Congratulations Ali Blunt and Jennie Andrews - NHRR Squirrels of the Month for February 2019

February's Baldock Beast Half Marathon produced some great performances but it was the shoe swapping shenanigans of Ali and Jennie that won them the title of SotM.

Ali was competing in the half marathon when blisters drove her to take off her shoes and continue racing in just her socks.

Jennie had been marshalling and came to Ali's rescue by giving her the shoes off her feet to continue the race leaving Jennie to marshal in her socks.

An unbelievable but true story  with both showing what being a squirrel is all about, passion about running with full commitment (to carry on even without shoes)  and being there for others (giving up your own shoes).

Congratulations Matt Sayers - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for January 2019

There were so many great performances over the Cross Country season making it a difficult choice for 2019's first Squirrel of the Month Award.

But there can only be one (usually) winner and Matt has shown real commitment to the club, and to his training.

He not only scored in every one of the 3CXC races but he ran the last race in Wootton the day after he competed in the Southerns XC at Parliament Hill which is possible the hardest XC race ever!

He contributed to the teams overall win of the league, and won the individual MV40 catergory. Matt also performed well at the Herts county XC and won selection for  the inter counties XC. 

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Congratulations Brian Bailey - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for December 2018

Brian's  dedication to training the yellow group this year has made him a very popular winner of this months SOTM award.

The yellow group coach is described as hardworking, patient , friendly and very encouraging. He didn't let injury prevent him from coaching even when he couldn't run himself. Brian would cycle or walk shortcuts of the route, which was very much appreciated by the athletes he trains.

He is also a regular at the clubs popular First Saturday of the Month 5k where he is responsible for entries and results. He is always a willing volunteer and other club events where he can be seen cheering and supporting others.

​Congratulations Naomi Parkinson - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for November 2018

Naomi has been awarded Squirrel of the Month for her work and passion in  promoting mental health which has touched so many people in the club.

Naomi is now the clubs mental health ambassador reminding all of us about the importance of looking after our mental health.

​She has been the driving force behind events like #RunandTalk and has used her own experience to inspire others to have the confidence to take proactive steps towards improving their own mental health. 

Congratulations Caroline Thrussell - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for September 2018.

Caroline has been award this prestigious award for her all round superb effort and multi tasking abilities at this years Round Norfolk Relay.

The Round Norfolk Relay just couldn't happen with out the support crews. Not only did Caroline do daytime and cycle support but she also took on the dreaded role of timekeeper.

After over 12 hours supporting and a very long drive back across Norfolk to Kings Lynn she then stepped up to take on extra cycle support when it was needed. This meant a very very early start the next morning and a 20 mile drive in the back of the van with two bikes to be where she needed to be to support the runners. Caroline's commitment makes her a very deserving Squirrel of the Month.

​Congratulations Adam Bowller - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for August 2018

Adam was nominated Squirrel of the Month for his outstanding achievement of three PBs over three different distances in August for 10k (34:21), 5m (27:28) and 5k (16:15).

Earlier this year Adam ran one of the fastest marathons in the club for a few years, breaking the V35 club marathon record with a stunning 2:38. 

He has also been an integral part of the NHRR National Master Relay Squad, cross country and midweek league teams.
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The recent new father has to do a lot of his training by himself to fit with his family responsibilities but can be seen clocking up the miles on Strava with his newest training partner completing 'buggy runs'.

Congratulations Richard Harbon - NHRR Squirrel of the Month for June 2018
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Richard is a very worthy winner of SOTM due to his extraordinary commitment to the club which he demonstrates  in many and various ways.

He not only organised Run Round The Garden and our own MWL race in one month. A task  requiring superhuman effort, and many hours of organising in the background, putting his own running to one side to do it. 

But also, showing his not so superhuman side, at the recent Greensand relay, where he captained a team. After making sure that all his team members recce’d their respective legs, he got lost on his own. We won’t mention that Richards is a qualified mountaineer.

Richard's  immense dedication is reflected in the roles he takes on in the club as our race director, president and more recently coach. These roles so often go unnoticed so we are especially delighted that this little token of appreciation did go to one of our unsung hero’s this month.