tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74204445967060907812024-03-05T15:06:19.767+00:00jogscotlandfromwestwoodsDon't want to miss out on the latest races, gossip or night-out plans??- check this blog out on a regular basis, add it to your favourites right now.jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-25858548322228547692017-04-19T22:14:00.000+01:002017-04-19T22:14:09.715+01:00The Art of running workshop, Sunday 7th of may.
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sunday 7th may
The art of running workshop
The Art of
Running
is based on
the proven principles of
the
Alexander Technique,
which
encourage good use of the body and greater awareness of the jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-2395020056296052832017-01-04T17:55:00.005+00:002017-01-04T17:55:53.995+00:00saturday development groups
hi all- unfortunately the Saturday morning development groups won't be re-starting in January as i will be away for a while.
please get in touch with Andrew Jeske at ajeske@hotmail.co.uk for details of his groups around the north & centre of the city.
don't forget that Andrew Dean also has a Thursday evening group based out of Ainslie park leisure jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-46853470037945952652016-11-15T09:02:00.001+00:002016-11-15T09:02:39.134+00:00Edinburgh Running Network offer Bra Fitting Evening on Wednesday 30 November @ 6.30pm @ Run & Become
One for the Ladies of Westwoods Jog Scotland
Edinburgh Running Network, a local running club in Edinburgh to which a few Westwood JS have also been members, have organised a dedicated session at the Run & Become store with a talk from a Brooks specialist on how to find the perfect sports bra, then a chance to try on stock, and buy if you wish (discount to be confirmed but no jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-74428475021729778162016-11-06T20:27:00.002+00:002017-01-04T18:00:45.007+00:00South Queensferry Run, Saturday 10th December 2016 1000hrs.Hi Everyone,
South Queensferry Run, Saturday 10th December 2016 1000hrs.
As winter and dare I say it Christmas is fast approaching I thought it would be a good time to have another South Queensferry run (memory run for Alzheimer's). This time the other side of South Queensferry through Dalmeny Estate.
Colin and I have looked at a run of approximately 8 miles
(there will be jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-18006354022962337842016-09-08T10:31:00.003+01:002016-09-08T10:33:43.422+01:00Brand New Beginners Group in Central Edinburghhi all, injury healing , but slowly so in the meantime, here is andrew Jeskes schedule in case you know any very Beginners. [includes his other bits & pieces too]
contact andrew to let him know if you are coming;
ajeske@hotmail.co.uk
THIS WEEK'S SESSIONS
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As always, our sessions are a democracy, and we do what suits the majority of those jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-42218126808175535682016-07-29T22:26:00.002+01:002016-07-29T22:26:47.740+01:00jogscotland saturday development groups for the second half of 2016.Hi- due to an injury, i'll not be starting my normal end of summer groups at the start of August. However, i will be at & encouraging parkrunning, so come along to portobellos very own figgate park at 930 on a Saturday & i'll see you there. If you have any questions or want any pointers, please come & join in. Normal service may be resumed in the autumn if i'm sorted.
http://jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-42244642474986227662016-07-19T22:53:00.001+01:002016-07-19T22:55:24.392+01:00lucjas new adventures!
1. I am hosting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neverstopedinburgh-trail-run-exploration-tickets-26560162160 on this Saturday 23rd of july which is a free event leaving from Northface Store on Saturday morning out to the Pentlands (Flotterstone Pub) for a 7 mile run for ALL abilities, transport provided, but you need to register for numbers. [jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-79476798213922905632016-06-09T23:17:00.003+01:002016-07-19T22:50:32.506+01:00the 7th annual LP run
Like running? Like good tunes? Like eating cake?
If you said yes to any of these, then the good news is the ERN LP RUN is back for our 7th year! At 11am on Sunday 21st August at Meadowbank Stadium and this year in aid of Its Good 2 Give, a charity supporting local young people with cancer and their families. The theme for this year's race is "High jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-37186656395891600212016-05-15T21:53:00.002+01:002016-05-15T21:53:19.203+01:00this years jogscotland challenges.
Hawick 5k - 28/08/2016
Pitlochry 5k - 18/09/2016
River Ness 5k & River Ness 10k (Inverness) - 25/09/2016
http://www.jogscotland.org.uk/index.php?m=page&h=challenges-2016
anyone fancy getting out & about?
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-26054344930658407632016-05-11T22:58:00.002+01:002016-05-11T22:58:15.971+01:00congratulations [belated] for London Marathon finishers marianne & emma.
excellent workjogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-63261105221727779032016-05-11T22:36:00.001+01:002016-05-11T22:40:45.119+01:00Night out alert, june
There is a night out being planned on
Friday 17th of June at the Orchard at Canonmills.
Eating & drinking. limited seats,
See Marianne on a Saturday or Tuesday.
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-67726600211237012532016-05-03T17:51:00.000+01:002016-05-03T18:09:51.538+01:00Saturday 7th may for beginners & intermediatesI have to go off & defend my title in the glen affric duathlon this weekend ,
Deirdre is off to newcastle for unspecified fun, & Eleanor will be at portobello parkrun.
