Run of the Month

What is ROTM?

The Run of the Month (ROTM) is an annual competition running from the 1st October to 30th September with trophies awarded at the Summer Ball to the male and female members who achieve the highest scores, or more simply run in the most designated ROTMs.

How does the scoring work?

1 point is awarded for participation in each ROTM. Members who help out at Standalone or other NHRR host races also receive one point per event.

Who decides which races are ROTM?

The Performance and Participation sub committee (2x Team Captains, Club Coach, Mid Week League Rep, X Country reps) choose one or two races each month to include in our ROTM calendar. We are hoping to run some forum votes to decide 2011 ROTMs.

What are the aims of ROTM?

ROTM aims are to:
• encourage camaraderie and build team spirit among NHRR members
• target races so that members both old and new will see familiar faces and gain encouragement from club mates
• to enjoy racing with club mates, perhaps some of you developing "friendly" rivalries
• give members target events to measure their running progression
• to win some team trophies!

Who are the current ROTM champions?

Lindsay and Gary Cook raced prolifically last year to win the much sought after titles.

Qualifying races for the current 2011-2012 ROTM year (exact dates confirmed nearer the time):

• 02 Oct 2011: Standalone 10km run or help. Result: First Mens & Ladies teams!

• 30 Oct 2011: Welling & District Cross Country. Result: First overall! First Men, Third Ladies!

• 13 Nov 2011: Biggleswade Cross Country. Result: First overall! First Men, Second Ladies!

We ask for a repeat of the fantastic support at the upcoming Runs of the Month:

• 27 Nov 2011: North Herts Cross Country run or help

• 18 Dec 2011: Stopsley Striders Cross Country

• 15 Jan 2012: Wootton Road Runners Cross Country

• Feb 2012: 05 Feb - Watford Half Marathon (Herts Vets Champs), 12 Feb - Langley 10km

• 25 March 2012: Sandy 10 mile

• 15 April 2012: Flitwick 10km

• May 2012: Mid Week League, details TBC

• June 2012: Mid Week League, details TBC

• July 2012: Fairlands Valley Relays 3km

• Aug 2012: you decide. Please post suggestions on the forum

• Sept 2012: you decide. Please post suggestions on the forum