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Update; 17 October 2019

Beginnner's run leads

We are shortly going to organise the January 2020 beginners' courses and wondered if anyone was interested in being a beginners run lead?

We would put you with an experienced run lead for the first course, so you see how it is done - there's no being dropped in at the deep end!

It requires 10 weeks commitment but the rewards are endless...

If you are interested please email beginners@redwayrunners.com or see Annette or Martin at any club run.

Track's even better

As you know we hold a regular weekly track session during the winter at the Stantonbury Track on Wednesdays, meeting at 6.15pm.

The Committee have now agreed that from now on this session will be free each week (we had been charging £1 for members and £3 for guests)

Guests are still welcome, but like the rest of the club you can try us for two weeks and then if you like join (so in effect you could do two free track sessions to try, joining is just £5 for the year to the 31 March)

So even better reason to give track a try

More information on Redway Runners at the track at:
http://www.redwayrunners.com/track-with-redway-runners/
 

Run Finder

We have a new updated feature on the club website with a 'Run Finder' So if you are not sure which run to try or want to try a different run, have a look, you select the pace you want from the drop down at the top and it will suggest runs that might be suitable for you to try.

Just go to our weekly runs page and click the 'Run Finder' button at: http://www.redwayrunners.com/weekly-runs/

Many thanks to Simon Bull for all the work in developing this for us.

If you have any feedback on the tool drop us a mail to rr@redwayrunners.com

Christmas party update

This year's Christmas party will be on Friday 6 December. There will be 100 tickets for the dinner and the usual disco only option.

We are still waiting for menus and prices from David Lloyd, as soon as we have these, tickets will be available

Obesity workshop and support

Last week I (Martin) took part in a Forum in Aylesbury on Tackling inequalities through physical activity and sport, answering questions, following this had the mail below from Laura and she is looking for our help, sadly I cannot attend the session but Annette is attending for the club and we are looking for anyone who  may have struggled with their weight or have strong opinions about the local environment and weight, especially those who are currently doing our beginners groups or have been on a beginners course
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I was at the Leap forum yesterday and was really impressed with your talk about the Redway Runners, as a former member of a ‘scary’ running club I think what you have done to encourage beginners is phenomenal- I was so impressed. 
 
My name is Laura and I work in Public Health leading on tackling obesity across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.  On the 19th November we are putting on a workshop for stakeholders who’s work has the potential to reduce obesity. I am really keen to invite some local people who may have struggled with their weight or have strong opinions about the local environment and weight. I wondered if you could help me to invite some of your beginner runners who may feel strongly about what local government could do to change the local environment or to support people to maintain a healthy weight.
 
I feel like running a stakeholder workshop is  all well and good but without a local perspective from residents it is slightly lost..
 
I have included the link to the invitation, please let me know if you would like to attend and also if you have any ideas about engaging residents.
 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-weight-summit-workshop-1-registration-74427770465

parkrun Road Trip - Wendover Woods parkrun

Our next Redway Runners parkrun road trip will be to Wendover Wood parkrun on Saturday 30 November, we will aim to get a big green photo near the start at 8.50am. The parkrun is at Wendover Woods, Forestry Commission, Chilterns Office, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NF
 
More at:
 
We have also arranged it so the Saturday Trail Finder run will also start not too far away at 10.15, so another option for those coming along

Redway Runners on-line

Pleased to let you know that Matt Clements has agreed to look after on-line activity for the club going forward and will be attending future club committee meetings

Matt is taking over from Jamie, thank you Jamie for all the work on the club web site especially building our current site and sorting a whole host of issues and problems behind the scenes over the years.

Cross Country Ready for Match 2

Already planning for our next match on Saturday 9 November at Teardrop Lakes.

If you wish to run and have not already registered please email Katie or James on Katie.tucker89@gmail.com or jamesdown1986@me.com with your name, DOB and EA number, you just need to wear your club green top

Stephen Scott and Douglas Yabsley always do an AMAZING job at hosting our RR area by putting up the tent, supplying us with hot tea and coffee and packing it away after. (Thank you to those that always offer to help too)! Please can we ask for some help for this match both putting up and at the end of the day? just let Stephen or Douglas know if you can help for the next match or reply to this mail and will forward on. We often take this luxury for granted so big thank you to the Yabsley’s and Steve for this.

Also the league has asked that each team supplies a marshal point at least one match. Ours is conveniently at one of the MK matches - Teardrops. Can we please have some volunteers to marshal the course? If we have a handful of volunteers it means we can rotate throughout the day and one person doesn’t need to do it all day! Team work. Let us know if you can help.

If you raced before. That number is now yours and you can bring it to every match, or you have to pay an admin fee of £3 for a replacement

Excited to see an even bigger turn out for round 2!

