08 Jun Newsletter 10 06 2025 [Roger]

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Endure 24 at Reading – fun in the mud

Around 30 members took part in Endure 24 this weekend. As many laps of a 5 mile forest trail as you can run in 24 hours. Some as solo runners some in teams. Made memorable by the heavy rain on Saturday which made the trails extra fun, especiallu for those who ran in road shoes. Congratulations to all our runners.

Summer BBQ

NRR Over 50s Group

If you would like to join our over 50s group please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/897326502253544 or talk to Roger.

Tuesday NRR Gym

A reminder of the amazing benefits and value of Tuesday’s Strength and Conditioning session at the University gym.

If you come along this week you have the opportunity of dropping into a plan with the longer standing regulars or join the newer/returning members to build your technique and confidence.

Feel free to drop any questions below or into WhatsApp – https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLBMKildoIkIM1lpzw5BPm

And yet another video talking about the benefits of S&C for your chosen sport, particularly as we grow older. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8faopu5BHM

Members of the Month

Grainne McGettigan has had a great running month. She kicked things off by running a 5K race (after a 21km warm-up ) and capped it all off with an incredible performance at the Stockholm Marathon last weekend. Huge congratulations, Grainne!

David Caldwell completed his second ultra, taking on the tough terrain of the Jurassic Coast 100K. With stamina and determination, he finished in well under 19 hours—congratulations !

The Week Ahead

Tuesday

Gym session 6 pm at the Sports Pavilion – entrance is on Pavilion Walk behind Car Park 1 – next to the multi-use games area (MUGA)

The sessions are designed specifically for runners. Specialist trainers are on hand to help. Routines for all abilities are available. Special exercises for injury recovery are provided.

£5 per session, please book via the Coacha shop.

Wednesday

Club night at the Uni

Thursday

We are Meeting at St. Andrews church carpark. Church Lane, Lower Harlestone, NN7 4EN at 9.30am.

A new location again this week which involves both trail and road/paths. Road shoes will be fine to run in.

A nice steady pace of 5-6 miles, running with the slowest runner so no one will run on their own.

Coffee and cake afterwards in the golf club if you have time.

Friday

Please keep an eye on Facebook for details, we will also post the pub on WhatsApp.

Meet at 5:50pm for a 6pm start, and with 4 and 6 mile route options.

Sunday

Various Sunday long runs, please keep an eye on Facebook for details. If you don’t see a time or distance you fancy, why not post your own and see if you can get some running company?

Monday

Our weekly social run from the Racecourse. Meet in the car park at 18:10 for an 18:15 start. Do as much or as little as you like, nice easy pace, and everyone runs together. Comment on the Facebook post so we know who’s coming.

Future Events

These events are available for all members to join in with. Please let us know if you have an event that you want to promote.

June

Morzine-Avoriaz 50k Sunday 22nd June 2025. Speak to Rob Hemingway if you fancy joining in. It’s on lots of runnable trails and is approx. 2600m of ascent. A great introduction to an alpine running ultra! Elevation goes to 2200m above sea level through the ski resort of Avoriaz. You will have views into Switzerland and Italy and across to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, when up on the peaks!

October

Cologne Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay: Nick has created a Facebook group for this event on 5th October, with a few signed up to join him. If you fancy a trip to Germany, let Nick know.

November

Benidorm Half & 10k. 22nd November. Once again, speak our own Judith Chalmers (sorry if you’re too young to get this!) a.k.a Nick Hibberd.

December

Saturday 6th December: The Drop in Kendal : A 10-mile mystery challenge in beautiful Kendal. The event starts and finishes on the main High Street- so you might be able to fit in some Christmas shopping too because ! Accommodation just a 3-minute walk from the start for the night before. The organiser has offered us a group discount if we get a few people together. If you’re interested, contact Charlotte. Event info: https://www.thedropuk.co.uk/e/the-drop-kendal-11461