GENERAL COMMITTEE

MILISSA

 I’m Milissa, aka Milly, Mil, Nanna. As Member Engagement Officer, I’m excited to continue collaborating with our committee and amazing members to uphold LRC’s inclusive, non-judgmental culture. Together, we aim to foster a welcoming, supportive environment and grow our vibrant running community.

I started running in late 2017 as a transformative escape from routine. Since then, I’ve completed two marathons and numerous half marathons on both roads and trails, along with the grueling Oxfam 100km trail walk, which remains one of my most rewarding achievements.

Last year, I found balancing work, training, and events to be a real challenge, but I’m committed to improving that this year. Looking forward to 2025, my goals are simple yet meaningful, to fully immerse in every step, forge strong connections within our community, and embrace the adventures the future holds!

NICOLE

I started running in 2019 but stopped during Covid. I started running again in 2023 when I moved back to Melbourne and joined LRC. 

I’m a Primary School Teacher, teaching science in every year group from Prep to Year 6. I joined LRC in March 2023.

 My favourite part about being part of LRC is the team spirit and how supportive everyone is 🥰 The club members motivate me when I’m running.

So far for 2025, I've registered to Carman’s Fun Run and Ballarat, but will also be doing Gold Coast (my first half marathon) and Shepparton. There will be some others along the way! 

My goal for 2025 is to do 10km under 60 minutes 😬

MICHELLE

I started running in 2018 as a New Years resolution to do something difficult. Next thing, I'm getting Facebook ads for running shoes. Run for the Kids was my first 5K run. I may not be getting Facebook ads now, but a girl can never have too many running shoes.

By day, I work in Sales and Marketing. By night, I instruct Cycle classes at some local gyms. I love what I do, but it is important to find the balance and live for something that makes your cup full. Running does that for me, taking me to places I'd never thought I would see and explore, with friends whom I consider family. I'm not fast, but I love that running is inclusive of all abilities.

My goal for 2025 is to keep getting out there and doing as many events as I can. I've gone through quite a bit in 2024 and it has taught me that you can't put your life on hold. Seize every moment to say 'Yes, I can and will.'

ALISON

 I began running with one goal in mind “to run 5km at parkrun before I turned 50” and the rest, as they say, is history. 5km became 8, then 10, then 15, then 21.1…

I’ve been a member of LRC since 2017, and an active run leader with the club for the past 5 years and have enjoyed meeting club members at different stages of their running journey.

In 2025. I’ll be run/walking to keep the hip and knee injuries at bay! My main focus will be to improve my parkrun time and occasionally train for 10km events. 14km at GOR will be my biggest distance for the year.

I am known for my determination (stubbornness) and clumsiness! A wise runner once told me to remember “consistency is key” and I live by this.

MEGAN

I started running 2016 as the start of my first midlife crisis (there have been a few) I lost some weight and found running thanks to parkrun, I just wanted to see how far I could run.

My daytime, afternoon, evening and nighttime job is a Gynaecology nurse and in my spare time I create functional art for my personal business. 

What motivates me is the freedom running gives you and the camaraderie between runners. You don’t find a more supportive group of people anywhere.

 My goal for 2025 is to finish my rehab and hopefully get back to running with an ultimate goal of running the half marathon at Gold Coast. 

SHAUN

I was never into sports or staying active, but stumbling across parkrun in 2016 turned life in a new direction and pointed me towards Lalor Running Club in 2019.

Furthered my involvement with LRC as a Run Coach since 2020, and have looked after merchandise and apparel with multiple orders throughout the year to ensure we all look fantastic in red & blue.

A running goal for 2025 will be to run the New York Marathon in November (Hopefully a new PB?) and also focus on strength training to help these legs of mine to finish another 42.2km.

You will often see me at track or at a local parkrun - come say hi and grab some LRC merch at the same time!

CIARAN

I'm Ciaran and I am one of the club's first members and have been on the committee since it's incorporation in 2017.

I am a running enthusiast and have been a passionate runner since 2012. I've completed 291 parkruns so far and that number will continue to grow.

One of my Favourite runs was a city Sri Chinmoy run where I  had my  pic taken with the legend.. Sonia O'Sullivan( Irish Olympian medallist)

My goals for 2025 are to regain my fitness, commit to strength training and complete my tenth Melbourne Marathon and therefore become a Spartan.