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[Stadium Runners] Newsletter - January 2021

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Hasty Rewrite

The January Newsletter was all set to go on Monday lunchtime. Fortunately, it didn't get sent, otherwise it would have resulted in another "What a Difference a Day Makes" email having to go out.

So, I have had to get the virtual scissors out and chop quite a lot of content that is no longer relevant in lockdown.

It was good that lots of us managed to get the first Training Run of 2021 in on Monday night. Sadly, it might be a while before we get to do the second Training Run. In the meantime, hopefully we will all keep active & motivated, whilst obeying the current restrictions.

Mark
National Lockdown

Following the news of another national lockdown until at least mid February, training sessions are suspended until further notice.
 
According to the government website:
 
‘You can continue to exercise alone, with one other person or with your household or support bubble?.?  This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area?.? You should maintain ?social distancing?.’
 
So, why not reach out to another member local to you, buddy up and keep each other motivated!
 
Take care and stay safe everyone.
 
Amy
 
Gov link: here
Full England Athletics Guidance available here.
 
Marathon Running

Ashleigh Greenwood & Joe Baker have been busy again.

Sat 5th Dec, IGUN Christmas Cracker Marathon Day 1, Ashleigh was 3rd & 1st Lady in 3:49:26.

Sat 6th Dec, IGUN Christmas Cracker Marathon Day 2, Ashleigh was 6th & 2nd Lady in 3:53:29.

Sun 6th Dec, Oulton Park Marathon, Joe came 1st in a PB time of 2:37:56, a time which was at London Championship Entry Standard! Awesome.
Sun 20th Dec, IGUN Bingley Christmas Canal Marathon, Joe was 3rd in 2:57:06 - his 45th marathon. Ashleigh was 5th and 1st Lady in 3:39:41 - her 25th marathon.
Running Milestones

John and Alison have been busy behind the scenes updating our 2020 attendance records.

Attended the most Monday nights:
- Rob and Russell (23 out of a possible 28 nights)

Attended the most Thursday nights:
- Brendan (25 out of a possible 28 nights)

Rob has attended the most overall with 46 runs.

There are also three new milestones:
- Nick Greenwood reached 200 runs
- Brendan Halliday and Val Sullivan reached 100 runs

Congratulations, great work everyone!
Simon's YouTube Channel
For more homework ideas throughout the next period of lockdown, or to give your running something different to think about over the next few weeks if you are lacking a bit of self motivation, then have a browse of my YouTube channel. It has dozens of free workouts that don't require any kit at all and will get you stronger and more robust to get through this winter spell, as well as being some indoor exercise for when the weather is pants.

Simon Courtney's YouTube Channel

Search the playlists to revisit the Grassroots sessions, Building Blocks, HIIT circuits as well as the Stadium Runners Stretching work we did last summer too.

For more specific workout ideas then please feel free to get in touch also.

To steal a quote from AB that I saw the other day; stay positive, test negative ????

Simon
Run Leaders Required

Stadium Runners is always very grateful to all our run leaders, new and not so new. Stadium Runners simply wouldn’t happen without the dedication and commitment of run leaders who regularly give up their time to ensure all the groups stay safe and have a fun and challenging experience. But particularly over the last few months, our run leaders have been fantastic and we owe it to them that the Club has been able to offer safe and enjoyable sessions again.

We are always looking for new run leaders and can offer training, equipment and lots of support. The chance to say “not far now” and “that’s all the hills done” and other well known motivational (but not always true) phrases.

This course is now available as a virtual course.  England Athletics have announced a number of dates for a new online Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) course, and they plan to release more dates in the future.

If you would like to know more about how to join this amazing team, email Bridget at  libramac@me.com or ring me on 07540 434573
 
Bridget Hughes

Club Membership

Thank you to the members that have renewed their membership with the club. 

If you have not yet renewed your membership, please contact Alison Cottam on the email address below to renew, or if you need any help or information.

membership@stadiumrunners.co.uk


Upcoming Local Events for Local Runners

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, races may be cancelled or postponed


Sat 6th Feb - RunTatton - 10k

Sun 7th Feb - RunTatton - Half

Sun 7th Feb - IGUN Grim Leodis 2021 Leeds - Half & Marathon

Sat 20th Feb - IGUN Bingley Bo***cks - various distances 10k - Ultra
 
Sat 27th / Sun 28th Feb - IGUN We Will Run Kirkstall !!!  - various distances 8.8m - Ultra

Sat 20th Mar - SVN Yorkshire Cakeathon, Penistone

Sun 21st Mar - SVN Yorkshire Cookiethon, Penistone
Newsletter Articles
I'm sure you're all getting bored of me droning on in the newsletters, so if anyone feels that they would like to write an article for inclusion in a future newsletter, then please send it on to me at newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk. Subject - anything you like with at least a vague running connection. It could be a race report, stuff about training or nutrition, a book review etc.
Club Discounts

Sportshoes.com - use the January code – valid until 2nd February 2021. The code will give you 10% off and free standard shipping on all orders. Please make sure to select United Kingdom in your shipping address to apply the promotion code without errors. Should you come across the “country-iso” error in checkout, you will need to check you have set up a correct UK shipping address.

Up & Running Huddersfield - show your club membership card to get a 10% discount

Top 2 Toe Therapy at Bradley -10% discount on sports & remedial therapy
Useful Stadium Links

Stadium Runners Facebook Group
Stadium Runners Members Facebook Group
Stadium Runners Website
Stadium Runners Twitter
Stadium Runners Strava Club

Simon Courtney's YouTube Channel
Rockhopper Running RunTogether Runs
Rockhopper Facebook Page
Finally

If you have a piece that you want including in a future newsletter, or you have any questions on anything in this edition, then please contact me.

Keep on running back.

Cheers

Mark
newsletter@stadiumrunners.co.uk

Written by:Mark Davies
On: 05th January 2021

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