HELSBY RUNNING CLUB - Key Persons
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- Handicap Director
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Press Officer
- Member of Committee
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- Chairman
- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- HCSC Representative
- Member of Committee
- Social Secretary
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- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Ex Officio As Welfare Officer )
- Half Marathon Race Director
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Ex Officio As Welfare Officer )
- Member of Committee
Words simply can't do justice … Joe you were a beautiful person, inside and out. Your dedication and passion led to so many experiencing the joy of running, even the delight of running up hellishly steep, slippy, muddy and ridiculously craggy fells!! When it felt nature, or sheer exhaustion, had the better of you-Joe would appear (well his voice first ) and inspire you to push on, do him proud, the club proud and also yourself proud. Joe, you will always hold such a special place in my heart. You were a huge and important part of my running era, club times and achievements-without you running would have been a very different and I can honestly say a less amazing experience. You were a key player in supporting me to develop confidence and strength, a reason to commit and give it everything. I feel so very blessed to have had you join my world and that we were able to continue our friendship beyond the sport. I will miss you, dreadfully. A true legend x Reply Karon Frodsham January 14, 2021 at 9:02 pm 2 years ago After knowing Joe for at least 50 years and being family friends with my parents I can only say it's been an absolute pleasure to have known such a lovely man, spending camping trips to Shell Island and running weekends in the Lake District when I was younger are very special memories which I will never forget. You've been an inspiration Joe and lots of people have had the privilege of knowing you and sharing your zest for life, well I hope you meet up with my dad, your friend up in heaven Joe and you get to run some miles together! Good bye, God Bless and RIP Joe xxx Reply
Joe was such an inspiration and always there to support and cheer for everyone at the race events, whatever the weather! I've lost count of the times that Joe's shouts got me to pick my knees up a little more and get a move on . He will be greatly missed and I personally will miss his big friendly hugs, rest in peace Joe, you are a legend xxx Reply Rebecca Tate January 14, 2021 at 12:04 am 2 years ago I'll miss Joe dearly. I can remember really clearly the track sessions on Helsby school field, where he'd be delighted to add in a "sting in the tail" to an already tough session. And how he mysteriously teleported around remote places, miles apart, in the Clwydian hills to support us in races. I was always thrilled to see him and couldn't resist a hug and a chat, then he said "Anyway, you'd best carry on running, it is a race you know!" He was the face I'd look for at races and hope he was there, he was such a pleasure to chat to and so encouraging to everyone. He was and always will be an absolute inspiration to me. Reply
Joe will be missed by all at Helsby RC, and Shell. Even before I joined I'd heard of him. Meeting him did not disappoint. Joe made me and other new runners feel very welcome. He always had time to pass on his vast experience and encouragement, with a smile, no matter how far down the field you were. Reply Colin Thompson January 14, 2021 at 1:53 pm 2 years ago I'm struggling to find the words to express how much I'm going to miss Joe, I know the word "legend" is used too often these days but it perfectly describes Joe, he was the heart and soul of the running club. From my very first day there Joe made me feel welcome and would offer advice on training and was great support in my role as men's captain. He was at training every week in wind rain or shine to put us all through our paces, and of course he he would pop up in the middle of a race (in the most obscure places) to shout "waaay heeey!!" which would always give you that extra boost when you are starting to struggle. He gave so much of his time to the running community and he will be greatly missed, RIP Joe Reply
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- Secretary
- Member of Committee
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- Ladies Vice Captain
- Member of Committee
Being predominantly a roadrunner it never surprised me to see Joe because he was always there at the local races and usually at the same spot shouting me on and then seeking me out at the finish for an update of my result and thoughts! I used to go to the High School on a Monday to train with my young boys in tow and Joe would entertain them with javelin and discuss lessons whilst I pounded the track,then one week he turned up with a discuss for my son Joe that he had made himself out of rubber so he could throw it safely to his hearts content! A discuss we still have! A lifetime of friendship,stories and memories of a man held so dear to my family and who will never be forgotten by us all ! Reply Phil Tomkinson January 24, 2021 at 5:15 pm 2 years ago From the very first time I turned up at a Castle Park track session, Joe was so welcoming and encouraging and immediately made me want to be part of the club. Before long I was running in races and without fail Joe would be there cheering us all on. I was always spurred on by that inimitable "way-hey", and at the time I assumed that as a new member I must be receiving a particularly loud cheer. I thought perhaps Joe was surprised to see me there and wanted to offer some extra encouragement. It was only later that I realised, Joe would in fact express this fantastic support and enthusiasm for every single green vest that ever ran past him. What a legend of the running community Joe is. He'll be greatly missed and always remembered. Reply
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- Member of Committee
- Wobbler Race Director
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- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Webmaster
- Member of Committee
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- Coordinator
- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Welfare Officers Team
- Membership Secretary
- Treasurer
- Ex Officio As Membership Secretary )
- Member of Committee