Ironman
Early on Sunday morning, 17th June, 4 members of Cannock Soroptimists were in position near to Chasewater to marshal the first part of the bike ride section of the Staffordshire Ironman 70.3. Competitors had completed the one and a half mile swim in Chasewater and begun the 56 mile bike ride on their way to Shugborough where they ran a half marathon! Soroptimists had joined members of Rotary clubs to help to marshal the event last year and found it so worthwhile they decided to do it again this year. It was a great experience being part of such an event, directing the riders and cheering them on. The competitors were so appreciative of the job all of the volunteer marshals do, shouting out their thanks or sharing a joke about the day and the weather – which this year was fabulous – all blue