Purbeck Runners

Annual Report (2013) Summary of Committee Reports

Chair’s Report –Hamish Murray
The Club continues to flourish and play a major part in the local and Dorset-wide running scene. With its large and enthusiastic membership, the Club is also an important part of the Purbeck community, supporting many local events and charities.
There have been some changes in the composition of the committee in the last 12 months: We welcomed Alania Lawton and Sam Watt onto the committee in March and they have done an excellent job in representing the Club’s Junior Section.
Jayne Hodson stood down from the Committee due to family and new job commitments. Jayne, who has been Club’s Treasurer since its inception, has made a great contribution to the success of the Club and we thank her for all her hard work. Chris Troke is the new Treasurer and I’m sure he will perform the role with distinction.
I would also like to thank the other members of the Committee: The social side of the Club continues to thrive in so many ways thanks to hard work of Tara and Tish. Dave Pratten has done a great job in developing the juniors and providing his coaching expertise to the wider membership. Zodwa continues to take care of the membership side and so much more, while Ross’s massive contribution includes probably Britain’s best and most up to date running club website.
The past year has been a great success on many fronts with so many members playing an active part in the Club. The Club Championships have been particularly exciting with a strong showing from some new faces and there have been some great results in the Dorset Road Running League. Away from Dorset, members have also represented the Club with great distinction in a wide range of races and events. So, finally, a big thank you to all our members who make Purbeck Runners such a special club.
Club & Membership Secretary’s Report -Zodwa Chasokela
The Club and Members continue to be affiliated to England Athletics (£50 a year) and to Dorset Road Running League (DRRL) (£65 per year) for financial year 2012/13.
Current membership stands at 176 as of 11/11/2013 down by 12 on 2012:
·  18 juniors, non-competing (9 female & 9 male aged between 9 and 17)
·  155 competing members first claim (73 male & 82 females)
·  3 second claim members
The Club has:
·  11 volunteers 9 of which are committee members.
·  6 Coaches who have undertaken Leadership in Running Fitness Training
·  9 Group Leaders and Helpers waiting to be trained as coaches in Running Fitness Training.
Tim, Kayleigh and Smurf were nominated to attend the Leadership in Running Fitness Course, TraceyC for Children’s’ Coaching Course and Ross for the Coach in Running Fitness Course; however courses have been cancelled due to low numbers. DaveP put on an awareness training for prospective leaders, leaders’ assistants and run helpers. The Committee are exploring commissioning training in Swanage but UKA have strict criteria on venue.
The Club was been awarded 3 places in the 2013 which saw Dave Lawton, Jenny and Richard Cook represented the club and the same number of places have been awarded for the 2014 London Virgin Money Marathon.
Members organised and took part in the Run24 challenge which they thoroughly enjoyed and also in the inaugural Big Giant Marathon. Members continue to take part and assist with marshalling in the Purbeck Marathon.
Club Runs, Club Races & Competitions, Website & Press, Club Kit -Ross Wayne
Club Runs
Purbeck Runners has continued to meet regularly three times a week. Excellent leadership from our Group Leaders with lots of members leading and assisting.
Thanks to DaveP, TraceyC & SamW for leading our Junior Group. The Junior Helpers & Adult Beginners rotas have been a great success thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help.

