Runner of the month – February 2022
Undeterred by Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin all sweeping through, plenty of hardy Harriers kept training throughout a weather-battered February. That commitment and hard work was duly recognised as a range of worthy candidates emerged.
Here are the nominations for Runner of the Month, and what you had to say about them.
Alan Kerr
“Nominating Alan Kerr for completing all four races in the Sperrin Harriers Winter Trail series, as well representing the club in a number of the cross-country races. Great to see Alan enjoying plenty of off-road racing with some great performances.”
Bernard McKeaveney
“He’s been clocking up the miles and you can see his pace increasing due to his hard work. He’s carried this into March with a 10-mile PB.”
Michael Whittley
“Gives his all every week at Tuesday intervals, helps with pacing other runners & is a great encourager to everyone.”
Kevin Donnelly
“Every-week I feel he is getting faster and stronger and puts in 110% in every session.”
Alan Ladd
“Coming back from injury to put in a fantastic half marathon performance.”
“Alan’s half marathon PB on World Marathon Day was so deserved; he’s always so generous with his time and advice and to see that he won first place and PB at this event was an absolute pleasure. Congratulations Alan!”
Sinead O’Hare
“Sinead’s dedication to training, her improvements have all contributed to her PB at Parkrun. Well done, Sinead. Keep up the great work.”
“The young lady is consistently present at training, constantly gives no less than 100% of her effort. This consistent effort in her training shows results, with recent personal bests at parkruns. Sinead also has taken on many XC events over the winter months and has excelled in each event. We look forward in monitoring her progress in the coming months and years ahead.”
“Smashing valley Park run with an excellent PB And the biggest smile crossing the line.”
But pipping Sinead at the post, Hannah Hope’s efforts earned plenty of praise.
“Hannah puts everything into her intervals and training, and her running pace is improving.”
“Fitting in running between work and further education, Hannah has progressed significantly recently and regularly sets herself running goals. She has attended some Tuesday sessions but more often Thursday sessions where she gives her all.”
“Hannah has been steadily increasing her mileage and pace over the last few months. It’s fantastic to see her regularly training again and making improvements week in, week out and entering races again after a tough couple of years nursing injuries. Long may it continue!”
“Hannah is often very hard on herself (like a lot of runners!) And doesn’t give herself credit for all her efforts and progress that she is making. She has been running longer and longer distances recently and just going from strength to strength! Well done, Hannah!!”
Congratulations Hannah on being voted February’s Runner of the Month, and well-done to everyone nominated. Keep up the good work!