| Sports Shorts: Oct. 2-16
Cost is $60; $50 for Wicked Running Club and North Shore Triathlon Club members. This five-week program will guide participants through their training for the big five-mile race on Thanksgiving Day. The program is open to runners and walkers of all levels, and everyone will be placed in groups of athletes with similar abilities. The fee includes entry into the Wild Turkey Race. Those not participating in a race on Thanksgiving are still encouraged to attend, as this can establish a great base for runners heading into the winter months. The instructor is Mike Toomey, USATF certified coach and owner of The Sports Spa in Woburn. To sign up, e-mail dbollen@salem.com or call 978-744-0180 United Martial Arts Center has new location The United Martial Arts Center opened the doors of its new school to the public on Thursday, Oct.
Barefoot running: "Liberate your feet"
So, if you've ever been interested in barefoot running, then let me know because I'm looking to start a barefoot running club. I know it sounds crazy at first, but if you haven't tried it, then I suggest you liberate your feet and give it a chance. I'm the only one who answered Engwall's ad. But I didn't want to run with him (my tootsies are too delicate for that). I wanted to hear about how he got into barefoot running. It's building up something of a cult following in some circles. Barefoot runners swear that it's their fancy running shoes, with their arch support and thick cushioning and more, that are the root of jogging injuries. And a movement has sprung up in recent years of people who hit the asphalt, the sidewalk, the grass for long runs -- and leave their high-tech Nikes at home.
Full list of Rehab Kildare People of the Year nominnees announced
Ice Cream Sunday in Donadea Forest Park, Annual Turf Cutting, Timahoe Barbeque, Pilgrimage to St Peter's Well, Bogman's Ball, Donadea Running Club, clean up days etc.20th AnniversaryThis being the 20th anniversary of the awards, the committee is inviting former nominees and award winners to attend."Mindful of the current economic crisis, we have reduced the cost of tickets this year to make it more affordable." said Seamus Morahan, one of the founder members of the committee along with Vincent Kelly of Rehab. The committee comprises also of Matt Browne, Awards Co-ordinator, Edel Curran, Community Liaison Officer and Rose Barrett O'Donoghue, PRO.Former nominees are invited to contact Seamus on 086 602 2214 or Vincent on 045 988 400 ."We'd also like to acknowledge the continued sponsorship of Kildare County Council without whom we could not host the event" said Matt Browne.
Athletics: Lauren takes Highland Games' laurel
There was also a large turn-out of runners from the club at Sunday's Linlithgow 10k Race. First back in 22nd place was Alistair Robertson, in 39 mins 23 secs. Next across the chalk for Lothian Running Club was Scott Nelson, 33rd place, 40.36. Other Lothian runners to finish were Alan McIntosh, Matt Richardson, Alan Robertson, Peter West, David Mabon, Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones, Jim Salvage, Colin Banham, Robin Lickley, Mary Little, Pauline Hughes, Carol Mabon and Grainne Kelly. Elsewhere, David Berril finished 14th (38.47) in the Pitlochry 10k, while in Fife Peter Weeks came home 58th (42.51) in the East Neuk 10k at Anstruther. .
Acorn's high fellows
York Acorn Running Club runners are on target to win almost all the male veteran categories in the Cleveland Fell Running League. They are poised to win the over-45, O50, O55 and O60 categories in a series comprising 11 races with each runner's best six results counting towards the final placings. In the O45s, Acorn's Ian Smallwood cannot be beaten after winning three races, while the O50s' category has been dominated by Andy Normandale who won all seven races he competed in. He may even finish fourth overall in the League. Acorn club-mates Phil Paxman and Steve Mummery dominate the 055s. Paxman, with five wins, holds a narrow lead over Mummery (two wins). In the 060s class, leader Mike Hetherton can be overtaken by Scarborough's Neil Scruton.
Bangaloreans to run for healthy heart
This Saturday, hundreds of Bangalore residents like her will be running for a healthy heart.
In India's tech hub Bangalore, sedentary lifestyle, coupled with almost no exercise, has made more and more people prone to heart-related diseases, experts feel.
As a first step towards changing lifestyles of people, especially to take care of their hearts, the city will host a 10-km marathon Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day, to spread awareness of the importance of a strong and healthy heart.
The sporting event is a joint effort of Bangalore-based hospitals Vydehi and Mallya, in association with Bangalore's running club Runners for Life. "This is for the first time we have planned the marathon for better health of Bangaloreans," Arvind Bharathi, manager, Runners for Life, told IANS .
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