new years running wishes

hope you are all enjoying your wee rest during the festive season.

tuesday night running recommences on tuesday 4th of january at 6pm & 7pm sharp.

thursday night running starts on the 6th at 6.30pm sharp.

brendans saturday jogging restarts on saturday 8th january at 9.30 am.

the beginners & intermediate groups revert to
9.30 for intermediate 1s & 10.30 for beginners 1.

the first week back [8th of january] will be a
free taster session for those who would like to try it out.
bring a friend.

seasons greetings one & all- we had a lovely run at the christmas day park run & felt we had earned our dinner.
& we weren't alone- lots of people came out to run.lots of them wearing fancy red dress,& the odd few wearing shorts.
best fancy dress was a full reindeer.

promathon anyone?

fionas saturday mornings

it looks like the thaw is continuing [according to my weather forecasting website]
so intermediates & beginners are on as normal.depending how fast the thaw--we might need wellies!
fiona

challenge scotland christmas run

well done everyone who made it along to the fun run/race.
for some people it was their first ever race ,or first race for a while & everyone completed the distance.
good job!

thankyou all for coming along & having a wonderful time

well done to all our prize winners.
they were ;Joyce, Dougie, Susan&Fiona
& the winner of the trophy for
jogger of the year is Laurie Yeaman.
well done laurie
if anyone has any photos,please forward them on.
thanks again,
fiona & brendan

saturday morning frolics in the snow

Saturday: Meet from 7 at the restaurant bar for a blether and a wee winter warmer or join us just before 8 for fine food and drink. See you there..........

thursday 2nd of december cancelled

due to the snow & transportation challenges currently within the city, the last thursday night class is cancelled.

cold weather running-& the age old question of what to wear

1. You won’t need as much as you think you will.
[this is from an american & temps are in fahrenheit]

My rule now is shorts with short sleeve tech shirt down to 45 degrees and shorts plus long sleeve tech from 45 to 32. Anything below freezing calls for long thermals, shorts, and jacket with gloves (awesome running beanie, optional). As I mentioned earlier, I found out rather quickly that running will heat the body up relatively quickly and more often than not, you’ll regret that big puffy coat. Lower body stuff like leggings and tights aren’t as suffocating, so feel free to experiment, but err on the side of minimalist up top.

2. That awful lung burn thing after your first few cold runs? Don’t worry; it goes away.
I can't tell you how many times I tried to "become a runner" in the winter months and got discouraged because of that awful burning sensation when I breathed; there is nothing worse than only being able to inhale half a breath out of fear of popping a lung. But don’t worry; you’ll get through it. It just takes a couple of runs to get your respiratory system adept to dealing with frosty air.

3. Nine of 10 scientists agree: runners look 50 percent cooler when wearing black gloves.
OK, maybe not. But there’s no doubt about it; running in the winter is so great because it brings out so many fashion choices. First off, the aforementioned gloves. There's just something about them. You feel faster when wearing them; you feel professional. Next there is the headgear. Women have the trendy headbands and earmuffs and guys have the wintertime beanies. But, again, be your own fashionista. Try new things and mix it up a little bit. Whatever you do, though, don't be the guy running with his shirt off when it's below freezing. People aren't staring because they think you're really awesome... Trust me.

4. Hydration is still important.
Yes, you obviously need more water in the summer months when you are sweating up a storm, but don’t think that just because it is cold you don’t need to hydrate. Ice cold water might be the last thing you want when the temps are low, but just be sure not to skip the water completely. Be smart and be healthy. Bonus: If you get snow where you are, you have all the water you need; just stop and eat some of the white stuff and go on your way.

