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This is the week that was…
Tuesday’s club run this week was the Out and Back route to the Star. James was super excited this week making it to The Star this time! Janice was…
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This is the week that was…
…still hot. When will it end?! The weather may be hotter than hot, but this did not stop LFR from heading out on our club runs. Tuesday was the hugely…
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This is the week that was…
The week began with another of our trail summer series, this time at Ashridge. Another beautiful evening for it – no rain this year! Check out the Events…
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LFR choose their new charity for the year!
Each year, LFR nominate a charity at our AGM and we hold regular events throughout the year to try to raise as much funds for the charity as possible…
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LEIGHTON 5K is HERE!
LFR announce their new race: The Leighton 5K August 2017: Leighton Fun Runners are pleased to announce their new race, the sister race to their springtime 10k, The Leighton 5k. The inaugural event will take place on October 1st 2017 and will comprise a mostly off-road course around the Tiddenfoot area of Leighton Buzzard. The club is keen to encourage young people into sport along with people that ordinarily might not consider entering a race. Full details and entry can be found here
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New Year Fitness Goals
Is the gym the best option to reach your New Year fitness goals? “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” - Albert Einstein 12 January 2017: According to research[1], Brits are wasting £37million a year on gym memberships, exercise and slimming classes they never attend. A survey of 3,000 adults revealed that almost £500 a year is wasted on unused gym equipment items and memberships. Furthermore, countless studies show that people who exercise or who take part in group activities are much more likely to be engaged and motivated, maintain year-on-year memberships and show higher levels of success. At all levels of fitness, having people around you to motivate and share goals with can make them much more achievable. At the beginner level, courses like the upcoming Couch to 5K programme is perfect for those new to exercise or those getting back into it. The nine week course supports all abilities to reach a goal of running 5k – a great target for New Year fitness resolutions. So the message is clear. Pay significantly less and be more successful in your goals. Be smart! There are huge benefits of joining a supportive environment such as a running club[2] like Leighton Fun Runners. Benefits of joining a running club: Low cost – around 10% of that of Gym membership Social, with regular events with like-minded people from absolute beginners to Ultra marathon/multi-discipliners - a great inclusive group of people Qualified coach and run leaders who can provide advice and coaching when needed Retail discounts at local partner running and sports goods shops Community spirit – LFR work closely with the local council to take part in many prestigious local events (Christmas Weekend/Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations) and support local charities with fundraising activities. Fresh air is free, offers better views and provides many more feel-good endorphins. Why did our members join? “Joining the Leighton Fun Runners was a little daunting but I can honestly say I have never been made to feel more welcome” – Grace, 25 “Leighton Fun Runners are an amazingly friendly and encouraging group of people. All are welcome, no matter the ability, age or gender. There are no egos and everyone is made to feel like an inclusive and integral part of the club” – Paul, 45 “I joined to take in the couch to 5K initiative. Two years later, I ran my first marathon! It was definitely a positive, life changing decision.” – Debbie, 32 “I joined ‘cos I like running and socialising” - Debby, 43 More information on Leighton Fun Runners membership can be found here, and Couch to 5k starts 7pm, Monday 23rd January at Bell Close Cricket Club. The £10 fee goes to LFR charity, The East Anglian Air Ambulance and all participants will also receive a free high-vis running vest to keep them safe on the road in the winter. [1] http://www.which.co.uk/news/2011/01/brits-waste-37m-on-unused-gym-memberships--242448/ [2] http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/perks-of-running-solo-or-social Media contact: Debbie Roff, Press Officer, Leighton Fun Runners, publicity@leightonfunrunners.org.uk
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LFR Celebrates its 200th Active Member
Leighton Fun Runners recently signed up its 200th active member, Gemma Adamson. The club membership has been growing steadily over the last year with runners attracted by the club’s balance of sport and fun, but there is an extra-special reason to celebrate the 200th member. Despite being physically fit at the time, in 2015 Gemma was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Following the diagnosis, there was an initial operation then the treatment involved rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and lasted until April 2016, after which Gemma felt determined to fight back. Physically weakened, but massively determined, Gemma joined the LFR couch to 5k programme and fought to get her fitness back and is now looking forward to raise money for the Brain Tumor Charity by taking part in a 10k race. LFR is proud to welcome Gemma to the club as a full-time member and continue to support her in her quest for fitness.
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Fabulous fundraising fun at the LFR breakfast run
Yesterday we had a great LFR turnout at our annual breakfast run. Over 50 runners took the train to Cheddington, Tring, Berkhamsted or Hemel Hempstead and made their way…
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Speed & Stamina – Is it for me?
Every Thursday evening LFR organise a training session for all members – Speed & Stamina (S&S), but what exactly is it and is it for you? Here we answer…
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Freaky Fun Running at Rushmere Woods
This week, team LFR were joined by runners from local clubs for a spooktacular time in Rushmere Park for the annual Halloween invite run. The 3 or 5 mile…
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