Midland Masters Athletic Club

“Old Guard” Meeting Cancelled

Tom Morris — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:15:08 +0000

The “Old Guard” Meeting previously advertised as the 25th March has now been definitely CANCELLED. Kidderminster & Stourport AC are organising a Spring Warm Up Meeting on the 15th April and I understand will be adding some masters events. Details can be obtained from chantelle_reah@btinternet.com

I should point out that this date clashes with the Midland Masters AC Annual General Meeting and Annual Relays/Walks which I encourage everyone to attend.

MMAC XC Championships 2012

Tom Morris — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:49:17 +0000

A very successful event took place on Sunday, 22nd January at Droitwich. Full results (version 2) are now available at http://wp.me/PDLtv-CR

Len Cullen RIP

Tom Morris — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:23 +0000

Len Cullen 1938 – 2011

It was with great shock that I learnt of the death of a fellow Birchfield Harrier, Len Cullen, aged 73 years on Wednesday, 11^th January. He had undergone a successful heart valve replacement/repair the week before and was recovering extremely well and was due out of hospital. However, he suffered a blood clot which caused a fatal heart attack.

Len joined Birchfield in the 50’s and as a ‘jobbing’ athlete travelled the country entering handicap events and road races and always donned the ‘stag’ vest. Len encouraged me to run in my very first 10 mile road race, the Stevenage 10, hiring a car and taking us down to win the ‘pots’. In fact I ran my first 10 miles round the parks in Perry Barr with Len. He also encouraged the youngsters to train correctly and helped set up the running ‘schools’ a forerunner of coaching groups. He was a social animal, immersing himself into the social life of the Club and organising many a social gathering and when the Club moved into the new Alexander Stadium he instigated a deal with Ansells setting up the well-used Bar. He could always be seen in Sutton Park supporting the ‘stags’ vigorously in their efforts. Latterly he qualified as a sports therapist treating many an athlete for their injuries.

I shall always remember Len with affection.

Our condolences go to his wife, Elaine and the family.

The funeral will take place on the 27th January 2012 at Lodge Hill Crematorium, Weoley Park Road, Birmingham B29 5AA at 12 noon.

Donations to the MS Society.

Tom Morris

Indoor Training

Tom Morris — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:42:07 +0000

Members may be interested in the chance to train on the indoor track at the NIA, Birmingham at certain times during February. You should visit http://tinyurl.com/7edswxq for all the details which can be accessed by clicking “read more”.

Farah to race in Birmingham (independent.co.uk)
Mo Farah seeks Olympic-standard test at Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix (guardian.co.uk)
Powell to race in Birmingham Indoors in February (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

parkruns

Tom Morris — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:50:40 +0000

The latest results for our 1st Claim Members who participate in the weekly parkruns can be seen by clicking on the “parkrun” tab.

I get informed whenever a parkrunner registered as MMAC takes part and I copy these onto our dedicated “parkrun” page. So check on it regularly. Other members who registered for parkrun under their UKA Club unfortunately won’t appear.

Another Parkrun PB (afterthomas.wordpress.com)
5k Runs & Races For Kids: 8, 9 10 year olds too young? Parkrun running (the5krunner.com)

Merry Christmas

Tom Morris — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:02:23 +0000

On behalf of myself and your committee I wish all Midland Masters AC members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that you all remain injury free and attain all your goals during 2012.

MMAC Cross Country Championships

Tom Morris — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:35:20 +0000

Volunteers are required to marshal the cross country course at Droitwich on the 22nd January 2012.

If you are injured and can’t run and would like to help or just would like to help then please in the first instance contact Tony Crocker on tonycrok@aol.com

The whole thing should only take a couple of hours and will greatly help your fellow members.

Full details of this event can be found on this website at http://tinyurl.com/chkfzmw

Results from the MMAC 10 Mile Road Championships

Tom Morris — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:47:47 +0000

Results from the MMAC 10 Mile Road Championships 2011 are on the appropriate page « Midland Masters Athletic Club – - http://ow.ly/7WBkN

Centurion RC 2nd Team M35

MMAC 10k Championships (midlandmasters.wordpress.com)
BMAF Half Marathon Championship Results (midlandmasters.wordpress.com)

Last Chance to Complete BMAF Road Survey

Tom Morris — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:52:27 +0000

The BMAF Questionnaire compiled by the Road Running Secretary, Walter Hill, in it’s electronic form, will expire on the 31st December 2011. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to fill it in, it only takes a few minutes, then please do so. The information collected will prove useful to the BMAF and this is your chance to participate.

Take Our Survey!

Many thanks…….

Important Message to BMAF Sacramento Competitors

Tom Morris — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:54:19 +0000

An important message from the Secretary of the British Masters Athletic Federation

Last call for outstanding medals

If you are a member of a medal winning team at the World Masters Track & Field Championships in Sacramento and you have not yet received your medal please get in touch immediately with Secretary@bmaf.org.uk or telephone 020 8683 2602

Bridget Cushen

The Sacramento Skyline

BMAF Road Survey (britishmastersaf.wordpress.com)
Fixtures Updated (midlandmasters.wordpress.com)

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MMAC XC Championships 2012

Len Cullen RIP

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