Bob Reid

And in the Builder's Category...

Should you be tasked in choosing an individual who, in toto, represents the running doctrine of greater Victoria, past, present and future, you would choose Bob Reid.

Bob is a cog and a catalyst to the sport of running in Victoria, yet he stands tall amongst the most dedicated of volunteers.

Whether being front and center raising thousands of dollars to purchase green space land for people to enjoy uninterrupted forested lands, assist elite athletes to make their all important qualifying race overseas or doling out bee sting ointment to a weekend warrior, out at the lakes, Bob Reid is the exemplar.

“It’ll be difficult to put into words how much he has done for the running community, I don’t think you can do it in the space provided.” offers one club member.

About Bob

Bob’s greatest reward, his gratification, may be when relaxing in his hot tub, after running through the hilly, forested trails of Thetis Lake Park with his dogs.

Should he spend equal time rewarding himself for his contributions to the greater running community, he could cook himself - a human stew.

To him, Mecca exists in the Thetis Lake trails where moss gathers over giant fur tree roots and bedrock, blanketing the panorama like freshly fallen, green snow.

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