Sunday 29 August 2010

run for relief 5k in inverleith park Sat 9th October 2010

Run for Relief in Burma is a 5K race around Inverleith Park in Edinburgh at 11am, in aid of Partners UK which provides aid for the oppressed people of Burma. Entry is via our website http://www.runforburma.org.

The cost of entry is £10 (until 30th Sept) which then rises to £12. There is a £2 discount for members of Scottish Athletics. All runners will receive a t-shirt, and prizes will be awarded for age-group and overall winners.

This is the 4th year of the run and we are hoping to attract around 200 runners. All proceeds go to the relief effort in Burma and so far we've raised over £10,000.

We look forward to welcoming you on 9th October and please pass on the details to anyone else you think may be interested in taking part.

If you need more info please contact: info@runforburma.org.

Saturday 14 August 2010

saturday 21st

saturdays fiona groups on 21st august will be covered by ali & andrew.
the beginners will commence at 10.45 as ali is covering brendans group at 9.30

normal service will resume on our return from dublin
[saturday afternoon-so see you next week]

Friday 13 August 2010

sunday 22nd is a busy day for running....


THE 1st ANNUAL ERN LP RUN

(and cake competition)

11am on Sunday 22nd August

Saughton Running Track

Run as many laps of the track as you can in

33 and a third minutes accompanied by some great

“oldies but goldies” songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

Time Assemble from 10am, race briefing at 10:45. Race starts at 11:00 sharp

Venue Saughton Running Track, Saughton Sports Ground, Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3HB. Parking on Stevenson Dr, Stenhouse Ave or Balgreen Rd. Changing rooms and showers are available on site

Sign-up By e-mail to heather.jones@bigfoot.com or in person at an ERN event

Entry fee £5 (includes refreshments)

Prizes Spot prizes for top male and female finisher; closest to predicted distance; best cake; and three special prizes announced on the day

Logistics Competitors run as far as they can around the track in 33 and a third minutes. The marshals will assign you to a lane. All competitors run simultaneously.

Lap counting Competitors are responsible for keeping track of how many laps they have run.

The best way is to bring a friend to keep count from the sidelines. Lap counting sheets will be provided.

Cakes ERN members are renowned for their cake-making and cake-eating prowess.

Bring a cake and enter the ‘Best in Show’ cake competition. Entries open to all runners, friends and marshals.





CALLING ALL ‘FIELD OF DREAMS’ RUNNERS

The race is on to sign up for a one-off charity road race for Deafblind Scotland next weekend.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities can take part in the charity’s ‘Field of Dreams’ 10k, 5k and 1k races on Sunday 22 August.

Competitors’ registration fees will raise funds towards creating a new £1.4 million ‘Field of Dreams’ training and resource centre for deafblind people in Scotland.

Organised by Lenzie-based charity Deafblind Scotland, in partnership with local regeneration organisation Kirkintilloch’s Initiative (KI), the event is being held on the new Kirkintilloch link road, which will connect Kirkintilloch and Lenzie to the national motorway system, before it officially opens.

The first 1000 runners to finish will receive a special ‘Field of Dreams’ medal. Family entertainment will include a running commentary, music, snacks and bouncy castles for the younger kids.

Drena O’Malley, Deafblind Scotland’s Resources Manager, said: “This is a unique event on a wonderful piece of road engineering which takes in suburbia, peat bog and wetlands in less than four kilometres and ends at a motorway roundabout.

“This will be a great opportunity for experienced runners from all over central Scotland to get their heads down and go for it on a rolling course with no cars, no obstructions, and great views.

“It will also be a great family day out and I’d encourage local residents, running and walking enthusiasts, families and businesses to come along to support this good cause. Together we can turn our dream into reality.”

After the race events are completed, small groups will have the chance to walk along part of the new road to view the Link Road features and the proposed ‘Field of Dreams’ site, where the charity hopes to build its new 7000sq ft centre.

The ‘Field of Dreams’ 5k starts at 9.30am and the 10k at 10.30am. Both events finish in Woodhead Park where the special 1k Fun Run for children of 12 years and under takes place at 10.45am.

Entry fees are £15 for the 10k, £10 for the 5k and £2 for children’s 1k Fun Run.

To enter the race or to make a donation, visit www.deafblindscotland.org.uk

People can also enter on the day.