A message from Sweatshop

Hi there,

My name is Mark Johnstone and I have recently taken over as Branch Manager
at Sweatshop Edinburgh. Stewart Kerr has also recently joined the company
as Assistant Manager.

Sweatshop is one of Britain's largest specialist running retailers and our
branch is based in Next Generation Health Club at Newhaven Harbour, Leith,
EH6 4LX. We have a large free car park directly outside the store. You
can view our webpage at www.sweatshop.co.uk and the store locater option
will take you to the Edinburgh store's page.

Since taking over we have introduced new lines in our shoes, running apparel
and accessories. Our services instore include Adidas footscan gait analysis
and a treadmill to try out our range of shoes. We also stock a full range
of Phiten products.

I would like to offer you and your club members a 15% discount on any initial
purchase at the Edinburgh store (excluding sale items). If we do not stock
a particular item required we will be happy to order it for you from one
of our other stores in the UK or direct from the manufacturer.

We also have a mailing list that allows us to let you know when we are running
promotions and if any of your members would like to be added to this please
ask them to send me their email address and a note of any particular range
or brand they are interested in.

If you have any questions please email me at mjohnstone4@tiscali.co.uk or
edinburgh@sweatshop.co.uk or call us on 0131-467-8740.

Best Regards

Mark Johnstone
Branch Manager

MARATHON CHALLENGE 2007

DO YOU WANT TO GAIN A P.B. (PERSONAL BEST) FOR YOUR MARATHON NEXT YEAR?
IF SO READ ON TO TAKE THE 'CHALLENGE'

As an experienced athletics coach I am currently undertaking my Level
4 UK XL Coaching Qualifications in both athletic development and
performance.
I am looking for up to SIX , minimum THREE, athletes who would like to
improve their performance over the next year.

Also I am the Course Director for the 2007 Edinburgh Marathon (27th
May 2007) and have redesigned the course to provide a potentially very
flat fast course that could give anyone the chance to obtain a PB with
the right coaching and training. The course will start in Edinburgh
taking in the Capital sight and then go into the lovely East Lothian
countryside including circumnavigating the beautiful Gosford House
before coming back and finishing at Musselburgh Race Course.

Ideally I would like to help TWO Senior athletes, under 40 years and
who are aiming at a time of under 2hrs 30mins; TWO veteran athletes
who are aiming at breaking 3hrs or faster and TWO athletes that are
looking to improve their time to under 4 hours. I would like a mix of
men and women and will provide a detailed coaching and training
schedule based on their realistic expectations and assessment. The
programme would start about mid November thus allowing for a full six
months of preparation.

If you are interested in being considered for taking up the CHALLENGE
please contact me by the end of October on my telephone or by e-mail
henry@edinburgh-marathon.co.uk and we can arrange an initial
discussion and possible meeting.

I hope I can help you achieve your goals for 2007 and in turn you will
help me achieve mine.

Best Wishes.

HENRY MUCHAMORE

0131 653 2547 Mob. 07960 039136

Winter Cross-Country Series

It's getting to that time of year again - off the road and into the
thick of it. A great way to spend a few Sundays over the winter.

There is a price rise this year, but for seven races £10 for seniors
and £5 for juniors is still a bargain (this reduces to £5 and £3 for
any entries after round 4). The race categories and prizes are still
the same - remember you need to compete in four races out of the
series to qualify for a horse-brass/trophy (best 5 for a team prize).

Dates as follows (will confirm the two provisional dates in due course):

5th November 2006 - Lauder
19th November 2006 - Dunbar
3rd December 2006 - Peebles (provisional)
17th December 2006 - Galashiels (provisional)
7th January 2007 - Berwick
28th January 2007 - Wooler
18th February 2007 - Norham

Races start at 11:30 for juniors and 12:00 for the senior races.
Registration is from 10:00 am for the first race, 10:30 am thereafter.
Norham are happy to host the prize-giving again - there's always soup,
tea and biscuits laid on in the village hall which is very much
appreciated by everyone.

Anyone who hasn't taken part in this before should give it a go - a
very nice series of races to participate in (nice locations, nice
friendly folk and nice distances). To be recommended!

Tesco Vouchers

Tesco will be running their Sport for Schools and Clubs voucher scheme
again from 11th September to 5th November. Last time around we
collected a reasonable number of vouchers and were able to get a few
items for the junior section. If you would be happy to collect
vouchers for the club, it would be much appreciated.

Anne will be collecting

A Raffle

Amanda is happy to organise a raffle again on the day of the British
Energy 10 mile (7th October). So if anyone would like to contribute
something to this, it would be much appreciated. Just bring your
contribution along on the day and see Amanda.

ANOTHER PB FOR IAN
  
  Ian Rowland completed the Strathaven 50 mile ultra race in 7 hours
24.08 on a blustery day in South Lanarkshire. After a steady first 25 in
3hours 21 minutes he had to work hard to overcome a couple of climbs
and the headwind in the next section but recovered to run the last mile
in 7.33 to complete his first race over the distance.
  
  The full set of results are at http://www.strathavenstriders.co.uk/

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The Lammermuir Circuit

Saturday 16th September is the day for the Lammermuir Circuit.

This year, as well as the 10K, the half marathon and the 20 miles,
there is a 35-miler for those feeling brave enough. Remember, this is
not a race (some people prefer to make their distance a walk or
perhaps a cycle) but an event to be enjoyed. The intention is to be
back at Hallhill for around 12:00 noon and soup and sandwiches will be
provided a bit later.

Let Anne know if you are going to be there to give some idea of
numbers. Hopefully, as with previous years, the weather will stay
fine.

Even More Congratulations.

Great news from Clarissa last night - Holly Shotton arrived at 01:49
yesterday weighing in at 8lb 1oz. So a big "Congratulations" from
everyone at the club to Clarissa and Gordon. Hope to see you
soon.

More Congratulations!

More baby news - this time from HELP. John James made an early
arrival on Monday, so our congratulations to Sandy and Claire from all
your friends at Dunbar.

The Newest Member?

Congratulations to Karen and John on the recent arrival of Aidan Alexander Page and best wishes from everyone in the running club.