Other than that, just get out there and do it. You’re going to be faster, and you’re going to learn to love it. It might be tough at first, but I guarantee people will envy your willpower when they see you braving the brutal conditions as they pass in their van with the heater at full blast. Anyone can run in the spring, summer, and fall; it takes a true champ to face mother nature in the dead of winter.

from active.com

christmas meal choices

Hi All Festive Funsters,
Please send me your choices for Xmas meal starter, main course and pudding by next Wednesday. Click the link to see the menu
http://www.aroomin.co.uk/leith/xmasmenu-lite.html
If you're bringing your own drink (£3 charge) you may want to drop it off (pop your name on it) beforehand if you want it chilled. They say "Wine deliveries should be made no earlier than the day before your booking, ideally before 12 noon the same day." The meal is booked in my name.
Run strong friends,
Thanks
Brendan
fastbeefy@yahoo.co.uk cut & paste..

christmas parkrun news

great news-if the weather is good, then parkrun will run on both christmas day & new years day, at the normal time.
fiona & brendan

SICK KIDS silent auction alert.many amazing lots.end next saturday

http://www.silentauction2010.blogspot.com/

check out this blogspot for some amazing things,all in aid of charity!

remember cut & paste into browser bar.

FW: Christmas Shopping Spectacular

Hi Everyone, Marie Curie are holding a Christmas Shopping Evening on the 1st December at the Apex International Hotel in the Grassmarket from 7-10pm. Tickets are £4 but include a free cocktail. If you'd like a ticket/tickets just let me know and I'll get one to you. With 20% of money spent going to Marie Curie, it's a great opportunity to get all your christmas shopping in one night (well that's my plan anyway). Cheers Alex i can't manage to paste the poster onto here but theres loads of great stalls.-ask alex on a saturday for more details.

challenge scotland santa run in inverleith park sunday 5th december

Edinburgh Christmas Run 2010

what better way to check you survived the christmas night out?

The Challenge Scotland Edinburgh Christmas 5k Run takes place on Sunday 5th December 2010 Starting and Finishing in Inverleith Park

The start time for the 5k Run is at 09.30am: If you fancy a run instead of a walk then come along for this 5k fun run and if you feel really energetic do the run followed by the walk .
Use the run to raise money for your favourite charity or just run for fun.

new time for intermediate class

the saturday intermediates now starts at 9.15
pass it on,
fiona

1 space has become available for the christmas night out

if you are free on 4th december, there's a space for you at 'a room in leith' .
contact fiona or brendan .

Smokies 10 Entry Form for 2011

looks like smokies is open for business.
if you want a form, email me & i'll forward it.
this race is on 6th march next year & sells out quickly.
mine is in the post,
fiona

reindeer run in stirling

For the third year running, the RNLI brings you the popular Reindeer Run at the University of Stirling Campus. The course is varied (hilly in parts) and starts and finishes on the playing fields. The route has a great mixture of tarmac and pathways giving an interesting route centred around Airthrey Loch set in fabulous university grounds. A fun course, with each participant getting a medal and a mince pie at the end. Sign up now either as an individual or part of a herd today.



Venue : University of Stirling campus

Town/City : Stirling, Scotland

Postcode : FK9 4LA

Date : 28/11/2010

Time : 10:30

Contact : Elizabeth Flatman/Caryn Whitelaw

Phone : 01738 642999

Email : reindeer@rnli.org.uk

5k entry fee : £10.00

10k entry fee : £12.50



Link to website - www.rnli.org.uk/reindeer

fionas saturday mornings

well done to all the graduates of beginners 1 & intermediate 1 classes.
there is a week off for good behaviour & / or a shot at the park run,
& we recommence on saturday 16th of october for
beginners 2 [10.30] & intermediate 2 [9.30]

no seats left for xmas meal

well that was quick....
there is a wait list available, in case someone drops out.
let us know if you want to go on the wait list.
fi & brendan

SAT 16th OCT

THIS JUST IN FROM ANN at the JS office

parkrun Edinburgh would like to invite local jogscotland members to help celebrate the first birthday of parkrun Edinburgh on Saturday 16th October 2010. Please join us at Cramond at 09.30 for a timed 5K run along the waterfront on a flat out and back course. You decide your own pace, run, walk or jog, we welcome everyone. Bring along some home baking to share with other runners and walkers afterwards and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

parkrun is absolutely free, simply register online at www.parkrun.com. You will be emailed a barcode which you need to bring with you on the day.

