welcome aboard Matt..good to see you posting on the forum.
Stephen...Matt was one of two who joined after your 10 miler (Burton?) performance.
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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Mark
92 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 10:29:45 PM
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Hi Matt,
Welcome to the club!
I'm based in Sheffield so will probably bump into you at a race at some point as 10k' is my favourite distance.
Mark |
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Wicked D
2206 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 10:46:39 AM
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Hi Matt
welcome aboard and I'm sure you'll benefit from YOUR club
Many of us within YOUR club are in the same boat by not being able to commit to a local club for one reason or another and the beauty of this club is you can meet up as much as you like when you like by way of the forums (be that once a day or once a month or once every 6 months the choice is yours   )
remember to start a diary and just put down your thoughts of the training sessions you've done good,bad or indifferent, it can sometimes help to read back and also you may get some good advice or just encouragement from fellow clubbies
by reading the club forums you may well be able to give advice on something which could be anything from running to traveling somewhere
I live and train in the flat fens of Lincolnshire (Nr Boston & Spalding) and bar 2 events a year have to travel to racing events and sometimes to do hill training
a couple of races you may be interested in not too far from you is the Notfast Open 10K (Newark 12th July) and Newark Half-Marathon (Newark 9th July) both good events and could be ideal for you to get into racing or treat them as training with company just a thought  and only 40mins away from you
I look forward to your input, good luck and see you soon at some event or other 
"If you're going through hell, KEEP GOING"....W Churchill |
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joopsy
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Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 11:39:23 AM
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Hi Matt, I live in Herts but work in Lincoln so am often round your area. I among others are doing the Holme Pierrepoint races over teh next couple of weeks so we may bump into you at one of them if you come along.
Oh and welcome to our super club.
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Heavyweight
1449 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 8:37:19 PM
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Welcome Matt, I'm sure you'll enjoy it here.
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lincsfella
1207 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 10:01:31 PM
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Greetings Matt..... ditto to what Shaun said re Newark Half marathon..... but i do think the August edition of the race is the main one lol..... (its his age ya know)
"Always aim for the moon...... because if you miss, you'll still land amongst the stars" |
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mdunn77
1536 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 10:06:14 PM
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Hi Matt,
Welcome to the club! I look forward to reading about your training and races etc.
(another) Matt |
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fishyweb
2309 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 10:30:50 PM
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Hi Matt, and welcome to the club. Best of luck in meeting all your running goals - you'll find plenty of encouragement, advice, and inspiration in these forums!
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deano
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Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 07:34:19 AM
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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
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StephenPrice
2112 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 6:22:24 PM
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quote:
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. |
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DomGun
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 4:22:39 PM
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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!) |
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mdunn77
1536 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 4:42:44 PM
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| Hi Dom.. welcome to the club! |
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LittleBigMan
1060 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 6:22:10 PM
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Hi Matt, Dom
Welcome to UKNR and good luck with your training/racing!
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mikeH
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 6:44:45 PM
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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. |
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