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A MVH Xmas Bash to remember

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Saturday night 15th December was the night when MVH Triathletes looked back at the years achievements, revelled in the good times and shared hopes for the 2013 season.

The place to be was “The Worthington Room” at The National Brewery Museum and we were well spoilt – excellent meal, a bar in shouting distance and great music.

The evening was opened by MVH Chairman Jonathan Hydon who surprised us all with his memory for all stuff MVH Tri Club in 2012.  Looking forward a great picture was painted for what looks to be a bumper MVH Triathlon year in 2013.

Jonathan then introduced Mick Skivvington, who was to present the 2012 trophies.  Many in the club know Mick but how well did we really know him?  Introduced as MVH’s Gold, Gold, and Bronze age group medalist at 2011 ETU Cross Triathlon, 2011 British Middle Championships and 2011 ITU World Championships respectively, Mick has competed with a GB tri suit on at least 8 times and in addition was awarded the East Midlands Sports Personality of the Year in 2012.

Mick took the microphone.  The first thing you observe is that Mick is small in stature – so how did he achieve so much on the UK, European and World triathlon stage?

First thing we learned – 25 years of triathlons.  First triathlon at Northampton – a 800m swim, 20km bike and a 5km run was completed in 2 hours 45 minutes with stops to eat sandwiches and enjoy a cup of tea on route.  It was brilliant stuff.  Practice, practice and a drive to constantly improve against his fellow age group athletes resulted in qualifying for GB age group team in 2008.  The pride in being a GB athlete has seen Mick compete across Europe and further afield to Beijing and then in 2012 in Auckland New Zealand.

Mick’s passion for triathlon and the humble way he was encouraging others to achieve the pride of the GB trisuit was clearly infectious.  You could sense all the triathletes in the room thinking – maybe I can, yes I can – bring it on!!

ITU London World Triathlon Championships 2013 – Hyde Park – MVH Triathletes have it in there collective sights…

The prize winning was a joy as the trophy winners walked up to a crescendo of accolades from their triathlon peers.   Pride shining all over the place.  Shake the hand of a world champion, raise the trophy, smile at the camera, chest out, walk back, great stuff…

The trophy’s awarded for the 2012 season are listed below:  Raise your glass to the MVH Winners and runners up for 2012!

Award

Champion

Runner Up
Club Championships (Male)

Mick Skivington

Jonny Fitton
Club Championships (Female)

Anna Jaques

Rachel Craft
Novice Championship (Male)

Ed Johnson

Alistair Gower
Novice Championship (Female)

Jan Driscoll

Donna Reid
Vets Championship (Male)

Colin McLean

Andy Crockford
Vets Championship (Female)

Sandra Holden

Mika Butler
Juniors Championship

Hannah Brayer

Rebecca Brayer
Aquathon Champion

Ed Johnson

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Aquathon Handicap Champion

Anna Jaques

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Sprint Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Colin Day
Olympic Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Ed Johnson
Middle Distance Championship (Male)

Jonny Fitton

Adrian Williamson
lronman Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Paul Allsop
Sprint Distance Championship (Female)

Rachel Craft

Samantha Draper
Olympic Distance Championship (Female)

No entries

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Middle Distance Championship (Female)

Rachel Craft

Mika Butler
lronman Distance Championship (Female)

Stacey Welsh

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There was one trophy left on the table:  The Triathletes Triathlete.  Voted for on the night by the triathletes present, the trophy patiently awaited the completion of the Christmas meal.  Almost forgotten – but not quite, Warren Simms took to the floor and praising the many, the Warren affect succeeded in ensuring all felt a glow of appreciation for their efforts either competing or for making MVH a Tri club the success it was in 2012.

But who was to take the trophy home?

In 2012 – the Triathletes Triathlete was awarded to Colin McLean and he was chuffed – well chuffed.

The evening was closed following some expressive dance moves best forgotten until next year.

A superb evening!!

 

New: Xmas-belly-bum-phobia? Best turn up then on Saturday 29th December

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Xmas-belly-bum-phobia.  Are you suffering from this devastating disorder?  It typically strikes young fit triathletes at about this time of year. So we’re ALL vulnerable!  It’s main symptom is the awful realisation that when donning one’s lycra you appear to have been sculpted by a balloon modeller from a children’s party. Except you have Ron Hill written in really BIG letters on your sausage-like legs.

Never fear fellow MVHers! There is a cure!  Saturday Dec. 29th.  Jonny Fitton’s house 9:30 am.  Bike-Run-Bike.  About 40 mins. bike to the village of Shirley, parking up bikes behind the pub.  40ish minutes of mixed terrain running through Osmaston Park.  Back on bikes. Back to JF’s house for refreshments.

This will be on unless the roads are icy, or it is dangerously wet or we are too fat.

What to bring.  Old trainers/X-country shoes. Bike lock. Rucksack.  Bin-liner for muddy gear.  Appropriate gear to keep you warm.

This is meant to be fun and we will travel as a group.  However you will feel tired and you will get muddy.  And your bum/belly might shrink.

SEE YOU ALL AT MY HOUSE SAT 29th 9:30am.

Dale End Rd.
Hilton
Derby
DE65 5FW

directions: turn up Dale End Rd. next to the King’s Head pub. in Hilton.  The house is about 100m up on the left with a long hedge and a greenhouse.  Park where you can or be cheeky and use the pub carpark.

Jonny

MVH Goes Festive Training. 3 Events Planned

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The holiday period over Christmas and New Year is not just a time for families and eating rituals but can also be an opportunity to escape for some Triathlon training with like minds – to maintain the balance.

 

This festive period, MVH Tri Club has 3 organised activities

1.  Sunday 23rd December: Activity –  Cycle:  “The Mince Pie Run”

Meet at Barton Waterfront 0900hrs.

Destination:  Belton Village Hall, Belton, Nr Loughborough, LE12 9TU.  The cycle is between 45 to 50 miles round trip.  Hundreds of cyclists from all over the area arrive at the Belton Village Hall to enjoy – yes – a mince pie but also to support The Rainbows Children’s Hospice.  Read about the Mince Pie run here.

MVH Tri will be cycling at a comfortable pace.  All welcome.

2.  Thursday 27th December:  Activity – Run and/or walk  “The Carsington Canter “

Meet at Carsington Lake Visitor Centre at 1030hrs and afterwards 1230ish at the Vernon Arms, Main Road, Sudbury, DE6 5HS

The Run:  Run the 8 mile track around Carsington Lake.  Pace for some may be a canter while others will revel in the moment, running while smiling, enjoying the scenery and catching up with the “canterers” at the end.  It’s a holiday day after all.

Families welcome to do the walk, juice, walk.  All welcome.

Afterwards, cars will be heading to the Vernon Arms for an intake of calories

3.  Saturday 29th December:  Activity – Cycle, run, cycle.  “The Shirley Stomp in the Slop”

Meet at Jonny’s place, Dale End Road, Hilton, DE65 5FW, 0930hrs

The cycle:  A short cycle route meandering to Shirley in deepest Derbyshire.   Park up the cycles, “TRAIL” running shoes on and then off around the paths, up the gentle rises, around the lake and through the occasional slop that is the delightful Osmaston Park.  About 5 miles run.  Then back on the cycle back to Jonny’s for lashings of ginger beer and biscuits with no chocolate on them.

All welcome.  A great morning out!