The course is marshalled and marked at each kilometre and Jog Scotty will be making a guest appearance on the day.

We hope to see many joggers at our first birthday celebrations so please bring your friends and families and make this a celebration to remember.

run for burma on sat 9th of october

Last October some of you competed in the Edinburgh Run for Relief in Burma, a 5k charity run in support of Partners Relief & Development UK. We appreciated your support last year in helping to raise over £3000 for Partners’ work with the refugees of Burma.

We are running again this year on Saturday 9 October in Inverleith Park 11am.

If you've already registered for this year's run, we look forward to seeing you!

If you haven't registered yet, this is just a reminder that the early registration deadline is tomorrow, 30th September. If you register by tomorrow, the entry fee is only£10, after tomorrow the fee rises to £12. You can get more information and register online at www.runforburma.org.

If you have any questions you can email us at info@runforburma.org. We hope to see you on 9 October in Inverleith Park.

Sincerely,

The Run for Relief Team

xmas night update

only 5 spaces left!

st columbas hospice run

well done to Susan & Fiona from saturday mornings & alsoJo from tuesdays & thursdays & Stuart who came 6th!
great effort for a sunday.

christmas night out on 4th of december

Hi All,
You are cordially invited to the Westwoods running group Christmas meal on Saturday 4th Dec.
In previous years we have thoroughly enjoyed the "Room in...." restaurants in the city and are continuing the theme with "A Room In Leith" this year.
Their excellent xmas menu is a fixed price of £26.95. There are vegetarian options.
Additionally, in previous years many have opted for the Bring Your Own Wine option (£3).
Use this link to have a look at what's on the menu and to find out more about the restaurant.
http://www.aroomin.co.uk/leith/xmasmenu-lite.html

Firstly though, e mail me to let me now if you can join us on the 4th, and
Vegetarians please also indicate in your RSVP if you're OK with the vegetarian option. If it's not to your liking, let me know as I can arrange something with the chef.
DEPOSIT: £10 per person to Brendan or Fiona in an envelope with your name on it! please. by your last class that falls on or before Saturday 30th October.
The restaurant is at the end of Dock Place - click link to see
http://www.aroomin.co.uk/leith/directions.html
Due to space restrictions we can only invite those who are currently signed up for a jog/run class or attend the Saturday morning sessions.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Looking forward to a fine feast in great company.
Hope to hear from you soon..............or see you for a run at WW soon
Brendan and Fiona

PS -After I've heard back from those of you who are coming, I'll e mail those runners much nearer the time requesting your menu choices (the resraurant want to know beforehand - for quicker service etc).

victoria park 5k , 26th september

Whether you walk, jog or run,
the St Columba’s Hospice Fun Run
is for everyone!

St Columba’s Hospice
Fun Run
Sunday 26th September , Victoria Park, Edinburgh
All ages and levels of running ability
are welcome to join us.
For more information, visit our events section
at www.bluedove.org.uk or call Fundraising
on 0131 551 1381

lidl alert

lidl will be having a running promotion from thursday at 8am.
flashy light things,tights & long sleeved tops . popular sizes go quickly.

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 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]

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

THE 1^st ANNUAL ERN LP RUN

(and cake competition)

11am on Sunday 22^nd 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.

An inspirational motivational talk

FREE EVENT

An inspirational motivational talk,

Dear All

As some of you are already aware, Kris Akabusi will be in Edinburgh tomorrow to start his sponsored cycle from Edinburgh to London in aid of his charity TACT. The route he is taking to London takes in some of the stadia that were a backdrop to his career and, at each he is planning to speak to young athletes / parents / individuals & sporting groups about his career and motivate them to achieve their own goals (https://www.bmycharity.com/V2/tactcycle2010).

The date and time for Kris’ Akabusi talk has been confirmed as Wednesday 28^th July at 7pm. It will be held in the Thistle lounge at Meadowbank and you are invited to come along & be part of a motivational talk from a fellow Olympian. The presentation will last for 1 hour and will include footage from the medal winning 4x400m relay. Copies of his biography “Kris Akabusi On Track” will also be on sale for £5 each, which Kris will sign for those wishing to purchase one.