Club Races & Competitions

The Clubs Championship has been very well attended in 2012 and 2013 saw 3 new races: Southbourne 10k, Puddledtown Plod 20k & Boscombe 10k
The Club continues to participate in the Dorset League with our Ladies in Division 2 with all to play for in Boscombe 10k and Men look set to keep status for a 3rd successive year.
The Enduro Beach Equalizer was well attended and a more ‘junior junior’ race took place this year. Many thanks to Emma for the use of the Knoll Beach Facilities.
The Purbeck 10k was organised by the Club for the 2nd time in 2013 the race reached its maximum entry and feedback from competitors was excellent.
The Studland Country Fair 5k had a new headquarters & finish around the Village Hall, with similar number of finishers to the previous year.
The Purbeck & Studland Race Committees would like to thank all members and their family and friends who were involved in both events, for their continued hard work on top of their work commitments. Special thanks to the Purbeck 10k & Studland 5k committee members, for their tireless work on the Race Committees. Particular thanks for course setups and helping on race days go to Andi Byrom and Tony Holmes for the Purbeck & SCF events respectively.
A new intra-club race was introduced: Purbeck Pairs, thanks to Mike for devising the race.
Website & PressThe Club’s Website continues to be popular and the Club’s Forum is very busy with a high level of activity on a daily basis. The Club continue to enjoy excellent coverage in the Swanage & Wareham Advertiser with a report & photo submitted each week
Club KitThe Club’s Zipped Hoodie has had excellent sales in both Adult & Junior sizes. Prices for Club Vests held at £10 for Adults & £7.50 for Children’s’ sizes. New racing Tee-shirts have been procured.
Youth and Coaching Co-ordinator -Dave Pratten
This has been a very successful year for the Junior Section in terms of participation, achievement, enjoyment and development. Juniors join the sessions for a number of different reasons including; developing general fitness, improving running performance, improving running as part of other sports (e.g. triathlon, duathlon, rugby and football), as part of DoE awards and most importantly fun.
The Wednesday evening sections regularly attract a dozen or so members who participate enthusiastically in sessions, which may include steady looped runs, hill sessions, intervals, relays and on occasion barefoot running on the sand. All sessions start with a briefing, emphasise safety and good practice e.g. wearing of reflective clothing, warm up, warm down and stretching. Leaders have received safeguarding training and are CRB cleared. The common element to all our activities is fun!
Individual junior members have recorded notable sporting performances; Sam Brown has won cross country, triathlons and duathlons. Lola Brown won the 800m race at the pool end east Dorset District Championships and was also winner of the Sika mountain bike duathlon. Lily Burnet has competed in triathlons at home and as far away as Australia and abroad winning the recent Purbeck triathlon. Emily Bridger produced one of the outstanding performances of the year in the Studland 5k and Sam Watts joined Sam Brown in making a debut 10k appearance in the Purbeck 10k. Alania Lawton has made the greatest number of appearances at club sessions.
An important development this year has been the attendance and contribution of two members Sam Watts and Alania at Club Committee meetings. This ensures the views of the Juniors are heard and acted upon where possible.
In terms of future development it is intended to introduce a separate Junior Club Championship next year, organise a local junior event, and provide running opportunities in different venues ad increase the number of suitably qualified leaders.
The junior sessions would not be possible without the adult helpers who give generously of their time. On behalf of the members I would like to thank Coops, Tracey C, Jonathan and Dean for their regular support and any others who have assisted over the year. Of all the helpers one deserves a special mention; Sam Watts assists with almost every session and does so with infectious enthusiasm which ‘rubs off’ on everyone else. He is a great ambassador for Purbeck Runners and deserves all of our thanks.
Social Secretaries –Tish Alberry & Tara McLintic
As social secretaries, Tara and Tish are responsible for organising non running social events for the club. Their aim is to include one or more events that involve our junior members.
Over the past year we have had another successful and well attended quiz night. This has proved to be popular and will remain as an annual event.
In July, we enjoyed a very lively BBQ and Rounders evening. This was a great opportunity for our junior members to join in and it is hoped that this will also become an annual event.
In November an enthusiastic group spent a very enjoyable evening at the dog racing in Poole and a good time was had by all.
During the year we have had several ‘steak nights’ at The Red Lion which have also been very well attended. T and T would like to thank the members who organised these evenings. They have been great fun.
The ‘Out and Abouts’ are now under the ‘social’ umbrella and we have travelled to the far corners of Purbeck almost every month this year.
The next big event is, of course, The Christmas Do. We hope that the new venue and format will be successful.
Tara and Tish welcome any suggestions regarding Out and About runs and social events, particularly ideas that include our junior members.
Review / Progress of last 12 months
In January 2013 the club supported Swanage Sea Rowing Club with their successful bid for funding a club house. The chair will be attending a meeting to negotiate use of the facility.
At the beginning of the year Dave Pratten held a group leaders’ meeting which was welcomed by group leaders.
A Masterclass was held Scott Langston (Back2Fitness) on running injuries for our members which covered the following:
-  Achilles Tendinitis
-  Cartilage and ligament sprains
-  Hamstring Issues
-  Iliotibial Band Syndrome
-  Lower back pain
-  Muscle Strains and sprains
-  Neck and shoulder pain
-  Plantar Fasciitis
-  Shin Splints
-  Stress Fracture
-  Runner's Knee
A Track Taster was booked at Kings Park this was not well attended for a variety of reasons. DaveP will be exploring the Ashdown Leisure Centre track facilities with a view to sharing track sessions with the Tri-Purbeck Club
Dave Pratten held a leaders and leader’s workshop at Durlston Learning Centre. About 15 members are interested in the leadership training course.
Also in September Ross and Zodwa met with the Project Development Officer for Purbeck District Council, Swanage Town Council and the Swanage Development Trust regarding a local plan for Swanage which involved community/sports groups about future plans they have and what facilities they may need in the future.

Club Future Development Plan

Short- Medium Term (1 – 3 years)
1.  Developing and providing structured training for the Junior Section of the club.
2.  DaveP linking with Swanage School and exploring use a running track if there was one and facilities such as café. In turn, the Club would offer opportunities for pupils (aged 9yrs and above) to join the club
3.  Increasing the number of Leaders in Running Fitness trained group leaders to meet demand. About 15 members interested in the leadership, leadership assistant training.
4.  Exploring joint track sessions with Tri Purbeck who hold their sessions on the 1st Friday of each month from 6-7pm and they do intervals & time trials in Poole and cost £3 a session.
5.  Increasing number of volunteers at Purbeck 10k & SCF 5k
6.  Developing cross-country groups for the primary schools will need adult volunteers from each school.
Medium – Long Term (3 – 5years)
1.  Have a formal base to meet such as a Club House or shared facility with other clubs
2.  Canvas for a running track in Swanage even a J-track. Ross and Zodwa met with Purbeck Council representative who has bee asked by Purbeck Council and Swanage Town Council to collate community organisations’ requirements and will report back to Committee

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