This weeks run - Wed 10th March 2010 - Variation on Ley St run (No 18). Approx 6 miles.
Right out of centre and up r-hand side of Eastn Ave.R into Beehive Lane and then L into Cranbrook Rd. Use X-ing by Valentines Park and then R into Bramley Crescent by shops.Right into Perth Rd and then at end Right into Ley St. Behind the multi storey car parks and back behind Wilkinsons. X at Ilford Broadway and then Right into York Rd & Wanstead Pk Rd back to subway and centre.
ELVIS GRAND PRIX SERIES 2010
The proposed itinery for the ElVIS(East London 5 Interclub series) is now as follows:-
Sun 11th July - Havering 5 miles (20th anniversary) - Raphaels Park
Saturday 7th August - Orion Forest 5, (miles), Chingford
Mon 30th August (Bank Hol) - Barking's Mayesbrook 5k - Mayesbrook Park (change of venue due to work going on in Barking Park this year)
Sun 19th Sep - Dagenham Off Road 5(miles)'ish - Eastbrook End Country Park
Sun 26th Sept - Valentines Park 5k - EAST LONDON RUNNERS and Ilford.
RULE CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR
With the addition of East London Runners to the series there will now be 6 races. Best 5 out of 6 will count towards final results at both team and individual level.
i.e both a team and an individual can drop their worst score. Individuals must compete and finish in at least 5 out of 6 of the races to score.
Men's team points will still be calculated on 1st 6 home and must include 3 vets aged 40 plus. However women's team points will now be calculated on 1st 4 home and must include 2 vets.
In the event of a team not closing according to this criteria points will be allocated based on the position of the last finisher in the age group plus 1 and incrementing thereafter by 1 for each unclosed position.
Otherwise rules are of last year as stated on www.ilfordathleticclub.org.uk/Elvis NB 2nd claimers are not eligible in the team competition
Prizes
Individual Men - 1st 2nd 3rd overall, 1st mv40, mv50, mv60
Individual Women - 1st 2nd 3rd overall, 1st fv35,fv45,fv55
Team - Men winners shield, Women's winners shield
Best Elvis Impersonator - must finish at least one race. Awarded at discretion of Organisers
Sponsorship
Likely to be from the following - Runnersworld (Chadwell Heath), Tri and Run - Chigwell Row, Jailhouse Rock - Hornchurch
Results
Will be updated on the Ilford Website
1936 by Tom McNab A play about the Berlin Olympics
ATTIC Theatre Company presents 1936 an exciting new play about the Berlin
Olympics by Tom McNab at the Arcola Theatre from 6th to 24th April at 8pm
(matinee 3pm on 24th April). 1936 is a thrilling take on the events leading
up to the Berlin Olympics, based on historical fact, seen through the eyes
of American journalist, William Shirer. The play creatively explores themes
related to sport, history and politics.The play is followed by an excerpt
from the Riefenstahl film Olympiad and an interactive post-show discussion
with the author, Tom McNab: a well known figure in British Athletics, who
was an Olympic coach presenting Britain at three Olympics, as well as a best
selling writer. (Total running time approx 2hrs – including interval)Tickets
are priced at £16 (£10 concession) or there’s pay what you can Tuesdays
(subject to availability). FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ATTIC OFFICE ON
020 8640 6800. TO BOOK TICKETS CALL: 020 7503 1646
This was a battle of ethics versus greed.
ATTIC Theatre Company
157 London Road
Mitcham
CR4 2 YR
www.attictheatrecompany.com
info@attictheatrecompany.com
020 8640 6800
Annual General Meeting - 3rd March 2010
"New" Committee elected at the AGM last evening. Fuller details of the AGM will be posted on the Website in next 24 hours or so. Good turnout of around 30 Members. "Minutes" will also be e.mailed to Members soon.