Please head along to parkrun-930am in scotland- 1st timers briefing at 915- always worthwhile.
portobello,
cramond,
dunfermline or
Pauline from beginners enjoying the sunshine at jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-9497370960822887232016-05-03T17:22:00.002+01:002016-05-03T17:22:34.280+01:00westwoods awayday in south queensferry.a bright sunny Saturday dawned after a bit of a rainy early morning...
we all [21] met up & split into 4 groups, the advance path indicating group, the 4.5 milers, the beginners & the distance kings & queens.
off we went down to the woods- to a greater or lesser extent,
no bears found but the beginners enjoyed the railway path & we were joined by mark & jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-51059830360218729772016-04-12T18:31:00.002+01:002016-04-12T18:31:35.162+01:00Advance warning of an Awayday for jogscotlandfromwestwoods
on 30th of April , we'll be heading off to hopetoun house to have some different park fun again.
shorter routes for beginners & longer routes for the 10k groups.
all can enjoy scones & coffees afterwards.
will be handy for our 2 south queensferry residents.
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-6626086265422007272016-04-10T22:16:00.003+01:002016-04-10T22:16:36.904+01:00Malcolm Balk is coming back to Edinburgh on May 2nd [afternoon]
get in touch with me if you fancy coming along to learn lots about efficient running style.
£65- limited spaces.
edinburghartofrunning@gmail.com
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-12614798277143317232016-04-10T22:11:00.001+01:002016-04-10T22:12:55.148+01:00westwoods jogscotland get out & about
Mark Barclay cruising to the finish on his first 5k for a number of years
the Saturday 10k bunch have a lovely time at the castle.
Pauline from beginners enjoying the sunshine at portobello parkrun.
thanks for coming along to parkrun guys- hope you enjoyed Alexs' cake.jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-61771734185668205122016-04-10T22:06:00.000+01:002016-04-10T22:06:38.587+01:00new beginners groups with Andrew Jeske at leith & the meadowsfinding it hard to get out for another run during the week- try Andrew Jeskes group- here's the info;
Monday, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, 6pm: Long Run (4-6 miles). Costs are £2.20/£1.50/Free (to reception).
Monday, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, 7pm: Two groups; Beginners 1 and Advanced. Costs are £2.20/£1.50/Free (to reception).
Beginners 1: 3 x 6 mins with myself.
Advanced: jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-14758861312437576692016-04-02T13:37:00.001+01:002016-04-02T13:45:47.567+01:00saturday the 9th of april for fionas groups 915am
lets try a different park next week.
9.15 am
figgate park in portobello. let me know if you can't make it?
don't forget your barcode.- if you have one,
if you haven't registered, don't forget to register, print &; bring your barcode. directions below.
https://www.parkrun.com/
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Getting There
Location of jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-71346961949341407752016-03-25T14:12:00.003+00:002016-03-25T14:12:37.570+00:005 x 50
hi all- it's time to sign up for 5x50 again. a great way to challenge yourself. unlike marcothon, it's not all about running & there are different ways to complete the challenge- with differing levels of commitment. good plan if you wish to encourage someone else to get active.
we have a jogscotlandfromwestwoods team.
5×50 Challenge choice for 50 days of Active Choices:
A – “5K A DAYjogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-33018606457314734752016-03-22T08:26:00.002+00:002016-03-22T08:26:53.693+00:00women run strong in dunkeld
Hi,
this just in from Avril-
Thanks for your wonderful support of Women Run Strong over the past year. We had a great day in Edinburgh recently and the word is out about how special our events are.
We getting ready for our spring run in Dunkeld on Sunday 15th May at 11.30. I have just been up there checking out the wonderful trail and hotel and we looking forward to another jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-10389440571589705632016-03-19T20:37:00.002+00:002016-03-19T20:37:41.321+00:00castle run fun
slimmest side first?
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-19041639623323269302016-03-19T20:24:00.000+00:002016-03-19T20:24:03.617+00:00a glimpse of half the inverness team.
Will,Doug & Colin near the start of the inverness half marathon
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-3867926927918060812016-03-13T13:57:00.003+00:002016-03-15T17:56:21.058+00:00inverness half marathon
A number of the intrepid Saturday morning crew have been upping their distance on Saturdays so they can
have fun in Inverness at the half marathon.
hope it goes well.
jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-76853289020036310542016-03-07T22:56:00.001+00:002016-03-07T22:56:15.804+00:00new saturday blocks. intermediates note time change please.
JOGSCOTLAND INTERMEDIATE 2 ,
NEW intermediate
2
10 week course
starting saturday 19th March 2016
meet in Westwoods cafe area
[for people who can jog for40mins or5k ]
bring a friend.
915am-1030am 10week course
£3 pay as you go or £25 for 10 weeks
JOGSCOTLAND BEGINNERS 2 ,
meet in Westwoods cafe area
NEWjogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420444596706090781.post-90587945470506720542016-03-02T23:08:00.005+00:002016-03-15T17:56:41.512+00:00ThursdaysHopefully you have all had your email reminder to
sign up for the next block.
You may notice that there is no reference to
Thursday nights. After almost 13 years they are over.
So sign up quickly to Tuesday nights to make sure they don't go the same way!
I'd like to say special thanks to all the many joggers who have come & put in a few miles with me over the jogscotlandfromwestwoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837101120675433683noreply@blogger.com0