NewsPage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 May 17, 2013, 10:25 am Hi Crazy Runners, Wednesday saw a hardy group join Tring Running club for their annual open evening. A great event and a lot of fun was had by all, despite rumours of wild animals and crazed staved wild men patrolling the woods hunting down nervous runners I’m very pleased to report that no-one got lost, got eaten or was kidnapped and sold into slavery, this running thing might be quite good fun after all :-)
Runs this week: Tuesday: Summer is here so it’s time to get away from the dreaded tarmac and out into the beautiful countryside J. Tuesday’s run is the 50 mins Out and back, south on the Canal towards Slapton. For the fantastically enthusiastic new runners amongst us this is a simple but highly effective run. Everyone takes the same route and runs as far as they can in 25 mins, then they turn round and follow the same route back to the club house. This means we all start and finish together and it’s ALMOST impossible to get lost. It also means that you can stretch your run beyond what you are used to without worrying about not managing a preset distance.
Thursday: The Speed and Stamina training continues under the watchful eye of our two fabulous but stern Iron ladies. 7:15 at the club house. This traininhg is very much based around your own abilities so there is no reason why everyone can’t participate. Sunday: The club is participating in the Cross Milton Keynes relay, much fun is anticipated with people getting lost in the woods, eaten by Bears and falling into the Canal. Photos and tales of hilarity to follow J. Dates for your Diary: 31st May: We have been invited to a social open evening run around Ashridge followed by a few beers. Looks like fun, add yourself to the FB event and come along for a fun evening out. 22nd June: Green Sand RidgeWay run: we have 6 teams entered for this event this year and we’re looking for a big club presence, please put your name down so that Verity can put together a some fun and some competitive teams for the event. For those who haven’t done this before it’s a team of 6 running a 33mile relay. We normally do some reccie runs so that no one gets lost on the day. A great day out. 21st July: John’s 100th Marathon. Yes you read that correctly John Kirwan will be completing his 100th Marathon at Fairland Valley Stevenage. http://www.fvspartans.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/FVS-2013-Race-Poster.gif There are 4 distances 12,18,26.2 & 30 miles. Let’s make an event of this and join John on his big day, choose a challenging distance for yourself sign up and make a club outing of it. Join John by accepting his invite on the FB page. May 12, 2013, 7:36 pm Hello Happy Runners, A fantastic fun evening at the AGM with many well deserved honours earned. A fabulous end to a fabulous year, we have voted in a good strong committee who will turn their sharp minds to ensuring the next 12 months are even better. Don’t forget to support their efforts and don’t forget to have fun. Tuesday’s Routes (There’s a clue in the name) 5 Mile Fibber: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5927403 8 mile Fibber: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5927409 Wednesday: Tring Club open Evening. This is an annual event and well worth attending. The Tring Club is big enough to provide many differing pace groups. A friendly and fun evening. Highly recommended. https://www.facebook.com/groups/7860375926/#!/events/596342187050974/ Thursday: Strength and Stamina running continues. Meet 7:15 at the club house. Sunday: 4 teams are representing the club at the Cross MK Relay. Good luck guys have a blast, bring back stories of fun and glory. Other News: Friday provided many surprises none as large as discovering we have a couple of lovies in our midst with Sexy Steph and Magnificent Mariam displaying their story telling talents :-) Looking forward to the piccies being published and the summary of the award winners. Happy running May 4, 2013, 12:58 pm Hey Looney LFR Runners, An exciting weekend of running with many exciting events to enjoy. Good luck to our team entering the MK Marathon, have a blast guys, for everyone planning to spectate get lots of photos and share them with the club. An excitable group of club members are kicking of the MayDay fun with a 7K Fun run ending at 10am on the high street. For all you newbies worried about the leap from 5K to 7K, what better time to make than leap than with your club mates J. More details on Krazy Kerry’s FB event page, don’t forget to accept. Tuesday’s Run: 5K Time trial followed by Tea and Cakes Thursday: Speed and Stamina with the Iron Ladies. 7:15 from the club house. Friday: AGM
Don’t forget you have until Wednesday this week to:
