jogscotland beginners & intermediates starting this saturday august 1st

SATURDAYS WITH FIONA 

JOGSCOTLAND INTERMEDIATE 1 , 
NEW intermediate 1   10 week course

starting. 

 Saturday August 1st  2015

meet in Westwoods cafe area

[for people who can jog for 30 mins or 5k ]

930am-1030am 10week course
£3 pay as you go

please note- no car parking in westwoods car park but loads of bike parking. 

JOGSCOTLAND BEGINNERS1 ,
meet in Westwoods cafe area 
NEW beginners course starting

saturday 1st august 2015

1030 am -11.30am   10week course 

[for absolute beginners, bring a friend]
£25 for 10 weeks or £3 pay as you go.

please note- no car parking in westwoods carpark but loads of bike parking

The First Fort William Marathon 2015

lucja and fiona at the start

as ready as i'll ever be

 Unusually- it was a bright & gently breezy day for the first  fort william marathon- which Lucja & Dion were doing as a training run for bigger things & i was doing as a 'race' mostly against myself.

on the way to the commando memorial

The course is varied in terrain & views, ascent & descent . 
well marshalled, great support [sometimes by people i knew!] enough water to drink, often enough,some people around & about to chat with, if you got bored. amazing organisation from 2 people & their band of helpers.
pasta party was up to the snowgoose at aonach mor, for really nice grub, fab views & a wee band playing ceilidh tunes.
at the end, i was announced,medalled, & given my goodie bag which did indeed contain whisky. this marathon is so far away from a big city marathon, that even though it was really tough [for me] it didn't kill me & i do feel stronger as a result.
Highly recommended- if you wanted something slightly different.

almost there- back in the forest.

phew- done.

unusually- a view from aonach mor-ignore the date- the camera reset on the way up- must have been the altitude!

the launch pad for the nutters in the world downhill mountainbike championships
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02x55hn

And now for the FRINGE...

this just in from vic

Tether - Blind Running Play

Hope you are well.

I'm producing a new play written by Royal Court Young Writer Isley Lynn that tells the story of blind marathon runner Becky and her guide Mark (called Tether). The play will be performed daily 06 - 30 August 2015 (not 17) at Underbelly, Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

You can find out more about the play / purchase tickets here: http://www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/whats-on/tether

We also have a trailer: tinyurl.com/natxcl2

And I've attached our poster.

It's a fantastic play and we've had some brilliant support from individuals including Paralympians Robert Matthews, Noel Thatcher and Nick Gleeson, as well as British Blind Sport and the British Paralympic Association.

As a running club, I was hoping some of your members might be interested in coming to watch the production? If you can help spread the word, it would be amazing!

Many thanks in advance,

Vic

women run strong october 3rd

http://womenrunstrong.com/

The Run

Take a day away and enjoy the freedom of a trail run (or walk) through stunning scenery followed by the treats you deserve. Share the day with friends old and new. Enjoy a post run massage, lunch, pool and spa. You could even stay the whole weekend.

Distance:	Choose 6+ km or 11+ km
When:	Saturday 3 October 2015
Where:	Hilton Hotel, Dunkeld
Cost:	£30 (early bird £27)

Feedback from participants

"A fabulous run"

"The friendly, festive atmosphere was great"

"So nice to make a day of it with lunch and a swim and have time to linger and chat"

"Liked the fact it was geared to women best– especially the Prosecco and the jelly babies, nice to have treats to incentivise the running!"

discount available for groups of 8 or more. get in touch with fi if you fancy it...