Oxford Cross Country, Match 1

Great attendance at Match One of this seasons Chiltern League Oxford.

Next event is at Tear Drop Lakes, Milton Keynes 9 November let’s fill the start line with green.

Great running all, more info at:
http://www.redwayrunners.com/events/cross-country/

Chiltern League said 'We hope that you enjoyed yesterday’s racing at Oxford. A big thank you to John Exley and all his helpers for delivering the course yesterday, thanks also to the Clubs who supplied extra marshals it made a big difference. Results are now up on the website for you to check out, any queries to Mick Bromilow please. Don’t forget to keep your numbers for all the races this season, otherwise replacements will cost £3 and cause the organisers a lot of work!'

Photos from Oxford are available for U17 races and older courtesy of Barry Cornelius at www.oxonraces.co.uk please give Barry the credit if you use any. A quick reminder to put a Red Cross across your number if you do not wish your photo to appear. Barry does not take photos of the younger age groups.

We will hopefully see you all at Teardrop Lakes in Milton Keynes on 9 November when we are joined by the British Cross Challenge, the RAF and Oxford University.
Results at:
http://www.chilternccl.co.uk/results.htm?fbclid=IwAR1AYtlPCZCQJTAdJnZn-lxjnyTcFQXMlj-Q-0R-o7dPtU7Tl_oyr1rsZzY
 

Redway Runners Chicago Marathon

We had a group of Redway Runners at the Chicago marathon on Sunday - well done all - think they deserved the post race celebrations at the Hard Rock Cafe

You can read Mark Atkinsons blog at:
https://atkosite.wordpress.com/2019/10/16/chicago-marathon-2019-epic-weekend/?fbclid=IwAR3DtIy9cwUP39ySewofZDQzUVcBa9CWD2q0DjO9k2lXcKGE2T7JY8dZ7VU

Results at:
https://results.chicagomarathon.com/2019/
 

Redway Runners Chicago 5K

Redway Runners on tour in Chicago! Saturday morning was the 5k, Jen said 'Very cold morning but we all finished to a great medal'

Sport Achiever of the Month

Congratulations to Adam Sharman who has won the Sports Achiever of the Month award with SportMK

Well done, it was mainly for his impressive performance as most improved Redway Runner at the Tour of MK.

Well done Adam

Redway Runners Ramble

On Monday we held our ramble in the rain from Annie's coffee shop in Newport Pagnell, with a wet ramble over Bury Fields

Next one Monday 11 November 2.15pm at The Plough, Simpson (Simpson Rd, Simpson MK6 3AH)

Halloween Invite

Been asked to let you know the Leighton Fun Runners invite night at the Globe Inn, Leighton Buzzard. 3 and 6m options available

Research

Been asked to pass this on to see if anyone can help, please note do not know the person, looks genuine but...
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Hello,
 
I am a PhD researcher at the University of Essex and am writing to invite members of Redway Runners to participate in some research that I am conducting.  My research investigates the relationship between participation in green exercise (physical activity whilst in the presence of elements of nature) and depressive symptoms in the UK adult general population.  This research is important to understand if green exercise can be used as a healthcare intervention for people with depressive symptoms.
 
Participation in this research involves completion of an online survey and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.  The survey asks some questions about the participant, the type of physical activity they like to do and why, and about how they have been feeling recently.  The survey is completed anonymously and participants will not be asked for any information that may identify them.  All responses will be kept confidential and stored securely.  This research has been reviewed and received ethical approval from the University of Essex ethics committee. Further information is available at the link below. 
 
I would be very grateful if you could please share the attached flyer or link below with your members.  
https://essex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X1wHJcHRB1cYS1
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at cwicks@essex.ac.uk, or my lead supervisor, Dr Leanne Andrews at landre@essex.ac.uk
 
Thank you very much for your help with my research.
 
Kind regards,
 
Claire Wicks
PhD Student
School of Health and Social Care
University of Essex

Santa Saunter 2019

The Redway Runners Santa Saunter will be at 10am on Saturday 21 December at the events lawn at Willen lake.

So get your Christmas outfit ready and then run, walk or saunter one mile to get your special Redway Runners Xmas medal

If you are unable to join in on the day, you can still complete your mile and send us details to receive your medal.

Entry is £10 for adults and £5 for children under 16, all profits will go to the Redway Runners charity of the year.

