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COMPETITION
WINNERS FROM JUNE 2010
SPIRO JACKET AND SHORTS - Michelle Wilson
SPEEDO RACE PLACES - Julian Tall, G. Morys, Luiz Camargo, Maaren Olander & Andrew Jamieson
VOTWO RACE PLACES - Adam Rossiter, Debra Shields, Shamir Patel, Andrew Jamieson, Phil Atkins, T. Kofi, Gini Winterbourne, Luke Mundy, Vikki Roberts, Robyn Matson, W.R. Caldwell, Ian Cummins, Chris Briggs, Paul Jones, David Jordan, Thomas Mckay, Nathan Scott, Kevin Jacob, Lorraine Paterson & David Cox
POWERBALANCE BANDS - Dawn Elizabeth Purchase, Shaun Mills, Anna Price & Peter Foster
GOODNESS SHAKES - Connor Innes, Vikki Roberts & Alison Tay
MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 13 TRAINERS - Tom Paul
You have more opportunities to won Good Stuff on our Competitions page!
SPIRO JACKET AND SHORTS - Michelle Wilson
SPEEDO RACE PLACES - Julian Tall, G. Morys, Luiz Camargo, Maaren Olander & Andrew Jamieson
VOTWO RACE PLACES - Adam Rossiter, Debra Shields, Shamir Patel, Andrew Jamieson, Phil Atkins, T. Kofi, Gini Winterbourne, Luke Mundy, Vikki Roberts, Robyn Matson, W.R. Caldwell, Ian Cummins, Chris Briggs, Paul Jones, David Jordan, Thomas Mckay, Nathan Scott, Kevin Jacob, Lorraine Paterson & David Cox
POWERBALANCE BANDS - Dawn Elizabeth Purchase, Shaun Mills, Anna Price & Peter Foster
GOODNESS SHAKES - Connor Innes, Vikki Roberts & Alison Tay
MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 13 TRAINERS - Tom Paul
You have more opportunities to won Good Stuff on our Competitions page!
RECORD BREAKING SUPPORT FOR
MARATHON RUNNERS
Olympic Athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE has leant her support to the Air Ambulance and urging runners to support them in the first ever Brighton Marathon next year.
Places for the event in April next year have already gone but the Kent , Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance still have some charity places available.
Former Olympic athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE (www.sallygunnell.com) said ‘The Air Ambulance does a fantastic job and is a cause close to my heart. As an athlete I think it is great that they are involved with the first ever Brighton Marathon, and I hope that runners will support them and raise funds for this vital service’.
The route for the inaugural event on Sunday April 18th, takes runners through the historic city of Brighton and along the scenic coast roads. It has been described as generally fast and reasonably flat.
The Kent , Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance have 25 guaranteed places for each county, including East and West Sussex and are offering them to runners in exchange for raising vital funds for the life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.
Director of Communications for the Air Ambulance, Jill Playle said ‘It is great to be a part of this inaugural event. I’m sure that there will be many runners who would also like to take part but have been disappointed not to be able to get a place. We still have some places and in addition runners will be able to raise valuable funds to keep the helicopters flying and help us save lives.’
To obtain your place visit www.kentsurreysussexairambulance.co.uk or ring the charity’s headquarters on 01622 833833
MARATHON RUNNERS
Olympic Athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE has leant her support to the Air Ambulance and urging runners to support them in the first ever Brighton Marathon next year.
Places for the event in April next year have already gone but the Kent , Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance still have some charity places available.
Former Olympic athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE (www.sallygunnell.com) said ‘The Air Ambulance does a fantastic job and is a cause close to my heart. As an athlete I think it is great that they are involved with the first ever Brighton Marathon, and I hope that runners will support them and raise funds for this vital service’.
The route for the inaugural event on Sunday April 18th, takes runners through the historic city of Brighton and along the scenic coast roads. It has been described as generally fast and reasonably flat.
The Kent , Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance have 25 guaranteed places for each county, including East and West Sussex and are offering them to runners in exchange for raising vital funds for the life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.
Director of Communications for the Air Ambulance, Jill Playle said ‘It is great to be a part of this inaugural event. I’m sure that there will be many runners who would also like to take part but have been disappointed not to be able to get a place. We still have some places and in addition runners will be able to raise valuable funds to keep the helicopters flying and help us save lives.’
To obtain your place visit www.kentsurreysussexairambulance.co.uk or ring the charity’s headquarters on 01622 833833
Yamauchi arrives first for Sunday’s Virgin London
Marathon
Britain’s Mara Yamauchi was the first 2010 Virgin London Marathon elite athlete to arrive for Sunday’s race when she touched down at Shoreham airport outside Brighton in Sussex this afternoon at the end of a marathon six-day journey from her training base in New Mexico.
Yamauchi, the 2009 London Marathon runner-up, had moved from her home in Tokyo to train at altitude in Alberquerque. She and her husband, Shigetoshi, left there last Thursday and travelled to Denver, Colorado, only to find there were no flights to London because of the cloud of volcanic ash which forced the closure of airspace around northern Europe for almost six days.
