GENERAL COMMITTEE

membership engagement OFFICER

MILISSA

I’m Milissa (aka Milly, Mil, or Nanna) and I’m excited to continue as Member Engagement Officer in 2026.

This year, I’m focusing on shorter distances, spending more time with my running friends and our club. I’m also looking forward to travelling, both for running events and for fun.

Running has been part of my life since 2017, taking me from two marathons to countless half marathons, trails and even the Oxfam 100km walk.

What matters most now is connection….supporting our inclusive LRC community and sharing the joy of running together.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

membership engagement OFFICER

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 but will be moving back to a classroom role next year as I move to a new school!

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.

Sadly, I did not achieve my 2025 goals due to a back injury from April, but I have just started running again so my 2026 goal is to be able to get back up to 10km and hopefully do my postponed half marathon in Shepparton in August!

MEMBER RECOGNITION OFFICER

membership engagement OFFICER

MEMBER RECOGNITION OFFICER

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 2026 is to focus on increasing my parkrun numbers, and making more out of locally run events.

TRAINING COORDINATOR

MEMBER RECOGNITION OFFICER

ALISON

I started running in 2016 with the goal of running 5km at parkrun and it kind of escalated from there! I joined Lalor Running Club more or less from its foundation in 2017 and have admired it grow and develop into what it is today.

I’ve faced my share of injuries and obstacles—but each setback taught me something valuable about patience, persistence, and the power of community. Coaching for the past six years, and serving on the committee for four years as Training Coordinator, has given me the chance to give back to the club that supported me through those challenges.

I love helping others overcome their own hurdles, reach goals they once thought impossible, and discover just how strong they really are—on and off the track.

safety OFFICER

TRAINING COORDINATOR

MERCHANDISE OFFICER

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 @KrazyFluidArt - you will find me at markets every Sunday.

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

My goal for 2025/26 is to continue my rehab and hopefully get back to running with an ultimate goal of running 50k for my 50th Birthday in my at UTA and following that up with the double at Gold Coast and ending the year joining my sister in a team at Busselton IronMan

MERCHANDISE OFFICER

TRAINING COORDINATOR

MERCHANDISE OFFICER

SHAUN

This running journey and lifestyle change all started back in late 2016 at parkrun - and after moving to the northern suburbs a few years later have been involved with LRC since 2019.

I look after the merchandise orders and range of products on offer to make LRC look great in red & blue, it’s great to see members come together at the big run events during the year and our club is well known within the recreational run community. It’s fantastic being involved with LRC whether it’s planning a new run-cation or attending weekly training sessions and being inspired by what our members are able to achieve.

Running goals for 2025-2026 will be to run the marathon in New York City in early November, and also tackle the Great Ocean Road Marathon from Lorne to Apollo Bay in May, 2026 and chase the time of 44km in under five hours!

FUNDRAISING & SOCIAL COORDINATOR

CIARAN

I’m Ciaran – your social coordinator for the past nine glorious years. I love this role seeing the enjoyment as you all cut loose away from the chaos of event life!

Since Loki has come along there has been more walks than runs but I plan to get back to more running and events.

Recently, I completed my first major at the Sydney Marathon. In just a few weeks, I’ll be dyeing my hair green and transforming into a full-blown Spartan as I tackle my 10th Melbourne Marathon. Double digits, baby!

Still working on that "strength training" goal I ambitiously set last year… if only I knew some coaches or gym gurus who could help a guy out?