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Cancer Research 10K Autumn 2009 – start training now!

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Running to beat Cancer – how far can you go?

Run 10K in Autumn 09 with Cancer Research UK to help raise funds and awareness for the charity and bring them closer still to finding a cure for Cancer. If you’re already familar with Race for Life but looking for a fresh running challenge then the Cancer Research 10K could be the charity run for you.

This year, Cancer Research are hoping to bring 60,000 runners on board to have fun and get fit. With an impressive fundraising target of £6 million, Cancer Research need all the help and support that UK runners have to offer. So whether you run competitively, or just enjoy a gentle jog; sign up to one of the 43 events which will be taking place across the UK this Autumn.

Whilst Autumn 09 may seem far away now, the Leggit team recommend a minimum of 8 weeks training in the build up to a 10K so now is the perfect time to start training as the first of the Cancer Research 10K events kick off on 6th September 2009. For that extra bit of support, why not check out our FREE 10K training guides? Step by step programmes which are designed to help beginner and intermediate runners reach their 10K goals.

We always find that booking your place early in an event such as the Cancer Research 10K not only saves disappointment (as places are limited) but is also a great way of giving yourself a target or goal to train for. The running venues themselves are picturesque and should make for an enjoyable run – especially as the worst of the summer heat should be over by then! With everything from Ashton Court Mansion, to Longleat, Finsbury Park, to Delamere Forset, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to this years running locations!

So what are you waiting for, The first lot of 10K Running events kick off in Delamere Forset, Alnwick Castle in Northumberland and Powderham Castle in Devon on 6th of September.

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Bradley Stoke 10K Race Results – 14 June 2009

Monday, June 15th, 2009

  • Bradley Stoke 10K Race Results 2009 [PDF]
    • Bradley Stoke 10K 2009

    Over 330 competitors took part in a very sunny 10K race which started and ended at the Jubilee centre.

    Please follow the links to see the full list of finishers showing overall position, finishing time and chip time.

    Gary Hope won the race with a time of 33:36, Andrew Harrison took second place at 34:56 and Leggit’s resident PT Pete Morton came third with a time of 36:14.

    Joanna Heuze won the women’s race, Elizabeth Smith second and Naomi Eaton third.

    Click here to see full list of race results…

    Thinking of entering a 10K race? Try out leggit’s 10k training guides

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    Running Local Races – Bristol 5K, Yate

    Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

    When someone asks you to name a running event, what’s the first thing that comes to mind… The London Marathon? Race for Life? The Great North Run? There are a number of high profile running events which take place throughout the UK. But running events arent always of this mangitude, in fact some of our favorite running events are the smaller and more intimate races taking place right on your doorstop.

    There are a number of advantages that the local running races have over the larger and more commercial events. They dont have the same entrance fees as the larger events, they are often smaller and tend not to be as busy and over-subscribed as larger races such as the marathon. Some of the smaller races are brilliant for complimenting your training, whether you’re looking for a fresh challenge, trying to beat a Personal Best Running Time, or even taking part in a smaller race as part of your training for one of the larger events.

    We’ve caught up with Pete Morton, Leggit’s resident personal trainer who recently achieved Gold and a new course record for St Mary’s Challenge, Yate, a local 5K race in Bristol.

    Pete, Our Resident PT

    Pete, Our Resident PT

    “The third annual running of the St.Mary’s Primary School 5K Challenge saw the largest field yet (around 150 runners) assemble on the school playing field on Sat 6th June 2009. Along with the other stalls and attractions held at the school that day, this was the main event.

    There were trophies and medals on offer for the top three males, females and juniors, and along with spot prizes, a bonus bottle of wine for breaking the course record of 20:17. This seems quite slow for a 5K, but with the distance being an unusual 5.5K (3.5miles) it made all the difference.

    The start was slippery underfoot due to the greasy paths from drizzly showers, and it has to be the only race I have done that runs through a churchyard cemetery. The course was winding but largely flat, and well marshalled along most of the route. There were unfortunately, for those of us right at the front, points where it was unclear which way we had to go, and this did cause confusion on one or two occasions. My aim was simple, 3:40 per kilometre and try and finish in the top 5. 1K in 3:37. 2K in 7:05, 4K in 14:00…

    I hit the 5K mark in 17:10, neck and neck with one other runner, as we battled it out for first place. Youth did in the end triumph over experience though, as I kicked away over the last 400m to win, and claimed my bottle of wine for the new course record of 19:44. A much enjoyable local race, but one that will need more volunteers if it is to continue to grow.”

    Peter Morton
    Summit Personal Training, North Bristol

    • Click here to find a local running event near you

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    Charity Runners Are More Motivated

    Monday, June 1st, 2009

    Runners who are working towards a charity event or challenge are more motivated accroding to new reserch carried out earlier this year. Christian Aid found that 60% of 18 – 34 year old runners said that they felt they were more likely to train harder and commit to a regular exercise routine if they have signed up to a runnng race for charity.

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    Many Charities reserve places at some of the more popular running events which are often difficult to get places for such as The London Marathon and The Great North Run. The great thing is that there are charity events and places for all distances and all abilities – everything from the Race 4 Life 5K which supports Cancer Research to 10Ks, 1/2 marathons and even the full 26.2 mile marathon. Running for charity is a brilliant way of securing your place at some of the best races in the country – although there is usually a minimum sposorship requirement to prevent freeloaders!

    Many Charities will also provide you with moral support throughout your training and the race. Christian Aid provide runners of the Great North Run with training programmes, nutritional advice, fundraising tips and even a free foot massage after the run itself! – dont forget – the Great North Run is taking place on 20th of September and the closing day for entries is 1st July. This is a really popular race so it is important to book your place as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

    Leggit.co.uk offer a range of training programmes which will get you to half marathon standard in a minimum of 12 weeks, if you’re thinking of taking part on an event such as The Great North Run, or a Half Marathon near you, take a look at our free training guides to help you get off on the right foot. Alternatively, use our events guide to find a running race near you.

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    Hereford Half Marathon

    Sunday, May 31st, 2009

    Read our Review on the Hereford Half Marathon 2009…

    Pete, Our Resident PT

    Pete, Our Resident PT

    “Sunday 17th May 2009 saw the 25th Anniversary of what is known as one of the tougher half marathons in the UK, the Hereford Half.

    The 6th time I have run this race and have only known it to be bright and sunny on the day. So, on opening the curtains in my hotel room that morning to see grey skies and heavy showers, I was filled almost with a sense of doom and gloom that reflected the weather.

    However, true to form, 15mins before the 11am start, the rain stopped and blue sky appeared above us. The record 500 runners looked collectively relieved.

    The race started promptly at the leisure centre and after the initial climb up Holmer Road, we reached the first mile marker. I checked my watch. 6:03 for mile 1 – ouch that was fast. I settled into an average pace of just under 6.5minute miles. Even a stitch at 5miles couldn’t stop me as the course undulated through the country lanes and surrounding villages of Stretton Sugwas and Creddon Hill (known more famously for being a base for the SAS). I hit mile 10 in 1:03 and was flying. 12miles in 1:15 Then the killer blow. The finish saw us enter the racecourse and run the last 350metres on soft woodchippings, much like running on sand.

    My legs were drained but as I saw the clock on the finish line I knew that a new personal best was mine. 1:22:04 and 10th out of 461 finishers. A smart medal and a meal of steak and chips was my reward for the hard yards. A huge thank you should go to St. Michael’s Hospice of Hereford for again organising such an enjoyable event. I’ll be back next year!”

    Peter Morton
    Summit Personal Training, North Bristol

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