parkrun, a poem about running

I don't recall ever posting a poem about running but this one I read in the weekly newsletter from parkrunUK and it seemed to get a clear message over about the experience of running.

Hear it is,a poem by Helen Mort, comments welcome:

Hello David		2 June 2016
welcome to the newsletter In this week’s newsletter the competition is on with Alzheimer’s Research UK, Intersport is offering parkrunners 20% off, Fitbit has tips for overcoming adversity, parkrun is launching in Sweden, we meet a very special volunteer, and Helen Mort shares a parkrun poem. Stopwatch a poem for parkrun The countdown starts in Endcliffe Park. I’m off, I’m racing my old self again, amazed at how she got this far. The first kilometres are Calow rain, my endless loop around the football pitch, aged 12, with stumpy legs and borrowed shoes, each lungful of the sky a stolen wish. My watch holds every second left to lose. The middle section is a downhill chase, freewheeling, trying to catch the present up. I’m staring at her back. I never see her face. She wears a vest the colour of good luck and stays three steps ahead. I catch her breath, the hammer of her heart, but never pass and can’t get close enough to guess how long she’ll carry on, how fast. The last kilometre is every distance that I’m yet to run, the future, sleek in shorts, its knees and elbows driving piston-quick. Chasing tomorrow’s miles, I’m caught - I’m running out of path and trees and time. The finish is a line etched on the ground, the crowd cheer with a voice that could be mine. I finish neck-and-neck with all I’ve found. Helen Mort

Langport Junior Club report to the 2015 AGM

Junior Club Report for the LR 2015 AGM.

The Junior club has had a very good year

We can report that as a result of regular training throughout 2015 coupled to natural ability we have two members who usually win their respective Primary School cross country races , Ella Stadden and Mackenzie O'Dea. Older runners have done well in County cross county events including Charlotte Fogwill, Ellie Romans and Connie Little. Some representing the County at the recent SW regional championship including Holly Bigger and Innes Davidson

The free to enter, monthly Run for Fun , 2k,1k and even 400m events on North Moor have continued through 2015 into 2016 and despite the recent bad weather continue to attract between 20 to 30, 4 to 14 year olds from all of our local schools.

Older Juniors regularly run in the Yeovil Montacute 5k parkrun, the Street 5k and Yeovilton 5k road races and our own Club 10k monthly medal series.

11 awards have been made for 2015.

The criteria for making the awards are:

A review of the whole of 2015 and encouragement for further development in 2016.

Attendance at the Clubs training sessions, summer and winter and disciplined behaviour whilst street running round Langport.

Enthusiastic, competitive and positive attitude to training and supportive attitude to other members.

Attendance at our  monthly Fun Runs and certificates awarded.

Where appropriate, performance in local running events like Yeovilton and Street 5k and parkrun events.

Performance in School running events including County competitions.



Selected for an award were:


Holly Bigger


Connie Little

Ellie Romans


Mackenzie O’Dea


Charlotte Fogwill
, also winning the 10k Junior Monthly Medal award.

Ella Stadden


Georgina Fogwill


Charlie O’Dea


Theo Pagett Wilks


Nathan Fogwill

In conclusion I thank Pete Jones as our Senior Coach for his continued commitment over the year, Julian Cramp for joining our Junior coaching team, many Club Members and parents who give vital help during our training sessions. 2016 promises to be even better with a number of keen youngsters joining us recently.

Run for Fun 7th February

'RUN FOR FUN' Sunday 7^th February Langport's own monthly running event for Juniors

FREE for all children 4 - 14 years. Starts on the moor by Tesco Metro, Langport. 10.00am. Parking at the store. Registration from 9.30am please

Choice of distance ! 2km, 1km or 400m and all runners are timed . First timers welcome and children who have never taken part in a fun run before.

Published results for you to check your own progress from month to month.

Train for your school cross country events. Get in your school team

Parents are welcome to run or walk with the younger children.

Come along to enjoy this relaxed but challenging fun activity.

Please turn up early, register and run

More information from David German via this web site.

