Post GMR 2007 - Training continues ..... by Kitten

Hey, just a line to the few that still check in on realbuzz....

Just wanted to extend my thanks to all who came along to High Legh on Sunday and made the race what it is today. Special thanks to Amy & Kim for travelling so far (twice over), but I know both enjoyed and Kim got a PB and Amy found a VLM run buddy :)

Well done to those who got great PB's, I think MITS was blown away by his PB and rightly so, also Laura achieved her first sub 50 which is over 8 minutes off last year, just goes to show put the work in and you'll reap the rewards! Fab times by so many JamieB, AndyB, Martin H, Rob Barber (Jeeze he's quick!) and many more so very well done all and hope to see you again next year...

I got a bit held back as last runner but made the most of it run/walking with our SOS team, such a great day, I'll prob's jump back into my sub 60 vest next year though, have let my training slip last week due to tendonitis which I hope will subside following rest....

So again thanks and congrats to all, and hope to meet up at GMR real soon.

All the best to Kim for Brighton and thanks for your company last weekend, thoroughly enjoyed, and remember in future that offer is always there, but if your prefer the Premier cos it's part of being away, that's fine and dandy, whatever suits best

Shame Mick & Tina couldn't make it, you were both missed but hopefully you'll be back next year!

Much Love and happy training!

Kitten xxx

Well, doesn’t time fly by, it’s hard to believe it’s Easter already, hope you’re all enjoying a good long weekend break!?

Recently I’ve been ticking along happily averaging a 10K most weeks, PLUS an LSR of about 7 miles and the odd tempo thrown in here and there, still I’m not racing next weekend but most of you are, so onto the subject of...

HIGH LEGH 10k (take 2) 11am on Sunday 11^th April

http://www.highlegh.org/race/index.htm

I’ve been slightly nervous about mentioning High Legh 10K (take 2) in case I jinx it lol, but with just over a week to go it’s time we got the BUZZZZZZ building again I reckon!! It’s not possible to have snow in April is it?

I’ll be the last runner marshal at the very back carrying my charity bucket hoping to get a few coins out of everyone I see, so PLEASE chuck a bit of loose change in your running tights/shorts whatever.

My Hannah, and friends Claire & Julie, along with a few other people are all raising money for the SOS Children’s Villages charity, they have all raised over £100 which is absolutely fantastic.  A local company have agreed to double any funds raised which is staggeringly generous I'm sure you'll agree and for such a great cause! 

To all of you who have sponsored Hannah and others, I personally want to let you know how massively appreciated your donations are by so many, every penny does make a difference. 

With only a few days until the race, those runners who are running on behalf of SOS Children's Villages are still keen for your support. SOS provide homes in a safe village environments and a 'parent' for orphaned and abandoned children all across the world.

If you would like to donate please visit:

http://www.highlegh.org/race/news9.htm or throw any loose change into my bucket on the day – thank you, t h a n k  y o u, THANK YOU!!

Most of you know I lost my best friend Caroline suddenly at the end of November 2009. Caroline loved High Legh and so I will be running in Caroline's memory along with her closest friends and family on the day, I have a small bag of red ribbons for those of you who said you would like to wear one on the day to pay tribute to Caroline and her friends and family, if you already have your ribbon, I hope you will wear it on the day – thank you so much.

On the morning of the race, we have arranged to meet up at High Legh Garden Centre (Coffee shop).

They have once again kindly agreed to open early especially for us at 9am - courtesy of Neil Phelps the Manager, so I’m hoping a good few will grab a coffee as way of a thank you, loos are very handy too...

Directions to Garden Centre: http://www.klondyke.co.uk/high-legh-garden-centre-knutsford which is directly opposite the designated parking area.

RACE DAY AGENDA:

http://www.highlegh.org/race/news8.htm

WHO IS UP FOR THE POST RACE CURRY???

NEED NUMBERS ASAP PLEASE!

Email: wkearsley@uwclub.net

Text: 07885 085406

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MY DIRECTIONS TO ISHTA:

High Legh Garden Centre,

WA16 0QW

TO

Ishta Indian Restaurant,

Altrincham

WA14 4DF

Start out turn right onto A50

At Mere Crossroads traffic signals, turn left onto A556

At Bowdon Roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto the A56

Continue through the next traffic signals

Follow a right hand bend and watch for 30mph speed camera

Through more traffic signals

Pass a garage on the left and on the approach to a left hand bend turn right opposite onto Market street

Park outside the town hall or anywhere you can find, a multi-storey is on High Street opposite M&S

Walk back to the Main Road, cross over and the Ishta wil be on your left or straight ahead.

Here’s a reminder of REALBUZZ RUNNERS (take 2) 2010

                            SCROLL DOWN PAST THE OVERVIEW FOR THE VIRTUAL TOUR!

Have a fabby weekend and see you next Sunday when...

It’s HIGHLEGH likely we’re gonna have FUN FUN FUN!!!

DON'T LET ME DOWN GUY'S!
BRING THAT REAL BUZZZZZZZZ to ......

THE HIGH LEGH 10K (take 2)

No1 race as voted by Runners World readers (You guys!)

Huge thanks and safe journey to all travelling from far and wide (again), it’ll be worth it!

If anyone get's stuck or has any questions feel free to get in touch..

Wendy: 07855 085406

Nick: 07590 046292

Here's to a great weekend

    BRING IT ON!!!!!!

           BRING IT ON!!!!!!

              BRING IT ON!!!!!!

Oops meant April - thanks Viki, if it was 11 May I definitely wouldn't be able to make it, I keep saying 11 May instead of April as it an important date, apologies, High Legh is definitely 11 APRIL.

Well who'd have bloody thought that could happen - what are the odds?

Lord knows how Nick must have felt having to make such a difficult decision but it was completley the right decision with all your safety being top priority - so hats off to you Nick - top organiser!

I felt so much for everyone, especially Amy, Kim, Maija & Tina who put the miles in and the expense incurred. Was an emotional one for me for a number of reasons but we are delighted it is re-scheduled... good start to a Monday morning for sure

Apologies to Rob, I had no way of contacting you and as you were not entered it didn't cross my mind with everything else that was going on on the day, at least you got a fab 20 miler in though...

On the positive side you all have more time to up your game, that 50 minute crowd is gonna be the highlight and one to watch for sure ;)

Amy & TFO are definitely coming on 11th April - BLOODY BRILLIANT!!

Sad Kim may not be able to make it back - gutted for her :(

Thanks to Laura for running her 10K and my 10k on the day with my friend in mind {{hugs}}

Thanks to all who were able to make the curry, food was great and company even better - thanks guys xx

Time to get training and there you go Paul, you have the goal you needed, best stock up on the warburtons ;)

http://www.highlegh.org/race/index.htm

Have a great week all xxx

LATEST NEWS: URGENT - Sunday 7.30am

Unfortunately due to the weather, in the interests of safety it has been neccessary to abandon today's race.

We'd like to assure you that this decision hasn't been made lightly . A further statement will be made later after we've contacted everyone.

NJ Cavanagh - Race Director