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...

LP run Sunday 23rd August

for those of us old enough to know what an lp was,  edinburghrunningnetwork bring you the 6th annual lp run;heres what has happened in the past;
you can book into the future event now!
https://www.entrycentral.com/LPRun


http://www.edinburghrunningnetwork.org.uk/events/ern-lp-run/

The Event

On the crack of the starting pistol everyone began running as many Revolutions Per Minute (laps) of the track as they could during 33 and a third minutes, all the while listening to top tunes from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. The music soundtrack had been selected by runners as part of the entry form and most people will have heard a snippet or more of their favourite running track.

Barry the Gun gets the event underway

At a new bigger and better venue this year, the event began at 11am sharp at Meadowbank Stadium, site of many a Commonwealth Games athletics record having been set. Barry the Gun fired the starting pistol and the clock started its countdown from 33 minutes and 20 seconds towards zero. Runners on the outer track (outer lanes 5-8) ran as fast as they could to try to overtake those running on the inner track (lanes 1-4) and people were passing and being passed throughout the event. To help keep track of the number of revolutions, runners collected an elastic band each time they passed the starting point.

Jog leader training

jog leader courses

anyone fancy training up as a jogleader?

you will love it & have the most fun meeting people just like you!

talk to fiona,lucja, Brendan, Ali,Andrew or Elly for more information.

edinburgh dates Below

Lead on!

Our Jog Leaders are the lifeblood of jogscotland. They make jogscotland tick. Our army of fully trained, enthusiastic and patient Jog Leaders has inspired thousands of people across the country to embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle through running.

If you have bags of energy and want to help make a difference to the health of the nation then we need you! To become a Jog Leader you will need to attend a one day training course which covers everything you need to know, from the warm up to the cool down. 
call Ann at jogscotland to sign up.0131-539-7341
Courses are held regularly across the country. The course fee is £85.

Upcoming courses 
JSJL222 - Saturday 8th August - Edinburgh

good luck to all those involved in the EMF weekend, & for those not involved, think about this

Hello from Cancer Research UK,

As I’m sure you’re aware, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is nearly upon us, and our runners need some support!

This is a message for all of you guys not competing at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, whether you are a friend or family member of someone who is, or an injured runner, or just a running enthusiast… we want you to cheer with us!

Many of you will already be attending the event to show your support for the city and its runners. While you’re there why not join our elite cheering squad. You’ll still be able to support anyone you like, the only difference is that you’ll be in a prime location and will be armed with some of the most formidable cheering equipment imaginable. Most importantly, you’d be helping us to eliminate a horrible disease by allowing our runners to achieve their goals and bring in as much money as possible to go towards life-saving research. We’ll have great cheering points along the route, and complimentary refreshments and t-shirts for all who join us.

Since the 1970s cancer survival rates have doubled. Our aim within the next 20 years is to reach a 3 in 4 survival rate. In order to make these enormous strides against cancer we rely on incredible people like you who give up their time to allow cancer sufferers to spend more time with their family and friends.

If you are interested in joining the team, you can contact us at sportsvolunteer@cancer.org.uk to receive a brief with all of the information you’ll need as a volunteer on the day.

MALCOLM BALK WORKSHOP THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON IN EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

MAY 4 @ 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

| £65

Contact Fiona Mackenzie: fionamarymac@gmail.com

 This workshop is suitable for all ages, experience and levels of

fitness. Video analysis is used for ‘’ before and after’’ study.

MALCOLM BALK

Malcolm Balk lives, runs and teaches the Alexander Technique in Montreal, Canada. He is a

Level 4 middle distance coach and the former Head Coach of the Cross Country and Track

and Field programs at Concordia University. A competitive Masters runner, Malcolm has

completed six marathons, most recently a sub-3 hour at age 50.

As a coach and runner, Balk knows the importance of ease of movement, so his ultimate

goal is to improve running form. His focus with athletes is to help them replace bad

postural habits with a more efficient style that Balk says will enhance performance, reduce

the risk of injury better results and reduce injuries through the use of the Alexander

Technique.

In the course of the session with Malcolm you will learn to

• Release tension and stiffness

• Reduce risk of injury, while increasing performance

• Identify & change harmful habits that keep you from performing to your full

potential

To book your place,contact fiona.

Your place will be confirmed on receipt of full payment . If you are unable to attend a

refund will only be given if your place can be filled by someone else.

For further enquiries or details, please contact Fiona Mackenzie: fionamarymac@gmail.com

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DETAILS

Date:

May 4

Time:

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Cost:

£65

Event Category:

Workshops

ORGANIZER

Fiona Mackenzie

Email:

fionamarymac@gmail.com

jog leader courses

anyone fancy training up as a jogleader?

you will love it & have the most fun meeting people just like you!

talk to fiona,lucja, Brendan, Ali,Andrew or Elly for more information.

edinburgh dates Below

Lead on!

Our Jog Leaders are the lifeblood of jogscotland. They make jogscotland tick. Our army of fully trained, enthusiastic and patient Jog Leaders has inspired thousands of people across the country to embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle through running.

If you have bags of energy and want to help make a difference to the health of the nation then we need you! To become a Jog Leader you will need to attend a one day training course which covers everything you need to know, from the warm up to the cool down. Courses are held regularly across the country. The course fee is £85.

Upcoming courses


JSJL218 - Saturday 2nd May - Edinburgh
JSJL222 - Saturday 8th August - Edinburgh