Frank Brownlie (new) - Chair
Don Bennett - Treasurer
Mick Wilson - Secretary
John White - Membership Secretary
Derek Wright (new) - Webmaster
Kirsty Weston - Elected Member
Katherine Jones (new) - Elected Member
Julie Onwukegu (new) - Elected Member
Ciaran Canavan (new) - Elected Member
Miguel Martinez - Elected Member
Kirk Johnson - Elected Member
Jim Bird - Elected Member
Roding Valley Half Marathon 2010 - East London Runners Prizewinner - Congratulations Carinne!
e.mail from Carinne!
Hiya
Just to let you that I got the Ladies vet 40 prize at the Roding Valley half
on Sunday,.
A voucher for £50, so very chuffed
Cheers
Carinne Jay
International Running Festival in Krynica Zrdroj, Poland between 4-6th June 2010
The Polish NGO, the Institute of Eastern Studies,is organising the first edition of the International Running Festival in Krynica Zrdroj, Poland between 4-6th June. The Running Festival consist of many different races like: ultramarathon, marathon, ekiden relay and many more. If you would be interested please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information is also available on our website: http://www.runningfestival.pl/
Jacek Brzeziñski
Institute for Eastern Studies
Solec 85
00-382 Warsaw, Poland
Tel: 0048 22 583 11 10
An Evening with Charlie Spedding - Tuesday 23rd March 2010
An Evening with Charlie Spedding
One of our own great sporting heroes shares his
INCREDIBLE RUNNING STORY at Run and Become.
Tuesday 23 March | Start 6pm
Last to First – book talk with Charlie Spedding
Admission Free but registration required
From Last To First is Charlie's story in Charlie's own words. It is
a story full of setbacks and adverstiy, of determination and
commitment, and of love for the sheer joy of running. It is a story
to fascinate anyone who enjoys sport.
Charlie Spedding is the English record holder for the marathon, a
winner of the London Marathon, and the last British athlete, male or
female, to win a medal in the Olympic Marathon.
When Charlie first went to school he was almost bottom of the class,
and he was even worse at sport. He and his teachers shared a very low
opinion of his abilities, but then he found something he was good at.
As he devoted himself to it, he gradually improved. After years of
dedication he eventually became world class. He literally went from
last to first.
This book is about running, because it was running that Charlie was
good at, but the story he tells has a message for everybody: find
what you are good at, and then become the best you can - at whatever
it is.
Find out more about Charlie…
Admission: Free
Registration: Please phone 0207 222 1314 or send us an email.
Venue: Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
Ask the experts YOUR personal questions. Find out what YOU need.
At every “Ready? Steady? Run!” Evening we will have 2
physiotherapists to help you with any injury queries you might have.
All evenings are free of charge.
Talks start at 6pm. Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
Free Marathon Workshops - March 2010
Are you running the right mileage?
Are you eating the right food?
Run and Become presents: Open workshops to prepare you for the big day. Whether this is your first marathon, or you are an experienced runner – come and hear from the pros ... Admission is FREE but registration is required.
Tuesday 16 March | Start 6pm
Beginners Night – with Sam Murphy & Jane Griffin
Open to all first time marathoners. Sam Murphy, author of the beginners guide ‘Marathon and Half Marathon – From Start to Finish’,sports scientist, running coach and sports journalist offers all the advice you need to get through this gruelling challenge. Jane Griffin is one of the UK’s foremost sports dietitians and author of “Nutrition for Marathon Running”. Pick up those secret tips here and give yourself a major head start. Find out more about Sam and Jane…
Admission: Free: Registration: Please phone 0207 222 1314 or send us an email.
Venue: Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
Tuesday 23 March | Start 6pm
Last to First – with Charlie Spedding
Do you want to be inspired? Then this is the night! Listen to Charlie’s story and ask him your own personal running questions. Charlie Spedding is the English record holder for the marathon, a winner of the London Marathon, and the last British athlete, male or female, to win a medal in the Olympic Marathon. Charlie will inspire you with his own story - From Last To First. It is a story full of setbacks and adversity, of determination and commitment, and of love for the sheer joy of running. It is a story to fascinate anyone who
enjoys sport. Find out more about Charlie…
Admission: Free: Registration: Please phone 0207 222 1314 or send us an email.
