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Are you finding it difficult to motivate yourself or are you bored with the same old routes?
Would you like to run more often but feel unsafe out on your own and would you like to run with a group.
Would you like the opportunity to compete in club races?
If you answered “YES” to any of the above, then, joining your local running club could be just the solution!
Most clubs are NOT just for elite athletes, obsessed with training and high-profile races!
Abbey Runners are a cross-section of like-minded individuals of varying ages and abilities, who enjoy the many benefits of training, racing and socialising with other runners on a regular basis.
We are a friendly, growing running club based at Adel War Memorial Association on Church Lane, just off Otley Road in North Leeds. We welcome all new runners...
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Golden Acre Relay - 21st July 2010 - 7.00 pm
Results are now available - CLICK HERE
To see photos of most runners CLICK HERE thanks to Dave Gillian
Click Here to go to the race page...
Eccup 10
Click Here for the Eccup 10 2010 (updated) provisional results...
Click Here for some Eccup 10 photos (at 1.5 miles)
Click Here for more Eccup10 photos
(at 8.5 miles)
Click Here to go to the Race Page...
There will also be a Junior 1 and 2 mile Road Race on closed roads.
Click Here for results of the Junior Race - 1 mile
Click Here for results of the Junior Race - 2 mile
Click Here for photos from the Junior 2 mile race
There will be a Fun Run for children and adults - Fun Run Winners...
Lost & Found
Found - Car Keys (Ford?) found on Sunday in the AWMA car park
Lost - luminous green water bottle with amphipod printed on it
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Hetta Morath - World Record Holder?
On July 14th, Hetta turned 70 years old. She no longer runs long distances, but decided to celebrate the occasion by rowing a marathon in aid of the brain tumour charity Andrea’s Gift.
She would be very grateful for any sponsorship, and donations can still be made at http://www.justgiving.com/Hetta-Morath
This is just to say a big thank you, for your support for my marathon challenge. I managed to complete it in 3hrs 43mins, and am delighted to report that, thanks to your generosity, over £2000 has been raised for Andrea’s gift. This will make a significant contribution to the new research department which they have just set up in Leeds. We are so grateful and touched by your support. Thank you very much indeed.
Best wishes Hetta |
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Club Information
Are you new to the club? Are you getting the weekly email about club activates.
This is sent out by the club coach Mark Hetherington.
If you are not on his email list contact him at......
M.S.Hetherington@leeds.ac.uk
The July Abbey Runner Newsletter can now be downloaded from the web site - still in COLOUR
The previous magazines and committee meeting minutes are also available.
For details contact john@abbeyrunners.co.uk
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| Abbey-Valley Team Handicap (Tues 17th August): We have been invited by our good friends at Valley Striders to join them for the 3rd annual Abbey-Valley team handicap race, followed by a BBQ at Leo’s. The rules will be the same as last year: all runners (from both clubs) will be divided into 5 ‘pools’ (A – E) based on 10K race times. Each team of 5 will consist of 1 runner from each pool (names drawn from a hat), and will therefore comprise a mixture of Abbeys and Striders. The BBQ will cost £6.50 per head (meat and vegetarian options available); entry will be by ticket only (payable in advance). If you want to run, please let Mark have your most recent 10K time (and when and where you did it). If you want to come to the BBQ, let Mark know and you can then buy your ticket from him at the club.
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Abbey on Ilkley Moor enjoying the sunset
Hyde Park Time Trials
A reminder that these take place every Saturday morning at 9.00am (and they are FREE!). Go here to register (or to find out how your club mates are doing)
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