We are pleased to announce that John OBrien was elected to the Committee of East London Runners at the AGM last night. The following members were also elected at the AGM and make up the new Committee for 2024/25. Elected Officers: Jacob Stevens - Chair Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera - Vice Chair Michael Wilson - Club and Membership Secretary and Assistant Welfare Officer Calvin Bobin - Treasurer Alice Barrett - Lead Welfare Officer Additional Re-elected Officers: Sandra Preston - Race Secretary Tricia ONeill - Newsletter Editor Aaron Williams - Newsletter Publisher Derek Wright - Webmaster Catriona Hoult - Wednesday Run Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator Clare Stevens - Volunteer Coordinator Janet Bywater - Track Coordinator Ann Dunne - Social Secretary Morag Campbell - Committee Member Becky Evans - Committee Member Ian Mackie - Committee Member The roles are to be confirmed at the next Committee Meeting on 25th March. The meeting also agreed the new annual membership fee of £33 (including £20 England Athletics Affiliation Fee) due 1st April 2025 and second claim membership fee of £13 due 1st April 2025. The amendment to the ELR London Marathon Ballot Eligibility - Main Criteria was also passed at the meeting. A vote was taken to choose ELR charities for the 2025 Valentines Park 5K and Chingford League Relays. The winners were: Valentines Park 5K (ELVIS Race) - YES Chingford League Relays - Move Against Cancer Finally, it was good to see a big turnout at The Leytonstone Tavern last night. It was a very enjoyable evening. The new committee look forward to working for the club in the forthcoming year. Mike Wilson Club Secretary
New Members - Join the club between January and March 2025 and benefit from extended membership of East London Runners and England Athletics up to 31st March 2026.* *This only applies to those being registered with England Athletics for the first time. It does not apply to lapsed athletes or those who have changed clubs. email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk for further information.
The run will start and finish at Eton Manor Rugby Club, Nutter Lane, Wanstead E11 2JA. New members are welcome. Please come along and try us out for up to three trial runs. Email: info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk or come along on the night. Important: For health and safety reasons, please wear hi-vis clothing or lights when running, so that you are visible to cars and cyclists and be careful when crossing roads. 10K Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5513213.html 4 Mile Route: www.mapometer.com/en/running/route_5498880.html
Saturday morning parkrun. At 9.00am FREE timed 5k runs/races at Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road), Valentines Park (Ilford), Roding Valley, Walthamstow, Barking and many other venues across London, the UK and other Countries. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced runners. First timers register at www.parkrun.com
We are taking entries for the Essex and Suffolk Road Relay Championships at Colchester, on Saturday 12th April 2025. Venue: Northern Gateway, Colchester. Please add your name to race entries or email info@eastlondonrunners.org.uk if you would like to be entered as part of an ELR relay team, by closing date of Thursday 3rd April. Each runner completes a leg of Approx 3 miles. This is a fast three lap course on tarmac. Race 3: Start Time 11.15am - Women (Open, V40, V50 & V60) Race 4: Start Time 12.15pm - Vet Men (V40, V50 & V60) Race 5: Start Time 1.15pm - Open Men Races 3 and 4 - a team of 3 runners and for the Open Men (Race 5) it is a team of 4 runners. The club will enter you, however please ensure that you are available to run on the day. Thanks, Mike