It so happened to be the Stadium Runners Awards night recently which had a dual purpose of celebrating 10 years of Stadium runners whilst embarrasing those most commited to the club over that time.
Amongst the many great contributions to a splendid night we offer:
You may (or may not) appreciated the following compiled especially for the occassion by Ferg.
Another highlight of the evening came from Stadium Runners resident poet Becky (Stanley Holloway) Hamer. Her lyrical evocation of all things Stadium.
There’s a famous Yorkshire town called HuddersfieldThat’s noted for fresh air and fun
And some folk from round and about there
Are known to enjoy the odd run
Stadium way is where you can find them
Stadium Runners is what they are called
They’re known to be right proper friendly
With groups for abilities all
The Gold group run fastest and furthestDetermination and grit at their heart
And, like the metal they are aptly named after,
Can be pounded without breaking apart
The Silvers are growing and growingThey shine brightly like stars in pitch black
‘ though hardworking, supportive and driven
They need the occasional nudge to run back
The bronze group, (the backbone of Stadium),Can always be found in good mood
An alloy of loyalty and friendship
They embody the club’s aim to include
And of course the No Pain No Gain Sessions
A group for the hardy, not weak
The drills demand blood, tears and sweating
Whilst perfecting your running technique
The efforts of all this training
Are reaped on the days that we race
A shared joy and a sense of achievement
Can be seen upon each glowing face
Aside from the club nights and racingSocial gatherings are known to occur
Magic Rock and Maroc are frequented
Memories of which are too often a blur
At the core of this club is a leaderOur debt to whom is beyond comprehension
He is the heart beat, the breath and the life force
Of a team that continues to strengthen
Ten years of this club is a milestone
One of many, I’m sure, yet to come
With each year we welcome new faces
Who are keen to get out there and run.
But it’s sad that we also lose members
To alternative clubs in ‘The Shire’
They’re our friends and our racing companions
Who will no longer be here to inspire
So I’ll end with a bit of a question‘bout the future of this wonderful club
Should we spend all our time training runners
To feed Harriers and Lions? Not us!!