Venue: Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
Tuesday 30 March | Start 6pm
Ladies Night – with Leslie Watson, Eileen Daniel & Jane Griffin
Ladies only night. Spend an evening with one of Britain’s greatest female athletes. Leslie has competed in 206 marathons (won 68 of them) and was the Women’s AAA Marathon Champion amongst other great achievements. As well as a great athlete she is a physiotherapist.She will be joined by Eileen Daniel, a marathon runner and a fully registered osteopath. Both have run the London Marathon several times and will share all their knowledge and advice with you. Jane Griffin is one of the UK’s foremost sports dietitians and author of
“Nutrition for Marathon Running”. Don’t miss out. This could be invaluable to your marathon success. Find out more about Leslie,Eileen and Jane…
Admission: Free: Registration: Please phone 0207 222 1314 or send us an email.
Venue: Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
Ask the experts YOUR personal questions. Find out what YOU need.
At every “Ready? Steady? Run!” Evening we will have 2 physiotherapists to help you with any injury queries you might have.
All evenings are free of charge.
Talks start at 6pm. Run and Become, 42 Palmer Street, London SW1H 0PH
2010-11East London Runners Membership Renewal
It’s that time of year again, when your membership subscription to East London Runners is due. The membership fee is now £18 per year. The new membership year runs from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. This falls in line with the annual membership to England Athletics. (This is not included in our membership fee, and is currently £5 p.a.)
So this year we are asking for renewals to cover the period April 2010 to March 2011. From April we shall be asking for a full year’s subscription of £18. (Junior members should speak to Don or me for a special rate.)
The membership allows access to the Wanstead Leisure Centre facilities in Redbridge Lane on the club running night (Wednesday night 7 pm), as well as receiving the ELR bi-monthly newsletter RoundUp by e.mail. Some of the local running shops also give a discount based on club membership.
If you wish to renew your membership please complete and return the attached form and enclose a cheque for £18. Please do include your current e-mail address so that we can contact you easily.
If you wish to pay in person, please see Don Bennett or me on club nights. Otherwise please return the form and cheque to:
East London Runners, c/o Wanstead Leisure Centre, Redbridge Lane West, London, E11 2JZ
10 k run & 2.5k family fun run on Sunday 7 March at Stratford Park
Make history! Be part of the first ever run in the Olympic Park
and soak up the delights of Stratford Park, West Ham Park,
The Greenway and Stratford town centre. 500 free places for Newham residents. Email run@newham.gov.uk now!
Register now at www.newhamlondonrun.org
Silverstone Half Marathon - Sunday 14th March 2010
Pitch Perfect, the Lord Mayors Appeal 2010 currently have 3 places remaining for the Silverstone Half Marathon on 14st March, which is now closed to the general public. They are asking for a registration fee of £25 and a minimum sponsorship commitment of £250 - all of which would go to the appeal. Full details of Pitch Perfect are on our website http://www.thelordmayorsappeal.org/
The Orion Fifteen - 2010 - Saturday 20th March 2010
The Orion Fifteen - 2010
Saturday, 20th March, 2010 @ 2.00pm
Entry limit: 250
Entries Close: Tuesday, 16th March
Mucky Races presents one of the toughest, dirtiest off-road
running events imaginable.
You can expect 10km of hills, bogs and rough track with lots
of mud and water obstacles.
So if you are up for a challenge and want to prove your fitness,
run The Gauntlet. There is a goodie bag for all and many great
prizes.