Langport Runners Juniors

Street 5k road race. Junior results

Its great to report good running news. Last week at the Street 5k road race our Juniors recorded a remarkable result. 
Holly Bigger was first Junior female in 21.01 sec,
Charlotte Fogwill was second in 22.53, 
third was Connie Little in 22.59
and fourth was Ellie Romans in 24.03. 


It's a pity they don't have a Team award, they all deserve to be recognised as a great quartet!

I must get a team photo.

Here is a link to the official results:

http://www.wellscityharriers.org.uk/Joomla/images/stories/wch/Fixtures/2016/2016/Street_5k_Jan_2016.pdf

Monthly junior fun run

Sent this email as a reminder for next Sunday and shown here to let you see what we are busy with.



Sent to all fun runners , parents and supporters by blind copy.

Dear fun runners

We all enjoyed the Battle of Sedgemoor 2.6k Fun Run and 10k road race last Sunday. Congratulations to those who took part.

The weather forecast is looking good for next Sunday and we look forward to seeing you all again.

After nearly 12 months of events, we welcome feedback.

How can we encourage more youngsters to join us?

For instance would it be better to start at 9.30am or even 9.00am like the “parkrun”. Would that help the many football enthusiasts to run?

Is Sunday the best day?

Would you welcome and support more frequent events?

Please let us know what you think, we want to attract as many youngsters as possible.

For parents, if you would like to support your children by trying a little exercise yourself, Langport Runners has a beginners 'run walk' group which has helped a lot of people to get started. Please ask for information.

Our next events are on Sunday, 4^th October and Sunday, November 1^st which will be our official 1^st birthday!

As always we rely on your help with marshalling, please let us know if you will be available.

The volunteer chart below shows where we still need some help.

Run Organiser, this event	DG
Registration (Tesco gate)	Jackie / DG	09.15 Set up –clear away
Volunteer coordinator	DG	Before and on the day
Funnel set up	?Julian	09.30 Set up --- clear away
Timer at Tesco Gate	Michelle Brown	Using I pad.
Timer (backup)	Jackie
Start and briefing	DG	Mark start line ! Take can
Start Photo	?	? parent
First Aid	Chris Harrow	Organiser. Take kit
Marshall 1 (Town Gardns 0.4k turn round)	Sue Stedden	* All in place by 09.55 am please
Marshall 2 ( Vets gate)	?	*
Marshall 3 (1k turn round)	?	*
Marshall 4 ( River bank)	?	*
Marshall 5 ( River gate )	?	*
Marshall 6 ( Bridge & 2k turn round)	?	*
Marshall 7 Roving	? Pete Jones / Julian
Funnel supervision	Michelle Brown	Guide runners 1k,2k
Issue of finish Numbers	Josie Brown	In funnel

Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Sunday.

Best wishes

David and Jackie

Langport North Moor Junior Fun Run, August 2nd, 10 am

Langport North Moor Junior Fun Run.

The ninth run is on Sunday August 2nd 2015 at 10 am

A FREE, monthly, 400m / 1k / 2k single lap running event.

You choose the distance and all will be timed.

All welcome, ages 4 to 14 years, all abilities, girls and boys.

Parents are invited to run with younger runners!

Children should come with a parent or guardian to the North Moor footpath near Tesco Metro from 9.30 am for registration and the start. Parking at the store for the run. Toilets are near the central Library and at Tesco's after 10 am.

Help on the day is welcome and important.

Join us after the event in the Bow Wharf Cafe for refreshments.

For more information call David German on 01458 259688 or email to davidgerman555@gmail.com.

Pre race registration would help to save time.

Nicky Chrascina ran the Cotswold 24hr race!

Here is a report from Langport Runners Newsletter Editor.

"Hi Langport Runners

Did you know that Wonder Woman was a member of the club? She is.
Her name is Nicky Chrascina and today she came 1st place in the Solo Female category in the Cotswold 24hr race !!

She ran 126km in 22hrs 43min 52seconds ! Ridiculous isn't it! How is this possible you are thinking. See what I mean, she is Wonder Woman!

We are not worthy Nicky.... we are not worthy.

You can find the full results here."