Other News: There is a hard core of Mad Mudders hiding in our midst, there’s not a lot that can be done to help them, just nod and tell them it’s normal behaviour, under no circumstances let on they are clearly mental :). Apr 27, 2013, 9:41 pm
Couch to 5K - Class 1/2013 Graduation The first Couch to 5K program of 2013 concluded on March 12th with a total of 32 new runners graduating after completing the 9 week program. The training program was hosted by Leighton Fun Runners in association with Leighton Buzzard Athletic Club, a first in the clubs history! A big thank you to all the coaches and helpers from both LFR and LBAC and a massive well done to all graduates:especially persevering through the often freezing temperatures. No doubt we shall be seeing some new faces at both clubs….. So take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself to one another
Here’s to the next C2-5K training program later on in the year; date to be advised - watch this space!! If you are a C2-5K graduate why not get in touch with the Clubs Press Officer, Jason Charley, and tell him about your experiences and challenges during your training. You could also tell him your plans for the future, your dreams and inspirations. For example Dee and Susan, front row right (I think their tops give them away!), are both planning on running their first Half Marathon later this year! C2-5K helper, Jane Crighton (voted Runner of the Month for March – WOW!!), started running with the club last November and ran her first Half Marathon (Milton Keynes) in March. What are you waiting for get writing! Chairman Tam likes to hear what the club runners are up to… it gives him a warm fuzzy feeling!
(Remember to follow a structured training plan and take advice from fellow runners/coaches before embracing a big challenge like a 10K or a Half Marathon -Train safe… Run Safe…. Injury Free)
Apr 27, 2013, 7:07 pm Hello Fantastic Fun Runners, Outstanding results and efforts from our club members at the VLM last week, an inspiring set of photographs showing happy runners, makes us all proud to wear the same colours as you guys. Of course the Magic isn’t over yet as we still have the joy of supporting our runners on Bank Holiday Monday at the MK Marathon, good luck guys J looking forward to more fantastic and inspirational results. Even as we read this we have new runners wondering “Marathon? Me? Next year?” you all know you want to J. Runs this week: Tuesday: Very Vicious Vixen Verity’s routes: 3.5 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5798332 5.8 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5798340 8.2 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5798347 Thursday: The wonderful Iron ladies are still running the Stamina and Strength training. Meet 7:15 at the club house. Sat park Run: Next Sat is the First Sat of the month which means we have a club outing to MK for the Park run. See you all there as always club colours are mandatory. Mon 7th: The May day Fair 7K watchless fun run. Please see the posting on the Events page and sign up. There is still plenty time to get up to the MK marathon and support our runners on the day. Mon 7th: 26 glorious miles around the ancient City of Milton Keynes (Roman Name: Bovineous Concreteus) Other dates for your Diary: Friday 7:30 10th May the LFR AGM BE THERE or miss the fun, please register on the FB events page. Please remember you have to:
Happy running. Apr 27, 2013, 6:10 pm Graduation Class 1/2013 Couch 2 5K The first Couch to 5K program of 2013 concluded on March 12th with a total of 32 new runners graduating after completing the 9 week program. The training program was hosted by Leighton Fun Runners in association with Leighton Buzzard Athletic Club, a first in the clubs history! A big thank you to all the coaches and helpers from both LFR and LBAC and a massive well done to all graduates:especially persevering through the often freezing temperatures. No doubt we shall be seeing some new faces at both clubs….. So take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself to one another Here’s to the next C2-5K training program later on in the year; date to be advised - watch this space!! If you are a C2-5K graduate why not get in touch with the Clubs Press Officer, Jason Charley, and tell him about your experiences and challenges during your training. You could also tell him your plans for the future, your dreams and inspirations. For example Dee and Susan, front row right (I think their tops give them away!), are both planning on running their first Half Marathon later this year! C2-5K helper, Jane Crighton (voted Runner of the Month for March – WOW!!), started running with the club last November and ran her first Half Marathon (Milton Keynes) in March. What are you waiting for get writing! Chairman Tam likes to hear what the club runners are up to… it gives him a warm fuzzy feeling!