Entry fee £20.
www.muckyraces.co.uk
Barts & the The London Charity 10k - Sunday 13th June 2010 - 11am - Victoria Park Hackney
Barts & The London Charity is delighted to announce its annual 10k race & 1 mile fun run on 13 June 2010 in Victoria Park, Hackney E9. We are proud to present this as our 20th race anniversary, but we need your help to raise money for our 3 hospitals. Funds are needed to improve the lives of patients, now and in the future. Please invite your friends/family/colleagues and children & join us on this special day. Please spread the word & make this a day to remember!
Join us & celebrate our 20th race anniversary
10k race and under 15s fun run
Sunday 13 June 2010
Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9
Please help us to raise funds! Enter a team of 5 or run as an individual
Entry
Please enter online by 03/06/2010.
For full details of this event visit the race website .
or call Esther St Louis on 0207 618 1726
email: 10k@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Sponsored by:
New York Marathon - 7th November 2010
The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world's greatest and most challenging road races. With over 35,000 participants taking on the streets of five New York boroughs, two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers, it promises to be an incredible experience that you will never forget! As many past runners will agree, crossing the finishing line in Central Park is one of the greatest thrills of a lifetime!
This year Sense is working with Sports Tours International. For over 30 years, they have taken thousands of runners to be part of the New York City Marathon.
As a special early booking offer, the 2010 race entry price will be £249 for those runners booking a full travel package within the next few days. This is £100 less than the 2009 race entry price of £349.
Sense also offers fantastic incentive schemes up to £700 to help you with your accommodation and travel costs. To find out more do give us a call and we would be happy to chat further.
National Events Team
Sense
08451270063
Address: Sense I 101 Pentonville Road I London I N1 9LG
www.sense.org.uk
McCain's Athletics Networks - Dec 2009
England Athletics recently considered and declined an application bid from a new North East London Network of Running Clubs. Whilst East London Runners was not party to being a Member of the full bid team, we expressed an interest in being a "future engaged club", we are very disappointed with the decision made.
McCain announces £5 million sponsorship of UK Athletics.
Growing UK talent from the ground up
21st July 2008
McCain today announces a five year sponsorship deal to become Principal Partner of UK Athletics and Title Sponsor of the Young Athletes League and UK Challenge events.
McCain's £5 million sponsorship over the next five years is a long term commitment to the sport that will have a significant impact on the development of athletic talent in the UK and will increase the opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in the sport.
McCain has partnered with UK Athletics to develop Britain's raw athletic talent through sponsorship of grassroots athletics. As Title Sponsor, McCain's backing will support young UK athletes as they work to achieve their potential via participation in the Young Athletes League and the UK Challenge events.
Tower Running
The latest Tower Running event to come to the UK.
The Spinnaker Tower Challenge in Portsmouth takes in a quad busting 560
stair challenge, rewarded by stunning views from the observation deck at
one of the UK's finest visitor attractions. For more info, go to:
www.st-dunstans.org.uk/challenges
Proposed new Athletics Network.
We have been approached by Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC to help form an Athletics Network in association with England Athletics and McCains (Yes the frozen food company)who are sponsoring a 3 yr deal to encourage co-operation between clubs to aid coaching, participation & partnerships.The Network will encourage links to Local Authorities, County Sports Partners, School Sports Partnerships and Higher/Further Education. The following clubs have been contacted regarding an interest or at least attending a first meeting. East London Runners,Loughton AC,Ilford AC,Eton Manor and VPH&THAC.The meeting will take place the first week of October at Victoria Park.Don & Frank will attend, anyone else intersted in attending please contact them.
Photo Gallery
Please note: We are able to put photos into our Photo Gallery Page. There will be more added all the time. If you have run a race, or been a spectator when other East London Runners have been participating and have photos that you would like to be put on the Website, then just e-mail them to the email address at the top of this page. We will then put them on the website if suitable.
Essex Way Relay Race - Sunday 5th September 2010
The Essex Way relay is a race that starts at Epping railway station to the town of Harwich. The relay follows a long distance footpath that crosses the Essex countryside from the southwest of the county to the northeast and measures a
distance of 81 miles. The distance is divided into 10 legs ranging between 7-12 miles. ELR as through the years attended this popular event up until the relay was not held for a period of several years.