Meadowbank sports centre | 139 London road Edinburgh | EH7 6AE

new beginners & intermediate saturday sessions

JOGSCOTLAND INTERMEDIATE 1

NEW int 1 course starting 31st july
[for people who can jog continuously for 20mins ]
930-1030- ready to run at westwoods reception
10week course
£25 for 10weeks or £3 pay as you go

JOGSCOTLAND BEGINNERS 1

NEW Beg 1 course Starting 31st july
bring a friend.
[for absolute beginners ]
1030-1130 ready to jog at westwoods reception

10 week course
£25 for 10 weeks or £3 pay as you go


please call me if you need to discuss your requirements-07799691993

only 1 month till donkey brae,sign up now

try & find link on your own as when i attach link i keep getting a lovely chinese site-& i don't expect you'd like that. sorry

Jogscotland 5k botanics run

what a lovely night & a great atmosphere, running around the lovely [hilly] botanics ALMOST makes for a fun night! well done everyone.
more pictures available just not great at putting them up.i'll try & send them to people.
see you thursday or saturday. ice cream or cake time....?

Jogscotland 5k botanics run

good luck to everyone who is taking part in this great run.
have fun & enjoy yourselves.
see you in inverleith park on tuesday.
fiona & brendan

Intermediate & beginners groups now finished till end of july

Well done to all the beginners who have completed beginners 1 & 2 & now get promoted to the intermediate sessions, & also to the intermediates who will be coming along to join in with brendans saturday sessions.
The next structured jogscotland saturday sessions will be commencing on saturday 31st of july.
please spread the word if anyone you know fancies starting to jog in a supportive & friendly group.
fiona

jogscotland 5k challenges

Walk, jog or run a 5k in 2010

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2010?

The jogscotland 5k challenges are back and will be visiting a venue near you this summer, with Healthy Working Lives!
The Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives aims to promote and facilitate physical activity programmes and as physical activity is at the heart of everything jogscotland does, we are delighted to have them on board!
Held midweek, on summer evenings during June, the Healthy Working Lives jogscotland 5k challenges are events that the whole family and community can enjoy.
The Healthy Working Lives jogscotland 5k challenge series can be used to go for a P.B, as a training run or just for fun! The main thing is being active and enjoying yourself while out in the fresh air!

Dates and Venues

With fun at the heart of the Healthy Working Lives jogscotland 5k challenges, it is the perfect evening out – so grab your trainers and your family, friends or colleagues and head to:

Aberdeen, Hazlehead Park

Wednesday 9 June

Inverness, Bught Park

Wednesday 16 June

Borders, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Tuesday 22 June

Glasgow, Glasgow Green

Wednesday 23 June

Edinburgh, Inverleith Park & Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Tuesday 29 June
Start times:
Junior Run 5.15 pm - Enter online here

5k Challenge (Run 1) 6.00 pm - Enter online here

scottishathletics members enter here

5k Challenge (Run 2) 7.30 pm - Enter online here

scottishathletics members enter here

For more informtaion please email jogscotland@scottishathletics.org.uk

Prices

Opening offer:

jogscotland Gold/scottishathletics members £8.00 until Monday 17th May or first 1,000 runners

All others £10 until Monday 17th May or first 1,000 runners

The first 1,000 entrants will be entered into a special prize draw to be in with the chance of winning Run 4 It vouchers.

The winner will receive £100 and four runner ups will receive £25 each.

This special opening offer, which is available online only, closes on Monday 17 May, so don’t delay and sign up now!

Standard entry:

jogscotland Gold/scottishathletics members £10.00

All others £12

Go for Gold and get a FREE entry!