(Remember to follow a structured training plan and take advice from fellow runners/coaches before embracing a big challenge like a 10K or a Half Marathon -Train safe… Run Safe… Injury Free) Apr 20, 2013, 6:48 pm Hi Crazy runners everywhere, Let’s wish our Marathon runners a great race on Sunday J After months of pounding the tarmac and analysing every feature of their diet/running routine they are finally ready, even as you read this post they are resting and idly wondering if they could manage another Kg of pasta or maybe one last tin of Rice Pudding. Whatever you are doing guys I hope you are mellow and looking forward to your big day. Spectators let’s get a mountain of photographs of our great LFR team J. Runs this week: Tuesday Sees the club out on Crazy Claire’s Clever routes: 3 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5633230 6.2 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5769463 8.6 miles: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5769468 Thursday: The speed and stamina continues: Meet 7:15 at the club house, look for further postings on the actual route. Other News: As I’m quite confident you are already know the AGM is scheduled for Friday 10th May, make sure it’s in your diary and let the club know you are intending to attend by accepting the FB invite. Remember Max the club secretary (leightonfunrunners@gmail.com) is keenly awaiting the following information from you:
FB update: A small group of ladies within the club have started a male body appreciation society and shamelessly posted a nude male pictures on the club FB page. The 86 excited comments ensured that this naked man was the first thing to pop up everytime anyone glanced at our FB page. The LFR good taste subcommittee met and debated this shameless pornography for good taste and approved it as sexy enough (perhaps an all-female subcommittee was a mistake?). Frankly girls I don’t see why you are all so excited, that’s the image I see every morning in the mirror ;).
Happy running. Apr 14, 2013, 6:56 pm Hello Leighton Fun Runners, As you are doubtless aware the Club AGM is scheduled for the 10th May. This is an important annual event, not only is it an opportunity to have a social drink and laugh with your friends, it’s also an opportunity to applaud those that have excelled and won one of the coveted club prizes. The most important aspect of the AGM however is the opportunity to vote for the club committee for the coming year. LFR is very fortunate as it has a very effective and hard working committee (we aren’t a fantastic club by accident) and to ensure our continued success it is important that the right people are chosen. In preparation for this day there are several things ‘YOU’ as a club member ‘MUST’ do. Committee members: A quote from Karen Kirwan. “What the club needs is more young blood”, naturally I pouted for several weeks after that insensitive comment. But of course what Karen meant was that the success of the club depends upon a healthy turnover of fresh people, new ideas and renewed energy and this is undoubtedly the case. So I wish you all to consider the following committee roles (you’ll find the descriptions outlined on the club webpage) and consider the question “Who would be ideal for this role” and then ask them if they are happy to be nominated, you are allowed to nominate yourself. All nominations should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled NOMINATIONS, at the AGM an open vote will occur from all nominated names. The Official Club Officers (as per the Constitution) are shown below, these MUST be filled.
Additionally the following roles are fulfilled from other committee members, they are not mandatory but extremely important for the effectively running of the club so please nominate for these positions also.
Please don’t be afraid to put names forward, there is no shame in not winning in an open vote, all positions are open to everyone and all positions are open to be challenged. To allow the full list of nominations to be published prior to the meeting it is important that all nominations are received by 5pm Wednesday the 8th of May. Agenda Items: If there is anything you wish to discuss at the AGM then details MUST be sent to the Club Secretary prior to the meeting so that an agenda can be circulated prior to the meeting. All proposed agenda items should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled AGENDA. Club Charity: Every year the club adopts a charity to support. The charity needs to be local and needs to be approved by the Committee and voted on by the club membership. If you have a charity you wish to propose please send details to the club secretary for consideration, please include a description of the charity and the work they do. The final selection will then be voted on at the AGM. All Charity proposals should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled CHARITY. Runner’s Runner: There are several awards on the evening, these are awarded by the committee/Captains/Chairman or points from races. There is an additional award nominated by the club membership, hence the “Runner’s Runner”. This can be anyone in the club and the selection criteria is entirely upto you, for example:
All award nominations should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled RUNNER.
Contact details: All nominations should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled NOMINATIONS. All award nominations should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled RUNNER. All Charity proposals should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled CHARITY All proposed agenda items should be sent to the Club Secretary by 5pm Wednesday the 8th May and titled AGENDA. |
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