May’s GRC Member of the Month was a fiercely fought battle between the (fairly) young and not so young; the seasoned campaigners and the not so experienced. The nominees ran (or attempted to run) a vast range of distances from the relatively short 5K to the ridiculously long 100 miles. One even broke a World... Continue Reading →

With April being a month dominated by marathons, a distance which conjures countless tales of heroism and inspiration, April’s GRC Member of the Month was always going to be a very hard decision to make. Not only was there a strong case to be made for each of the thirteen who made the shortlist, there... Continue Reading →

For many a British based runner, the Beast from the East I / Beast from the East II made March 2018 a month maybe best forgotten. You may be forgiven for thinking March 2018 MOM had succumbed to the Beast too but, like many a March race, the announcement had merely been postponed and not... Continue Reading →

The month’s shortlist was dominated by runners who took part in two races that took place on the same day - the Stamford 30K and the rescheduled Keyworth Turkey Trot. The East Midlands 10K saw some fine performances, with personal bests from Emma Weighill, Claire Fritz and Melanie Taylor but it was Russell Maksymiw who... Continue Reading →

In a month short on races, many of those shortlisted took part in the Folksworth 15 Mile Race, which will go down in history as featuring some of the worst race conditions witnessed in living memory. Andrew Pask, who ran a 15 Mile PB; Catherine Payne, who won her age category; and Peter Bonner, who... Continue Reading →

Age: 35 Occupation: Primary School Teacher Years running: 2 with GRC. I dabbled in running a little bit before joining the club but I wouldn't have called myself a runner. Favourite Race: Perkins Great Eastern Run. Mainly due to a race plan that I stuck to and it resulted in a PB! Least Favourite race:... Continue Reading →

Age: 37.. still! Occupation: Teaching Assistant in Village Primary School. Favourite Race: Favourite race was the London Marathon…..especially the end. I used to pretend to be in it with my brother when I was about 8. My dad gave me a photo of us posing on the mall after I finished it. It's as precious... Continue Reading →

Occupation: Water Engineer. Favourite Race: Langtoft 10k -not my fastest 10k but proved to myself I could run well if I put my mind to it. Least Favourite race: Eye10k. I proper messed up this race and had to stop walk for a bit. Biggest running achievement: Taking part in my first half marathon and... Continue Reading →

Occupation: Postman Years Running: 6 Favourite Race: I have a few favourite races for different reasons, and in fact i don't race as much as I should. But my best race I guess will be my last one - Rockingham 10k. Reason for this is because I not only ran for a Personal Best, I... Continue Reading →

Age: 33 Occupation: Water Engineer. Years Running: Just over a year. Favourite race: Newton's Fraction, as it was my first race. Why did you start running? To try and get fit and healthy for my children. Injuries received? Few blisters and the odd stiff back, nothing serious, touch wood! Furthest Distance ran? 15 miles. Trainers... Continue Reading →

Occupation: Science Teacher Years Running: 8 years 6 months (14 marathons) Favourite Race: Ashby 20, lovely undulating course, great support and the goody bag consists of a nice warm hoody and a cheese cob. What's not to like! Least Favourite Race: I don't really have one! If I was being fussy then I'd say cross... Continue Reading →

Age: Male Senior Occupation: Retained Firefighter/Lorry Driver/Delivery Driver Years Running: On & off since I joined the army at 18 (16 years). However, I only started competing in races in December 2014. Favourite race: So far I would have to say the Thunder Run 24 (even though I wasn't there for the full 24 hours).... Continue Reading →

Age: MV40 Occupation: Motorsport Picture Desk Editor Years Running: 36. I was hooked the moment I finished second at the Reception class Sports' Day sprint race. Favourite race: The 2013 Leeds Abbey Dash was the most pleasurable I've ever run, especially the opening 3k. Literally thousands of fast runners heading out at near flat out... Continue Reading →

Age: 34 Occupation: RAF Aircraft Avionics Engineer (currently Typhoon) Years Running: My first race was the Sleaford Half Marathon 2010. Before I started training for that I did no exercise whatsoever. Favourite race: The London Marathon is a must do for all runners. I ran it in 2013 and although I didn’t have the best... Continue Reading →

Age: 25 Occupation: Teacher Years Running: 17, though I only started thinking about it and training more efficiently a few years ago. Favourite/ Least Favourite race: I haven’t run enough races to have favorites yet. I enjoy the Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest 10k obstacle course races though. Why did you start running: I... Continue Reading →

Age: 24 Occupation: Special Needs Teacher Years Running: 4 Favourite race: London Marathon 2013 Least favourite race: Nene Valley 10 2014! Why did you start running: To raise money for charity (London 10k for Great Ormond Street hospital) Injuries: IT band, Plantar Fasciiatis. Furthest Distance ran: 32 mile ultra-marathon Trainers worn: Cloud-runners by On Favourite... Continue Reading →

Member of the Month for August after he broke two Personal Bests and set two new club records at races in July.

Age: FV50 Occupation: Manager of a local charity, Home-Start Grantham – a charity that recruits and trains volunteers to support parents with young children at home with situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability, mental health or who are just finding parenting a struggle. Previously I was a teacher. Years Running: In... Continue Reading →

Age: MV35 Occupation: Self-employed photo editor for motorsport agencies. I spent 10 years attending F1 Grands Prix all over the world. Now, thanks to the advances in technology and a young family, I no longer need / get to travel. Years Running: Ever since I finished second in the reception class school sports day, I... Continue Reading →