This is open to both members and non-Redway Runners

Redway Runners log on to your club profile and select ‘Events’ at:

https://app.loveadmin.com/Login/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm

Non Redway Runners enter at:

https://app.loveadmin.com/EventsLink/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm

Places are limited so do not miss out on this little bit of Christmas magic

PS we are looking for a few helpers for the start area and to marshal, if you can help please got to the entry page and select the helpers and make sure on the confirmation page you enter

Finally, if you would like to sponsor a part of this event let us know, we will have prizes for best outfit or you could sponsor and help with the cost, like numbers, timings or medals, email us at:rr@redwayrunners.com

More at:
http://www.redwayrunners.com/santa-saunter-2019/

London Marathon Ballot

If you receive a rejection email or letter you still have another chance in the Club ballot. First check on the club website to ensure that you are eligible to enter, if you are, forward your email or screenshot the outer wrapping of your rejection magazine (showing your name and address) and forward to Denise.s.browning@btinternet.com
Deadline is 26 November at midday

Rules at:
http://www.redwayrunners.com/club-london-marathon-ballot/

Treasure Hunt Fun Run 2019

This FREE event is open to fully paid up members of Redway Runners only.

Sunday 17 November 2019

At a secret location (TBC) near to New Bradwell / Oakridge Park area of Milton Keynes.

Starting between 9am -10am in teams of 4 club members leaving at minute intervals looking for hidden letters using a grid map and cryptic clues. Once each letter has been located a group selfie must be taken as evidence that everyone attends all locations. Once all the letters have been located they will make a word or words relating to the event. The word or words must be given to the organising team at the finish to record the completed time.

The distance will be approximately 9-10 kms depending which route is taken.

The fastest team will receive a small prize and the 'Treasure Hunt Trophy' won last year by Simon Navin, Dawn Navin & Jenny Moorhouse.

There will be bacon or veggie baps with unlimited tea and coffee at the end for only £3.00 with all profits going to the club charity of the year, 'Emilys Star'.

One person can register the whole team by entering a 'Team Name' and all 4 Team Member details, first ensuring that their club profiles are up to date regarding emergency contact details and medical conditions. (The organisers reserve the right to withdraw any team where this has not been done)

Due to the time limit it will be restricted to 60 teams (240 participants) so please ensure that you will attend this event so as not to deprive others in the event of a non attendance.

Team member changes will be accepted on the day if necessary.

To enter go to your loveadmin profile at
https://app.loveadmin.com/MemberCategoryDetails.aspx…

Redway Runners Expo 2020

Our 3rd Redway Runners running expo will be on Wednesday 22 January 2020 from 6pm to 9pm again at Woughton Leisure centre.

We are now taking bookings for stall holders, for the event, stalls are free as Redway Runners pick up the costs of the event

So if you are interested in a table (we will even supply the table) then Redway Runners book by logging in to your Redway Runners Love Admin account and select 'Events' at:
https://app.loveadmin.com/Login/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm

Everyone else can book via this link:
https://app.loveadmin.com/EventsLink/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm

We are looking at holding a meet the stars table, so if you know someone who is well known or has a great running story and would be interested in a 20 minute slot on this let us know by mailing us on the email below

Also last year the show was opened for us by Gail Emms, we are looking for the face of 2020, if you know anyone who would do it then please let us know - sorry but we do not have a budget, but would be very grateful and provide plenty of exposure

Mail us at:
rr@redwayrunners.com

Redway Runners Virtual challenge 2019

Codebreaker challenge

This September sees the 80th anniversary of Bletchley Park opening and we thought this would be worth commemorating by making it the basis of our next Redway Runners ‘challenge’

I’m sure most of us know about the codebreaking activity that took place on site which was instrumental in helping the Allies win WW2 - This is your chance to try your hand at cracking codes to earn yourself some fantastic bling!

Now I know you’re all thinking that this sounds a bit difficult but in reality, this is so simple that children will be able to assist…… in fact this is positively encouraged to make it an educational as well as a fun challenge

So what do you have to do?

  • Firstly make your own enigma machine….. don’t worry full instructions will be provided!
  • Enter the challenge to receive your first code to crack
  • Take a photo of yourself at the location that is revealed and send it to us to receive your second code
  • There are 4 in total to solve to earn a fantastic medal and make some money for charity at the same time
  • We will then have a special (optional) run from a secret location where you will be awarded your medal to wear with pride….. and of course, demonstrate to your friends how clever you are

If you fancy getting involved to make some money for our charity and to bring alive a fantastic piece of local history, then sign into your Redway Runners Love Admin account, select 'event' and enter the challenge....

