We are sad to announce the death on 3rd April 2025 of Lifetime Windmiler Olwen Seear, much loved by many Windmilers over decades. Olwen joined the Windmilers in 1985 and her involvement in the Windmiler Coaching area is impossible to overstate. She built on the work of the early Windmiler coaches and was the key person in developing our coaching structure that has led to what is in place today. Many of the coaches who Read more…
Spring has definitely sprung, so it is nearly time for the Surrey Road League. This is a series of road races over varying distances. You need to enter individually, using the links below, and put Windmilers as your club. The organisers then use the results to work out Team and Individual points in all age categories. The best scores from four out of the seven races will count for both Teams and Individuals. – 13 April – Sutton 10k Read more…
The new membership year started on April 1. We sent out payment requests on that date. If you haven’t heard from us, or if you want to change something about your membership such as requesting a discount, or adding England Athletics registration, get in touch with the membership team on [email protected]
Summer has arrived in the form of our brand-new summer vest – something to keep you cool as you clock up those miles in those warmer days. This predominantly white vest is perfect for both training and commercial races during those sunnier months. And there are two options: We are also opening orders for the official club Race vest* in Soar (pictured below). Soar vests are very lightweight, breathable, and a premium material that you Read more…
Dear Windmilers, following the AGM we have a newly-elected committee! Further details, including role descriptions, are posted on the committee page in the members area of this website. You’ll see that we have some vacant roles. If you’d like to get involved, please contact the Chair, Richard, as soon as you can. President: Claire Morgan (third year of a 3-year term) Chair: Richard Cohen Treasurer: Dieter Schlegel Secretary: Anne Davies Membership: Claire Morgan Men’s Team Read more…
Doreen running the London marathon in 2004 Doreen celebrating another London marathon with longstanding Windmilers Judy and Patrick Tam in 2002 We are sad to say that longstanding Windmiler Doreen Offredi passed away on 26th February 2025, aged 96. Although she did not start running until age 58, Doreen was a familiar sight at Windmiler runs and races for many years. In particular, her achievements at various marathons earned her a Windmiler Marathon Runner of Read more…
At various points over the last few weeks we’ve shared details of some of the vacant roles on the committee. But while you can read the job descriptions online, I thought it might be more helpful to hear from the current outgoing incumbents on their roles, in their own words. To start, then, here’s some information from Hannah, our fabulous but sadly outgoing Social Rep, “If you’re a people person, love the community aspect of the club, Read more…
We are looking for someone with general IT skills in website and email maintenance. Together, the club’s friendly ‘Webteam’ ensures that the website and other applications are running smoothly, developing and enhancing these as necessary. The following describes the work carried out by the whole team – we’d love to hear from you if you can help with any part of this. Tasks are shared according to individual expertise. We especially need someone as soon Read more…
Now, is your New Year’s resolution to give something back to your beloved running club? Now is your chance! All roles will become vacant for re-election at the AGM in March. Many roles are (or can be) shared. The deadline to apply is 24th February. The following positions currently have no candidates so please do express your interest now! Just expressing interest is not a binding commitment so don’t be shy. And If you have any Read more…
The Wimbledon Windmilers Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 3rd March 2025 at 19:30. The location is Wimbledon Rugby Football Club, Barham Road, SW20 0ET. The bar will be open after the meeting, with pizza. To help us to plan for seating and food, please register your intention to attend at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1203049135349?aff=oddtdtcreator (members only) Our Annual General Meeting serves to summarise the club’s activities and highlights over the past year, the status of Read more…