All Gold jogscotland members will be notified about how to redeem their free entry for one 5k challenge.

scottishathletics members need to register through the scottishathletics website to ensure they receive their £2 discount.

this years black rock 5

friday 11th June,
19.45

forms available to download here;

http://www.blackrock5.org/entry_forms/

New jogscotland courses starting this saturday

New jogscotland courses starting this saturday;
fancy moving on with your fitness regime?
come along to westwoods on saturday morning.
see side panel for details.
fiona

A2A marathon completed

both of us completed the marathon without too many tears,now only the sore legs to contend with. more later. fi &bb

arrangements for the next few saturdays for FIONAS groups [contact ELEANOR for details]

Sat 27 March - suggest a trip to Cramond for the Parkrun - www.parkrun.com - you need to register online (free) and bring your barcode which you will receive once registered. The start area is between cramond and silverknowes esplanade and it starts at 9.30 prompt - they suggest arriving at 9.15 to allow you to warm up. This is a 5km run which will be timed and over the course of the year you can return as often as you wish to see how you have improved.


Sat 3 April - no running from Westwoods for Fiona's classes.

Sat 10 April - Fiona will be back to start next 10 week block of Beginners 2 & Intermediates 2 - £25 for 10 weeks or £3 pay as you go (hope you can all make it).

hit the ground running

the trip was a trip, & we arrived after 24 hours of travelling & grabbed a couple of hours of shut-eye & went off to meet all these people we had corresponded with over the last 2 or 3 months. the race was pretty well organised & started on time. it seemed to have a different route than i expected ,however we ran along the side of a river bed so it was pretty flat. drink stations regularly & gu [gels] every so often. at the turn there was beer[although at 945 in the morning i fel it was a bit early] 13.1 miles passed in quite a long but ultimately comfortable flash,with no real upsets. the announcers shouted out our names as we entered the stadium with a little help from one of the other runners who pointed out that we had just arrived that day from scotland-a great feeling. brilliant crowds & a great party afterwards completed an amazing 1st day in the states. no real signs of jet lag either. just need to get out for a run today or tomorrow before i've eaten so much that i'll be unable to do it.... having a fab time so far! fi & bb --

off to the usa-imminently!

In case you missed it- Brendan & I are off to the USA, on friday-to catch up with friends & complete[not compete] a couple of running events.
the first is a half marathon in Nashville ;http://www.tomkingclassic.com/ on saturday .

the next one is the A2A marathon in Oklahoma ;
http://www.a2amarathon.com/race/marathon.html

& then we'll be back in time for Easter Eggs.
The Groups are being covered by Andrew,Ali & Stuart, & Fionas saturday squad are being looked after by Eleanor.
have fun

lasswade 2010 results

well done everyone on a good turnout on a ''TESTING'' course.
here are the results-if i've missed anyone,please let me know.

188 304 Lee Ansett Jog Scotland 79.49 M

232 268 Ali Stewart Jog Scotland 84.27 FV

247 75 Neil Aitken Unattached 86.15 M

289 1 Norman Wood Jog Scotland 92.00 MV O/50

312 213 George Maxwell Edinburgh Running Network 96.49 MV O/50

316 179 Andrew Dean Jog Scotland 99.05 MV

results from smokies 2010

a brilliant race once more with perfect running weather-still, dry
& not too sunny -so there shouldn't be too many screwed up faces in the masses of photos taken through the course!
goodie bag with wine & body wash & tee-shirt & energy bar & energy gel & banana & water& chocolate & crisps &vouchers etc.
most of us couldn't move after the food, & both Corrine & Krista won a spot prize.
brilliant value race .

so well done everyone;
results for Smokies 2010- below;

57	227	SUSIE SMITH	EDINBURGH RUNNING NETWORK	82.08
142	165	CORRINE WILTSHIRE	U/A	91.35
147	143	FIONA MACKENZIE	EDINBURGH RUNNING NETWORK	92.05
256	244	ELEANOR MACKENZIE	EDINBURGH RUNNING NETWORK	102.57
258	335	ELEANOR BARNARD	EDINBURGH RUNNING NETWORK	103.01
260	158	KRISTA BLACK	EDINBURGH RUNNING NETWORK	103.17

lasswade results to follow.