The race was again brought back, being organised by Thurrock Nomads. Since the come back we have fielded a team each year. Last year we managed to put out two teams!! After the 2008 race we were notified that Thurrock Nomads would be standing down from organising the event. They approached us, along with several other clubs, to share the organising of future Essex Way races.
A meeting was sheduled for the begining of April, for all interested clubs to send a representative along to speak on behalf of their respective club. Edward kindly agreed to go on our behalf. Without boring you to much at the outcome of the meeting it was agreed that ELR along with Ilford Athletic club would support the 1st leg from Epping station to Chipping Ongar.
Members will be given all details on the different legs, distances and what we need to do as a club to support the 1st leg nearer the race date.
Flora London Marathon - Sunday 25th April 2010 - Drink Station Briefing - East London Runners
I am sending you this letter either because you have already offered to help staff the Drinks Station at Poplar High St, London E14 or you have helped out in previous years.
The Drinks Station is jointly organised by East London Runners and the London Fire Brigade. You are welcome to bring family and friends along with you, but please note (given the safety issues below) that this event is not suitable for children under 10 years old.
For the fifth year we will be located adjacent to Tower Hamlets College(see enclosed map). This is the 20 mile point on the course and will means that we will finish about 2.30pm. Geoff Clennell will once again be providing a sound system to add to he local atmosphere. And Peter Cowup will add the "scintillating" commentary.
Parking is limited, try the roads to the north of Poplar High St, but you may get blocked in by the closed roads. Please use Docklands Light Railway and get off at Poplar. Come down the stairs or lifts and pass between the College and Sports Centre.
Please try to arrive by 9.00am so that you can help set up. We have 40,000 bottles of water to distribute and set out ready for the expected 34,000 runners.
Safety - please read: Although the roads are closed there will be some traffic official or local moving through the station. Please be alert and keep the road clear at all imes. Competitors will follow the blue line on the road showing the shortest route. Please be careful with the sharp knives provided to cut open the packaging and do not overload the tables as they may collapse (2 layers only).
Setting up: we will have between 150-200 people helping out, divided between 12 tables. Each table will have an experienced table captain to co-ordinate things. The water station will be set up on both sides of the road, over a distance of 150m.
Clothing: We always hope for good weather, but bring waterproofs in case. All ELR helpers will receive Vittel shirts and hats as usual. Please wear them.
Refreshments/toilets: These are provided in St Mathias Church hall, where we will provide a buffet (which is free for all helpers), tea and coffee and access to toilets. This year I will be running the marathon so if you can help out during the day, Pam, my wife, would appreciate the chance to look out for me as I go by.
Security: We have had a problem in the past with theft of water by local people, but the fencing has addressed this. If you experience any problems let the stage area know immediately, so that appropriate response or police can be involved. If you have any valuables please take care. Do not hide them under tables, they will get wet. And once the tables run out of water, the tables will be folded up and cleared. Some valuables can be kept at the hall and locked up there.
Clearing up: We try our best to clear up at the end, many hands make light work and your help will mean this unpopular job can be completed in the shortest time possible. Bags, bins, brooms and shovels available.
Fire Brigade: This is the ninth year the Brigade has been involved at the feed station, their help is appreciated and they use the chance to promote alarms and fire safety messages to the local community in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
Many thanks for your help and have a good day.
Don Bennett
Club Kit Night
The first Wednesday in every month is "Club Kit" night. Please try to remember to wear your club vest or t-shirt on these nights.
Sunday Morning Runs
There are pre-marathon, Sunday morning runs taking place starting at various different localities, if you are interested in putting in some mileage before the marathon, or just for the fun of it. Then all you have to do is put yourself in contact with any member of the Committee who will be able to tell you who to speak to, for meeting points times etc.