Thanks to all who turned out to run/walk at the first Taking the P run on Sunday 20th June We really appreciate you doing so to help raise funds for
this very needy cause We hope that you all enjoyed the morning and are proud of yourselves!! We certainly enjoyed the day and it was good to see
people having a go that had never run or even walked 5k before the event.
The money raised will go direct to Research in to Prostate Cancer and related diseases. Nothing has been deducted for expenses We are indebted
to Nestle and the Civil Service Sports Association for their generous donations and also to all others who have donated water, bags, the Mizuno
sign, Up and Running and Sweatshop. Thank you
Brian Hughes Race Organiser
Richard Smith Race Director
York Knavesmire Harriers
"Hello
EVERYONE who
helped - in any way - to make this first
“R U Taking the P”
the great success that it was – even the weather
also lent a hand to make the day unforgettable!!
A big vote of
thanks to all members who either helped or ran
in the race/run/walk We hoped that you enjoyed
it as much as all the others taking part!
We cannot mention you all because if we did we
would be sure to miss someone out and that would
never do!
It was quite different from the BM as the
majority of entrants had never run before and
some had never even walked 5k! Many of them
were so pleased with themselves and one fellow
even wanted a certificate to prove he had done
it as he said his family would not believe him!
The City of York Council are so pleased with the
way the morning went that they hope we will make
it an annual event. Many of the runners also
said they wanted to come along again next year.
However without your support this could not
happen! We are indebted to you all for your
help and also those family members who came and
offered help and also their support to the
runners which is most important.
It was very encouraging to see that the majority
of people stayed behind and watched the last
people coming home The York Opera singers who
gave us a final chorus at the end and the last
3, “Compo, Clegg and Foggy”
A great day and to top it off we have been
awarded a Silver Grading from the British
Association of Road runners. This was all
thanks to you and your assistance and cheerful
support
THANK YOU
BRIAN HUGHES and RICHARD SMITH
Message from
Jean
I really must
add that had it not been for the original idea
to have a race in aid of Men's Prostate Cancer
Research coming from Brian and the
organisational assistance from Richard this race
would never have got off the ground!! They
have put many hours of work into this race and
we must also thank them for a truly memorable
day!! They have deserved a well earned
rest……..until next year!!!!
