Special Sole Award

This is a trophy awarded monthly by Jon Day to members of his Wednesday night beginners & improvers group for achievement. The sole itself was found in Hole Bog, having been lost by an unfortunate Grizzly runner.


Sep
2010
Marilyn Hughes For completing her first 10k at Dalwood and all her help with the Absolute Beginners.
Diane Newton For completing her first 10k for the club at Langport.
Aug Ali Chapman For completing her first race for the club at the Otterton 10k and for her great improvement.
Jul Martine Dack For her vast improvement in running, completing her furthest run on the Midsummer Dream and upgrading to the Thursday group.
Jun Gavin Warren For his improvement in running, and upgrading to the Thursday group.
May Gill Day For completing her first marathon, The Sarsen Trail, in very painful conditions "having a nasty pain in the side" (no, not Jon!).
Apr Jess Tubbs For completing her first Grizzly.
Mar Tracey Stone For her hard work, improvement, and dedication to running.
Feb Marianne Sweetland Having a 9 minute PB at the First Chance 10k.
Jan Emma Richardson Completing her first competitive run for the club at The Bicton Banter.
2009
Dec Diane Newton Completing her first competitive run for the club at The Colyton Fiver.
Nov Becki Davey, Celeste Ingarfield, Debbie Scotter, Ellie Potter & Gill Day Completing the notorious wet 'n' muddy "Commando Challenge 2009".
Oct Sam Tooze For completing her first half marathon and first competitive run for the club at The New Forest Half Marathon
Sep Debbie Scotter For being a great old gal, always giving 100% positivity and returning to running after being off with a nasty illness.
Aug Sue Tubbs Her hard work, help and support with the Wednesday Beginners and Improvers group,
Jul Bridget Keeffe Dedication to the club - marshaling, competing in two 10Ks and two other local races. and her upgrade to the Thursday group
Jun Becki Davey, Cat Gaukroger, Elly Potter & Gill Day Completing the London Moon Walk 2009.
May Michelle Bee Completing her first half marathon, the Great West Run.
Apr Elly Potter Having cortisone injections in each knee and carrying on running regardless.
Mar Celeste Ingarfield Completing the Cub Run.