They then travelled to New Jersey and tried to get a flight to Shannon airport in Ireland before eventually flying from New Jersey to Lisbon, Portugal, from where they rented a taxi which drove for six hours to Madrid.
When they discovered there were no seats available on ferries from Spain to Portsmouth, the Yamauchis rented a car and drove for two days to Paris before taking a taxi to Le Touquet near the French coast where the London Marathon organisers hired a private Piston propeller plane to fly them to Shoreham.
Yamauchi arrived at the Virgin London Marathon headquarters in London late on Wednesday afternoon saying she was “tired but relieved”.
“It’s been an interesting journey to say the least and hardly the best way to prepare for the race,” she said. “I am tired but most of all just happy to be here. Now at least I have time to relax and begin to focus my mind on the race. I am confident I will be fully recovered and ready to run by Sunday morning.”
For more information contact the Virgin London Marathon press office:
Nicola Okey: 020 7680 9854; 07799 661345; nicolao@london-marathon.co.uk
Natasha Grainger: 020 7680 9777; 07786 027935;
natashag@london-marathon.co.uk
Britain’s Mara Yamauchi was the first 2010 Virgin London Marathon elite athlete to arrive for Sunday’s race when she touched down at Shoreham airport outside Brighton in Sussex this afternoon at the end of a marathon six-day journey from her training base in New Mexico.
Yamauchi, the 2009 London Marathon runner-up, had moved from her home in Tokyo to train at altitude in Alberquerque. She and her husband, Shigetoshi, left there last Thursday and travelled to Denver, Colorado, only to find there were no flights to London because of the cloud of volcanic ash which forced the closure of airspace around northern Europe for almost six days.
They then travelled to New Jersey and tried to get a flight to Shannon airport in Ireland before eventually flying from New Jersey to Lisbon, Portugal, from where they rented a taxi which drove for six hours to Madrid.
When they discovered there were no seats available on ferries from Spain to Portsmouth, the Yamauchis rented a car and drove for two days to Paris before taking a taxi to Le Touquet near the French coast where the London Marathon organisers hired a private Piston propeller plane to fly them to Shoreham.
Yamauchi arrived at the Virgin London Marathon headquarters in London late on Wednesday afternoon saying she was “tired but relieved”.
“It’s been an interesting journey to say the least and hardly the best way to prepare for the race,” she said. “I am tired but most of all just happy to be here. Now at least I have time to relax and begin to focus my mind on the race. I am confident I will be fully recovered and ready to run by Sunday morning.”
For more information contact the Virgin London Marathon press office:
Nicola Okey: 020 7680 9854; 07799 661345; nicolao@london-marathon.co.uk
Natasha Grainger: 020 7680 9777; 07786 027935;
natashag@london-marathon.co.uk
Put your best foot forward when it comes to getting
fit -
Foot care tips from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
New Year is fast approaching and most of us will make a resolution to get back into shape by doing some exercise. But before you dig out those festering trainers from the bottom of the wardrobe, The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists highlights the importance of wearing the right sports shoe and of taking care of your feet as part of your fitness plan, warning that you could risk doing more harm than good if you don’t.
Lorraine Jones, podiatrist from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said: “Exercise is essential for good health, but sport can put a lot of pressure on your knees, hips, back and neck, so getting the right shoe for the right sport can help minimise injury and keep you comfortably on track to reach your set goal.
When we run, our body weight is multiplied three times or more, with your feet and lower limbs bearing the brunt of this stress each and every time they hit the ground. An average sized-man can process approximately 112 tons of weight through each limb for every mile run. Sports lovers and those getting fit for New Year need to give their footwear and the health of their feet the same consideration as any other part of their body when preparing for the off.”
So whether walking, dancing or pounding the pavements is the choice of exercise for 2010, The Society of Chiropodist and Podiatrists offers the following advice to help keep feet fighting fit.
* Follow the 1cm rule - when shopping for the perfect sports shoes ensure you can wiggle your toes a little – leave 1cm of room from the top of your longest toe at the end of your shoe. Try on both shoes and walk around the shop to make sure they don’t pinch or rub.
* Warm up and stretch - before starting any form of exercise, stretch and warm up your entire body and then stretch and warm down at the end of every session...
* Always wear socks to reduce the risk of fungal infection and blisters. The best running socks are ones that are made from synthetic materials which are designed to wick sweat away from the skin, (such as CoolMaxÒ) as they don’t absorb moisture like 100% cotton socks, and keep the feet drier.
* Choose the correct shoes for the sport. If running is the choice for 2010, buy a running shoe which has adequate cushioning in the midsole and a flared heel for stability. However, if it’s a racquet sport such as squash or tennis, buy shoes designed for racquet sports that give better stability when moving and stopping suddenly around the court -a running shoe wouldn’t be suitable due to lack of lateral support.
