A group of our runners volunteered over the course of this weekend at the ATC Trafford Trails! It was great to give something back to the community and help get the races up and running! Some us really got into the marshalling spirit... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1706422086077954&id=1093199720733530
Collaborating with Winston Runners
We had a lovely session with WInston Runners who invited us down to use their track for a Tueday session! It was great to learn from other clubs and see the different techniques they employ, as well as sharing our own tips and providing feedback! We're looking forward to welcoming Winston Runners to our club at the end of August, watch this space!
An emotional Race for Life
What a fantastic morning! A bunch of us braved the hot weather and ran (an emotional and super worthwhile) 10k Race for Life at Heaton Park! And at the same time, another couple of groups met at the normal Sunday session and survived a fantastic morning with coach Gordy! Welcome to our newbies and kudos all round to everyone who ran today! #raceforlife
3 #MileShyClub coaches qualified as Guide Runners
Coaches Bram and Jane now join Andy in qualifying as Guide Runners this evening, able to take the visually impaired out running for the first time. We as a club are delighted with this achievement because it means we can bring the sport of running to more people, regardless of disability. If you are thinking of giving us a go, whether you have a visual impairement or not, please do get in touch with us and let us know!
What do you get if you cross great company, great food and a canal cruise? The #MileShyClub Summer social!
Tonight our runners feasted on a two course meal and for once did not bemoan the glorious sunshine that lasted long into the evening. We had a tranquil cruise along the Bridgewater canal, right next to where our Sale Club usually runs. Earlier in the evening, we also had our first ever club AGM!
Sizzling hot!
A few brave and hardy souls took on the first Sale Sizzler this evening at Wythenshawe Park. This 5k race is known to "test the best of them" and we were not disappointed with this fast course. We even had an added bonus when coach Gordy won a pair of trainers! Very well organised race and lots of fun. We'll be back!
Tesco gives #MileShyClub Bags of Help
Thanks to the lovely bods at Tesco's, you can now vote for us for funding which will cover first aid courses for our Run Leaders! Fantastic to see us visible in our wonderful local community!
The #MileShyClub becomes affiliated with England Athletics
NEWS! We have NEWS! This month the #MileShyClub became affiliated with England Athletics! What does this mean? It means DISCOUNTED RACE ENTRIES AND EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS for #MileShyClub members! Thinking of the Manchester 10k? Great North Run? London marathon? Any race under UK Athletics competition rules gives affiliated club members a discount. Want to save money, make friends and get fitter? Membership form is here... https://www.mileshyclub.com/par-q/
30 degree heat. Trail running. 5 miles. We CONQUERED!
Hot hot hot! Yep we grumbled and groaned beforehand but actually running 5 miles on trail paths in 30 degree celsius heat wasn't really that bad... was it?! Thanks for having us Trafford Trails! 😍😍😍 #traffordtrails5mile #traffordtrails #tt5 #hotrunning
#MileShy Mark completes his first ever half marathon
Mega shout out to one of our super inspiring members today. 8 months ago, Mark joined the #MileShyClub as a complete beginner. With much sweat, commitment, and determination, today he completed his first ever half marathon at Wilmslow. Today's race was very hot so to have completed it in this weather is an amazing achievement. Many of our existing runners are eyeing up the Manchester half in October and we know that Mark's achievement today will spur them on. Do you fancy joining us too?
