| Belding Chosen for Nike+ Human Race 10k
BELDING � Hundreds of thousands of runners will toe the line on Oct. 24 for a globally coordinated 10k running event, and Michigan is on a list of select locations. Race ponsor NIKE announced this week that two dozen cities around the world were chosen as sites to run this joint event.� .
Centra and Garry's Gym launch Clogher charity 10K
Owner John McDade, his staff and the team at Garry's Gym in the town have joined forces to plan the 10K running event and walk for Clogher, which will take place on Saturday, September 12th. The registration fee paid by participants will benefit Action Cancer's Health Action health programme for young people, which is sponsored by Centra and its 86 independent retail partners across Northern Ireland. Health Action has been designed to educate young people on healthier lifestyles, including exercise, healthy eating and the dangers of smoking and alcohol. The fee will also benefit Marie Curie Cancer Care in recognition of the great work that they do with cancer patients as Garry from the gym, who lost his mother to the illness, can testify. John McDade called for runners and walkers to join the event.
SportsandRunning.com: An Online Community with Valuable Tips for
The page entitled "10K Running Training Plan" from SportsandRunning.com provides an overview on the steps a 10K runner should take to prepare for the ultimate race. Endurance training, strength training, and speed work are all necessary training involved with preparing to run a 10K. Runners will also need days of rest to regain energy and prevent injury, and need only a light run the day before the race. "Physical Benefits of Running" describes the biological results from running as a sport. According to the page, running works wonders as a "weight loss regimen." However, the page also advises newcomers to running to initially practice short running regimens and work up to longer, more demanding runs. SportsandRunning.com concludes that increased cardiovascular health is a great physiological benefit of running.
Kirkland retains Norham 10k title
Norham Running Club had one of their largest representations at the race for many years as 12 members completed the scenic cross border course. First Norham runner was Tim McCall 27th in 40.23 closely followed by Steven Simpson 29th in 40.29. Other Norham finishers were Mike Jones 54th in 44.54, John Pigg 74th in 47.15, Allan Macaulay 77th in 47.22, Michael Shepherd 85th in 48.22, Gavin Wood 86th in 48.25, Alan Wood 87th in 48.29, Kevin Armstrong 99th in 50.18, Caroline Tyser 102nd in 50.46 and Jim Blyth 122nd in 56.40.Norham Running Club would like to thank all the various helpers, marshals, first aiders etc who gave up their time to support the event and contribute to the success of the race.* MEMBERS of Berwick Harriers competed at Norham.In the junior fun run Jess Bagley finished in 11th place (second girl) in a time of 8.59, followed by Rhiannon Flatman 26th in 10.15 and William Straughan 35th in 11.33, while in the senior 10k race, Adam Fletcher finished in 12th place in a time of 36.46, Stuart Birkett 72nd in 46.59, Stuart Payne 97th in 49.59, Charmaine Love 105th in 51.16, Peter Learmonth 131st in 59.41 and Karen Bagley 133rd in 60.42.Leading positions after one round of the Berwick Harriers' junior handicap series are: 1 Kieran Ingram 10 points, 2 Hannah Bagley 9, 3 Wayne Charlton 8, 4 Jake Birkett 7.
Long Beach Marathon countdown: An anniversary of energy
Long Beach, Calif., resident Antoinette Hill began running marathons when she was 50 years old. On October 11, 2009 Hill will complete her 24th Long Beach marathon. Using running and walking as a means to socialize with other women, Hill has participated in marathons, mini-triathlons and 10k's in San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Big Sur and Long Beach. (Brittany Murray / Press Telegram) .
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