* How to avoid blisters - Blisters are painful, fluid filled lesions caused by friction from ill-fitting shoes, excessive moisture, or wrinkled socks against the skin. To prevent them, keep your feet dry, always wear socks as a cushion between your feet and your shoes and always wear properly fitting shoes. If a blister does occur, never pop it.
* Seek expert advice if necessary – if you have ongoing foot pain that doesn’t go away, get it checked out.
Tips for buying the right trainers from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists -
* Buy shoes designed for the activity you want to do. Running shoes are very flexible, allowing the foot to bend and flex through each step, they have increased shock absorption for when the heel strikes the ground and are designed for forward motion. Sports such as tennis, basketball and aerobics involve sideways stepping, and require shoes that provide greater sideways support.
* A common mistake is to buy trainers that are too small. Shoe manufacturers produce trainers designed for people with low arches and high arches. It’s vital that sales staff recognise this and provide the right shoe for the type of foot. Buy trainers from a specialist sports shoe shop where the staff are trained in fitting.
* The most important thing is that your sports shoes are appropriate for your body and your workout. Choose a reputable manufacturer, not a high street shop with own brand trainers.
* If you’re training every day, ideally have two pairs of trainers and alternate them to allow them to dry out over 24 hours.
* For more information on choosing a sports shoe, or to find your local registered podiatrist, visit The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist’s website www.feetforlife.org.
For further information and advice and where to find your nearest HPC Registered podiatrist, visit www.feetforlife.org
Foot care tips from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
New Year is fast approaching and most of us will make a resolution to get back into shape by doing some exercise. But before you dig out those festering trainers from the bottom of the wardrobe, The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists highlights the importance of wearing the right sports shoe and of taking care of your feet as part of your fitness plan, warning that you could risk doing more harm than good if you don’t.
Lorraine Jones, podiatrist from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said: “Exercise is essential for good health, but sport can put a lot of pressure on your knees, hips, back and neck, so getting the right shoe for the right sport can help minimise injury and keep you comfortably on track to reach your set goal.
When we run, our body weight is multiplied three times or more, with your feet and lower limbs bearing the brunt of this stress each and every time they hit the ground. An average sized-man can process approximately 112 tons of weight through each limb for every mile run. Sports lovers and those getting fit for New Year need to give their footwear and the health of their feet the same consideration as any other part of their body when preparing for the off.”
So whether walking, dancing or pounding the pavements is the choice of exercise for 2010, The Society of Chiropodist and Podiatrists offers the following advice to help keep feet fighting fit.
* Follow the 1cm rule - when shopping for the perfect sports shoes ensure you can wiggle your toes a little – leave 1cm of room from the top of your longest toe at the end of your shoe. Try on both shoes and walk around the shop to make sure they don’t pinch or rub.
* Warm up and stretch - before starting any form of exercise, stretch and warm up your entire body and then stretch and warm down at the end of every session...
* Always wear socks to reduce the risk of fungal infection and blisters. The best running socks are ones that are made from synthetic materials which are designed to wick sweat away from the skin, (such as CoolMaxÒ) as they don’t absorb moisture like 100% cotton socks, and keep the feet drier.
* Choose the correct shoes for the sport. If running is the choice for 2010, buy a running shoe which has adequate cushioning in the midsole and a flared heel for stability. However, if it’s a racquet sport such as squash or tennis, buy shoes designed for racquet sports that give better stability when moving and stopping suddenly around the court -a running shoe wouldn’t be suitable due to lack of lateral support.
* How to avoid blisters - Blisters are painful, fluid filled lesions caused by friction from ill-fitting shoes, excessive moisture, or wrinkled socks against the skin. To prevent them, keep your feet dry, always wear socks as a cushion between your feet and your shoes and always wear properly fitting shoes. If a blister does occur, never pop it.
* Seek expert advice if necessary – if you have ongoing foot pain that doesn’t go away, get it checked out.
Tips for buying the right trainers from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists -
* Buy shoes designed for the activity you want to do. Running shoes are very flexible, allowing the foot to bend and flex through each step, they have increased shock absorption for when the heel strikes the ground and are designed for forward motion. Sports such as tennis, basketball and aerobics involve sideways stepping, and require shoes that provide greater sideways support.
* A common mistake is to buy trainers that are too small. Shoe manufacturers produce trainers designed for people with low arches and high arches. It’s vital that sales staff recognise this and provide the right shoe for the type of foot. Buy trainers from a specialist sports shoe shop where the staff are trained in fitting.
* The most important thing is that your sports shoes are appropriate for your body and your workout. Choose a reputable manufacturer, not a high street shop with own brand trainers.
* If you’re training every day, ideally have two pairs of trainers and alternate them to allow them to dry out over 24 hours.
* For more information on choosing a sports shoe, or to find your local registered podiatrist, visit The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist’s website www.feetforlife.org.
For further information and advice and where to find your nearest HPC Registered podiatrist, visit www.feetforlife.org
Sally
Gunnell OBE