Redway Runners Members log in at:
https://app.loveadmin.com/Login/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm

Non members register at:

https://app.loveadmin.com/EventsLink/2BA4A302403BD3AEE99421B64A7583FC.htm


More at:
http://www.redwayrunners.com/events/virtual-challenge-2019-codebreaker-challenge-2019/

Milton Keynes parkrun (Willen)

12 October 2019
 
MK parkrun at Willen with event 496 and 501 finishers with 178 from the club
 
Second and third ladies for Janet LETTS and Emma RICKARD
 
Welcome to the 50 parkruns club to Mark CRAIG
 
First time at MK for:
Eddine BENALLA
New PB's at MK for;
James KIRK
Richard DAVIES
Katie LAMBERT
Gina PENN
Geoffrey CULLIGAN
Steve SUMMERFIELD
Thomas LAMBERT
Jean LAMBERT
Heather ALLAN
Kyla CLARKE
Jim NEWSTEAD
Sarah LUCAS
Kate WILLIAMSON
Elaine BROOKES-MUTTITT
Noreen BIRD
Elizabeth FALLOWS
Alex COSSEY
Julia UNWIN
Stan THORNBER
Dylan ONEALE
Aiden RIDDY
 
Well done all and thanks to all the volunteers

Full results at:

Linford Wood parkrun

12 October 2019
 

Linford Wood parkrun held event 173 with 210 finishers including 39 from the club

Third finisher for Thomas Philip REDDALL
First lady for Julie LOXLEY
Third lady for Joey GARNER

Welcome to the 50 parkrun club for:
Thomas Philip REDDALL
James BEECHEY
Cathy WALKER

Welcome to the 100 parkrun club to John LOXLEY

New PB's at Linford Wood for;
Nick LUCAS
Joe FAIRBROTHER
Gary MARSHALL
Marian BAKER
Ronnie BLABER
Cathy WALKER
Rajvinder KAUR

Well done all and thanks to all the volunteers

Full results at:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/linfordwood/results/latestresults/

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Redway Runners Race discounts

Special discounts have been arranged for Redway Runner paid members – this is the place to find the details

Once you have entered a race let Simon Richards know (e-mail simon.richards77@hotmail.co.uk) and you can be added to the ‘who is racing’ page on the club website. After you have run the event, send a link to the results to Nigel Sheppard and your result will be added to the results section.

If you have any contacts that can offer the club a discount please get in touch with Jonathan who is looking after these for Redway Runners

Up & Running members on-line discount (show membership card in store)
Redway Runners Exclusive code : club-UKPTV
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Other current discount list, shown in date order:

Results Base have provided us with a 10% discount code for paid Redway Runners for their events with Big Cow running and Big Cow Multisport events.

  • The running code is: RR102019 - This can be used for: MK Winter Half, Cattle Creep, Cowman triathlons, Cowman Duathlon, MK City Duathlon, Stowe Triathlons and Rugby 7's.
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Salcey Forest 10K - 17 November 2019
15% discount with redway15 at https://fitnetics.co.uk

Mo Running - 17 November 2019
15% discount with MR19RC_RR  more at: https://www.mo-running.com/

Gato Sports Head Torch 10K series - 4 Dec, 23 Jan & 25 Feb
10% of the price for individual entries if you use the code "rwgato10". https://www.bigbearevents.net/

MK Festival of Running - Sunday 15 March 2020
Redway Runners discount code for the MK Festival of Running. RED15 http://www.mkrun.co.uk/

Twin Lakes 20 - Sunday 22 March 2020
Redway Runners discount code for the Twin Lakes 20. RRVIP15 http://twinlakes20.com/

MK Marathon weekend - 2 & 3 May 2020
Redway Runners code for the Half & Full Marathon (15%): REDWAY2020. Use this code for the Rocket 5K (5%): ROCKET5K. https://mkmarathon.com/
 

Facebook

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https://www.facebook.com/redwayrunnersmk

Results

Results are posted on the results page on our web page (that is if you have sent a link to the results to Nigel)

The latest club parkrun results are at: parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=18005. If you ran and are not listed then please, from a parkrun mail (results or newsletter), click the ‘manage my profile’ and you can then update your club to ‘Redway Runners’

Running Timetable

We have lots of club runs the main runs are listed below and are best ones to for new runners to the club to start with, you can find details of all the runs at:

http://www.redwayrunners.com/train/weekly-runs/

Monday
Main Club Run - all standards 
  • 'Social run' 4 miles, with loop back for those who run 10-minute miles and quicker,
  • 'Step up group' which does about 3 miles at a gentle pace and the
Meet at the Mercedes-Benz Training Centre, Delaware Drive, Tongwell, MK15 8BA to leave at either 18.00 or 19.00 or if you are new please arrive about 10-minutes before the start and say hi to the run lead
 
Wednesday
Main Club Run - all standards
Meet to leave at 9.30 prompt at David Lloyd reception for a max 1 hour run (we mix up runs with Interval sessions or hills).
 
Thursday
Evening Social run or Step up to 10K runs or session work (hills or intervals) meet near the barriers to David Lloyd to leave at 19.00
 
Sunday
Longer training runs, leaves at 9.00 check the web site under 'Train' and ‘Sunday runs’ for details.
 
NON-DAVID LLOYD MEMBERS MUST NOT PARK IN THE DAVID LLOYD CAR PARK
 
Please remember to do your warmup and cool downs before and after the run.
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