Four events. Two Days. One Big Weekend.

Four events. Two Days. One Big Weekend.

Scotland is set to host a one of a kind running event this summer in four of its big cities. 

Entries are now open for jogscotland One Big Weekend a series of  5k timed runs which will be held over the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2013 in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. jogscotlandOne Big Weekend is the national coming together of the jogscotland community - a chance for existing members from across the country to meet up, and for non-members to give it a try. 

Over the weekend of August 3rd and 4th 2013, thousands of jogscotland runners, friends and family are expected to gather for the summer’s “must-do” running event in picturesque settings in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Perth. Anyone can take part in the weekend, not just jogscotland members. However by becoming a jogscotlandmember during the entry process, customers will enjoy a discounted entry as well as gaining all the benefits ofjogscotland’s bronze membership for free.

Neil Kilgour, One Big Weekend Race Director, said: “We’re delighted to be working alongside jogscotland to host this new and exciting event in Scotland. One Big Weekend is open to all levels of running ability, offering fitness and fun over one weekend of running.”

“These are so much more than your usual 5k runs - for a start they’re chip timed giving jogscotland members and other runners the chance to work towards a goal and set a personal best. We hope these events will be loved by runners who want to make it an exciting addition to the Scottish running calendar.” Neil added

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone to One Big Weekend. We’ll have two days of really enjoyable, friendly events where people from all over the country can come together and celebrate their love of walking, jogging and running.

“We’re looking forward to seeing lots of jogscotland members, their family and friends – and to welcoming plenty of people who are coming along to find out about jogscotland for the first time. Just like our jog groups, the events will be friendly and supportive, and perfect for people of all abilities.” commented Billy Mitchell, Head of jogscotland

One Big Weekend is an all-inclusive event, where everyone can celebrate their accomplishment, regardless of what that may be – whether it’s achieving a PB, raising money for your favourite charity, or just crossing the line with friends. Prizes will be awarded to celebrate first over the line and other great individual achievements among participants. Every runner will also receive a quality medal and goody bag.

ENTRIES are now open for jogscotland One Big Weekend on 3rd/4th August 2013. Go to the website atwww.jogscotlandonebigweekend.com

5x50 challenge

Take the 2013 Challenge

After the overwhelming success of the 5x50 challenge in 2012 we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2013 challenge which will take place from Sunday 31st March 2013 through to Sunday 19th May 2013.

http://www.5x50.co.uk/

[FREE]interesting talk on monday night 11th of february

The Winter Talk Series

Throughout the winter months we organise a number of talks with both Carnethy and other invited speakers.
This winter the talk series is being organised by Bob Johnson and Olly Stephenson.
The winter talk series take place in the Curle Room (KB Union Building) between 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

This is a FREE evening organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club

Monday - 11th February 2013 Kings Buildings Union Alex McEwan, Michael Nowicki and Andy Mouncey 19:30 - 21:30

7:30pm Quick introduction by Gordon Cameron (President, Carnethy Hill Running Club) 7:40pm Michael Nowicki - "My road run from London to Edinburgh" 8:00pm Alex McEwan - "What makes a good sports club : red tape and blazers!" Alex is a very well known coach who runs popular Thursday evening sessions on the Meadows 8:20pm **SHORT BREAK** 8:40pm Andy Mouncey - "Magic, Madness & Ultramarathon Running" Andy is an ultra distance running legend - see his web site for for info : www.bigandscaryrunning.com

the most beautiful run in scotland [with whisky!!]

THE GLENLIVET 10K 2013 (The Most Beautiful Run in Scotland) Entries are already coming in thick and fast for the 4th annual ‘Glenlivet 10K Road Race’ taking place on Sunday April 14th so please don’t leave it too late to enter as the race limit has been reached in the previous two years. The race is rightly billed as ‘The Most Beautiful Run in Scotland’ and is based at the legendary Glenlivet Distillery in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park in Moray. The scenic, undulating and rural route is set around the babbling River Livet making the course a stunning landscape to run in and all runners receive a deserved ‘wee dram’ (Glenlivet Miniature) after the race as well as a goody bag and event medal. The race is suitable for runners and joggers of all standards and uses electronic chip timing for race results and has fantastic race organisation and facilities. The event raises vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland through optional sponsorship and donations and a warm Highland welcome is always guaranteed from the local community. More information and entry sign up for this stunning event can be found at www.theglenlivet10k.com  ‘Come and Feel the Spirit of the Glen…’

fancy a training camp in Tiree?

£50 discount for jogscotland members- read on;

I particularly wanted to offer a discount to JogScotland groups for the Tiree Training Camp. We run a camp in Majorca which is nearly full but I'm really keen to develop the camp here on Tiree. I'm offering £50 off the camp fee and if there's a group of you that are interested in coming over we could look at including a free place. Here's some brief details:

Tiree Training Camp

• 5 Days: 21st - 26th March 2013
• Warm Tiree hospitality - accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meal provided as well as some evening entertainment
• Plenty of quality all round fitness training and a full body shape up, as well as getting you ready to take on any events or challenges you've entered
• Activities include jogging, mountain biking around the island, trail and beach running, functional strength training and some fun team challenges
• All abilities catered for - we'll ensure it's very positive, encouraging and will build you up so you go home fired up and fighting fit!
• Fully qualified coaches: including Personal Trainers, a pro-level triathlete and a Commonwealth Games cyclist

There's more details about everything we do at Tiree Fitness and the camps at http://www.tireefitness.co.uk/coaching/training-camps/

Tiree 10k and Half Marathon

• 4th May 2013
• 7th year of the 10k race and the first time we've included a half marathon option
• Start line on the beach. Finish on the beach - Everything in between is on single track roads following the coast
• Beautiful views out to sea and distant islands
• Undulating course with twists and turns which is altogether a very enjoyable run
• Local band Trail West play the evening dance to round off a spectacular day

Entries are open and more information can be found at http://www.tireefitness.co.uk/events/tiree-10k/

If you cant make it over to Tiree for these events but like the idea then please share this with your contacts or put a link to the website on social media. It would be great to offer future training opportunities like this and that depends on making this first Tiree camp really successful. Thank you for your help.

If you need any further details just give me a call or drop me an email.

Thanks and Happy Training!

Will Wright

Tiree Fitness

Sandaig

Isle of Tiree

PA77 6XQ

Tel: 07768 462 613

www.tireefitness.co.uk

saturday running in the snow

running still on so far-please dress appropriately & probably have fresh dry shoes& socks for after.

the next tri-trail extravaganza-perhaps no blizzard & a wee bit shorter??

after the 22k fun in the blizzard-the next tri-trail 'fun run' is more accessible & possibly flatter but can't guarantee that !


The next Tri-Trail race will be our special night stage in Dalkeith Country Park. The race will take place on Wednesday 13th Feb at 7.30pm and will be a 10K incorporating a wide variety of different surfaces.

A good headlamp will be required but thanks to the generosity of our sponsors SILVA - your entry will include a voucher for £25 off a Trail Runner headlamp from The Tri Centre (http://silva.se/product-family/trail-runner).
These retail at £60 so it's a great deal.

More details as soon as we have them - we hope to open entries next Thursday (24th) subject to relevant permissions - and will post a link to the Entry Central page then.

As usual we will provide free hot tea and cake at the finish.
 [never has a slab of cake vanished quite so quickly!]

http://www.facebook.com/tritrailrun